Sermons on Near To God:

Loving God

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jan 14, 2017

If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly many people who say they love God don't even really "know" Him.

Introduction: If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly, they may not even know Him. Words alone are no proof of love. In fact, we use the word love rather loosely, ascribing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nobody But God

Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Jan 17, 2017

Facing challenges with success, only with the Lord in on our side.

Nehemiah 2:17, 18 - Nehemiah 6:15, 16 It Was Nobody But God When something happens, we want to know the outcome. We don’t you want me to take all day. We want the details, so hurry up and make your point. And that goes for every part of our lives, even at a time like this. Even right now, you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

God created us in the image of God for His glory, but they failed in glorifying God. Jesus came to save us so that we may live for His glory.

“Glory to God” (Luke 2:8-14) And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 27, 2017

This passage shows us how we can be sure God's Word can be trusted

BACK TO BASICS #2 “God’s Word” Adapted from a message by Phil Martin II Timothy 3:16-17 January 22nd, 2017 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we have come to the second message in our “Back to Basics” series. Last time we learned what it means to be a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 42

HOPE IN GOD (PSALMS 42) There are five books in the Wisdom Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Job teaches us how to live triumphantly – our physical being; Psalms teach us how to live thankfully – our spiritual being; Proverbs teach us how to live truthfully – our social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Minister Of God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Timonthy and Paul

THE MINISTER OF GOD (1 TIMOTHY 2:1-7) Many have asked me, “How did you come to serve in this church?” A month before I arrived in Hong Kong in August 2008, I met Rev. Patrick So for the first time in Los Angeles. I told him I was headed to Hong Kong to teach in a local seminary and he said to look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 7, 2017

Revelation Reminders

1. The God mystery A. God will defeat what Satan started B. God will destroy what Satan created C. God will do what Satan hated 2. The bittersweet moment ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Image Of God

Contributed by Jacob Holder on Feb 18, 2017

This sermon talks about what it truly means to be created in the image of God, and how it should effect our lives.

Image of God Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:7 Romans 5:12 James 3:9 Ephesians 4:24 Ephesians 2:8-9 II Corinthians 5:17 Intro: Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Able!

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 22, 2017

God is able

Ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who need to know more about the knowledge of their blessings in Christ, in chapter 3:20,thApostle Paul tells them that God is able to do above all that we think or ask. What I God able to do, (first, second, third) He is able to help you through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Unchanging Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 27, 2017

Life can be full of changes and therefore life is unpredictable. People go through changes too. Thus, people can be unpredictable. But there's one whom we can count on to never change-God. Let's take a look at our unchanging God.

UNCHANGING GOD Life can be full of changes. Sometimes it's for the better; sometimes it's not. Some surprises are joyous; some-not so much. Adjusting to life's curve balls can cause tension and anxiety. Life is unpredictable. Although it would be nice to go through life knowing what to expect it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 7, 2017

Waiting is a difficult thing for us to do. Much of our lives is spent waiting in lines, on hold, in traffic, at the doctor's office. Do you ever wonder why God makes us wait? We'll take a look at a David's life and see what he learned from waiting on God.

Title: Waiting on God Text: 2 Samuel/Psalm 27:14 Intro I’m so excited to be here with you this morning! We are starting a new series called In the Meantime. If you need a Bible raise your hand and one of our ushers will get you one. In this series we are going to be looking at several different ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Move Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

Question: • What do I expect from the Lord today? • Are my personal needs more important that my willingness to praise and bless the name of the Lord?

THE MOVE OF GOD Text: II Kings 4:8 thru 17 (NIV) Review of this morning: 1. Elisha was a man of God who represents for us the Move of God, or the Presence of God that passes by in our daily lives. If you look closely, you can often see God coming from the distance. But you need to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Of God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2017

God's good news comes from God and is about God the Son.

The Gospel of God Romans 1:2-7 In the introduction to this series, we saw three ways which Paul introduces himself and his call to the Roman congregation. He called himself “a slave of Jesus Christ”, a “called apostle,” and “separated unto the Gospel of God. Today we will zero in on what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-7, Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

As human beings we all have a deep craving for love. In fact, we’re all desperately searching for it in different ways. Yet, what we’re actually craving and longing for is God himself, because God is love. Love is who He is.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are so excited that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

God In The Garden

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2017

Was Jesus in the Garden at Gethsemane a theophany?

God in the Garden Luke 22:39-53 Today is the day we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is a day which we celebrate with children waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” It is a joyful experience. And it should have been when Jesus the Messiah came to Jerusalem. Indeed, there was a lot of joy. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible