Sermons on Walk Closely:

In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Randy Coots on Aug 28, 2008

God needs instruments not objects. The Potter has power over the clay. The Potter has Re-creative Power. This is an exciting message your people will love and enjoy.

"IN THE POTTER’S HAND" Read - Romans 9:16-21 I want you to pay close attention right here "if you will". Paul said the potter has power over the clay... * God Molds Us * God Makes Us * God Holds Us In His Hands "Slap somebody a high five and say .... * God has molded you * God had Made you * ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grave Side Service For A Sister In Christ

Contributed by Joe Chase on Aug 10, 2016

Grave Side Service

Grave Side Service 2016-08-10 Lakeview Cemetery We have brought Norma to the place where her mortal body will remain until that great day when all the dead will be raised immortal. Our comfort during these hard hours of loss come from the Great God of Heaven. I commend you to Him and the power ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message Or Their Own Pride?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 23, 2018

Pride smothers ministrry

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 9:30-37 September 23, 2018 The Struggle - The Disciples Focus 0n Jesus’ Message or Their Own Pride? Jesus has been trying to be alone with His disciples throughout a long journey. It seems that He could never be alone with them long enough to teach and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have Good Connections?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 10, 2013

Uzziah had a good guardian Zechariah who got him connected to God, as long as king Uzziah sought the Lord he prospered.

Do you have good connections? 2 Chronicles 26:5” Uzziah sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper.” Uzziah had a good guardian Zechariah who got him connected to God, as long as king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bridge Of Christmas

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 25, 2024

A sermon for Christmas eve that helps unchurched people to understand that God sent Jesus as a "bridge" to reconnect us with Him with wonderful benefits

Opening Thought: Good evening, and welcome! Christmas is a time when we celebrate love, joy, and connection. It’s a season of giving and gathering, but at its heart, Christmas is a story about reconnection—about God building a bridge to bring us back to Him. Introduction: The Problem of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 3:16

Do You Believe He Lives?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 3, 2004

This is a sermon that deals with what should happen when we really believe that our Lord is risin.

“Do you believe that He Lives?” 4/3/04 John 20:1-18 Recently I received a DVD of the Jesus movie free in the mail. Now as I read the outside of the case I was excited to watch the DVD and when I got home I went to do so. But to my surprise when I opened the case the only thing to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Experiencing Epiphany

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 1, 2009

A sermon for the Sunday of Epiphany, encouraging us to develop in ourselves the capacity to experience our own epiphanies of faith

Matthew 2:1-12 Experiencing Epiphany It isn’t very often that, here in (this part of) the UK, we get a ‘White Christmas’. In fact, last year (2008) we had a White Easter! But the last time I remember that we had ‘significant’ snowfall was at this time in 2004 – even then it missed Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is My "Great Joy"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 15, 2017

Starting from the angels promise of "good news of great joy," this sermon asks why Christians often don't see "great joy" in their lives.

WHERE IS IT? The angel promised that this was good news of great joy. - Luke 2:10. - This passage has been repeated frequently enough during Christmastime that sometimes lose sight of its truth and just treat it as a cliché. The angel meant what he said: this was a message of good news of great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Got Issues But I Am Still Annointed!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 9, 2017

This message was shared as reminder that every believer has to work through their issues and allow those issues to be the driving force to continue to grow while depending on God.

“I Got Issues but I’m Still Anointed!” 2 Sam. 11:2-5 (NIV) 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, 3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Influence Others

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 10, 2004

Everyone has influence. The question is, which way is yours leading? This sermon takes a look at Jesus’ teachings on how to influence others in the right direction. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How to disciple others... if you want to equip your congregation to disciple new Christians, visit www.newstartdiscipleship.com HOW TO INFLUENCE OTHERS Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Holiness

Preventing The Spread Of Infection

Contributed by Eric Smith on Nov 5, 2005

The world has been infected with a sickness that is constantly trying to creep into the church. Why are we so careful about the physical side of our life and its infections, but many Christians have no concern about the spiritual side?

Preventing The Spread Of Infection 2 Cor 6:16-18 This time of year, you hear a lot about the flu. What is the flu? (Medically known as Influenza)? According to the U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 12, 2001

A topical study on Luke, the author of the third gospel.

Luke 1:1-4 Is There A Doctor In The House? Introduction George W. Bush took the oath of office as the 43rd president of the United States. It was an interesting election-to say the least! Newspapers and magazines had been flooded with articles analyzing the election results, especially the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep In Step With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2012

Self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit. It is self in control by the Spirit of God. We need to acknowledge our need of God's grace. We need to watch and pray.

In the book, The Three Edwards, Thomas Costain described the life of Raynald III, a 14-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald's younger brother Edward led a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember The Empty Grave

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service

ENGAGE As I’m sure Ryan could attest, I think most pastors get more stressed out about their messages at Christmas and Easter than any other Sunday all year. Perhaps much of that added stress is self-induced since we feel the need to come up with some new approach or some innovative way to share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Big Deal About Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 14, 2002

Part 3 of this series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 3 (What is the Big Deal about Christmas) Brian A. Moon A television interviewer was walking the streets of Tokyo at Christmas time. Much as in America, Christmas shopping is a big commercial success in Japan. The interviewer stopped one young woman on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7, Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed