Sermons on God Came Near:

More Of God's Power In Your Life

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 21, 2001

How to draw near to God and sense more of His power at work in my life especially when I don’t feel like He’s near.

More of God’s power in your Life James 4:8 (NLT) 8 Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. Quite a while ago, there was an article in the Denver Rocky Mountain News described various web sites to which people can submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Have A Design Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 22, 2021

We are told by Jesus we will suffer.

We have a design of suffering 1. Instruction Psalms 94: 12Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; 2. Nearness Isaiah 43: 2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

I Came To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS” MATTHEW 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION A young boy was bitterly disappointed at not being cast as Joseph in his church’s nativity play. He was given the minor role of the innkeeper instead. Throughout the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Came Down Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message.

Video Illustration: Light in the darkness Love Came Down pt 4 Thesis: Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message. Reference Song: Love Came Down We have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.

REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Doing The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 12, 2021

Essential King Jesus: Jesus came do the will of God.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: DOING THE WILL OF GOD MARK 3:20-35 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 3:1-35 [3:51] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.3 INTRODUCTION… https://listverse.com/2009/03/15/10-incredibly-eccentric-people/ People can be pretty eccentric. I bring this up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Came To Show Us Who We Are Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 18, 2005

God really moved through this message in a powerful way as He invited us to see ourselves through the mirror of his love for us. (I Am Jesus - 11)

He Came To Show Us Who We Are I Am Jesus – part eleven {Note I bought 2 fun house mirrors for this message and had them in the foyer prior to church, for people to look in and laugh at their distorted images. When it came time to preach, I had some guys bring them up front) 13Then Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosting The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

One of the marks of a godly leader is the desire to restore and prioritise the presence of God.

HOSTING THE PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 24:7-10, 1 Chronicles 15:13, Exodus 25:21-22, John 4:23-24, 2 Corinthians 6:16 INTRODUCTION: One of the marks of a godly leader is the desire to restore and prioritise the presence of God. In 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Always With Us

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

One of the greatest assurances in the Christian life is that God is always with us. No matter the situation we face—joy or sorrow, abundance or need, peace or storm—God never abandons His own.

GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:20 "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 23:4, Hebrews 13:5, Joshua 1:9 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest assurances in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 23:4, Hebrews 13:5, Joshua 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Came To Put The Kingom Of God Back Into This World, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Jeus came to earth with the power and authority of God to setup his kingdom on earth again and to prepare his sons on the earth to take over.

Kingdom Life Jesus came to put the kingdom of God back into this world, Opening: 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) The literal Greek rendering of “more abundantly” is - That they might have it excessively, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Mennonite

Make Me A Donkey

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 20, 2018

I got the outline from a sermon preached by Dr. Joe Arthur, pastor of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, GA. preached at Sword of the Lord Conference at Gospel Light Baptist Church. The Donkey had to be BOUGHT, BROUGHT and BROKEN.

Introduction - Luke 19:29-40 Bethphage and Bethany are across the valley from Jerusalem. It is only populated as people were preparing for a feast in the Temple. Like Madison/Mayodan/Stoneville/Eden before a Martinsville NASCAR race. Jesus is preparing for the “Triumphal Entry” into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Baptist

Near The Cross--Maundy Thursday Good Friday

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 25, 2021

There were several people passing by or standing near the cross, but what they saw depended on what they were looking for when they looked at Jesus.

Near The Cross Luke 23:26-49 Maundy Thursday is the beginning of the process that takes Jesus to the cross. Jesus was crucified in a very public place, which means many people saw what was taking place. Where do you think you would have fit in that day based on what you think about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conscious Of Death

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012

God in His Word expresses the need for man to be conscious of the fact he must one day die if Jesus tarries His coming. This is meant to have a positive affect on our lives if we grasp death from a biblical perspective.

Conscious of Death Hebrews 9:23-28, Eccl. 9:4-5 Vs.27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment Mention: Genesis 5 The first obituary written since the history of this world Over 155,000 people die daily! A recent comment made by Billy Graham who is 93 years of age ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Glorious Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 8, 2011

Jesus came to speak; let’s listen. Jesus came to suffer; let’s trust Him. Jesus came to save; let’s tell the world. And Jesus came to rule; let’s bow before Him, for that’s what true success is all about.

A few years ago, the Tokyo Times carried a report about a 19-year-old man who was desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. So he hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. He was hijacking the bus, but few of the passengers were concerned. For one thing, the hijacker ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free