Sermons on How To Be Closer To God:

How Is Your Soil

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Dec 9, 2003

I describe four types of soil in Matthew 13 with an emphasis on changing the condition of our soil.

When Watching the Krispy Kreme Donut machine, or as I like to call it the “Dream Machine.” I noticed something that made me very upset. At the end of the conveyer they were throwing away a bunch of the donuts. First there is the dough plopper that makes the doughnut shape. But as I watched I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

How Long, Lord?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Psalms

HOW LONG, O LORD (PSALM 13) When I first heard this psalm at our church retreat for deacons and coworkers five months after my wife passed away, I cried so hard I shocked those present, giving myself a bad name and a weird look from people who do not know what it was like to lose a beloved one ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Function With Unction

Contributed by Richard Snyder on Jul 10, 2009

How to discern truth from error!

How To Function With Unction! 1 John 2:18-28 Last week during the message, I was preaching about how King Jehoshaphat knew that the ministers of King Ahab were fake and phony and I said that we should be able to spot a fake. I received some funny looks. I am well aware of the fact that sometimes we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28, 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk In The Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

How the believer can walk in a life of victory

How to Walk the Spirit Gal 5:25 25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (NKJV) Batteries are a great portable power source. Batteries come in all shapes and sizes and can be used to power just about anything you can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 13, 2003

How are you expressing yourself to a lost world? Christians ought to be the happiest people around. Our text looks at how to be a happy Christian.

How to be a Happy Christian 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. INTRODUCTION Who here today wishes to be happy? – (Just raise your hands.) “Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Walk ?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Phil 3:16-19 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I

Phil 3:16-19 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Revival

Contributed by James Roberts on Jun 5, 2011

how to have a revival in these days and times.

HOW TO HAVE A REVIVAL Ps. 85:6 Introduction: What is revival all about? Only the Bible can give us a clear picture of what it takes to have a revival and the results that will follow once revival has come. I. WHAT IS REVIVAL? 1. A renewal of grace. 2. A renewal of vision. 3. A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

The Christian life is not about regaining control, but about learning where to stand when control was never ours to begin with.

There are moments in history when people realize—often quietly rather than dramatically—that something fundamental has shifted. Not because life has ended or collapsed completely, but because assumptions that once felt solid have been exposed. The structures we trusted may still stand, but they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1, Psalm 50:10-12, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Corinthians 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Be A Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 16, 2009

The principle of self-sacrifice is foundational to the doctrine of the Christian life. In our lesson today I want to examine how to be a living sacrifice.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Temptation Works Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Introduction of series on Temptation

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 1-How Temptation Works Theme Passage—Genesis 3:1-6 October 7, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals…”—Genesis 3:1 Set up clip from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, “Turkish Delight”. THREE GUIDING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Giant Killer Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 18, 2022

We all face giants in our Christian life, but how can you be a giant killer?

Introduction: ILL – Tell the story of Caleb – 85 years old, yet drove out the giants from Hebron and took it for his family. Imagine taking on an army of men like Goliath. Wow! Caleb was a giant killer! * We all face giants in our Christian life: • The giant of sickness. • “ “ “ ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question.

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question. Do you want to go along with me somewhere. The most vivid memories I had was when he would invite me to go along with him as he worked as a truck driver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

How To Deal With Mistreatment

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

This message encourages us on how to deal with people who mistreat us.

GENESIS 40:1-23 “HOW TO DEAL WITH MISTREATMENT” A) The common tendency when we are mistreated is to seek revenge! * I think of a despondent woman walking along the beach when she saw a bottle on the sand. * She picked it up and pulled out the cork, and Whoosh ... A big puff of smoke appeared. * ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Firm A Foundation

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 2

HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION (EPHESIANS 2) The world is big, boundless and beautiful, with her geographical places, local peoples and cultural practices. I’m a third generation Chinese whose father was born in Malaysia, but his father was from Dongguan, China. In Malaysia I had a roommate who was Indian. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Withstand Trials

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How to handle the trials of life

HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal