Sermons about Nearness To God - SermonCentral.com

Submit Yourselves To God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

based on 300 ratings

| 91,792 views

How do we submit to God? What is required to do this? 1- We submit by resisting 2- We submit by moving 3- We submit by grieving

INTRO.- Submit. How do you like that word? It’s a verb that means to yield to the power or authority of another. When we’re small and at home, it means mom and dad. When we’re in school, it means the teacher. When we’re out in the working world, it’s our boss or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Mercy Revealed In Sodom Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 12,949 views

God extends mercy before judgment becomes the only option. It is only after the church turns away and the world rejects mercy that God judges. Sodom reveals the picture of God’s deep mercy.

God’s Mercy Revealed in Sodom Genesis 18: 17 And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, ... 20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, 21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-23, Genesis 19:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

| 2,521 views

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 15,774 views

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up!

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jan 4, 2005

based on 54 ratings

| 10,099 views

Current events indicate that Jesus’ coming is near. This sermon emphasizes the importance of watching for His return.

Text in () indicates power point slide... Prayer (Car covered in snow) What better time to get away; Blizzards in the Midwest and Texas; Torrential rain and flooding in California. So, when the travel agent suggested a sunny beach resort far from the hustle and bustle of life, nothing could seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:27-31

Denomination: Adventist

The Benefits Of Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 11, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 10,556 views

Praise helps us bring others to worship Him so His kingdom and righteousness may grow in quantity and quality through the ministry of His church. “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you

Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) Illustration:I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Releasing The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

based on 5 ratings

| 9,761 views

In order for the anointing of God to move powerfully through a Christian’s life, and upon every life they touch, it must be released.

Before the anointing was released at the start of Jesus ministry, He was baptized. “When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.” (Luke 3:21 NIV) Baptism symbolizes death. The spices that made up the Anointing Oil ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-31, Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 11:27, Isaiah 58:6-12, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Acts 5:15-16, James 4:5, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 1:4, Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 3:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Promise

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

| 6,439 views

Promises are sure for God cannot lie.

GOD’S PROMISE Introduction: Mankind: Promises, promises. Promises are made to be broken. Put no trust in the promises of the man who is running for office. He is forced to make a promise to every man who solicits it, and they soon grow beyond the limit of redemption. W. A. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, Genesis 6:5-6, Genesis 9:11-17, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing The Path Of Most Resistance Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 5,844 views

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never bee

I’m sure we all know the joke about how many social workers it takes to change a light bulb. It only takes one, of course, but the light bulb has got to want to change. I think it was social workers that were the target of that joke, but it could equally well have been psychotherapists, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Shepherds’ Jubilee Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 11, 2023

| 887 views

What is your state of mind as we near the end of this year?Maybe some of you are pretty caught up with your work, paying back your loans, raising your children, caring for an invalid parent and nothing out of the ordinary seem to be happening.

The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-20 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to their own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1, Luke 2:8, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Luke 2:16, John 3:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repentance: Agreeing With God

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 15, 2013

based on 4 ratings

| 10,254 views

Talks about what repentance is, its importance in salvation, and its importance as a foundation for revival.

(Some of the illustrations and a few of the points in this message were gained from researching what other contributors to this wonderful site have shared on this subject. Credit and thanks to them.) Last week, we talked about the importance of humbling ourselves before God. We talked about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bush On Fire With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2021

based on 1 rating

| 5,007 views

The man who wanted to deliver Israel by his own strength is turned into a man of God and he will answer the call to deliver Israel by God's strength.

EXODUS 3:1-6 A BUSH ON FIRE WITH GOD [Isaiah 33:12-16] Moses had been a prince in Egypt. While Moses’ is living in Pharaoh’s house, he attempts to become Israel's deliverer after the manner of the flesh. He kills an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. Moses is then forced to run to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 167 ratings

| 71,591 views

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 23, 2021

| 1,870 views

How do we react to signs of the end of the age? How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36.

Prelude How do we react to signs of the end of the age? Purpose: How would Jesus encourage us to act regarding prophecy? Plan: Let's examine principles from Jesus’ prophecy in Luke 21:25-36. Distress “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God`s Exhuberance

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 2,282 views

Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sermons on nearness to god: showing 811-825 of 214,662

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jan 4, 2005

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 11, 2003

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 11, 2023

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 15, 2013

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2021

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 23, 2021

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002