Sermons on Walk Closely:

Helpers Or Hindrances?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 22, 2006

Three groups of people who affected this man’s access to Christ. Which one are you in?

Luke 5:16-26 Helpers or Hindrances? Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church May 21, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 5:16-26. While I was in Jr. High and High School, mom worked at a state run facility for the mentally retarded called Mexia State School. On occasion I would drop by and visit with her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Risk It

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Nov 8, 2005

Life is not about playing it safe, nor is the Christian faith. Faith requires that we take risk, just like Peter took a risk stepping out of the boat.

Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was always taking risks. He would jump ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

What Is A Friend?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024

As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-21, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven-Can You Picture It?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2003

Having and keeping the pciture of heaven real so as to fuel our hope that God has for us.

Place Exercise Close eyes think of places: Paris; New York; Cape Town; Egypt Picture them? What did you think of? The Eiffel Tower? The New York Sky Line? Table Mountain? The Pyramids? Now lets close our eyes and think of one last place. Heaven – can you see it as clearly as the previous places ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 5:1, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Looking Through The Windshield Not The Rear View Mirror Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003

Ephesians Series #6 When we evaluate our lives we must ask two questions: First,God show me what you see.And second God show me what I need to do to plan for the future. As we do this we allow God to shape us into what He has.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 6 Looking through the Windshield not the rear view mirror Text : Eph 2:1-7 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series entitled a walk that is worthy. Specifically this morning I would like to bring you a message entitled… "Looking through the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Struggle To Become Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jun 22, 2002

The life long & daily struggle to become Christlike.

Look @ Encounters With Christ... Encounters as in Moments that are Meant to Change you into Christ likeness TODAY – Simon Peter & HIS Struggle of Becoming the Person Called to be... Scripture John 1:40-42 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showing Off Their Baby

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 15, 2005

Simeon and Anna have much to teach us with their interaction with Jesus.

SHOWING OFF THEIR BABY LUKE 2:21-40 INTRODUCTION... http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/mighty/simeon_37409247.html The years are catching up to me, Simeon thought as he made his way through the dirt-covered streets of Jerusalem. This was once an easy walk; in the corner of his mind’s eye he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Be Left Behind

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2005

ready for Christ’s return

Intro: years ago at Bible College one of the hot topics of many students was figuring out who the anti-Christ would be, what part of the world he would come from, was the mark of the beast just 666 or three sets of six numbers, and of course tabulations for the month and year of Christ’s return. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Church?

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 14, 2007

Why is it that people in Canada today are interested in God and spiritual things, but they aren’t going to church? It’s time to take a new look at the church, and go back to the Bible and make sure we’re doing church the way God intended!

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want to talk to you about something I dearly love and cherish. THE CHURCH. Do you remember the rhyme we learned as children? “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple, open the doors and see all the people." If we were to write that song today, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Eternal Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

This message looks at how believers are eternally sealed and kept until the day of redemption.

SERMON: “Security of the Believer” REF: John 10:28-30 INTRODUCTION - We have had several receive Christ - Important to understand we are in a spiritual war - 2 Cor 10:3-4, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Being A 24/7/52 Christian

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Sometimes in life we just need a little more understanding, insight, training. God’s word is the start.

My brother-in-law was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds - he’s famous for two things: He was #2 on the all-time sports injury list behind the guy who sprained his eyelids blinking and for creating an international incident while going through customs – He’s a good ole boy from Texas who never ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 2

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 10, 2010

In this message we look at verses nine and ten and the phrase "if his son asketh".

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 2 (If His Son Ask) Matthew 7:7-11 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Truth

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 7, 2016

Discipleship is a life-long process …it is not a sprint to be over with quick. Are we willing to invest in the truth and live rightly in order that we would be able to teach others?

Living in the Truth 2 John Introduction - 2 John is John’s second letter sent to Christians near Ephesus, in Asia -- It is a letter of encouragement to Christians then, and now -- It has one primary emphasis: We have a need to obey God’s commands - John also touches on false ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 25, 2013

This is a sermon that will help us to look at circumstances in a new light.

Today is Mission Sunday. There are many different preaching styles. One of my favorite styles is to ask a question and then answer the question through the sermon. Jesus used this style in his ministry. Usually Jesus did this when the Jewish leaders were trying to trap Him. He would answer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Core 52 Week 11 - The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 19, 2020

How we handle threats? People tend toward two very different responses to a threat. Our current cultural focus is on the threat of COVID-19. Some want to completely downplay it and ignore it and others are running around with their hair on fire. What is the Christian response to this current event?

You can hear the sermon on my podcast https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Intro: • How we handle threats - rather like my paternal grandfather contrasted to my mother during thunderstorms. o Growing up in SW Oklahoma - “tornado alley” in the 60’s. No early warning, no radar on phones. Sirens went ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ