Sermons on Gods Nearness:

"God’s Visitation Program”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2025

How can we live in such as way as Christ followers that God will be free to show up and show off in our lives and draw unbelievers to Christ?

I want to talk with you about God’s visitation program. Now, when we think of a visitation program in church, we think of visiting someone to tell them about Jesus. But today, I want us to think about God visiting us to show Jesus to others. (READ TEXT) In verse 12, Peter mentions “the day God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your God, My God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the fat

I. EXORDIUM: Who's your GOD? FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT and these 3 are One. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Unfailing Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 4, 2011

We can celebrate God’s unfailing love for us. In Psalm 107 we can see four pictures the Psalmist paints for us that display God’s unfailing love!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • November is the month of Thanksgiving. In a few weeks we will celebrate Thanksgiving with family, friends, and football! • We are going to spend the month of November looking at some areas in which God touches our lives that should give us reason to celebrate! • There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:4-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Ideal In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 17, 2013

This is the sermon I preached last 15th of March 2013, during the wedding of Michael and Allen at Filipino International Christian Church, United Arab Emirates.

God’s Ideal in Marriage Gen. 2:18-25 Genesis 2:18-25 (NIV) 18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” 19 Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Revelation In "Son” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2019

The theme that permeates throughout is how to hear and respond to God’s revelation.

2/16/19 Tom Lowe Lesson 2: God’s Revelation in “Son” (1:2-4) Scripture: Heb. 1:2-4 (KJV) 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose In Government Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2012

Contrary to popular Christian belief, God intends for us to be involved in the process of government and to exert Christian influence there. He created governments for the good of man. When Christian neglect their stewardship responsibilities they remove

1. Cartoon: Two men on a park bench; one lets out a loud SIGH; the second man stands and says, “Well, if you are gonna’ talk politics, I’m outta’ here!” 2. Three Great Institutions of God: a. Family b. Church c. Government 3. Mixed reviews on how we look at government a. Support (blindly? – Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consumed With God: The Pursuit Of God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024

We are consumed by God completely… while our obsession used to be selfishness and self destruction and we were very excited about that, we now pursue knowing God with abandon.

My wife tells me that I sometimes become nearly obsessed with certain things. I get so focused on something it consumes me. I fall into the pool after staring into it too long. Are you like that? I have a bit of an obsessive, addictive personality. I want it and I want more. I want to learn more. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:11, Galatians 2:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Your God Will Be My God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025

The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and as a result, her devotion to Naomi’s God.

Your God Will Be My God Text: Ruth 1:6-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: One design, one desire: entire devotion to God” (John Wesley). 2. The story of Ruth shows us the blessings of devotion. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi, and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

You can’t separate your body and your soul and your spirit. God knows if you give your body to Him, the soul and the spirit is going to be given to Him.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to Romans 11. Today I’m going to talk about “Our God is an Awesome God.” When I was in high school, I had a friend named Dottie Pippin and even in the tenth grade, she was a knockout. She was my friend, but of course, I never thought about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give To God What Is God's Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 17, 2005

Jesus’ answer reveals that we have obligations both to man and God. Are we aware of our obligations toward God? What do we really owe Him? Our life - time, tithe, talents, and sharing our faith, among other things.

All of us have payments to make. All of us have obligations to meet. It is a way of life. • We owe for the car. We owe for the house. We owe for the fridge. • A bumper sticker reads, “We owe, we owe, so off to work we go.” • We’ve got to work because we’ve so much to pay up. Along with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Plan For You

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 12, 2009

God is not scrambling about trying to work out His plan or make last minute corrections. When we fumble the ball or tragedy occurs, God’s plan has not slipped a gear. The tragedy is a part of God’s plan for our faith to grow and for His glory.

Opening illustration: Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God!!!

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Mar 10, 2003

Circumstances change when GOD gets involved.

Circumstances change when Jesus gets inolved: *the blind boy ("...as Jesus passed by...")-John 9 *woman with issue of blood("...when she heard of Jesus...")-Mark 5 *Lazarus("...then when Jesus came...")-John 11 *The world (Changed forever at Calvary) *Me (I got ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Not In It

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jan 31, 2003

What ever you do, or are a part of, If God is not at the center of it, then it is destined to fail.

Title: If God’s Not In It Text: Exodus 33:11/I Sam. 9:27-10:1 Intro: God’s anointing is the most important part of our life. Why? Because If God is not in everything we do in life then it is destined for failure. Joshua and Saul both experienced the powerful anointing of God in their lives as young ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

But God!

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 8, 2003

No more powerful conjunction is found in the scriptures. These two words will climb any mountain, cross any river, traverse any valley, and give you a song to sing at midnight.

Introduction: No more powerful conjunction is found in the scriptures. These two words will climb any mountain, cross any river, traverse any valley, and give you a song to sing at midnight. The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of miracles that you hold in your hand is still as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9, Ephesians 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

With God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 24th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #27: WITH GOD¡K Psalm 27 ¡§I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength¡¨ (Philippians 4:13 NCV). Do you believe this statement just in your mind or do you believe it with all of your heart? Psalm 27 reminds me of what Paul said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist