Sermons on Nearness:

Prayer 4- Problems, Peace And Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 14, 2003

How to pray and find peace (in a world of worries, war, politicians and propaganda)

Problems, peace and prayer WBC Sun 16 Feb 2003 am Phil 4:2-9 Problems A world with superpowers and states causing wars A hostile world, with crooked people after their own gain, not considering the needs of others… the rights of the human being Christians in doubt and fear- and danger of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Who Comes To Deliver Us From Fear

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 4, 2003

“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear…Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your h

Theme: Christ who comes to deliver us from fear Text: Jer. 33:14-16; 1 Thess. 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 God never hides from His people what He is about to do on earth. Instead He always sends some signals or signs that are designed to warn us and get us prepared for what He is about to do. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent Through The Eyes Of A Prophet Pt. Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 7, 2003

WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR OUR LORD WILL RETURN TO THIS EARTH SOME SWEET DAY!

ADVENT THROUGH THE EYES OF A PROPHET PT. II: PREPARE THE WAY ISAIAH 40:1-11 2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 7, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Twas’ the night Jesus came Twas’ the night Jesus came and all through the house, not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bible was left on the shelf without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient - Have Faith

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 8, 2003

Sermon starts focused on our patience built on our faith, but changes focus to God’s goodness, compassion and mercy upon which our faith rests.

Be Patient – Have Faith Mark Christian A couple of years ago, I heard Patrick Mead, a missionary to Africa and many other places, describe a very real picture of faith. He told of a family in Africa who had stored up a year’s harvest of grain. Each day, the mother and father would ration out ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Lord And Renew Your Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 11, 2003

In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise of hope,

Hope in God and Renew Your Strength (Isa 40:27-31) In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Are Not What They Seem Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-24, Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Wish You All Spoke In Tongues"

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005

A message that clearly bring out Paul’s position in tongues

I Wish that you all spoke in tongues. 1 Cor 14:5 reads: 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. The apostle Paul said he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

River Of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 13, 2004

The true story of the man behind the betrail of Jesus.

A River of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story. Who was Judas? Most people recognize Judas as the man who betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin. John 13:2, And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon ’s son, to betray him; To understand the son we must look at ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To God's Joyful Presence Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 23, 2004

There is a path one must follow if he is to find joy in God’s presence.

The Path to God’s Joyful Presence Ps 16:1-11 I.THIS MONTH WE ARE GIVING SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO SEEKING GODS PRESENCE A. Our verse of the month comes from Ps 16. and deals with the joy of His presence (Read) B. Joy is to be a consistent mark of the believer! 1. It is a delight in life that runs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Send Lazarus To My Father's House Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 2, 2004

Second in a two-part series on the Rich Man and Lazarus, this sermon looks at repentance leading to salvation and as a vital attitude for receiving Holy Communion.

SEND LAZARUS TO MY FATHER’S HOUSE—LUKE 16:19-31 It appears to be a very simply request, “Then I beg you Father, send Lazarus to my Father’s House, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.” Having realized too late that his destiny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

How To Stand Tall For Jesus When The World Is Constantly Telling You, You S

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 26, 2003

Be sure of who you are in Christ

HOW TO STAND TALL FOR JESUS WHEN THE WORLD IS CONSTANTLY TELLING YOU, YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN. 1. BE DEFINITELY SURE YOU ARE STANDING. A. Pursue Righteousness, follow after what is right and good, live a righteous life, what God approves of. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Looking For In The Newborn King?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

From the first declaration of a coming deliverer to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15 the hearts of men looked longingly for the Promised One. Each looked for something different in the Messiah. When Christ was born in Bethlehem Israel did not receive what the

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE NEWBORN KING? MATTHEW 2:1-2, 11 INTRODUCTION: With the proclamation of the wise men, “Where is he that is born the king of the Jews?”, all the prophecies of the coming Messiah were brought to mind in the nation of Israel. From the first declaration of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 5, 2007

God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are soldiers in the Army of God.

1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Prepared

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Presence - Seeking God For Himself.

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 13, 2002

God wants us to spend time with him. But do we want to spend time with him? How can we? why should we? Do we come to God on his terms or ours?

I once told a friend that all I wanted was to be happy in God’s presence. And I guess what I’m saying this morning is as a result of the reply I received. Because I was reminded, that I shouldn’t seek God for my own happiness, I should seek him for himself. Seeking God for himself. (But what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Hebrews 10:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational