Sermons on How To Be Close To God:

How God Uses Adversity For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

Paul teaches us that “experiences” may come into our life so God can smooth off the rough edges off of our character. The Lord is in the process of fashioning us more into the image of Jesus Christ. He is the potter and we are the clay.

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Constantly Stay In God's Presence

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006

Not only we want to be in His presence but we want to STAY in His presence.

How to constantly stay in God’s presence: 2004 -One day in the house of the Lord is better than thousand years in the world. -Not only we want to be in His presence but we want to STAY in His presence. -Only constantly live in the presence of God, we can live a life worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:9-16, Psalm 95:1-11, 1 Chronicles 16:23-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does God's Word Taste?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 25, 2005

Some love the taste of God’s Word, others hate. The way God’s Word taste to us will determine the way we live our lives here and it will determine where we spend eternity.

“How does it taste?” If that isn’t the most asked question on cooking shows, I don’t know what is. What do you suppose is the most popular response to that question? “It tastes gross!” No, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that response before. After all, if you’re good enough to have your own cooking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Sovereign God Conveys Grace

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 20, 2006

I could really jump with joy and fall in love again with God to know the fascinating aspect of His grace. Never I thought that as I become more acquainted with it, I could even jump higher with GREATER joy!

If we really know how the Sovereign God exercises grace, we will truly be amazed! After our denomination changed many of its teachings and began to recommend other Christian books, the first one I read was Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges. Grace is defined in that book as “God’s free and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Answer Prayer? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 31, 2005

This sermon seeks to show how God answers prayer.

Scripture Today is January 1, 2006, the first day of the New Year. It is also the first day of our annual Week of Prayer. Therefore it seems appropriate to preach a message on the subject of prayer. All Christians pray. Some pray frequently; others pray infrequently. However, all Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - Iii

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 19, 2004

The third in the series. Everyone wants to be blessed by God. A search of the Psalms shows us instructions from God on how to receive His blessings.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – III INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series. Last time, we traveled through the Psalms and found 5 ways that God will “bless” you: 1.- If You TRUST Him - Psalm 2:12 – “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5

Denomination: Baptist

How We Get Right With God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 15, 2005

Isaiah 53:4-6 is a great explaination on how we get right with God.

Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 Title: How we get right with God Introduction In two weeks we celebrate Easter and so all this month we are trying to get a better understanding and appreciation for Easter through a study of Isaiah 53. Today we want to concentrate on verses 4-6 but before we do lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Works In Our Lives

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

Looking at when David first comes on the Biblical scene; we see God Works in our lives by Giving Us Spiritual Gifts, Natural Abilities and in our circumstances.

HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES March 10, 2005 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 16:13-23 David is one of the heroes of the OT, wrote many Psalms A great King, one who dropped Goliath in his tracks Great military man, wise leader, won many battles Before all of that though David was the youngest of 8 sons A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Faithful Soldier In God's Army

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2003

This message explores some of the key concepts in being a "good soldier of Jesus Christ."

- Veteran’s Day. HOW TO BE A FAITHFUL SOLDIER IN GOD’S ARMY: OUR SITUATION AS SOLDIERS: 1. There is a war going on. - 1 Timothy 6:12 - “Fight the good fight of faith. . .” - 2 Timothy 4:7. 2. It is a spiritual battle. - Ephesians 6:12 - “For we do not wrestle against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Screw Up God's Love

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003

God love us. Because He loves us He gets mad at us. This sermon helps you gain a better appretion for the feer of God

Malachi 1:1-2:9 How To Screw Up God’s Love Introduction A. Do you remember what happen 9-11? I am sure you do, it is a day that we will never forget B. Do you remember how many times God was mentioned after that event? C. How many prayer meetings there were, the president even asked us to ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Do We Please God?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004

We please God when we work together as part of His team – the church!

Three weeks ago, I quoted Rick Warren who said, “You were made for a mission. God is at work in the world and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission…” “Your life mission,” he goes on to say, “is both shared and specific. One part of it is a responsibility you share with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - I

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004

The beginning of a series, which shows "How To Receive God’s Blessings" ... this message is taken from Psalm 1.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – I Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we will begin a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last Sunday we took a look at “Blessings And Curses” from Deuteronomy Chapter 27. I want to expand on the “blessings” part. There are numerous references in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Jesse Freeman on Oct 26, 2004

How to know the will or Big Dream God has for the Christians Life.

What a powerful phrase Dream Big! What does it mean to dream big? Some would say that it is living an ambitious life! Which living ambitious is not wrong, God has plans for each of our lives. SOmetimes we just need a little help finding our way. (1) God calls us every day so must be still and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Favor With God And Man!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 21, 2005

12 things to do in your life to have favor with God and man!

Having Favor With God and Man. June 20, 2005 (Eph 3:20 KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, I believe God desires to bless us more than we can ask or think. To obtain this I believe we need to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

How Will You Weigh On God's Scale?

Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001

Looking at the handwriting on the wall found in Daniel 5.

HOW WILL YOU WEIGH ON GOD’S SCALES? SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 5:1-31... INTORDUCTION: * Going to the doctor and getting the news about my age and weight. * Belshazzar is the leader of Babylon - his father, Nabonidas is holed up in Ninevah - while the Persians are beseiging the city. I. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist