Sermons on Gods Nearness:

Repent Or Perish Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus call to repent for the kingdom of God is near

31. Who is Jesus? April 03rd, 2010 Repent or Perish Luke 13:1. Jesus has been hitting some hard points as teaches these crowds who have gathered around Him. He has brought up one of the more controversial ideas in Scripture: hell. So let’s talk about hell for a minute. We have some whacky ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: *other

How To Approach God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

Approaching God is not merely a ritual but a privilege and a relationship. Whether with humility, confidence, prayer, worship, or repentance, each of these approaches allows us to draw near to God in a way that honors Him and opens the door for His grace.

HOW TO APPROACH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:16 "Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 95:6, James 4:8, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 95:6, James 4:8, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purified Or Petrified

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2007

As we draw near to the beginning of a New Year let us examine our hearts. Purify your heart or else it may become petrified.

Purified or Petrified By Pastor Jim May (I was given a large piece of petrified wood on a recent visit to New Mexico. I used this petrified wood as my sermon basis.) We are in the very last days of 2007. In just a few days the New Year will ring in at midnight with all of the blessings and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate For God?

Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 10, 2007

As a deer pants for water so my soul pants for God, are you desperate for God, do the mockers surrond do you fear the storm. Jesus is near ask and he will reach you, of this I’m sure Love will come down and rescue you, hold on help is here.

Psalm 42 overwhelmed with sorrow: Verses 1 - 2: As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? What do you picture? A nice deer skipping up to a clear bubbling flowing spring and gently ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 63:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Is Near, So... - 1 Peter 4:4-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Peter teaches us how anticipation of judgment day can help calm your anxiety

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4-7

Camping With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2024

The tabernacle teaches us to appreciate God's presence but also to respect His distance.

Ryan and Morgan adopted a child from an orphanage in another country. They'd passed through all the legal processes in that country. Charlie was their son. But right before the day when they were supposed to pick Charlie up from the orphanage, there were some political upheavals, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-37, John 1:1, John 1:14, Exodus 30:11-16, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 10:31, Matthew 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Takes Control Of Evil In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 4, 2012

The pouring of the seven bowls shows us that God's grace will come to a close - when the bowls are poured the end is near. How ready are we?

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 15:5-16:21 God Takes Control of Evil in this Broken World. Have you ever had déjà vu. Déjà vu is what happens when you are in a situation and then you think – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Come On In!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002

Through Jesus’s death and resurrection the way has been opened for all people who will trust in His saving work to draw near to the Father.

Come On In Hebrews 10:19-25 Security is a huge topic of conversation today. Security has always been a concern for any society. Armies have protected the interests of their nation. Surveillance cameras have protected the interest of business owners. Security systems have protected the inhabitants ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lift Up Your Heads, Because Your Redemption Draws Near! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 27, 2013

We need sometimes to remember what God has done for us in the past, so that we will be thankful in the present!!

Two guys on the street corner and one man asks the other man, "How was church last Sunday?" The other man said, "I don’t know - I was kind of bored. I think I slept through half the sermon." The first man looked shocked and said, "How could you do that - you’re the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Exits Heaven, Lands In The Middle Of A Barn

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 23, 2012

God drew near. In the incarnation the King left His throne to draw near to His people. What does this say about Who God is?

So. You survived the apocalypse. Well done. I, for one, am glad to be here still, in the land of the living. And, I’m very happy to be back with you, to be back in the community where I belong, to be back with my people, the church and the mission that I love. You know, there's nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Many Tribulations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2020

Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. But we can take courage from the examples of Jesus and St. Paul.

Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter 2020 Today’s tale from the Acts of the Apostles needs some back-story for those who weren’t at Mass yesterday. The scene is Lystra, a village in southern Anatolia, sometime in the year 48, about 15 years after the Resurrection. It was part of the Roman province of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31, Acts 14:8-28

Denomination: Catholic

How To Approach God And Live Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2013

God is dangerous to human beings. Approach God and die. And yet the Psalms tell us to come near. How can we do that? There is only one way, but it's the best way!

Psalms 96 – 100 are filled with wonderful praise for Yahweh. He is powerful, He is magnificent, He is worthy to be praised. We’re not going to linger in these psalms, but I want the tone of them to just wash over us and let our hearts soar with praise for our mighty God. 1 – ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 5, 2006

Jairus reached out on behalf of his daughter, the woman in the crowd reached out to Jesus for herself, and the crowd just wanted to be near to Jesus. How about us?

(This is a short Homily given at a midweek Communion Service) The wonderful news about Jesus was spreading fast (Mark 5:20), and a large crowd has gathered around Jesus by the side of the Lake (Mark 5:21). As the events unfold, I wonder which character you most relate to. Which character is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Luke 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God