Sermons on Getting Close To Our Father:

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God.

In the passage of Scripture we will look at today John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God. (1 John 1:5 NKJV) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. Heard - (present tense) - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father's Love And Discipline Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021

Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and loving father will always correct his child going wayward.

*SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS* Revelation 3:19, NASB: "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent." THE FATHER'S LOVE AND DISCIPLINE Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Hebrews 12:11, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Charismatic

What's So Amazing About Amazing Grace

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jan 18, 2007

Why is grace so amazing? Find out 5 characteristics of grace and how it can change your life.

What’s So Amazing About Amazing Grace? We’re starting a series of messages this morning from the book of Romans, that I’ve entitled… “What’s So Amazing about GRACE?” I’m not talking about Grace Kelley, the famous actress… but the word ‘grace’. When you stop and think about it… we use the word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

God The Father Has A Tender Heart

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Feb 5, 2019

In 1 Samuel 16 God had instructed Samuel to go to the house of Jesse and anoint one of his sons to be king of Israel.

But Samuel was afraid. He said to the Lord, “If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” Saul was the king of Israel at the time, and Samuel was more afraid of King Saul than of God, because he knew that God was loving, merciful and kind. So, God said, “Okay, here’s what you’ll do: organise for a sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Easter Is Over And The Son Is At The Fathers Side

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 6, 2018

What we need to do now.

EASTER IS OVER AND THE SON IS AT THE FATHERS SIDE NOW WHAT DO WE AS CHRISTIANS DO ? Luke 8: 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. We all perform a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From The Pit To Praise: Embracing God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Evangelist Thompson Seley on Jul 28, 2023

Life often throws us into pits of despair, but God is always there to lift us up and set our feet upon a rock. Exploring the powerful message of hope and deliverance offered by Psalm 40. Let us dive into this psalm of praise and discover the promises it holds for each one of us.

Title: "From the Pit to Praise: Embracing God's Faithfulness" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather in the presence of our loving God to be inspired and reminded of His unwavering faithfulness. Life often throws us into pits of despair, but God is always there to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Isaiah 43:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 9:10, Psalm 40:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

I Love You Lord

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2004

A sermon on how we can be thankful during difficult times based on Psalm 18:1-3.

Sermon for 11/21/2004 Psalm 18:1-3 Introduction: If we could shrink the earth’s population to a village of one hundred people; here’s the way the world would look: There would be 57 Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere, and 8 Africans. 50 would suffer from malnutrition and one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Are You Still Here Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003

4 sermon in the series You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life

God Are You Still Here pt. - Sermon 4 Series - You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life Isa. 45:15 Mark 7:24 The two phrases introducing this phars of heavenly comfort are complementary. No man has seen God at any time, and in this sense God hides himself from our view. In Jesus, his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:15, Mark 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Pleasing To God? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Romans 8:5-9 concerning the certainity of God’s approval and acceptance for the Christian. Romans Series #34

Romans Series # 34 April 17,2002 Welcome to New life in Christ. We are currently going through the book of Romans verse by verse. I believe all of us have found this book of the Bible to be challenging to understand at times but also very instructive and encouraging. Tonight we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Promises Of God That Cannot Fail

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

God’s promises have never failed. This message contains three of God’s greatest promises that will stand for eternity.

THREE PROMISES OF GOD THAT CANNOT FAIL Joshua 23:14, I Kings 8:56 Intro: Enclosed in the KJB is a collection of 66 books. Within those 66 books you will find some 32,000 promises of God. Each on of these promises has its own perspective. Some have already been kept, some are being kept as I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother Nature's Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Bible says that the laws of nature are not eternal, but that they began in time, and they were put into operation by the Word of God. God is the Father of all nature, and He is the Father of all the wisdom and order that men attribute to nature.

The Bible consistently represents God as male. This is true for all 3 Persons of the Trinity. When the Son became flesh He became a man. The Holy Spirit is always called He. The male was also the first to be created. All of this in no way means that the Bible depreciates the female, for we will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Fathers- A Picture Of God To His Children

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 29, 2007

My home and my children, have taught me so much concerning God’s dealings with me. I come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children.

Fathers- a picture of God to his children Main Thought: 1. Come to understand something of God’s love by being with my children. Opening: 1. A home is not just a home. God is trying to get something across through our homes. The triumphs- the defeats The success- the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Mennonite

Epic Fatherhood: Serving The Lord

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 10, 2014

As we celebrate fathers today, this declaration from Joshua exemplifies what it means to be an “Epic Dad"—a father who imparts a lasting spiritual legacy.

I. Servants of the Lord “As for me and my house, we will serve (Abad in Hebrew) the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). As we celebrate fathers today, this declaration from Joshua exemplifies what it means to be an “Epic Dad"—a father who imparts a lasting spiritual legacy. As we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: *other

Pick Me Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Part 2 in 4 part series on the Lord’s Prayer.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 2 of 4 “Pick Me!” Monday, August 08, 2005 Matthew 6:9b-10, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” 1. God includes us. • Were you ever picked first for anything? • I was left off a baseball team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Little Children, Fathers, Young Men Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

The 6th message in this series. John describes three levels of Spiritual Maturity and makes note that his letter is for everyone!

TEXT: 1st John 2:12-14 TITLE: Little Children, Young Men, Fathers SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Spiritual growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 15, 2011 PROP.: John describes three levels of Spiritual maturity and makes note that his letter is for everyone! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ