Sermons on how to be closer to god: showing 91-105 of 215,762

House Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 7, 2001

Take a closer look at the Temple of God

Solomon’s Splendor Part 3, The House Of God 1 Kings 6 INTRODUCTION - Read 1 Kings 6:1-14 - People’s reaction - WOW! - Our Reaction??? 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-38, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying God's Will

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

You might be surprised what prayer God is more apt to answer first.

PRAYING GOD’S WILL James 5:16-17 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. Earnestly; 1 serious ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agreement With God Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

Third sermon in series on Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 12, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:7-13 "Agreement with God" Martin Luther King, Jr. whizzed through elementary school and high school and began college at the age of 15. He wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Troublemakers For God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

Sharing Christ to a secular world. Are we troublemakers? Or are we peacemakers?

I have been reading the report from the 9-11 Commission. I’m fascinated by some of the things I’m learning, but I also find myself feeling angry once again that our nation was so ruthlessly attacked. I find myself thinking of all of the victims, the families and relatives of those who died, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer's Of God Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 14, 2005

What happens when God prays?

THE PRAYER’S OF GOD - The spiritual discipline of listening in prayer Prayer is not a one way conversation. Yet, almost without exception we think of prayer as a human activity directed towards God. But prayer is also a divine activity directed towards humanity? Does God pray to us? It sounds ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: *other

Praying God's Will

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Praying for the eight ball to go into the corner pocket, for you to be rich and famous, for the right partner to come along, is not praying God’s will for your life. Do you want to be holy, righteous and pure. Now, that’s praying God’s will.

PRAYING GOD’S WILL James 5:16-17 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. Earnestly; 1 serious ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honesty With God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005

A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

God’s Calling - Acts 16

Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dialogue With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost about Prayer

8th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 11:1-13 Genesis 18:20-32 "A Dialogue with God" Charles Spurgeon the famous British preacher told the following story concerning the power of prayer in one’s life. As Spurgeon was walking down the sidewalk he heard a young man swearing and using God’s name in vain. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Agreeing With God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

The fourth in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

Slide 1 We are concluding the fourth and final sermon in this series, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’ with a look at the vital prayer of supplication. Now, I ask you what does the word, ‘supplication’ mean? It means to request or plea for something and sometimes that is done on behalf of another ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

God Cares Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 2, 2008

God cares for those who are outcasts, powerful, or givers.

A Church that cares Acts 9:32-43, 10:1ff Illustration: Advertisements that do not belong together. Angelina’s fine Italian food and bait shop Karate Club and Senior Center Divorce Lawyer and wedding planner KFC we do one thing, and we do it better than anyone else. We do Chicken right. This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversations With God

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 1, 2008

This sermon is about learning to have conversations with God just like we have everyday with people in our lives.

Conversations With God We are going to talk about prayer for a little bit this morning. My intended end this morning is to provide information from the Scripture that will help us improve our communication with God. This morning we are going to examine a very important principle of prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Prayer God Is

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007

Some the things of Christ seem odd to the world, but through Prayer God is:

In Prayer God is Ephesians 3:14-21 Monte T. Brown October 7, 2007 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Tell the joke about the man whose last name was Odd. How that all his life he was kidded about his last name. Before he died, he requested that his tombstone be left blank. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Hears Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 9, 2007

2 of 5 messages on God Senses. This message deals with understanding the will of God and how God hears our prayers.

Psalms 6 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am faint; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are in agony. 3 My soul is in anguish. How long, O LORD, how long? 4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver me; save me because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 13, 2007

This is a sermon that I delivered at a Church Picnic. It is about finding God in the love of a friend and letting others find God in you.

Finding God, Isaiah 55:6 Introduction I heard a story recently about a man who was playing hide and seek with his two year old daughter. They were upstairs in his house and the little girl had decided to hide into one of those closets with the folding doors. When he called, “Where’s Shelley?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Christian Church