Sermons on How Close:

How To Be One Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 3, 2007

Since Christ made unity possible, let us pursue unity.

God Himself declared that unity is not only possible but most of all powerful. Looking down at the Tower of Babel, He said: “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.”[1] Of course, God scattered those who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Climb

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 11, 2012

Walking through life is like hiking up a mountain. God teaches us many lessons about life in this section.

Ephesians 5:15-20: HOW TO CLIMB LIFE MOUNTAIN "Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A Saint

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A NEW YEAR'S DAY MESSAGE AND A COMMUNION SERVICE MESSAGE. IT LAYS DOWN A CHALLENGE FOR THE NEW YEAR.

HOW TO BE A SAINT PHILIPPIANS 1:1-11 TODAY IS THE FIRST SERVICE FOR 2019 AND IT IS FITTING THAT IT INVOLVES A COMMUNION SERVICE. A QUESTION THAT IS OFTEN ASKED THOUGH IS WHO CAN TAKE PART IN IT? NOT ALL BAPTISTS HAVE THE SAME STANDARDS AS TO WHO MAY TAKE PART IN COMMUNION. SOME FOLLOW WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Witness Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 28, 2019

How does an uneducated formerly blind man becomes the witness we all ought to be.

Today we will look at the testimony of the formerly blind man. Jesus healed the man born blind. What a testimony that man must have had! John 9:6–12 Adrian Gonzalez is the first baseman for the New York Mets this past year. He has played on a number of different tesms. He is also a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Conversion: A How To

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

This sermon was written as kind of an evangelism primer in that it discusses how people come to know Christ and what that means for us as we try to live out our Christian life of witness.

Conversion of St. Paul Galatians 1:11-24 01/25/04 There once was a brier growing in a ditch when a gardener came along with his spade and dug it up. He dug around it and gently lifted it out of the ground, bringing the brier to ask itself, “What is he doing? Doesn’t he know I’m a worthless ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A Peacemaker

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 20, 2015

God is our peace in the middle of disaster, flood, loss of life, and every day. We can learn to live in peace with ourselves and others no matter what struggles and difficulties we face.

“How to Be a Peacemaker” “For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;” Ephesians 2:14 KJV Intro: This week has been bitter sweet with the flood disaster in Flat Gap, Kentucky just a few miles from Paintsville ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Saved?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from the dead.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved? Yes. JESUS saved me from sins and hell while I'm still alive, I know I am SAVED. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD saves us from His Divine efforts by merely assenting to His WORDS and believing that He raised JESUS from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Contend Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 3, 2020

Jude the younger brother of James calls believers to contend against calculating enemies in prayerful “narrow door” faith. We contend with the purpose of evangelism and repentance even if it means personal sacrifice and suffering.

Message Jude 1-4 How To Contend Jude is a one chapter book with 25 verses. It doesn’t take long to read so let’s do that now. Read Jude In Greek the name is pronounced “Judas” – in the Bible there are a number of different of people who have the name Judas. But the only Judas we know whose ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To .... Work ....

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2023

God created us to work - He gave us talents, skills and gifts - He uses work for us to learn how to live together and for each other.

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:15; Colossians 3:23-24 Theme: How to – Work … Celebrating Work – and How God created us to work… INTRO Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! How many of you remember an old Tennessee Ernie Ford song that went like this: [Verse 1] Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Be Happy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores finding true happiness in our identity in Jesus, understanding His role in our joy, and trusting Him through life's trials.

Good morning, folks! Let's get cozy and settle in because we've got some good stuff to talk about today. We're going to be chatting about a topic that's near and dear to all of our hearts - happiness. But not just any kind of happiness, we're talking about the kind of happiness that's rooted in our ...read more

Topics: Happiness, Jesus

How Long Will You Wait?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2009

The signs point to the soon return of Jesus Christ. How long will you wait before you begin to warn unbelievers about their fate?

February 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 21:5-36 Subject: The Second Coming Title: How Long Will You Wait? I am going to continue this week in the same direction we were headed last week. If you remember, last week I challenged you to be a disciple maker. This week I want to start off with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006

God says to get our victory each day, we must learn to Humble ourselves and PRAY. But how do you pray?

Series: Victory Message 2: Teach Me How to Pray Luke 11:1 / Matthew 6:5-15 There is nothing more secure with our salvation in Christ than knowing that we have a Heavenly Father who wants to hear from his children. Last week, we learned that we have to get “me” out of the way to allow God to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Be A Killjoy Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 22, 2015

A sermon that considers love as an antidote to the sin of murder that can embed itself in our hearts

The Bible reading Exodus 20 1-22 Thou shalt not kill. How come the brief statements are sometimes the most profound? Words like _ I have a dream – For God so loved the world and – All blacks - all conjure up images for us. Thou shalt not kill evokes for us an unlikely to becrossed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Obedient

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 17, 2020

God calls us to obey Him and His word. And we must obey Him with a heart of integrity, humility, without hesitation, and total surrender. God rewards those who obey with the blessing of eternal life and freedom from sin and death.

How to be Obedient “So, Samuel said: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” I Samuel 15:22 In our daily life, we know that obedience is a very essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Pray"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 23, 2002

Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I bet you $10 you can’t."

"How to Pray" - Part 2 Text: Mt. 6:9-13 and Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 14, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Two men were talking together. The first challenged the other, "If you are so religious, let’s hear you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church