Sermons on Not Too Far:

God Can Get Pretty Far With A Clay Jar

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jun 19, 2003

There is always hope for what God can do in our lives!

Last Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Pastor Mark and Sandy and Dave and Sharon Makela and Karen and I were at our North Wisconsin District, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Convention in Appleton. It was a good convention, and it’s amazing to see how God works at such gatherings of believers, but one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

So Near And Yet So Far (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 11, 2005

7 explanations of this passage. Why I rule them out, but with important truths that we can learn along the way.

The other options As I said last time I came across 7 explanations of this passage. Having given some reasons for my choice, I want to look at the other options today. In part this is to explain why I rule them out, but there is also an important element of truth in most of them and I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 11, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Pt. 3 1 Samuel 17: 20-37 Introduction This story is one of great value and substance; it shows us how the enemy comes to fight the church and provokes us to think that there are many ways to fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Don't Have To Go Far To Find It Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 6, 2002

Using Ephesians 2:10 I talk about how we have been created significantly and how God has created us to do significant things in this life.

The Search for Significance “You Don’t Have to Go Very Far” April 5, 2002 Intro: Show “Simon Birch” movie clip where Simon tells the priest in his office that God has a plan for him. According to George Barna 70 million people in America today are searching for some meaning to their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Buried, He Carried My Sins Far Away Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

Jesus' burial was conducted by two unlikely undertakers: A wealthy man and a member of the Sanhedrin.

INTRODUCTION I don’t really like watching television commercials. So when I want to watch a program or a golf match, I’ll usually record it on my TiVo. Then when I sit down to watch it I can fast forward through all the commercials. I love playing golf, but watching golf on TV can be little like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Homilists Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2016

Please pray for us, to get to the point, stay positive, find a practical application of the Gospel and know when to shut up and get on with the real celebration.

Thursday of 14th Week in Course A few years ago I discovered a lot of he humor in the OT. Most of us missed that growing up because we were being taught how to be accepted in society, and some forms of humor were considered too gross to even recognize, let alone emulate. Here we have one we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 5-- Too Hard ? Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 12, 2015

Part 5 of a study on the book of Genesis- focus on our relationships and responses

Please feel free to use any or all of this material for God's glory As always , I write like I preach - sorry if it is hard to read Too hard? Genesis 18:1-18:15 Have you ever been in a situation where everything seemed impossible? I mean no matter how hard you looked You could not see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Stops Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 14, 2019

Sometimes we feel like God is too busy for us. Jesus teaches us that He is concerned with each one of us and He takes the time we need.

1. I like the story of a receptionist at a busy dental office who said that they had a patient who was always late for his dental work. She called him to confirm an appointment and he said, “I’m very busy so I’ll probably be about 15 minutes late. That won’t be a problem, will it?” She responded, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

It’s the application that counts. Yes Jesus is one with the Father, but now that we are in Christ we should be like him in our WORDS AND WORKS. This is what authenticates our prayers "in Jesus name."

We have a saying around our house that we use whenever one of the kids are acting like their parents; “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Of course one of our children likes to point out that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree unless the tree is at the top of a hill.” Our kids are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 18, 2007

On this Father’s Day, how far can husbands carry their wives’ interests first and foremost in their hearts?

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife? Ephesians 5:25-33 June 17, 2007 As I begin the message this morning, I need to come clean with you. I need to be up front and honest. I read in a preaching journal this week about Brian Gray, a pastor in Denver Colorado, who suggested that the Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 20, 2010

A message that gives strategy to kill the enemy

Fighting the Enemy from Far Off Pt. 4 2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [For the weapons of our warfare] The means by which we hope to achieve our victory. [Are not carnal] Not those of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When The Waves Rise-Recognizing The Overwhelming” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 20, 2025

In every season of life, there comes a moment when the weight of responsibility, expectation, and uncertainty feels far too heavy to bear.

Title: # 1 “When the Waves Rise-Recognizing the Overwhelming” Text: 2 Cor. 12:9 “But he said to me; My grace sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer For When God Stands Far Off (Psalm 9-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 3, 2022

Or, a prayer for when God doesn't answer, the first time you pray.

Today, we will work through Psalms 9 and 10. Originally, these two psalms were probably one single song, and they are treated as a single song in the Greek OT (LXX). So we are going to try to work through both, in one sitting. I have total confidence that this will work out. This song divides ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 10:1-18

"Surely The Arm Of The Lord Is Not Too Short To Save …"

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 6, 2018

God is able to do anything for us; It is our sins that separate us from Him, but if we repent, His hands are not too short that He cannot save us.

This teaching is based on my understanding of Isaiah 59:1from the Spirit of God. Depending on the translation you use, the word 'Surely' may mean: Certainly; Listen; Behold; See; Look; etc. Speaking of the arm of the Lord, it is the power of God. We hear God saying to Moses in Num. 11:23 that His ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal