Sermons on Nearness To God:

The Prayers Of A Prophet

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 1, 2007

The prayers of a righteous man availeth much.

THE PRAYERS OF A PROPHET 1Sa 12:19-25 19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. 20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

They Had Been With Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

A Missions oriented sermon.

THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS Acts 4:13-31 INTRO: To gain a clearer insight into Bold Missions, let us examine the lives of the first bold witnesses for Christ — the early church. Immediately following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the believers were given the task of proclaiming the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Outline for Deacon ordination service

Intro As we come here today to ordain Brother E.J. Fowler as a deacon in our church. I believe it is important that we take a look at what the office of deacon entails. People so often today truly don’t know the role of the deacon in the local church and don’t understand the guiding principles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sin

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 11, 2007

WHAT SIN IS, WHAT IS SIN, AND WHERE SIN DWELLS.

SIN INTRO: HOW MANY PEOPLE KNOW WHAT SIN IS? 1: WHAT IS SIN? A) PROVERBS 21:4 A PROUD HEART AND A HIGH LOOK B) PLOWING OF THE WICKED IS SIN C) PRIDE IS ONE MAIN INGREDIENT IN SIN 2: JAMES 4:17 A) KNOWING WHAT’S GOOD AND NOT DOING IT B) RIGHT AND WRONG CHOOSING WRONG OVER RIGHT C) PHYSICAL, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:4

Denomination: Other

The Basis For Judging Others Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

What is the basis for making judgments of others? Jesus teaches how one’s fruit will expose the heart as well as the choice in life.

I. INTRODUCTION A. The Dangers of In/Out of Context 1. Key Verse of S.O.M. - Matthew 5:20 a. The Setting - Jesus Has Just Called The Disciples All they had for examples before Jesus was the Pharisee and Scribes. Jesus needed to show them his way of life was different. b. The LAW was all they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 5, 2007

Just a long list of names? There’s more to Ezra 2 than meets the eye.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Ezra 2 gives us a list. Lists are a part of life. Waiting lists, electoral registers, petitions, books of condolence, visitors books, shopping lists, etc. Some lists aren’t very important, others are very important. The list in Ezra 2 is very important. There are hidden ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1-39

Which Disciple Are You? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 5, 2007

Part 11 in the series from Colossians

Which disciple are you? Questions from Colossians Col 4:7-18 I. The disciple who was a faithful encourager. A. The disciple known as Tychicus. Tychicus, a much loved brother, will tell you how I am getting along. He is a faithful helper who serves the Lord with me. 8I have sent him on this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: *other

A Look At The Race Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 4, 2007

2nd in the series running the race

Running the Race -A Look at the race Heb 12:1-4 I. The race of life requires good spiritual shape: Lay aside excess baggage. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: *other

Signs Of Faith

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

Signs, in the natural are: 1) indicators or pointers to a place/person/event 2) They are physical data of something that is not seen, e.g., vital signs of life. In the spiritual realm signs are things that manifest in the natural pointing to the power and

Introduction: We return to the Great Commission, this time in the Gospel of Mark and look at the emphasis on believing. What are the vital signs of our faith? Jesus in commissioning His disciples before his resurrection seems to emphasize signs that are to follow the believer. Signs, in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Revival At The Water Gate

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 21, 2008

Revival at the Water Gate

“REVIVAL AT THE WATER GATE” Nehemiah 8:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A revival would have never come to these people, in this place, in chapter 8, if they would have not been mindful of the work that needed to be done in chapter 2. The mind-set they had to work in chapter 2 is shown in there mind-set to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Thing Of Horror Or Of Hope

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2008

We must remain faithful, as Christ is faithful, and allow even our sufferings to be united to His.

Celebration of St. Jerome September 30, 2008 There’s an unintentional irony in the use of these readings from Job and Psalm 88 on the memorial of St. Jerome. Job, sitting on his compost heap scratching his boils, is longing for death, to go down into the depths of the earth. The psalmist, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Catholic

Up A Tree, And Out On A Limb(Branch)

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009

When You desire to see Jesus, you will take all measures to make it happen.

Up A Tree, and Out On A Limb(Branch) by: Bishop Joe D. Robbins Luke 19:1-10 "Bible Passage" We all have times in our lives when it seems that there are no answers to our questions, or solutions to our problems. Then we either hear about what God is doing in someone elses life, or remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

'setting The Mind'

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

The works of the flesh and Spirit described

"Setting the Mind" (Romans 8) Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) A. IMMORALITY 1. Adultery-Committing Sex Sins After Marriage 2. Fornication-Committing Sex Sins Before/After Marriage 3. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Engage And Connect

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2009

Paul was accused by Jewish Christians of watering down the Christian message ... making it more appealing to Gentiles (non-Jewish Christians). Paul preached that many of the religious laws observed by the Jews for centuries did not need to be followed.

“Engage and Connect” Galatians 2:1-10 Last week: Role of Christianity in society under great pressure Influence of Christianity being eroded from our society. i.e Laws (Judeo Christian) Public places, In the name of tolerance, Christians told to yield to other beliefs Prayer (Christian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Preach Christ Crucified

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 27, 2008

The battle-cry of the early church.

1. PLURALITY "We". Notice that Paul didn’t say "I preach Christ crucified" but "We preach Christ crucified". He wasn’t the only one who preached the gospel. There were other faithful men like Silas, Luke, Timothy, Barnabas and Mark. Thank God for the many who are still preaching the true gospel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23