Sermons on Drawing To God:

Pleasing God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores the profound importance of faith as the foundation of our Christian lives, enabling us to please God and overcome life's challenges.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we are knit together by a common thread, a shared hope, a mutual faith. We are a tapestry of believers, each of us a unique strand, yet woven together in the loom of God's love. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Topics: Funeral, Sermon

God Will Provide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 25, 2006

The SOURCE of the supply, the SCOPE of the supply, and the STANDARD of the supply. "The Check is in the Mail!" Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

My God Shall Supply Philippians 4:10-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodShallSupply.html Can God Provide? Ps. 78:19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19, Philippians 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Provide

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

A reflection on the imagery of Psalm 23

Psalm 23 Upon reading Psalm 23 (The NIV Study Bible) and reflecting upon the imagery found within the verses my thoughts immediately turned to King David. I thought not only of David as a young shepherd but my thoughts turned to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. I can see in my mind’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Wrestles With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 31, 2006

The whole experience of PRAYER is not to wrestle with God over our demands, but to know the heart of the One who seek to bless us and call us to a higher purpose in life, and help us understand our utter dependence on Him for success.

This picture of Jacob wrestling with a God-man can be considered as one of the most bizarre encounter in the Bible. • He was all alone, having sent his family and all his possessions across the stream. • It was in the night, and he wrestled with this God-man until daybreak. Many see him as a hero ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

As believers, we are called to let God's light shine through us, stepping into the realm of the impossible and bringing glory to our heavenly Father.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive into a profound conversation about light, both the light that God created and the light He calls us to be. We'll be looking at two key passages of Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18 and Matthew 5:16. Genesis 1:16-18 says, "God made two great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18, Matthew 5:16

Topics: Letting Light Shine, All The World

Living For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the joy, strength, and peace that come from seeking God, trusting in Him, and dwelling in His presence, as illustrated in Psalm 27.

Good morning, church family. I hope this finds you all in good spirits and ready to delve into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be looking at Psalm 27. It's a powerful psalm that speaks to us about the joy of seeking God, the strength of trusting in Him, and the peace that comes from dwelling ...read more

Topics: Desire

God Is Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God as light, its implications for our lives, and how we can reflect this divine illumination in a dark world.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to understand the profound truths of our faith, to draw closer to our Creator, and to bask in the comforting glow of His divine illumination. Opening Scripture Reading – Today's sermon is based on the powerful words of 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Topics: Light, Darkness

Your God Shall Be My God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The vow of Ruth seals the promise, binding her forever not only with Naomi, but also with the LORD.

YOUR GOD SHALL BE MY GOD. Ruth 1:1-18. Ruth 1:1. “The days when the judges judged” was an age of anarchy (Judges 21:25). Cycles of godlessness were followed by trouble and invasion, the raising of ‘saviours’ and restoration - only for the people of the LORD to fall back again into ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Table Of Shewbread Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 25, 2011

This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The fourth step is the table of shewbread which represents God's word. It is the mystery of God revealed, the love of God mad known and the power of Go

TABLE OF SHEWBREAD Where is your bible right now? Do you have it with you or is it sitting on a shelf somewhere? During the early days of World War II, when the German armies invaded France, French citizens took down all signposts. As the German armies advanced, they didn't know which way to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Calls:

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003

Draw aside and spend time with the Lord. Offload your problems and see how he wonderfully provides

Binham 20-07-03 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from the record in St. Mark’s Gospel of the feeding of the five thousand. And this is the words of Jesus when he said to his disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican

The Journey From Nazareth To Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This sermon looks at the journey Joseph and Mary took to Bethlehem and draws some life lessons from it.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 23, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey: meet God at every turn sermon series The Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Luke 2:1-7 We’ve been looking at journeys made that first Christmas in our current sermon series and today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Capernaum Caper

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This sermon draws some principles from the miracle that came from tearing away the rooftop in Mark 2.

Mark 2:1-12 KJV And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. [3] And they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007

Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Search For Hope

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001

The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist