Sermons on Near To God:

The Family Of God

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008

This sermon discusses the importance of loving one another, supporting one another and caring about one another as members of the family of God.

Title: The Family of God Text: 1 Peter 4:7-17 (16) Date: 8/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church We sometimes use the phrase the family of God to refer to the church. I want us to read a passage of Scripture this morning that actually uses that phrase to describe those of us who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of God Series

Contributed by James Harrington on Sep 17, 2008

Leading the church to hear ONE WORD among many words.

Introduction: 1. Change is the "buzz" word for this presidentcial election of 2008. 2. There are many words spoken, words of promise, words of hope, but we have heard these words before and nothing has really changed. 3. The preacher (writer of Hebrews) wants the church to hear ONE WORD. 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Generous

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Sep 21, 2008

God can help us intimes of economic despair and crises.

Prayer: O God, we are so please that you are here with us. We find comfort and joy in knowing that you walk beside us. You are a merciful God. Lord you will be done. I call forth the light of Christ to protect this community of faith. Heal our community Lord. Help us to move forward in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Adoration Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We read in this verse the writings of Moses as he recounts the story of receiving the second set of tablets containing the Ten Commandments. The Israelites had just crossed the Red Sea, approached Mount Sinai, Moses met with God and received the first Ta

Adoration of God Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. This morning we turn to the book of Deuteronomy 10 and verse 12. The verse reads: “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 25, 2008

From this teaching we will discover how God’s love goes farther than our sins.

The Faithfulness of God Romans 3: 1-18 1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accomplishing God's Will Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

The fourth message in a series of messages from Jonah.

ACCOMPLISHING GOD’S WILL Jonah 1:7-15 * When to get to the end of this life, what is it that you hope will be your legacy? Is it your wish that people stand over you and say, “he was a good family man?” or “she was a good cook?” or “he was his own man?” or “she was a great business woman?” While ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The first sermon in the summer 2008 series ‘God is...’

(Sermon was opened with the Reader’s Theater script, ‘Lost in the Desert,’ written by Tom Ewald in the ‘Christian Readers’ Theater’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing © 2005) (Slide 1) Have you ever been lost? (Slide 2) I am not talking about being lost on our way to another ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Applause Of God

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 29, 2008

We have two options when it comes to the Christian faith; we can customize it into a flash and flesh religion (which brings judgment) or we can humbly seek to love and serve God (which elicits God’s applause).

The Applause of God Mark 12:37b-44 NOTE: This sermon begins with a 1 minute video on Hypocrisy. Sermon Objective: We have two options when it comes to the Christian faith; we can customize it into a flash and flesh religion (which brings judgment) or we can humbly seek to love and serve God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:37-44

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Goals

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

God is not interested in us visiting places we cannot inhabit or possess. This timely message examines the level of living that God wants for us. God’s goal is more than repentance and reival.

God’s Goal Text: Acts 3:19-21; Joel 2:12-13, 16-17, 19-20, 22-26, 28-29, 32 “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 20and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus. 21He must remain in heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 3, 2008

In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we are now children of God.

Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God For Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 18, 2009

If God Be For Us

God For Us Text: If God be for ,who can be against us ? Rom. 8:31 1. God Hath Loved Us “ Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father which hath Loved us” 2nd Thess.2:16 John 3: 16 Rom 5:8 1st John 4:9 2.God Hath Called US “ Even us , whom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

Jacob wrestles with God and names the place "Peniel," meaning "face of God". Each of us needs our own "Peniel," a place to meet God. God gives us such a place, the Holy Bible.

OPENING Talk about the courage to suffer: A first-grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One by one, each child got up and announced, "I’d like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker like my father," or "I want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Jul 21, 2009

An overview of scriptures teaching of the Sovereignty of God and our proper response.

“Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (Psalm 90:2) "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8) “He is before all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awesome God

Contributed by Carlos Dawson Ii on Jul 22, 2009

Why does God allow us to sin when He knows we are going to do it? Why does God allow evil to exist when He knows that it disrupts His plans?

Awesome God!!! Introduction: • God is all Powerful; All Knowing; Everywhere. o Why does God allow us to sin when He knows we are going to do it? o Why does God allow evil to exist when He knows that it disrupts His plans? Why? • We talked last week about how God doesn’t need us. We were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Methodist