Sermons on Near To God:

God Reveals The Future Series

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 23, 2019

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 3:16-3:22. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Exodus 3 “19 But I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not even by a mighty hand. 20 So I will stretch out My hand and strike Egypt with all My wonders which I will do in its midst; and after that he will let you go. 21 And I will give this people favor in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Abraham's' faith on trial

What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Our Liberator Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

The answers that God will give to us, will be so astounding that it will be way beyond our human thinking and understanding. Irrespective of the kind of situations that we are challenged with, if the Lord is with us, we can come out victorious.

God our Liberator We read in Psalm 91:15,“When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on verse 15 in its entirety and thereby try to comprehend all that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Drawing On The Power Of God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 15, 2016

At Pentecost, God enabled Jesus' disciples to do what they could not do on their own. God fulfilled Jesus' promise to spread the gospel to all lands, as the pilgrims heard the good news in thier own language. God calls us, too, to be his witnesses.

Acts 2:1-21 Drawing on the Power of God A few days after the Thanksgiving holiday of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Losing God In Religion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2015

We lose God when we emphasize a ritual or object over and above our relationship with God. Don't expect God's blessings without repentance.

During a service at an old synagogue, when a particular prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, and the ones standing yelled at the ones sitting to stand up. The new rabbi didn't know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Personal God

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 11, 2020

A message on developing or redeveloping a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ even in the times of COVID.

The Personal God Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Joshua 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Home Built By God Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 26, 2020

One could imagine the book of Ruth ending with - "They lived happily ever after." However, this account is not a children's story of fairy tale. In fact, it is part of the scarlet thread that runs through the Old Testament, leading to the birth of our Savior.

A Home Built by God Ruth 4: 13-22 I think you would all agree that it has been a pleasant and encouraging journey through the book of Ruth. We are all familiar with the fairy tales of our youth. Most of them begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “Happily ever-after.” The book of Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Sparing Mercy Of God

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 31, 2020

God, in his Mercies and Compassion, spares, preserves and saves sinners from being consumed by His Wrath. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed by temporal Judgments.

THE SPARING MERCY OF GOD “It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Mercy is compassion that forbears ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2017

We serve God's purpose in our generation and we do that with righteousness and the fear of God.

2 Sam 23:1-7 RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE FEAR OF GOD ES 19 Mar 17 1830 2 Sam 23:1 “These are the last words of David…” – not in the sense that they are his words at death-bed or before his last breath. • 1 Kings 2 mentions David’s last charge to his son Solomon and that might be his last personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Nov 13, 2022

If we withhold the expression of our gratitude, we create a gap in the relationship. And if it goes on for too long, it actually damages relationships. This is true for any relationship, including our relationship with God.

Give Thanks to God Give Thanks Part 1 Luke 17:11-19 Today, we are starting a new message series, Give Thanks. As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to prepare our hearts for gratitude toward God. If you know anything about the history of Thanksgiving, you know that it began as a really small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(2) God Said It Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 30, 2025

John 4 -- Nobleman's Son. The second sign in John's Gospel shows the Word made flesh has limitless authority and power.

Introduction I want to begin today with a simple refrain you may have heard before: God said it. I believe it. And that settles it for me. That little line may sound like something out of a gospel chorus, but it’s actually the heartbeat of the second sign in John’s Gospel. We’re in John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith In God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Encourages us to live by faith, inspired by the examples of our spiritual ancestors, trusting God's promises and facing trials courageously.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What an honor it is to gather together in His name, to bask in His love, and to be nourished by His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our God, the author and perfecter of our faith, has drawn us together to learn, to grow, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-31

Topics: Faith, God's Plan

God Likes Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon encourages living a life of disciplined faith, rooted in awe and adoration of God, as we learn from and are transformed by His Word.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we will be opening the Word of God together. We are here in the presence of our Creator, our Redeemer, our Comforter, and our Guide. We are here, not by accident or coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:5

Topics: Church Order

The Road God Chose

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

XMAS - God chose a humble, dusty road to Bethlehem to show He walks our hardest roads today—carrying us as we carry His grace.

Introduction — The Road No One Would Have Chosen There are certain roads in life that none of us would choose. Some roads are too hard… too lonely… too costly… too uncertain… And yet, strangely, these are often the very roads where God chooses to walk with us most closely. When we think of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 2:1-7, Galatians 4:4, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God’s Iq Test (The Talking Dumb) - James 3:9-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This sermon shows how that kind of pride can be detected in your speech (the "sun complex"), and what the remedy is.

James 3:9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers, can a fig ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-16