Sermons on Gods Closeness:

Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002

We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Romans 8:15-18

Denomination: Congregational

A Piece Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

God left some of himself in the very words of John’s gospel. Looking closely we see Him there, loving us, calling us, filling us, and blessing us.

Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Serving God

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006

Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dedicated Son Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2025

What made Samuel such a great man for God? What made him so influential that God even saw him as equal to Moses?

Two days after Pearl Harbor, a man named Bob Feller enlisted in the US Navy and served with distinction in the Pacific against the Japanese. But it wasn’t in the navy that Bob Feller became famous. Bob attained fame as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and for 18 seasons he struck out some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejected God

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

[Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-26, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Almost Only Counts In Horseshoes Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 14, 2009

Agrippa was close, but was it close enough.

This post was published to Denn’s Sermons at 7:12:23 AM 14/06/2009 Almost Only Counts in Horseshoes. Account Denn’s Sermons You ever play horseshoes? Angela’s Dad loved to play horseshoes. Throughout the summer months if you are wondered where Al was all you have to do is wander down to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 17, 2005

The remedy for worry, fear, purposelessness, frustration and lack of provision and the recipe for a fulfilled, fruitful and God-pleasing life. (As close to a formula as I ever get!)

"Seek first the Kingdom of God" Mt 6:28-34 WBC 19/6/05am You know I’m not strongly ’formulaic’ - life isn’t that simple - formulas can let you down But I have a formula for you this morning. I have a guaranteed recipe… remedy for: - worry (here), provision (here), life, church!, purposelessness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Father

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 9, 2021

Everybody likes to be kind of understood. We may not understand all, but we can start somewhere.

Understanding our FATHER 1 John 1:5 Of course, it is impossible to understand The MOST HIGH. One word usually describes HIM in modern times, good. Those who know HIM more intimately will tell you that HE is Excellent and that that is an understatement. HE is WONDERFUL beyond description. One way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

In The Hour Of Trial: Open Door

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 1, 2009

The doors of the church: some are locked, but panic hardware always lets us out for mission; some are heavily locked, but it is Christ who is our security; and some are never locked, for we are to be open to embrace those who need us.

Have you ever seen a place with as many doors as this church building has! A hardware salesman would be in heaven, right here! Doors, doors, everywhere doors. There are doors leading to the outside. Eight of them, I think. There are doors inside, leading into the rooms. Some doors take you into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The History Of Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2015

God got close when He made humanity, close enough to breathe life into us. That's how close He wants to stay.

The Gospel According to Genesis - Part 2 of a 4-Part Series - “The History of Creation” January 11, 2015 God said to Adam, "I am going to make you a helper, a companion. What would you like your companion to be like?" Adam replied, "Well I want someone that is humorous, witty, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But If From There PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God wants to be found and is always close to us, and we must continually seek a deeper relationship with Him through wholehearted pursuit.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, it's truly wonderful to see all of your smiling faces today as we gather to worship and seek the Lord together. Have you ever felt like God is distant or hard to find? Well, I have some incredible news for you today: God wants to be found and He is closer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29

Topics: God's Presence

There Is A Place

Contributed by Garvin Alfter on Jan 9, 2012

There is a place close to God where we can enjoy the provision and the protection of God.

There is a Place   Exodus 33:21-22 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:   Introduction The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The secret to victory...any victory, is closeness with Jesus...knowing Him...drawing near to His presence will reveal what is in our hearts. The reason many Christians continue to gossip and slander is because they never really have been close to Christ.

LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS JAMES 3:1 12 Last week I spoke to you about the thoughts that come into our minds and how we can hatch snake eggs and weave spider webs if we don't begin to learn to think Scripturally. We have to be very careful about our thought life. I also printed Philippians 4:8 on the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Rev. #76~21:1-8 According To The 7 Dispensations, We’re Close Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010

Here, in the New Jerusalem, we have something totally unique: a sinless, pure, community of righteousness, a holy city. Problems arise when believers expect this kind of community now, or fail to realize that it only comes down out of heaven. T

Rev. #76~21:1-8 ACCORDING TO THE 7 DISPENSATIONS, WE’RE CLOSE 10-23-19 Listen as I read our text for today; Rev..21:1-8 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist