Sermons on Thus Far:

How Far Have We Gone With Christ? Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

What is your Past, Present and Future?

Ephesians 2:11-13 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called "uncircumcised" by those who call themselves "the circumcision" (that done in the body by the hands of men)... remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Far Too Many Are Living On The Edge Of Hell

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 18, 2007

Hell is real and I am afraid that there too many people today don’t realize it!

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

So Close Yet So Far Away

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 1, 2003

This is a sermon the the Great Commandment with the thesis that one can not love God and yet hate people for whom Christ died. Love for humanity is proff of our love for God.

SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR AWAY MARK 12:28-34; DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9; I JOHN 4:15-21 --by R. David Reynolds In One Church from the Fence, Wes Seelinger writes: “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room . . . watching with anguished people . . . listening to urgent questions: Will my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

Near The Cross — Far From The Blood Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

The greatest shock may be in this picture of Calvary is that you might see your face in that crowd… your attitude, your experience with the cross, your activity around that cross but lacking any true meaning.

INTRO: 1. In the past few weeks in our series "Encountering the Cross" we have again and again revisted the tramatic, devestating events that Jesus endured for us surrounding the Cross. a. But, although the scene was gruesome, the atmospherearound the foot of the cross is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Will You Go? Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 19, 2011

There are three questions each Christian should ask themselves when it comes to deciding just how far to go in serving the Lord. They are not easy questions, but your answers will reveal much about yourself. In 2 Corinthians 6, Paul gives us a clear choic

Answer this question for yourself: “I feel good about my life when …” In a way, the Apostle Paul could be asking the Corinthians to consider this question when they judge him. If you answer the question: “I feel best when external circumstances are not difficult and when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Far Will You Go? Part 2

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 26, 2011

Often we enter into partnerships without thinking of the consequences for either us or those that we influence. Though we are not to withdraw from this world, we need to be careful when we entangle ourselves in the values of this age. Today we examine bei

Are you willing to appear as a fool in order to be used more effectively by the Lord? Who is the main author of the book of your life? So finally we get to question 3: Are you willing to be differentiated from the world in order to be used more effectively by the Lord? The problem with ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heaven Isn't Too Far Away

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Everything you wanted to know about Heaven and how to get there.

Heaven Isn’t To Far Away However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Close And Yet So Far Away

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 26, 2008

The invalid man by the pool of Bethesda was so close to the healing waters, but yet so far away from being healed. The Jews who heard Jesus were so close to Him, so far away from genuine faith. Many go to church, and are so close to eternal life, but so f

Let’s turn in our Bibles to John chapter 5: As you’re turning let me tell you a story I read recently....once upon a time there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan” who was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. Now one day Guitan heard that there was a treasure in a cave just ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Far Beyond All We Can Ask"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 18, 2012

Do we know the love of Christ?

“Far Beyond All We Could Ask” Ephesians 3:14-21 The main theme of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is that there is no nation, no family, no person—no matter who they are, what they have done, where they come from that is beyond the love of God in Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

How Far Do You Want To Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2021

Why did Elisha insist (3 times) to go with Elijah to his fiery chariot ride... but all of the "sons of the Prophets" insisted on standing some distance away?

(I opened the sermon by leading the congregation in an old hymn called "If Jesus Goes With Me I'll Go Anywhere". And then ended the sermon by singing the first verse and chorus with them again). In 1936, a 17 year old Bob Feller became a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Far And Close Look At The Baby In The Manger

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2020

John shows us the Word made flesh to live and die for us.

12.25.2020 John 1:1-5, 9-14 When the first Star Wars movie came out, it was rather unique in that it started with a scrolling dialogue describing what had happened prior to the movie, so you’d at least have some clue as to what was going on and be able to follow along better. The same thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

You've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2024

This message recognizes our Church's upcoming 99th anniversary. In this message I used the old gospel sonmg "We've Come This Far By Faith" to illustrate the continued journey of this Church.

You’ve Come This Far By Faith! Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; James 1:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” When this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010

We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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