Sermons on Near:

What We Believe: God (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 28, 2003

Discover what difference God’s unchanging nature, His goodness and His nearness makes in our lives

This morning, we conclude our study of what is God like? We are not saying that we will have a full understanding of what God is like, but we at least have a better understanding of what the Bible, God’s own revelation, says about what He is like. Someone tells about a dyslexic insomniac ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:11-15

Denomination: *other

Eulogy Norma Washington

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This is the eulogy of a woman who was very invovled in the life of the church and died unexpectedly near her 50th birthday.

Norma Washington 9/10/2004 Norma Washington had the gift of a particular smile, that when you looked at her, it would seem as though a laugh was just a second or two away. Her smile and her eyes worked in combination to give you a good feeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Our Purpose”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

*God says to those who come near Him that He ‘must’ be regarded as holy and that He ‘must’ be glorified

“Our Purpose” Matthew 22: 37 SERMON OBJECTIVE: To inspire a more powerful worship experience by encouraging the people to open their hearts to God and allow Him to help their worship to come to life INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to discuss ‘worship’ The word comes from the root word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Important Questions To Consider

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 8, 2005

Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be blinded from seeing Him.

THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER “Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I might come to His seat!” Job 23:3 I. CAN GOD BE FOUND? Many children of God, both before and after Job, have felt a sense of having lost God. Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Advancing Without Hindrance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001

In our own lives, as well as in the life of the church, there are barriers to advancement, but they are nowhere near as difficult as our spiritual hindrances.

When I entered junior high school, I was introduced to track and field games – to things like the 100-yard dash, relay races, and, most of all, the hurdles. As any red-blooded American boy would have done, I had done my share of running and climbing and bicycling and the like. But hurdles I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment And Restoration For God's People Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 3, 2009

Joel’s vision of a near-term army invasion pictures the judgment and restoration that God brings to His people.

This morning, we’re going to continue our examination of the Book of Joel as we look at most of Chapter 2. But before we do that, we need to take just a moment to put this chapter in its proper context by reviewing what we discovered last week about the overall structure of the book. Review [Use ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2016

As the consummation of the Age nears, the infiltration of evil into the churches will become more pronounced, requiring awareness and resistance from the faithful.

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hospice Chaplaincy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

I want to say a few words about hospice chaplaincy, the ministry where I will be serving in the near future

HoHum: I came to Pleasant Ridge in September 2010. It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years since that time. The ministry here is a blessing to me and my family. The church has left an indelible mark upon my children. This is where they came to faith and were baptized into the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living On The Edge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2015

Since the end is near, let's do three delightful duties - pray seriously, love fervently and give graciously.

Living on the Edge of Eternity 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill February 28-March 1, 2015 Man on the Street Interview Have you heard of the Doomsday Clock? Maintained since 1947 by a group of scientists, this clock represents a countdown to impending global catastrophe, otherwise known as the end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down My Rights Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when I gladly lay down my rights for the good of others

ENGAGE I want to begin this morning by asking you to fill in the blanks in the two statements at the top of your sermon outline. Just write down the first thing that comes to mind and not what you think I want you to write down. In order to be a “good Christian” you must: In order to be a “good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025

When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

“The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 19, 2024

If you want to get near to a holy God, approach Him through sacrifice with friends in the power of His Spirit.

In his book The Porn Problem, Vaughan Roberts talks about Bobby Moore. He was captain of the English soccer team that won the World Cup in 1966. After Queen Elizabeth handed him the trophy, an interviewer asked him to describe how he felt. He talked about how terrified he was as he approached Her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-21, Hebrews 10:1-14, Hebrews 10:24-25, Isaiah 64:6, Zechariah 4:1-6, John 4:23, Leviticus 4:27-35, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Leviticus 7:11-15, Psalm 100:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Looking At Lent

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

This morning we begin the lenten season with the hope that we will draw near to Christ and reflect on His journey to the cross.

Looking at Lent Selective verses Prayer- For a mighty move of God in our hearts and a calling to be more like Jesus in our lives. Introduction- This morning we sprang forward one hour so that we can enjoy one more hour of sunlight. Everyone seems to like more sunlight but not everyone likes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-19, John 13:3-9, Philippians 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Exodus 19 - Fear God But Draw Near With Holy Boldness! How Does That Work? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

What I love is that we are not told to stand back from God. We are not told not to go too close. Unlike the people of Israel, we are told to be like Moses and to draw near to God.

Exodus 19 - Holy Boldness! I can’t say I have ever felt afraid of God, but I have felt the awe of His presence, and I have been overcome by a sense of His majesty. I remember standing out on a mound of earth out on a property and looking up at the stars. Away from the city, the stars seem so much ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Can Make You Secure Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Jul 17, 2008

In facing challenges of life, we become secure and strong once we know there will be people who will support us to go though with us in tough times. God wants to be with us and more than that He wants to lead us into victory with every tough situation tha

We all need someone to stand with us especially in situations that are challenging and difficult to handle. We need assurance that in everything we do there will be people who will support us and motivate us no matter what happens. The need for a companion makes us confident because it gives us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational