Sermons on Jesus Draws People To Him:

Drawing Near To God In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

In times of trouble, the safest place is not in the arms of people or in the security of possessions—it is in the presence of the Almighty.

DRAWING NEAR TO GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Times of trouble are inevitable in life. Whether in form of sickness, financial crisis, persecution, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Need People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 4, 2002

People were Jesus’ highest priority and should be ours.

INTRO.- Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). He came to do good, to heal, to soothe hearts and calm fears. He came to help people. His focus was on people. People were His highest priority and should be ours. ILL.- Robert Henry went to a large discount store one evening to buy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not What You Know...it's Who You Know PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores truly knowing Jesus as our King, understanding our kinship with Him, and embracing the keys to His kingdom through faith and understanding.

Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today as we open God's Word together. The very book that serves as our compass, our comfort, and our constant reminder of God's unwavering love for us. Today, we find ourselves in the Gospel of Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58

Topics: Know Him

The Distant Draw Near

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 17, 2014

Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.

THE DISTANT DRAW NEAR Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Scripture: • Old Testament #1: Genesis 45:1-15 • Old testament #2: Isaiah 56:1-8 • Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 1 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Drawing Near To God

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 14, 2017

Exploring how Moses drew near to God when everyone else ran away

Drawing Near To God CCCAG August 27th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20-18-21 Children and Santa Clause Which of us men here have had the experience of going Christmas shopping at a mall with your family? As a father of young girls, I found out very early that the only reason I am there is to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Proverbs 3:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Drawing God Near Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 30, 2025

A sermon about intercessory prayer

Drawing God Near Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 3-30-25 Text: Daniel 9:3-19 (NIV) Introduction When I was a very new Christian, my senior pastor had a few of us younger guys he’d spend time with—either mentoring us directly in a small group or kicking our butts on the church’s racquetball courts. One ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Draws Near

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001

Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Nearer To God

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 28, 2021

A new year's message to get us looking at God first.

New Year Message January 2, 2022 This is really a great Sunday! When we think about the new year, there’s always the hope that the new year will be better than the prior year. If 2021 wasn’t the best year, then there’s the hope, maybe an expectation that 2022 will be better. And if 2021 was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing Jesus With Open Eyes Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom to aid in story telling abilities

SEEING JESUS WITH OPEN EYES JOHN 9:1-41 QUESTION: HOW DO YOU SEE JESUS? We want to see Jesus, and hear Him, and know Him. But sometimes we encounter times in our lives when we almost deaf and dumb and unfeeling to His touch. Yet, if we really think about it and review our lives with Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Drawing A Line In The Sand" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 25, 2016

In this message we see Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, a journey they had waited 40 years to make. Why would we ever want to remain in slavery in Egypt? This message could especially helpful to those who are in recovery.

Drawing a Line in the Sand” Joshua 4 For most of us when we go on a trip we often purchase something, a souvenir that reminds us of that place. It’s not the cost of the item that really matters, it’s the memory behind it. Two years ago I went to a baseball game in Kansas City to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus: Out On A Limb For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

Like Zacchaeus, none of us really measures up but Jesus knows what you need—a relationship. He knows your name and sees you not who you are, but who you can become.

Zacchaeus: Out on a Limb for Jesus Luke 19:1-10 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION After the series on getting Plugged In, we’re back in the gospel according to Luke. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most wonderful stories in the Bible: Zacchaeus. Like many of you I was first exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate: Face To Face With Jesus

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The story of Pilate’ face to face encounter with Jesus is presented as an encouragement to examine ourselves to see that we do not react to Jesus as Pilate did.

Pilate: Face to Face with Jesus John 18:28 - 19:16 Intro: Pilate was procurator of Judea from about 27-37 AD. He was a ruler in a difficult land to rule. He hated the Jews and they hated him. After ten tumultuous years, Pilate was removed from office after he ordered the massacre of a group of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawing Closer To God

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 8, 2022

Using the Lord's Prayer to draw closer to God

Drawing Closer to God The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 January 9, 2022 As we’ve started the new year, I don’t want to ask you about your New Year’s resolutions. If most of us are normal, whatever that means, then half of us have already given up on those lofty resolutions. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist