Sermons on Emotional Distance:

A Closer Look At Jesus

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

The writer of Hebrews wants to describe to us the picture that he took and he wants to highlight for us the things that we now can see clearer since God came up a little closer to us, therefore tonight we will take a closer look at Jesus.

A Closer Look at Jesus Hebrews 8:10-12 Introduction (Thanks Dr. Dave Hartson) I am not a good picture taker. I usually take pictures too far away from the object that I am shooting and so when I print the pictures you can not tell a whole lot about what I took a picture of. In the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Spiritual Bondage

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jul 3, 2021

No one is more qualified to help another person than the one who has already experienced the same trial

I. Introduction In their book "The Sacred Romance" (Thomas Nelson), John Eldredge and Brent Curtis write: "A 19th-century Scottish discus thrower lived in the days before professional trainers and developed his skills alone in the highlands of his native village, making his own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

The Denial By Peter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023

Watch and pray, lest you fall into temptation. Mark 14 verse 38.

THE DENIAL BY PETER. Mark 14:27-72. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Preach To Who Are Addicted To Gambling And Online Gambling So That They Repent Immediately!

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 26, 2025

Gambling is a game where players bet to choose one option among several options, and only one option is correct and becomes the winner. The losing players give their bets to the winner.

Preach to those who are addicted to gambling and online gambling so that they repent immediately! What is gambling? Gambling is a game where players bet to choose one option among several options, and only one option is correct and becomes the winner. The losing players give their bets to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emmanuel: God With Us Always (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 13, 2025

Christmas reveals Emmanuel, God stepping into human history to remain with His people forever.

EMMANUEL: GOD WITH US ALWAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Key Verse: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deacon And The Drunkard

Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 29, 2001

Based on the Pharisee and the publican, this sermon urges us to not judge but find our righteousness in God’s eyes.

"The Deacon and the Drunkard" Luke 18:9-14 October 28th, 2001 Robert Warren Luke 18:9-14: To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Swans Or Monsters?

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 7, 2001

Brotherly love in the church, and not necssarily orthodoxy, will persuade non-believers more than anything else that Christ is real.

Animals can do some pretty amazing things. For example, what happened one day in the state of Maryland. Believe it or not, this is a true story. The Atlantic Ocean converts into many rivers and streams that paint the state of Maryland much like a leaf of a palm tree that extends in many ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Adventist

How Do I Worship While Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 6, 2004

How Do I worship while suffering? 1. Worship while you mourn. 2. Thank God for what He’s given. 3. Maintain your integrity. 4. Surround yourself with supportive friends.

Title: Can I Prevent Suffering? Text: Job 1.20-2.13 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering Raymond Maurer, New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com. E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). A little girl was walking through her neighbor’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing God Series

Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004

A sermon from the first chapter of Acts from a chapter by chapter series on Acts.

EXPERIENCING GOD I. Introduction A. Author and Date 1. Although the author is not named in the book we can gather from external evidences and from inferences of the book itself that Luke was the author. 2. The earliest of the external evidences appear in the Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170), ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers Who Make A Difference

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 7, 2003

A Mother’s Day Sermon. Fleshed out version of Arlen Payne’s Sermon (sermoncentral.com contributor)

MOTHERS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Genesis 3:20 & Other Passages INTRODUCTION … You Know You are A Mom When (humormatters.com/holidays/mothersday.htm#) Your feet stick to the kitchen floor.....and you don’t care. When the kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room together and not let them ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passionate Commitment

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

We can be consumed with passion for God and serving Him.

Passionate Commitment – A Consuming Fire! This is the second in a series of messages based around the beginning days of ministry for Elisha the prophet. In the last sermon we looked at the calling of Elisha found in I Kings 19. It should be clear to anyone who is attempting to be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004

This sermon discusses the the need for Christians to make integrity the foundation of their lives.

The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:11-14, Rom 16:20, John 3:21 March 5, 2004 I. There is one thing that I believe all Christians want, we all wish we could be all that God wants us to be. A. At the very least I believe that people want to have peace with themselves, and whether we realize it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Relational Basis for Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART III The Spiritual Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fill 'er Up: A Praying Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 17, 2006

We should pray for our spiritual growth.

FILL ‘ER UP: A PRAYING COMMUNITY Ephesians 3.14-21 S: Community C: A Praying Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ?: How? KW: Requests TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 3.14-21 three requests we should be making in order to grow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Belong Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

Just what does it mean to belong? How do you know?

“A PLACE TO BELONG” Message 18, Day 17 in the Series based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life Rev. Todd G. Leupold, BBC, AM, August 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Please allow me to take the next few minutes to tell you about several people – people you may even know. First, I’d like to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-22

Denomination: Baptist