Sermons on How To Be Closer To God:

Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008

This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing People Through Holy Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

Our witness and our testimony is the greatest gift of evangelism. How we present Christ is how the unchurch will see Christ.

Influencing people through Holy living Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction- This morning we will be looking at Colossians 4:1-6. The book sits between Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. If I had to sum up the book in a few words, I would say the supremacy of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

"Knight Of Prayer"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2008

Shows the importance of prayer and enlist the hear to be a "Knght of Prayer"

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

Better Get-Together Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010

This sermon is to encourage people to reach out as groups to share the love of Christ.

Last week we began a 40 day focus on community. I know I have been inspired by God’s Word, by my small group and by what God is doing to grow in community. I want to learn to be more interdependent with you. We need each other. That is not a sign of weakness. It is reality and it is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Real Life Evangelism Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 29, 2009

Ever think that you could never be a missionary? Think again. Just as Jesus sent out His 12, He sends you out as an undercover operative in hostile territory to spread His love. Find out how and how to be prepared for your mission!

5 – 6 The Field of Operation: we have a specific field of operation and Jesus doesn’t send us out on the big stuff until training us on the small. 7 The Message: we are to say what Jesus said: the kingdom of God is at hand. The message is as different as each individual but the content is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Call For Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

Do you want to know how to practice prayer as a way of life?

A Call for Prayer James 5:13-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ practiced a dependency upon prayer, you must practice a life-long dependency on prayer. I. Prayer must be practiced as a way to meet your needs! v. 13-15 A. Show your dependency on the Lord through personal prayer(13)! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 23, 2008

Millions pray the Lord’s Prayer each day not understanding that when Jesus taught them He was giving them the blueprint how to pray rather than just some words we can memorize. In this outline I am just giving a couple of points on how to pray the Lord’s

Lord Teach Us to Pray! Luke 11:1, And it came to pass, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord teach us to pray,........... Millions pray the Lord’s Prayer each day not understanding that when Jesus taught them He was giving them the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-10

Fuel Up With Prayer Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 10, 2008

How to pray so that are prayers are not wasted but rewarded

Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Title: Fuel up with prayer. There is no doubt that one issue that has dominated our lives so far in 2008 is the issue of rising oil prices. And that’s because rising oil prices have a huge impact on virtually every area of our lives. For one thing it impacts the price of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Jesus has once and for all paid the price for our sin. But we daily continue to commit sin. Jesus’ once and for all forgiveness is applied daily—just like our forgiveness many times has to be applied daily.

Many of you are familiar with the story of Corrie ten Boom. Corrie ten Boom was a godly Christian woman who was Holocaust survivor. After the Germans invaded her home country of Holland, she hid Jews in her house to keep them from being sent to the concentration camps. After risking her life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray For Our Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2009

Why Prayer For Children is Important.

A. WHY PRAY FOR CHILDREN 1. Because they are a special gift from God to you. “Children are a heritage from the Lord” (Ps. 127:3). “A heritage is something received because you have a special relationship to the giver.” -Webster 2. Because their whole life is before them. “Train up ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008

In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Well Witnessing, Part 2: The Pattern Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 9, 2009

As Christians, we have wonderful news. Are we telling anybody? In this passage, as Jesus talks with the Woman at the Well, He gives us the pattern of evangelism.

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Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Gospel In Unfamiliar Places

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 9, 2012

How a people understand themselves and their world goes far in determining how we should present the Gospel.

PREACHING THE GOSPEL IN UNFAMILIAR PLACES Romans 1:16 & Genesis 3:7-10 Big Idea: How a people understand themselves and their world goes far in determining how we should present the Gospel. INTRO: In Romans 1 the Apostle Paul says, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer That Gets Results

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004

Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To Sowers Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

After giving the interpretation of the parable of the sower Jesus speaks a few words to the future sowers. They are instructions to the disciples and us about the dissemination of the Gospel.

A Word to Sowers The Book of Mark Mark 4:21-25 I. Introduction. A. Those of us who are believers have a responsibility given to us by the Lord. B. We have a purpose and that purpose is stated very clearly in Matt.28:19-20 and in Acts 1:8. 1. This is the great commission given by Jesus just before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist