Sermons on Near To God:

Faithful God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2015

See God's faithful promise and passion for His people. Be faithful because God is faithful.

We are coming to the end of this book JOSHUA. A major part of the campaign to occupy Canaan has been completed. • We have a survey of the land and the description of the allotments given to the various tribes. • By now Joshua was aged (the Lord says in Chapter 13). Joshua assigned the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of The Natural Series

Contributed by Ted Martens on May 14, 2015

How God uses the natural, as well as the supernatural.

“And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. . . . And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath which belongeth to Sidon, and dwell there; behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Longsuffering Of God

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

An examination of God's longsuffering, which both comforts and motivates us.

The Longsuffering of God Intro: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Bigger

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 21, 2015

An introduction to reveal that God is bigger than the issues around us.

God Is Bigger Isaiah 41:10 “Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” I really hate to admit this but I am really one of those people who happen to be more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obey God

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 26, 2015

When we obey God by doing things such as loving an enemy, people will be amazed because it is not the logical thing to do. Obeying God is the Christian thing to do. When we obey God, we don't know what the result will be, but God will bless our obedience

Acts 5:27-42 is a story about obeying God regardless of the consequences imposed by mankind. Like Peter, we as Christians are to obey the Lord rather than man in situations where the two are in conflict. For example, when obeying our political leaders would cause us to do something that goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Anglican

"Knowledge Of God" Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on May 30, 2015

The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus.

"Knowledge of God" Introduction : The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond-servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015

A Biblical record of God calling, the purpose of His calling, and two remarkable aspects of His calling.

GOD IS CALLING TO YOU Rom. 10:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CALLING 911 1. Marie got deathly ill and Boudreaux called 911. The 911 operator told Boudreaux that they would send someone out right away. 2. "Where do you live at?" asked the operator. Boudreaux replied, "At de end of Eucalyptus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Connection With God

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 17, 2015

GOD PROVIDED A WAY TO CONNECT TO HIM.

CONNECTION WITH GOD OBSERVATION: GENESIS IS THE BOOK OF BEGINNINGS. ADAM AND EVE FAILED TO OBEY GOD IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN AND GOD CAST THEM OUT. THE REST OF THE BIBLE SPEAKS TO GOD’S DESIRE TO REACH OUT AND RESTORE THAT WHICH WAS LOST IN EDEN. THIS WAS DONE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. THIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 21, 2016

How do you walk with God?

WALKING WITH GOD God walked with Enoch Genesis 5:22-23 Gen. 5:22-23 22. And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23.And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: Even though men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2016

To show that GOD never forsook us in the first place, it was us who forsook Him in the first place, that's why the LORD JESUS CHRIST came to seek and save the lost.

I. EXORDIUM: Have GOD forsaken us? No. We are the ones who forsook Him. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD never forsook us in the first place, it was us who forsook Him in the first place, that's why the LORD JESUS CHRIST came to seek and save the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2016

Let go fo the past when God has spoken. Move on by trusting God to guide. Follow God's leading a step at a time.

1 Sam 16:1-13 WALKING WITH GOD ES 20 Mar 16 1724 Look at these bananas. Appetising? Someone passed them to me on Tuesday. They are local produce (from our church ground). • Looks good? Feels like grabbing one and eat it? Not really. In fact, you don’t feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sealed By God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 22, 2016

We're now in chapter 7 in our sermon series through the Book of Revelation. In this chapter we're looking at those that God places His seal upon the 144,000. We'll also look at the seal God places upon all those who are believers in Jesus Christ today.

The Book of Revelation “Sealed by God” Revelation 7 It might be a good thing to review where we stand. Jesus is now holding the Scroll of Destiny, the Father’s Last Will and Testament for humanity and the universe. Last week we looked at the 5th and 6th seal revealing the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Limiting God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

"They limited the Holy One of Israel."

LIMITING GOD TEXT: Psalm 78:35-42 INTRODUCTION: "They limited the Holy One of Israel." God had been good to Israel. They were His chosen people. He had lavished His blessings upon them as described in this Psalm. But they willfully rejected Him, refused to believe in Him and to obey Him. "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sealed By God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 28, 2016

In Revelation chapter 7 we look at the sealing of the 144,000, and then the correlation to the seal God places upon the believers today. We look at the symbolism of the sealing process.

The Book of Revelation “Sealed by God” Revelation 7 It might be a good thing to review where we stand. Jesus is now holding the Scroll of Destiny, the Father’s Last Will and Testament for humanity and the universe. Last week we looked at the 5th and 6th seal revealing the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Apr 6, 2016

The love of God overpowers anything you may have done, look to Jesus and the cross where His love was clearly displayed

GOD IS LOVE John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 INTRODUCTION In the Christian faith there are mainly 2 celebrations that we observe: • Birth of Christ (Christmas) • Death and resurrection of Christ (Easter) Both of these celebrations are highly important for us because both of them ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic