Sermons on Nearness To God:

A Royal Welcome

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 16, 2011

A Palm Sunday Sermon on John 12: 12-29

John 12: 12-19 A Royal Welcome Not long before this story in scripture began, Jesus had called to his very dead friend Lazarus, And Lazarus breathed in the breath of life, Shook off the stink of death, And walked right out of his tomb. And then, the crowds Went wild For Jesus. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Flawed Follower (John The Apostle) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#4 in series, about John’s initial fleeing from the Garden but returning to Jesus’ cross, and how love overcame his fears.

John 18:25-27 – Were You There #4 - Flawed Follower (John the Apostle) Today we are continuing our Were You There series, looking at and learning from some of the characters who watched Jesus die that lonely Friday so many years ago. We looked at the religious leaders, who carried out the rules of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Distraction Syndrome

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 15, 2014

Are you a control freak? Are you prone to be distracted? Jesus can help and wants to help....

Sermon by Pr Paddick Van Zyl 15 Aug 2014 The Distraction Syndrome Intro: Have you ever had your day go from peace and quiet to our of control and chaotic? I am sure most of us have experienced this at one time or another. Travis Bradberry is quoted as saying: ‘The ability to manage your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live With Abandon

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

We are called to live our lives at the call of Christ

Live with Abandon Luke 9:23-24, Luke 14:26-27 August 25, 2013 Morning Service What does it mean to live with abandon? Living with abandon means that we are giving our whole life over to the service of Christ. It means that we drop everything that we hold onto and give it over to Jesus for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Is Christianity Hard To Swallow?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2009

Will we take the easy way or the hard way?

John 6:35-37, 53-71 “Is Christianity Hard to Swallow?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN In our Scripture lesson for this morning we see the first instance—as it pertains to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith—of the revolving door!!! By this time lots of people were ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-71

Denomination: United Methodist

Partnering With Your Chuch

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Sep 15, 2008

Questions to consider: 1. Are you vested in inviting people to “come and see”? 2. Are you serving strategically as a partner? 3. Do you have Christ like characteristics?

Discussion Starter: We were all fish before becoming a “fisher of men”. Someone shared the message of Jesus Christ with us. Christ has called us to be His voice to a lost world. We have a clear message that must be told. A fishing adventure is always better when you share the journey. This lesson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Changed Thief

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 30, 2010

Matthew shows 2 thieves taunting Christ. Luke records 1 thief taunting and the 2nd thief repenting. Surveying the words of Christ on the cross and how they may have impacted the repentant thief.

Matt 27:35-44 (key = v. 44) Even the robbers [plural, both robbers] who were crucified with Him reviled Him … Luke 23:35-43 I. QUESTION – RECONCILING THE TWO ACCOUNTS A. Matthew 27 (Both Criminals Mocking); Luke 23 (One Criminal Mocking) B. At First, Both Mocked, Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Under The Influence

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 1, 2010

"More filling--relate great!" When we have more filling of the Holy Spirit, we can relate great in our marriages, families, and workplaces.

INTRODUCTION: Tim Sanders—former chief solutions officer at Yahoo! and author of Love Is the Killer App—shares the following thought about establishing priorities: Take your life and all the things that you think are important, and put them in one of three categories. These three ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desire Of Our Heart

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

In 1934 America was in a depression that many of you lived through first hand. The stock market had crashed in 1929 and millions of workers were jobless. Creativity took over as industrious citizens tried to find ways to feed themselves and their families. There was a rather creative fellow from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Character -- Inside Out Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Soon, Jesus Will Burst Through The Sky Just As He Burst Through The Tomb, Nothing Will Hold Him Back. Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

The same enemy who tried to keep Jesus in the grave tempts us to doubt. Doubt that the Bible is accurate. Doubt that such a miracle could happen. Yet we have the opportunity to be the people Jesus talked about when He said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).*

Heaven held its breath. The angels waited in anticipation while most of the earth slept—unaware of what was about to take place. Some humans who were awake spent the night weeping. Others tossed and turned, their minds filled with questions and doubts. Some sat and stared, while a few hid all night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Vi: Making The Gospel Our Main Mission Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

Oftentimes we must step out of our comfort zone to minister to persons in dire need of help from someone who cares - but - whoever or whatever or wherever, our main mission is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: MAKING THE GOSPEL OUR MAIN MISSION Rick Burdette, a Church of Christ Minister, was burned badly when he was ten years old. His third-degree burns required skin graft surgery, a lengthy hospital stay and, as he put it, having to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Anger

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 6, 2019

So the number one goal of every Christ follower must be producing fruit. But there are things just waiting to derail you, to ruin your fruit .

So the number one goal of every Christ follower must be producing fruit. But there are things just waiting to derail you, to ruin your fruit . Matthew 3:10"The axe is already laid at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21, James 3:10

Denomination: Baptist