Sermons on Far From Me:

God's Instructions For Victory

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 29, 2023

This message is about God's instructions that helped me rebound after my job was eliminated.

Good morning, New Light! Many of you know me, but for those who don’t, I am Barry, your pastor’s brother, and I am honored that he asked me to share the message this morning. My message is a very personal one that resulted from a job loss. It was a difficult and uncertain time in my life, and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Chronicles 19:4, 1 Kings 15:11, 2 Chronicles 17:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1-29, Deuteronomy 4:29, Isaiah 43:26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Colossians 1:12-14, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

God is light. Nothing stronger can be said. This is as far as human language can go in relating God and light. God is light. Light is of the very essence of God's nature.

The Emperor Trajan said to Rabbi Joshua, "You teach that your God is everywhere. I should like to see Him." The Rabbi replied, "God's presence is everywhere, but He cannot be seen. No mortal eye can behold His glory." The Emperor insisted, however, and so the Rabbi said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

My Sorrow Turned Into Joy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 8, 2025

When sorrow feels overwhelming, remember that in Christ, joy is never far away—read "My Sorrow Turned into Joy" and discover the unshakable hope found in His resurrection!

My Sorrow Turned into Joy John 16:16-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine being one of Jesus’ disciples and hearing Him say that He would only be with you a little while longer. You can still recall the first time you met Him—the moment He searched your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest In The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024

We can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so close we can hardly imagine it. Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes.

Does God seem far away? Many feel God is far off. They wonder… Can you really experience God? Can you really sense God’s presence? Can you really know God deeply? The answer to those 3 questions is yes. We we can experience God’s presence outside of us, and within us. God isn’t far off. He’s so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Psalm 16:11, Exodus 33:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 18, 2021

In that moment, when Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, something wonderful happened. He came down from the cross, took all His holiness and wove it into a suit of clothes and gave it to you and me. We walk around today wearing the holiness of Jesus Christ.

Pastor and author John MacArthur remembers a conversation that he once had with a well-known charismatic pastor who told MacArthur that Jesus sometimes comes into his bathroom while he’s shaving in the morning and puts his arms around him and they talk together. I love MacArthur’s incredulous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 15:3-4, Hebrews 12:14, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 24:3-4, Isaiah 60:10, Isaiah 57:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Loyalty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I am faithful to others regardless of what’s in it for me

We live in a culture where loyalty seems to be an increasingly less valuable commodity. We see that reflected in many areas of our lives: • We see that in our jobs. In my father’s generation, most people worked for one company for their entire adult lives. Although the average job ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sucked In, Washed Up And Blown Over

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 3, 2013

Yes there are times when life can make us feel "Sucked in, washed up, and Blown over" Yet in the midst of what the world offers we can have peace. "Peace I leave with you, Peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Updated May 2019.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; we have four readings before the message is shared. The readings for this day were Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10,22-22:5 and John 14:23-29 You can trust me ... Go ahead and Jump! I do not think there is a parent ... or a grandparent ... ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 11:30, John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Job: The Big Picture Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

One of the questions that has been around for thousands of years is: "If God loves me, why on earth would He allow me to suffer so much?" Dr. Dunn helps us take a look at the big picture surrounding this question as it relates to suffering.

Job: The Big Picture Job 1-2 Intro: Kurt Cobain ended his life about 10 years ago (4/1994). filled with bitterness and anger. He was the founder and lead singer of the group "Nirvana." His violent suicide prompted a lot of questions. "Why? He had it all…a great career, dedicated fans, plenty of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Turn It Around Overnight Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

2 Kings 7 reminds us that no situation is too far gone for God to reverse. He specialises in sudden turnarounds, and He often uses the least expected to do the greatest miracles.

GOD CAN TURN IT AROUND OVERNIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 43:19; Malachi 3:6; Ephesians 3:20; Jeremiah 32:27 INTRODUCTION: The city of Samaria was in crisis. A great famine had struck, and the people were reduced to desperate and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The primary purpose of the gospel is to display God’s righteousness, not just to make me right with God

I want to begin this morning by looking at a few pictures and asking you to tell me what you see. [Show “optical illusion” faces and ask people what they see]. With every one of those pictures, what you saw depended on your perspective. And by changing your perspective, it was possible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

On Purpose

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight.

Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight. I said that perhaps we would although I thought it would take another couple of nights to finish. I had the lesson for tonight prepared a couple of weeks ago. If I taught that lesson, we'd get pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - The Way,the Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 22, 2018

This verse was written on the wall in my room. I did not know where it was in the Bible and after reading it , the Holy Spirit spoke and said to me open John 14:6, and told me to take it to Nations that He was the way, the truth and the life.

John 14: 1 - 6 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Under A Juniper Tree...

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

(Juniper…Yoke Up To) Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;

Jesus Under A Juniper Tree (Juniper…Yoke Up To) Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Resurrection Foundations

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." This is the foundation of the Christian faith and is full of hope for the future whateve

Resurrection foundations (John 11:17-44) The whole meaning of Easter is summed up in what Jesus said to Martha: I am ‘the resurrection and the life’ and because He is who He is, we pray that He will so raise us, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness’ When Jesus said that He was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44, Romans 8:10-11, Job 19:25-27, Romans 8:35-39

The Attributes Of The Bride Of Christ - 3

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 7, 2016

There are so many things about me that I do not understand, but behind everything in me is God, the master artist, at work. The great joy of my life is discovering what it means to be a part of the Bride of Christ. Celebrating that truth every day.

The Attributes Of Christ’s Bride - 3 Proverbs 31:10-31 To really understand a great piece of art you need to know the artist. Only the artist can give you the significance behind every brush stroke. Take Thomas Kincaid, for example. I enjoy very much his paintings and would have liked very ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance