Sermons on far: showing 31-45 of 70,161

Not Far From The Kingdom

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 31, 2014

What does it mean to be 'not far' from the Kingdom? These troubling words were told to the one who knew all the right words to say.

Not Far From the Kingdom Mark 12:28-34 • Can you imagine how describe felt when he heard Jesus say, “You are not far from the kingdom of God?” • This had been a busy day for Jesus. Since coming into the temple, He had been confronted by just about everybody in the building. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Far As The Curse Is Found Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

I believe it's no accident that the final word in the Old Testament sums up the entire message of the Old Testament: Curse.

INTRODUCTION Twelve years ago, as we moved into the year 2000, I shared a message series called “Y2K: Say Yes to the King.” One of the things I talked about was my belief that as we moved into the 21st Century we were going to find our faith come under increasing attacks in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eat For The Journey Is Far PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores how to endure life's trials by relying on God's Word, growing spiritually, and listening to His guidance amidst our fears and despair. Key

Good morning, dear family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His divine Word. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, to be molded in the image of our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-20

Topics: Adversity, Adversaries

Come This Far By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the power of unwavering faith, steadfast service, and fulfilled gospel promises, encouraging believers to persevere in faith. Key

Beloved congregation, we are gathered here today beneath the shadow of His wings, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. We are here, not as strangers in the land, but as sons and daughters of the living God—knitted together by the thread of His mercy, bound by the cord ...read more

Topics: Serving, Well

Nearsighted Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

A Christian with spiritual myopia is all caught up with an entangled with what is under his nose, but he has lost the vision of the distant past and the upcoming future in God's plan. He is forgetful of the cross, and blind to the glory of the future.

F. W. Boreham, the famous Australian preacher, had an instructive experience in St. Paul's Cathedral. He and a friend were looking at Holman Hunt's well known painting, "The Light Of The World." The Savior stands before a closed door with a lantern in His hand, and He is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

No Compromise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To warn against rejecting God's Word in favor of self-serving teachings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying the Scripture for spiritual growth.

Good morning, church family. As we gather today, I am reminded of the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author who once said, "The Word of God well understood and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection." Today, we find ourselves navigating the path to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3

Topics: Gone Too Far, Other Direction

Straight Talk About Sex – How Far Is Too Far? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Series for youth on sex and sexuality

Straight talk about Sex – How far is too far? Gladstone Baptist Church – 11/9/05 pm Well we are at the end of our series on Straight Talk about Sex. I heard a story about another minister who was preparing to preach on sex. His wife, was a little surprised and embarrassed by the topic and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Long Ago In A Land Far, Far Away, No More Doubt

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 26, 2015

Do you sometimes have doubt? These prophecies removes all doubt - permanently!

In the beginning was the Word, the was with God and He was God. By Him, all things were created that were created. " there is none like Him- He is the Alpha and the Omega - God with us! In times past He spake unto the fathers by the prophets and in these last days, He hath spoken unto us by His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3 - Is God Far Away? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 31, 2011

Is God far off? Why does it seem like He is? How should I act, pray, and live when it seems like God is far away?

#3 - Is God Far Away <ILLUS> Many of you remember where you were when you heard the news on 9/11? Many of you remember where you were when you heard the explosion on April 15th in OKC. In those kind of moments of chaos, so many people ask “Where is God?” This week, the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

So Near And Yet So Far

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2009

We will never be as close to Christ as we could be or think we are if we are oblivious to today’s issues or build monuments to past achievements.

We can be close to something, and yet miss it. We can be almost on target, almost where we want to .be, and yet, if we’re not exactly where we ought to be, we miss it. So near and yet so far. A couple of years ago, when my wife and I were touring England, we were in Victoria Station, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

As Far As The East Is From The West

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message about the forgiveness of God and how we need to apply that forgiveness in our dealings with others.

As Far As the East Is From the West – The Issue of Forgiveness Various Scriptures Introduction Today we look at a topic that doesn’t get much press in the pulpit nowadays, but we can’t neglect it. It is all-important in that it affects our relationship with God and with each other. The issue ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As Far As The East Is From The West

Contributed by Clarence Roberts Jr. on Jan 24, 2007

God has promised to separate us from our sins.

As far as the East is from the West Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that; “… all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God…” None is righteous, no not one according to the Apostle Paul. But isn’t it wonderful to know that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Far Too Easily Pleased

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

The sermon shows how we can exchange the temporal pleasures of this life for the eternal pleasures of God.

Far Too Easily Pleased Text: Psalm 36:5-8 I. Introduction Quote: C. S. Lewis - If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Will You Go?

Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001

The children are ready to go into the land of Canaan. Are you ready to go forward for God?

HOW FAR WILL YOU GO??? SCRIPTURE: DEUTERONOMY 34:1-4... INTRODUCTION: * This is the last chapter in Deuteronomy - the end of Moses’ life. * Moses was allowed to see the Promised Land, but not to enter it. * It is a picture of the Christian and our churches. * Q - How far will you go? I. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-4

Denomination: Baptist