Sermons on Nearness:

How To Receive The Double Portion!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

HOW THE PROPHET ELIJAH LIVED AND INSPIRED ELISHA TO DESIRE AND RECEIVE THE DOUBLE PORTION!

How to Receive the Double Portion! September 5, 2006 (John 10:10 KJV) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I. One of God’s Old Testament name is ‘EL Shaddi.’ A. This really means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-40

Conflict-Source And Solution Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

We must deal with the conflicts in our relationships.

Fireproof: Conflict-Source & Solution From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL James 4:1-10 June 21, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In James Dobson’s book Love ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome God (Everpresent)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on just how close God really is.

OT: Isaiah 1:10-20 NT: Luke 12:35-40 Where is God? Is He far… far way? Or is He perhaps closer than we /like\ to think. Hearing the words of Jesus in our scripture today, we learn that indeed HE is not all that far away. Therefore, we must be diligent. We must be prepared. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

We are all in a race of faith. A race that is to mature in faith allowing us to be the masterpiece Jesus created us to be! So run so as to win the race!

INTRODUCTION A. Series “Becoming Contagious” to a Close! 1. “The Stockpile Factor” - Blessings 2. “A Contagious Heart” - Compassion 3. “A Contagious Faith” - Preparedness 4. “A Contagious Race” – Methods of Sharing 5. “A Contagious Storyteller” - Testimony 6. “A Contagious Message” – Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

End-Times Living

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 10, 2010

End-times living won’t be easy. Jesus doesn’t promise that it will be. How can it? This universe is plummeting down to its death, and such death throes are never pleasant.

Intro The end of the church year draws near. With the end of the church year comes preaching of the end: the end of this creation, the coming of Jesus Christ, and the new creation on the Last Day. When Jesus comes on the Last Day, the world as we know it ends. That probably doesn’t cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-28

Denomination: Lutheran

In His Presence

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

David cannot seem to get his mind wrapped around all of this injustice. But I want you to notice our text this morning. In verse 17 there is a big shift of focus. How does this shift come to be? David begins to realize that even though it seems as tho

Title: In His Presence Text: Psalm 73:1-17 I find our text very peculiar. David starts out this Psalm by getting his eyes on all the wicked in the world. Let’s pick out the highlights of this text: Verse 2, David starts out this Psalm feeling sorry for himself. “I know God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Thirsty Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

Continue study on being thirsty for God.

Coming thirsty Part two Isaiah 55:1-11 Introduction- Last week we looked at Isaiah 55 and about us coming to God hungry and thirsty for the things of God. We said that many people say they are hungry for God and many say that they want God in their lives, but their words and their actions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Fall On Your Knees Before The Lord!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 10, 2013

Fall On Your Knees Before the Lord! (It’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.)

Did you hear about the row Forbes magazine caused? Its latest issue included a list of the wealthiest people in the world. 26th on the list is Saudi prince Alwaleed and he’s not happy with this ranking. Forbes valued him at a paltry $20 billion prompting Alwaleed to claim that if the magazine ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Get Stirred Up

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

3 different uses for the phrase Stir Up

LET’S GET STIRRED UP! 2TIM 1 3-10 2 Timothy 1:3-10 (NKJV) 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, 5 when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-10

Denomination: *other

Be Humble Be Hopeful

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

After God convicts us of our pride and humbles us, he fills us with hope and equips us to live lives that glorify him.

What is the number one sin that can bring you down? What is the number one sin that can destroy a pastor's ministry? This sin can destroy your relationships with your members, with your fellow called workers. This sin can destroy your relationship with your wife and children. Ultimately, this sin ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Fellowship With A Side Of "Let Us"

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

Sermon on the necessity of fellowship among born again believers.

Fellowship with a side of Let Us Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro: “Us” magazine...it says us, but it’s really about them. If it was about us it would have more about football, hunting and food. The reason Read Heb. 10:19-25 and pray. There are 3 doctrinal exhortations in our passage that I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking After God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that the ongoing pursuit of God brings profound joy, impact, and blessing to our lives, as we find satisfaction and strength in His steadfast love and presence.

Good morning, family! Today, we have the privilege of diving into the beautiful and powerful words found in Psalm 63. This passage speaks to our souls about the joy of seeking after God and the blessings that flow from it. A.W. Tozer said it well: "To have found God and still to pursue Him is the ...read more

Topics: Woman

John The Baptist Shows How In The Wilderness, God Uses Harsh Mercy To Feed Our Deepest Spiritual Hunger.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 7, 2025

God used John the Baptist because the people were spiritually hungry, and longed for something real. John was harsh but hopeful, and used the wilderness, to renew Gods people through honesty and humility.

Introduction: Our Gospel reading today begins with a cry from the wilderness—not the voice of a king, nor the voice of someone celebrated or important, but the bold, lonely voice of John the Baptist declaring, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 1. A Voice in the Wilderness A lonely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Hope For Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 27, 2006

Are we living in the world’s last days? Jesus and the Biblical writers said that is not for us to know, and taught that we are to live our lives fully and freely, hoping in God always. Based on 1 Peter 4:7-19.

Hope for Uncertain Times Hope is Your Birthright, part 1 Wildwind Community Church August 27, 2006 David Flowers Life is hard, isn’t it? You hear that a lot. Life is hard. But next time you hear that statement, I want you to think, “Compared to what?” Life is hard. It takes up all of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Special Ops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 21: 1 – 24

Leviticus 21: 1 – 24 Special Ops 21 And the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: ‘None shall defile himself for the dead among his people, 2 except for his relatives who are nearest to him: his mother, his father, his son, his daughter, and his brother; 3 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel