Sermons on Getting Close To Our Father:

Getting Even

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023

We can be sure that if payment needs to be made, God will see to it - and he keeps better accounts than you and I ever could.

Robert Simon is dead. He was killed last Tuesday. His family knew him as Robbie. Maybe you know him better as “Mudman.” And maybe you thought, as I did when I heard the news, that justice had been done. Because, you see, Mudman Simon killed Franklinville police officer Lee Gonzalez four and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get A Job

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 6, 2005

We have to always be ready and willing to work

GET A JOB Scripture Reference: Acts 20:31-35 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Into Action Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

Part four of a series on solving problems God’s way. This is a particularly good series for pastor’s/leaders instituting change within a congregation.

Introduction: New Coke Read Scripture/Pray Background: Nehemiah is headed into unfamiliar territory-four months and 8000 mi. Purpose Statement: to be effective change agents for God it is essential that we... I. Use the authority given you (v. 9) A. Nehemiah went forth in the Kings Name 1. More ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Get In The Race Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 29, 2011

The first sermon in the Series RUN TO WIN talks about the christian life as a race we are to win. The first and most important step in winning is... COMMITMENT.

Series: Running To Win Get In The Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today I am beginning a sermon series that will probably last 6 weeks. In case you could not guess from the backdrop, it is entitled RUNNING TO WIN It is based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ((Read)) Today we are focusing on verse 24 24 Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Life

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

The life we get from Jesus, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit, requires cleansing and renewal daily, not just at the beginning.

This familiar chapter from John’s Gospel is the lectionary text for today, the 2nd Sunday in Lent. It’s a good text, a familiar text, so familiar that when I first wrote it I expected it to be relatively smooth sailing. But it wasn’t. It was a difficult sermon for me to write, partly because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Numbers 21:8, Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come And Get It

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2011

Get your supply from God house now.

COME AND GET IT God can supply all our needs if we just ask for. We some time forget who owns it all. 1. Abundant Grace to save us Romans 5: 20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 2. Abundant pardon to forgive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In The Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2005

How are we to win the fight we face? This message looks at the 8 places in the NT that the Greek word “agonizomai” (translated "fight" in this verse) appears.

A FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITUAL TRUTH: “Life is war.” - 1 Timothy 6:12 - "Fight the good fight of faith". - the verb “fight” is the Greek word “agonizomai”. - only appears 8 times in the NT. - where else does that Greek word appear and what do those passages teach us about the battle before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In Deep

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself into a deep relationship with God.

Intro: Today I want to talk to you about “Getting in Deep”! From these 7 verses I can hear a prophetic utterance from the Lord that He is looking for some deep water believers. There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Get Ready! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2020

To get ready for Christ's soon return, be aware of the times, prepare for the trip, and care for each other.

Doug Mendenhall wrote a parable that gives us all something to think about: Jesus called the other day to say he was passing through and [wondered if] he could spend a day or two with us. I said, “Sure. Love to see you. When will you hit town?” That's when Jesus told me he was actually at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2, Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 16:16, Revelation 6:12, Revelation 9:1-11, Revelation 13:5, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 11:2-3, Joel 2:1-11, Revelation 16:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Getting Noticed

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 17, 2023

Jesus was noticed when he entered Jerusalem on "Palm Sunday." Is your church recognized in your town or city? Why is this important?

Getting Noticed John 12:12-19 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 And the next day, a great multitude who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took boughs of palm-trees, and went out to meet him. And they cried, and said: Hosanna, Blessed is he that cometh in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Get A Habit

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

I can’t control/conditions/life I can control/atmosphere/heart

Pastor Allan Kircher November 9th, 2014 Shell Point Baptist Church Make it your habit. Phil. 4:8-9 ***all sermons are condensed in form**** Long winded sermons/get here/fight the devil • Phil 4:1…..not telling them to stand firm/brave heart way • Not/Daniel/lions den ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Get In The Zone

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 19, 2005

How to get in "The Zone" of optimal Christian performance by becoming a fully devoted disciple.

GET IN THE ZONE Acts 2:42-47 April 17, 2005 Thesis: Only fully devoted disciples can discover their spiritual Sweet Spot. The Zone. It’s an extraordinary place. In baseball, when you enter the Zone in the batter’s box, you have no trouble getting a hit, because the baseball looks as big as a ...read more

Get Along Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2023

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#8] GET ALONG James 4:1-12 Introduction: We live in a time where the enemy is working overtime to cause Christians to not get along with one another. James was dealing with the same issue- Getting along. Here are a few questions that we should ask ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In The Way Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Ever feel like you’re just ’in the way’ ?? This message is for you ... ’in the way’ is where God blesses and uses people!

II Corinthians 12:7-10; Exodus 5:20 * In mechanic’s shop lately – he was telling about people who just stand there, asking questions, hanging around, not helping…me! * Define – “in the way” – being useless; without function; causing more harm then good; preventing someone or something; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Get Into The Field!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 13, 2008

Discussion of Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard, emphasizing the fact that it’s never too late to get involved in the work of the Kingdom.

Get into the Field! Matthew 20:1-16 April 13, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I think it will come as a shock to absolutely no one here that I know next to nothing about agriculture. Almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan