Sermons on Near To God:

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Generous Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

Although we all must live under the principle that we reap what we sow, God is a God who reaps where He does not sow and gathers where He did not spread seed. He will generously offer us mercy and grace.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Generous” 1 Peter 2:9-10 February 6th, 2011 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

God is against my sin because He is for me!

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Holy” 1 Peter 1:15-16 February 20th, 2011 "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."" 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV) Introduction: > Five weeks ago we began a sermon series based on the ideas found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

We must be wholly devoted to God.

After God’s Own Heart December 7, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be wholly devoted to God. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:8-14 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 51 Introduction: I. Saul took matters into his own hands and didn’t repent when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Love For A Fractured Society Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

We live in a fractured society with all sorts of hurts, pains and problems, but God’s love is still total for each one of us. He has given us a hope for future glory and help in the mean time.

What do we mean by ‘fractured society’? Here’s a few words we might use or that others have used to describe a fractured society: Deprivation, resignation, hopelessness, pain, suffering, division, hatred, bondage, separation, ideologically or religiously divided, tension-filled world. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

God’s Response To Faithful Service Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 4.15-23.

God’s Response to Faithful Service Text: Phil 4. 15-23 Introduction: 1. A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. -Martin Luther. 2. When we are faithful to obey in giving, serving, praying, etc.; God responds to our faithfulness by … 3. I. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Amazing Grace #2 Series

Contributed by N A on Dec 12, 2009

God saves us by his special favor when we believe in Jesus. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE #2 WHAT IS GOD’S AMAZING GRACE? Review from last week. QUOTE: “The Church is not a museum for saints, but a hospital for sinners.” (Morton Kelsey). “Jesus said, "Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do…” For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: *other

God’s Purpose For Your Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or eve

Intro: The average lifespan is about 25,520 days (Psa. 90:10). In light of this, don’t you think it would be so wise to use those days fulfilling God’s purpose for your life? God has a purpose for you that is greater than your wishes, ambition, occupation or even your happiness. The word “purpose” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: *other

Advent: God’s Big Society

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2010

An advent talk including reference to Narnia, Christmas.Forestry, Climate Change, Gardening, Legend if the Guardians and Take the High Road. The Big Society that the UK Prime Minister (David Cameron) talks about was God’s idea

Coming up this morning we’ve got climate change, forestry, gardening, the Warner Brothers Film ‘Legend of the Guardians’, reservoirs, Christmas, Narnia, Take the High Road, and the choirs of Jerusalem – all in the space of about 20 minutes, and all because they have been shouting out at me during ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Love Changes Everything

Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Dec 15, 2010

Exploring the power of God

There’s nothing like tucking your little one in bed at night. You put the covers over them so that they are snuggly warm, you give them a great big hug and a gently placed kiss on the cheek and whisper, “good night sweetie” and then, the moment of all moments, with those innocent little eyes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47, Luke 7:40

Denomination: Christian Church

A Daily Diet Of God’s Word Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2009

Start reading the Bible every day, because it can: 1. change you (vs. 7) 2. cheer you up (vs. 8) 3. clear your vision (vs. 8-10) 4. convict you of sin (vs. 11) 5. cleanse you (vs. 12-14)

New Habits for a New Year Part 1: A Daily Diet of God’s Word Psalm 19:7-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 18, 2009 *Does anyone here today have any bad habits? Oh yeah. Are there any bad habits you would like to put behind you? Are there any good habits you would like to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Value The Glory Of God’s Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010

Transfiguration (A) - Believers value the glory of God’s word. God’s word comes from eyewitnesses. God’s word comes by God’s will.

VALUE THE GLORY OF GOD’S WORD (Outline) February 14, 2010 - Transfiguration - 2 PETER 1:16-21 INTRO: Today we stand at the threshold of the Lenten season. Before we enter into the days that reveal the great humiliation of Jesus we are privileged to stand on the mount of glory. At ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

The world's narrative about God is that God is an "Angry God" seeking to destroy us if we get out of line. But Jesus tells us that God is good and just. When we see the final picture, we will be amazed at how good and just God is.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Good” John 9:1-6 January 23rd, 2011 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

What God Says About God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2009

God is bigger than we imagine and yet closer than we realize.

What God Says About God Isaiah 40 Rev. Brian Bill 1/25/09 Video: “Who is God?” (Dare2Share) People in our culture have a lot of questions about God. Unfortunately, many have no idea who God really is because their view of Him is an amalgamation of what they see on TV or movies or read in books. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promise In The Child-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD—I—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need:—To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a child. ?How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promise In The Child-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD-II—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need: To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist