Sermons on Nearness To God:

Wearing Your Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 12, 2025

James 2:17 says, "Even so, faith if it hath not works is dead, being alone." This message is about how a Christian can know that he or she is living by faith.

Turn to Habakkuk 2:4. We will get there in a moment. Over the years I have heard countless sermons and teachings on faith – and that is a good thing. A person cannot be a Christian and not live by faith. The truth that a Christian must live by faith is found in both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:13-17, Mark 2:1-5, Mark 5:25-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rivers Of Living Water

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, this sermon elaborates on Jesus's passionate invitation for the spiritually thirsty to find satisfaction in Him transforming him into a conduit overflowing with the Holy Spirit's life.

Introduction: A Cry That Cuts Through the Noise Our passage today transports us to a crowded, noisy, and thirsty city: Jerusalem. I want you to truly picture the scene, because the context makes Jesus's words explode with meaning. It was the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles. For a week, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Right Church Leadership (1 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2024

Do we have the right to reinterpret Paul's inspired qualifications for elders and deacons, adapting them to a sinful society? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 3.

Do we have any authority to ignore Paul’s inspired qualifications for elders and deacons? Do we have any authority for man-made requirements? Do we have any authority to ordain women as elders? Do we trust that God inspired Paul with instructions for all time, or do we bend them to suit the whims ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Speaking In Tongue Scriptural? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries.

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries. While some claim it is a spiritual gift, others argue it is not supported by Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical objections to tongue speaking. Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 14:23-25, Acts 2:4-12

Unbind Him

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus calls the dead to life; the church removes the grave clothes. Revival begins when love sets the living truly free.

“Unbind Him and Let Him Go” The crowd gasped. What they saw could not be explained, only believed. Lazarus stood there blinking in the daylight of mercy, wrapped head to toe in the fabric of his own funeral. He was alive—but still bound. And Jesus said, “Unbind him, and let him go.” I love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, John 11:43-44, John 5:28-29, Ephesians 1:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Truth Needs Fire

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Jesus rekindles cold faith by engaging every doorway of our soul—mind, heart, and body—so truth burns with love again.

INTRODUCTION — The Right That Feels Wrong There is a kind of religion that is technically correct and emotionally vacant. People walk in with good doctrine and walk out… colder than they came. And here’s the heartbreaking part: They were right. The Sabbath is right. The Second Coming is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32, Acts 2:1-4, John 20:27, John 1:39, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Kept In Perfect Peace: A Sermon For The Second Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2024

How cn one be at peace in such a violent and evil world?

Kept in Perfect Peace Isaiah 26:1–3 NKJV In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. You will keep him in perfect ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Awakening Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 14, 2025

This is the 27th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#27] AWAKENING FAITH Luke 8:19-25 Introduction: Today, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we remember how important faith, trust, and guidance are in our lives. Just like a father’s love can help his children feel strong and confident, our Heavenly Father wants to awaken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Mark 4:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody Should Say Something!

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jun 24, 2025

This is the Sunday set aside to remember and celebrate Easter! Yet in many pulpits, “Headline News” will take the spotlight. Enough! ENOUGH! Somebody Should Say Something!

Somebody Should Say Something! Preached: April 20, 2025, BFBC 11 AM service Easter Sunday Humor: Text: Matthew 28:1-8 (1) In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. (2) And, behold, there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Light Brighter Than The Sun Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

We’ve all had a personal encounter with Jesus, and we need to tell our story to anyone who will listen.

LIGHT BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN Text: Acts 26:12-18 Introduction 1. “I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun – not because I can see it, but because by it I see everything else.” (C.S. Lewis). 2. “For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

He Calls Us To Die To Ourselves

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 30, 2025

The fable of the wolf and the lamb that we heard is not just an ancient story.

Title: He calls us to die to ourselves Intro: The fable of the wolf and the lamb that we heard is not just an ancient story. Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9 Reflection My dear friends, let me tell you about something I witnessed last week that broke my heart. A young mother came to see me, tears ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Other

Facing Down Certain Death?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Have you ever been faced with doing good might result in dire consequences for yourself?

Facing Down Certain Death? 10 Days after Chernobyl Ten days after the initial Chernobyl disaster, another potential disaster was in the making at the Chernobyl nuclear plant. Water that was used to try and fight the flames unsuccessfully had become contaminated and then pooled beneath the reactor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Zechariah 9:9, Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Waxes Cold: A Prophetic Warning (Matthew 24:12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2026

The Bible says that in the last days, people's love and concern for one another will "wax cold". Self-centeredness, worldly pleasures, and apathy will increase. This problem is not just the world's problem. It has become imbedded in the church as well.

For the past several months, I have been submitting messages based on Matthew's Gospel. After much prayer and thought, I have decided to bring these messages to a conclusion. Godly men such as the late John Walvoord, John MacArthur, James Boice, and others have written excellent messages and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 3:2-5, 1 John 3:17, Revelation 2:2, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony Or Unison? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to live in harmony with one another, agree to disagree, and love each other despite differences, following the example of Jesus.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. It's good to be together in the house of the Lord. Today, we're going to dive into an incredibly important topic that's been tugging at my heart: living in harmony with one another, agreeing to disagree, and loving each other in the midst of our differences. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15-17

Topics: Harmony, Body Of Christ

Hope Of The Resurrection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection, its historical truth, and its implications for personal hope, proclamation, and assurance in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family. What a privilege it is to gather together in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, to reflect on the profound mystery and the glorious hope that His resurrection brings. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Topics: Resurrection