Sermons on Near Us:

Jesus Is Near Our Lips And Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is near our lips and heart, the Very Person of our faith that we profess.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a self-made man? No. I'm made by grace. Romans 3:24 (Amplified Bible) [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, II. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Barrier Of Near-Success Syndrome Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 14, 2026

This sermon exposes the mystery of near-success syndrome and reveals how divine persistence, obedience, and faith break the cycle permanently.

BREAKING THE BARRIER OF NEAR-SUCCESS SYNDROME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:41-44 Key Verse: “And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand…” (1 Kings 18:44) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:6-8; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 21, 2024

The hymn "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" is a profound reflection on the Christian faith and the significance of the cross in salvation. Here's a line-by-line explanation!

The hymn "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" is a profound reflection on the Christian faith and the significance of the cross in salvation. Here's a line-by-line explanation: 1. **"Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain; Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13, Galatians 6:14, John 19:25, Revelation 22:1-2, Ezra 4:17, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

If God Be For Us Who Can Be Against Us

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 8, 2023

In life all these things and many more are against, but I am determined to stand on the Unadulterated Word of God and believe If God be for us who can be against Us.

If God be for Us Who can be Against Us. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When you look at the news, read the paper or just look at what is going on in the world around us you must like Marvin Gaye wonder “What’s Going On”. Now that I am approaching the age of Retirement, Social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Romans 7:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Feeling Forsaken?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2018

We all have moments when we feel like God is distant from us. Faith believes what He says even when we don't feel it.

1. Forsaken At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her. He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2018

We have 2 advantages over non-Christians. Because of God's blessings in our lives, we are better off than many in this world, but we must be careful not to see ourselves as being "better" than others.

For the next few weeks we’re going to be focusing on what can we learn from Scripture as it applies to a popular new TV series (now entering its 3rd season) called “This Is Us”. It’s been nominated for 8 Emmys because of the power of its writing and its acting, and it has literally brought many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Us??

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

A hometown prophet is never accepted in his home

We just heard that Jesus went home to Nazareth to visit the family. By then, he was well-known as a teacher and rabbi and healer. You would have expected there would be a parade or a celebration that the hometown boy was back home. Because of his fame as a preacher and healer, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

This Is Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

This sermon explores living out our Christian calling through Christ-like character and unity in the church, grounded in the truth of Christ.

Good morning, dear friends, it is a joy to gather together once more in the house of the Lord, isn't it? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you today from the heart of the Apostle Paul, as we turn our attention to his letter to the Ephesians. Our passage today is Ephesians 4:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Community, Unity, Calling

Come To Us, Abide With Us

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 27, 2021

A sermon for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 Come to Us, Abide with Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We gather on this wondrous night to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed By Truth: Draw Near To God James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

James 4:8 calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator.

Transformed by Truth: Draw Near to God James 4:8 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful verse from the book of James that calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator. Let's read together: James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 24:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah Finds A Calm Place In The Storm Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

Jonah like the rest of us is ready to pray as he sees the end at hand.

Jonah finds a calm place in the storm. Jonah 3 As I read the account of Jonah I can’t help but wonder exactly what happened that day. I mean it almost seems from what the scripture says that the second Jonah hit the waters the raging sea became as calm as glass. It doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Nearer To God

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 28, 2021

A new year's message to get us looking at God first.

New Year Message January 2, 2022 This is really a great Sunday! When we think about the new year, there’s always the hope that the new year will be better than the prior year. If 2021 wasn’t the best year, then there’s the hope, maybe an expectation that 2022 will be better. And if 2021 was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Friends And Fountains

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2008

Death, through our eyes, is ‘the end’. Death is not the grand finale called “THE END”. It is the 2nd DVD to the story!

FRIENDS & FOUNTAINS St. John 11 (Selected verses) It is wonderful to have friends. I hope you all have at least one good friend and wish that for you. We can share our hearts with friends and they understand us like no one else can. Jesus had three such friends. He travelled a lot and didn’t own ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stephen--Full Life, Good Death

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

Stephen is an example of living and dying (1) without fear, (2) without bitterness, (3) focused on Christ, (4)immersed in scripture.

They say that two things are inevitable: death and taxes. The task of an accountant is to minimize the taxes people pay. I read somewhere that the task of a pastor is to prepare people for a good death. Of course, this statement might be overly simplistic theologically. It might be overly ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death - The Hardest Fact Of Life

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 8, 2001

This sermon was delivered to help those who are bereaved, especially believers who are struggling with the guilt of grief.

Death - The Hardest Fact of Life By David Moore Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel . . . and it came to pass, when they were in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist