Sermons on Draws Us Close To God:

The Up Close God

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing to be more than religious...

The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Closed Doors

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 13, 2023

God comes to us even through our doubts closed minds revealing the truth of the risen Lord.

Closed Doors – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: Imagine with me this morning. I want you to imagine that your best friend, whom we shall call Jean, died about a week ago. Yesterday you met another friend of yours who came up to you and said, “You’ll never guess who I saw ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011

is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Draw

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 21, 2021

Our text today allows us to know the power of the cross that draws all people.

John 12:20-33 “He will draw” 1. Is John readings about what hour (Time, Period, age, era ) it is • Jesus now proclaims that "the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified" (v. 23). • Jesus describes how a grain of wheat must first die in the earth before bearing fruit, it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

How Close Is Your Miracle?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God's Word tells us, and I believe it...we serve a mighty God...a loving God...a miracle working God. He wants to work in your life so that you will draw closer to Him and that through you others will also come to know Him.

HOW CLOSE IS YOUR MIRACLE? 2 KINGS 4:1-7 I've tried to look at ministry through the eyes of Jesus. What was the message Jesus preached? If pastors are to carry out His ministry until He returns, it would be good to know what type of message and ministry Jesus had when here on earth. The good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Draw Near To Father God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with t

I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with true (honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Close To God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 15, 2013

This Psalm brings together belief and be behaviour in an unbreakable partnership. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Question Asked (vs 1) • Who may dwell in your sanctuary? (1a) • Who may live on your holy hill? (1b) (B). The Question Answered (vs 2-5) • Right Conduct (vs 2a) • Right speaking (vs 2b-3) • Right relationships with others (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

"Living Close To God"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"LIVING CLOSE TO GOD"

Psalm 91 "LIVING CLOSE TO GOD" I. Living Close To God Guarantees God's Safety - A. The Description of Living Close to God - 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2020

When God in His grace reveals Himself to you, respond with gratitude.

For many people, their experience of worship is like that of Mr. Bean. Take a look (Show Video: Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). Mr. Bean settles into his pew with a smile on his face, anticipating the sermon—but the rest of the congregation blankly stares ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22, John 1:51, Romans 5:8, Acts 16:32, Genesis 3:10, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 5:8, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Close Relationship With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in close relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 (Amplified Bible) And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Close Encounters With God

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012

A face to face meeting with God is not only once-in-a- lifetime experience, but is to be part of our daily life. Key parts of a meeting with God include welcome, worship, pouring out your heart, and listening to Gd.

In the 70’s and early 80’s there was an obsession with UFO’s and making connections with alien life forms. One of the key films that was at the heart of this craze was Close Encounters of a 3rd Kind. There is a desperate search in mankind to find life outside of earth. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Close Relationship With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was th

I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was there no more, because God had taken him. V. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We Are Close To God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

How do we know when and if it is God that is speaking to us?

WHEN WE ARE CLOSE TO GOD Acts 9:10-18 INTRO: Just how aware are we of God speaking to us? Just how obedient are we when we know He is telling us to do a certain thing, or go a certain place? What is the result of our obedience? our disobedience? How do we know when and if it is God that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

And In Closing

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 5, 2017

This Sunday, January 8th, 2017, our church will close it's doors. This will be my last sermon to be preached to them

The first time God spoke to me was over twenty years ago. I was traveling down Highway 16 and was almost at Jones’ Exxon when He said, “Look in the book of Acts.” I hadn’t been a Christian very long. Knew very little about the Bible. But I knew that a strong compulsion was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Iwant To Be Close To God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2008

God can be close to us thanks to some miraculous things that happened!

INTRODUCTION • THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS VIDEO (Sermonvideo.com) • SLIDE #1 • How many of you have watched any of the Christmas movies or specials yet? I love watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”, “How The Grinch stole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ