Sermons on Nearness To God:

Ministers

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 12, 2007

This is a message that shows the qualities of a minister or servant by studying the lives of the builders of the tabernacle.

MINISTERS Exodus 31:1-6. W. Max Alderman Introduction: The clear instructions needed for the making of the tabernacle, its furniture, and the priest’s dresses were given to Moses. Now God takes the responsibility of selecting His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Outreach & Discipleship #5 Of 5 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 8, 2009

The Great Commission is "to make disciples." "Going," "baptizing," and teaching explain "make disciples." Yet this is a neglected area in our day. What does it mean to make disciples? How is it done? What does it have to do with outreach/evangelism?

Intro. - The COMMAND: Make disciples I. What this text tells us about making disciples A. It’s not easy, v. 18. (Only by God’s grace) B. What are the ingredients for discipleship? 1. "going" - connecting 2. "baptizing" - converting 3. "teaching" - completing II. What’s involved in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth And Love

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 21, 2013

A CHRISTIAN WALK DEMANDS TRUTH AND LOVE.

TRUTH AND LOVE INTRODUCTION: MOST SCHOLARS BELIEVE THE APOSTLE JOHN WROTE 2 JOHN DUE TO THE STYLE OF THE WRITINGS SOME SCHOLARS BELIEVE THE “ELECT LADY” AND CHILDREN WERE AN ACTUAL FAMILY. OTHERS SUGGEST JOHN WAS REFERRING TO A LOCAL CHURCH AND ITS MEMBER. MOST SCHOLARS DATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Unanswered Prayer-2

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

Our prayers can be about wrong motives

A team (Who has Christians on the team)is praying to win, the other team (Who has Christians on that team) is also praying to win. A Christian Camp is praying they will have a dry week, next door a Christian farmer is praying for rain for his crops. Someone is praying for a love one to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Grace All About?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on May 9, 2018

what is grace all about

, What is grace, is it a denomination, is it a doctrine, or is it doing whatever you want to do? From Ephesians 2:8 - 10, lets look at what grace is. What is grace, (first, second, third) grace is: 1. Forgiveness. What is grace, grace is forgiveness from all your faults, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fight The Right Enemy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 16, 2018

Evil people are not your enemy. They are your mission.

2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: :4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds Ephesians 6:12 KJV For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Personal Victory!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 4, 2019

This outline will help to show how we do not have to live a life of defeat but rather one of victory.

The Path to Personal Victory! Romans 12:12 (KJV) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; I. Rejoicing in hope; A. . Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust (HOPE) also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 1. Hope in God and His Word is like a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 37:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

The New Birth: A Must For Every Man.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Jan 8, 2018

Everyone must be born again

All men sinned in Adam and came legally under Satan’s dominion (Rom 3:23) . How did this happen? Adam obeyed Satan and became his servant; he submitted his authority to Satan.That’s the authority Satan uses today to oppress and keep man in bondage.To be free from Satan’s dominion, man has to be ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Breaking Covenant By Withholding Tithes

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Jul 6, 2018

We are looking at giving in today's text.

Malachi 3:6-12 6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. “But you ask, ‘How are we to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: *other

Confidence And Hope

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 14, 2013

HOLD FAST WITH CONFIDENCE AND HOPE

CONFIDENCE AND HOPE INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 3:1 ADDRESSED CHRIST AS AN APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. EVERY BELIEVER MUST PLACE CONFIDENCE AND HOPE IN CHRIST, YOUR APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: HEBREWS 3:6 (NKJV) BUT CHRIST AS A SON OVER HIS OWN HOUSE, WHOSE HOUSE WE ARE IF WE HOLD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Arms

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 17, 2013

CALL TO ARMS

CALL TO ARMS INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 25 IS A PSALM OF PRAISE EXPRESSING GOD’S FAVOR FOR HIS FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE SETTING OCCURS IN 701 B.C. WHEN KING SINNACHEB OF ASSYRIA WOULD ATTEMPT TO OCCUPY AND DESTROY JERUSALEM. HIS ATTEMPT FAILED BECAUSE AN ANGEL OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ His Majesty, Glory, And Deity

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

How majestic, glorious, and sovereign is Christ.

I. The Majesty of Christ A) The Forerunner shows the Majesty of Christ - John 1:23 He said, "I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said." B) The King Makers shows the Majesty of Christ - Mat 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Prosperity And Adversity

Contributed by Joe W. Theus on Aug 5, 2011

To encourage beliver's in spiritual prosperity

Text: Ecclesiastes 7:14 The writer intends to instruct us regarding understanding prosperity and adversity in the light of spirituality. Prosperity is no indication of spiritual accomplishments, neither is adversity a sure sign of spiritual failure in life. Beware of teachings of prosperity and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

My Year Of No Limits

Contributed by Bishop Dr. Bernard K. Kimani on Jan 17, 2021

This is a sermon outline on breaking limitations

7 unlimited things 1. Unlimited Opportunities. Ephesians 5:16: Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. 2. Unlimited breakthrough leading to glory, restoration, and miracles. Micah 2:13: the breaker has gone ahead of you... 3. Unlimited growth, Deut ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 15:21-28

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 1, 2020

Doggie Bag, Anyone?

1. Intro / background (v 21-22) A. Tyre & Sidon, Syria & Phoenicia B. The woman from the region of Canaan 2. Christ did not answer her a word. Sometimes God answers our prayers with a yes, no, wait or silence (v 23) 3. The disciples tried to calm down the situation. 4. "I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Vineyard