Sermons on how to be closer to god:

How To Be A True Servant

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 4, 2008

What can we learn about being a true servant from a man who lived several thousand years ago?

How to be a true Servant Genesis 6:1-8 1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3And the LORD said, My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Long, Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's timing, relying on His promises, and seeking His presence.

Good morning, family of Christ. Today, we are going to examine a powerful passage from the book of Psalms that speaks volumes about the importance of trusting in God's timing, relying on God's promises, and seeking God's presence. These are three fundamental pillars of our faith that can guide us ...read more

Topics: God's Absence

How God Talks To You

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 21, 2008

Sermon looks at four ways God speaks to us: Through the Bible, church, impressions, and circumstances

How to hear God’s Voice HOW GOD TALKS TO YOU - Part 2 of 4 - Job 33:14 Acknowledgement Rick Warren o Today, we’re continuing our series on How to hear God’s Voice. Were looking specifically at how God talks to us. o When I was a teenager, in April 1966 Time magazine came out with a cover story ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14-18, Job 33:14

How Long?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 29, 2013

Jesus very specifically knew that this man had been lying there for 38 long years! He knew! I felt a massive wave of relief crash over me, when I read these words!

How long? John 5:6”When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, "Do you want to be made well?" Observe the words, ‘Jesus knew that he already had been in that condition a long time!’ I am speaking to someone ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Touch Jesus

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

This is a sermon that teaches that "touching" is not just knowing something about Jesus.

How To Touch Jesus Mark 5:21f Men – Have you ever gone to a ballgame or a fair or concert…. or anyplace where you were caught up in a huge crowd of people pushing each other to get inside… or out? You are being jostled around… people stepping on your feet, pushing you in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Effectively Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008

God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Discern God’s Will In Our Decisions!!

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

God’s will

??plum run transition sermon #1 1 John? ?5?:?14?-?15? ?NASB1995?? “This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: *other

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2020

Is your God big enough to do whatever He wants? For many of us who follow the Lord, we are not certain that God is big enough to do what is needed for us to succeed.

“Then Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 14, 2017

In orer to have a closer relationship with the Lord we must have a knowledge of who He is.

October 15, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:4 Subject: The Foundation Series Part 2 Title: Who Is Your God We began a new series Last week that we are calling the Foundation Series. How important is it to know exactly what you believe and then be able to articulate it to others. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping Out To Gather God's Harvestt

Contributed by John Raulerson on Mar 6, 2008

God has prepared His harvest and we must be faithful to pray for laborers and be willing to labor ourselves.

STEPPING OUT TO GATHER GOD’S HARVEST Matthew 9:35-38 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005

There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:5, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Standing Before God-One Can Make A Diffeerence

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005

How we need to make a difference

It’s not what you are that holds you back; it’s what you think you are not." - Denis Waitley I’ve learned: that we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for, that money doesn’t buy class. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular, that under everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Asking God To Bless Me--A Preview Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 25, 2002

To help apply what this Jabez prayer challenges a church family to do-and an individual’s role in that challenge

“Asking God to Bless Me!” --Preview of the Jabez Territory (The Challenges of the Prayer of Jabez Part 1 of 6) (Much of this message was developed from Bruce Wilkinson’s presentation on Visionary Leadership at the “Walk Thru Life with Purpose” Conference in Largo, FL, Feb. 5-7, 2002.) [I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

How Should The Child Of God Rise From His Knees

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 19, 2007

What should be our attitudes when we have finished praying

How Should A Child Of God Rise From His Knees Matthew 6: 13 The prayer that is given here is a direct response to the disciples request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The prayer is a model designed to show us to pray, and it has lost none of its power after over 2000 years. As we look at the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Victoriously

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

How to live a holy life, and be victorious over sin.

HOW TO LIVE VICTORIOUSLY By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. God expects his children to be holy. That means they must live victoriously over sin, “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. God promises that we should be victorious. “Thanks be unto God which always causes us to triumph ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist