Sermons on How Close:

How Can I Live The Bible? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

You can’t master the Bible, but the Bible can master you. This sermon encourages people to join the Bible Reading Revolution and describes how to spend 10,000 hours with the Bible in your lifetime.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Know God's Will For Your Life" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

It is not as difficult to know God’s will as to do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 25, 2002 “How to Know God’s Will for Your Life” Psalm 16 Introduction: How many think it is difficult to know God’s will for your life? How many don’t think it is? Most people probably think it is difficult, however, scripture does not bear this out. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How Can I Survive In This World?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19, Acts 8:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation 1. COMMIT yourself to the goals of scripture. Stick with certain key verses that will guide, assure, convict, and provide insights into important decisions that you will need to make. When I learned how to commit my way to the Lord, my thoughts starting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does Your Light Shine? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 16 through 21

Luke 1: 16 – 21 How Does Your Light Shine? 16 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Avoid Hypocrisy In Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2013

A look at four keys to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.

WHAT IS SO BAD ABOUT HYPOCRISY? For the Christian, it’s the false security; for the non-Christian, it’s the disillusionment that happens when you look closely at Christians’ lives. - Luke 12:1 – “hypocrisy.” a. For the Christian, it’s the false ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Know The Way? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2020

In a troubled and uncertain world, how can Jesus being "the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE" make a dffierence for us?

OPEN: Back in 1950s & 60s, Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra played for NY Yankees and became close friends. One day, Yogi Berra invited Mickey Mantle to his apartment, but Mantle… got lost. He stopped at a pay phone and called Yogi and said, “I'm trying to find your apartment, where is it?” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

Explores Abram's journey of faith and obedience, encouraging us to heed God's call, harness our faith, and harvest His promises in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of Christ. I greet you with the joy and peace that can only come from our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to engage with God’s Word, to hear His voice, and to respond to His call. As we gather in this sacred ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Topics: God's Promise, Faithful Obedience

How To Overcome Any Feelings Of Inadequacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Overcome Any Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20)We all need to find better ways to overcome our feelings of fear, timidity and inadequacy. Here are a few timeless insights from Ehud.

How To Overcome Your Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20) So many people fail to live up to their potential because of their fear of failure. Millions are gripped by the fear of being laughed at, misunderstood or being embarrassed. When a person feels inadequate they are unable to harness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Intentional Leader, Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5

Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5 John 20:21; 17:18 We started the series asking what is a win for the church? We saw that Jesus clearly defined the win for us as making disciples. But if we are going to make disciples then we need to know what a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Accurately Hear From God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 22, 2021

We are in a season of correction in the Church where many prophesied things have failed to come to pass. Today we will address a few of the reasons why this happened and discuss what to do about it.

Introduction: We are in a season of correction in the Church where many prophesied things have failed to come to pass. Today we will address the reasons why this has happened and discuss what to do about it. I. The Purpose & Power of Prophetic Utterance Today. A. The difference between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3-5, Ezekiel 13:1-10, Ezekiel 13:16, Ezekiel 13:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 27, 2008

Message looks at how to affair proof your marriage

How to affair proof your marriage Home Improvement Series Part 2 ‘Exodus 20:14’ ‘You shall not commit adultery’ Video Clip ‘I do.’ Like the video portrayed a lot of us have flunked commitment and sex. Others of us are in danger of flunking commitment and sex. Were talking about this commandment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

How To Win The War Against The Devil

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to have victory over the powers of darkness.

HOW TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST THE DEVIL .James 4:7 says, "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." 1. The first step is to surrender my life to God. Before you can ever expect to win the war against satan, you must settle the Lordship issue. That means two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013

A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible. sponse in times of trouble.

How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks Psalm 62:1-7 Two weeks ago we saw the largest terror attack on US soil since September 11th 2001. A man who swore allegiance to ISIS walked into a nightclub and killed 49 people while wounding 53 others. Since that day our leaders have seemed to focus on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tell A Horse From A Cow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2018

Christians need to be of one mind and one love. But too often we're so focused on ourselves that we can't reach that goal. So how do we change our self-centered way of thinking?

OPENING: A city boy had never been on a farm before and he asked a farmer: “Mister, why doesn’t this cow have any horns?” The farmer cocked his head for a moment, then began in a patient tone, “Well, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with their horns. Sometimes we keep ’em trimmed down with a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ