Podcasts about drawing near

Prayer is not a religious obligation. It is about aligning our hearts with God's will. James 4:8 promises that when we come closer to God, He comes closer to us.In Part 2 of "Prayer - Drawing Near to God,” Duane Sheriff explores Jesus' model for prayer found in the Lord's Prayer. This "four-by-four" pattern starts with a vertical focus on God, His name, His Kingdom, and His will, then turns to our needs, forgiveness, temptation, and deliverance.To pray effectively, we need to know who God is and who we are to Him. We come to God as His children, trusting in Jesus. When we start by focusing on God—His character, His desires, and His Kingdom—we prepare our hearts before bringing our own needs to Him.Prayer is not about pleading with God or trying to get Him to agree with our plans. It is about letting our hearts and desires match His will. As we ask for our daily needs, forgive others, face temptation, and deal with evil, we learn to rely on God's grace rather than our own efforts. When we focus on God first, the rest of our prayers start to make sense.

James 4:1-10 w/Pastor Jacob SheriffWithout awareness, our lives are driven by distraction, habits, and reactions. We cannot deal with divided loyalties and hidden drivers if we are not aware of them. Fasting highlights these and makes them known.Support the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

When the disciples saw Jesus perform miracles, signs, and wonders, they recognized that these things flowed from His life of prayer. They asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.”In "Prayer - Drawing Near to God," Duane Sheriff teaches that prayer is not about bargaining with God, nor should it be a last resort when everything else fails. Prayer is God's means of relationship and partnership with us. Through the new birth, we are restored to God's design to walk with Him, hear His voice, and partner with Him so that His will is done on earth as it is in heaven.Jesus' model of prayer is divinely designed to first turn our hearts toward our Father, His name, His Kingdom, and His will before turning to our needs, forgiveness, temptation, and deliverance. Prayer is something we learn, beginning with God's priorities and presence, then moving to our requests and struggles.Learning to pray does more than change how we talk to God. As we draw near, listen, and align our hearts with Him, prayer transforms our decisions, deepens our spiritual awareness, and helps us become more sensitive to His leading.

Matthew 6:5-13 w/Pastor Jacob SheriffDiscipleship to Jesus is not just believing true things about Jesus. Discipleship is following Jesus as Teacher and Lord; it is walking with Him in the whole of life, not just the spiritual or religious aspect of our livesSupport the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

In this message Pastor Antonette shares the good news that Jesus invites every believer into a prayer life that actually changes things. Prayer is not meant to stay locked in the secret place; it is the gate through which the kingdom of God is released on earth. Through the opening lines of the Lord's Prayer we receive three essential powers: the power to obey, the power to live holy, and the power to release the kingdom. Obedience, holiness, and kingdom strategy do not come from willpower or self-effort; they are the overflow of consistent communion with the Father. When we saturate our asking with delight in Jesus, the Holy Spirit illuminates wisdom and releases the blueprints of heaven.

w/Pastor Micah MooreForgiveness goes hand in hand with prayer and drawing near to Jesus. Forgiveness for your self and others is key as you step closer to the lord.Support the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from him. . . He bowed the heavens and came down; thick darkness was under his feet. He rode on a cherub and flew; he came swiftly on the wings of the wind. He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him, thick clouds dark with water. Out of the brightness before him hailstones and coals of fire broke through his clouds.”~Psalm 18:8, 9-12 (ESV) “What is obvious is the power of a religion whose secret is perhaps, simply, to get rid of the distance, the transcendence, and the remoteness of the divine… A present God this time; a God who is there, behind the door or the curtain, and asks only to show himself; a God without mystery; a good-guy God; almost a human being, a good American, someone who loves you one by one, listens to you if you talk to him, answers if you ask him to—God the friend, who has your best interests at heart.”~Bernard Henri-Levi, secular journalist experiencing an American megachurch “There is a paradox in Old Testament narrative ethics: on the one hand God is terribly demanding, he looks for nothing less than godlike perfect behavior, yet on the other, despite human failings, he does not forget his covenant loyalty to his people… Old Testament ethics are therefore, as much about grace as about law: they declare that God, the all-holy, is also God, the all-merciful.”~Gordon Wenham, Old Testament scholar “There is in God a sweet conjunction: majesty and meekness joined together: he is sweet and gentle, and holy majesty; and also a majestic meekness; an awful sweetness; a high, and great, and holy gentleness.”~Jonathan Edwards, American pastor “The God of the Bible localizes himself. In great condescension, the Lord of Hosts rends the heavens and comes down and dwells in the midst of his people. And he sets apart and makes holy the temple, the symbol of that dwelling; or he sets apart for his use Bible and cup and bread, in order that flesh and blood persons can see and remember and know that the holy God is in their company.”~Elizabeth Atchemeier, Old Testament scholarSERMON QUOTESPsalm 99 (ESV)1 The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble!  He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!2 The Lord is great in Zion;  he is exalted over all the peoples.3 Let them praise your great and awesome name!  Holy is he!4 The King in his might loves justice.  You have established equity; you have executed justice  and righteousness in Jacob.5 Exalt the Lord our God;  worship at his footstool!  Holy is he! 6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests,  Samuel also was among those who called upon his name.  They called to the Lord, and he answered them.7 In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them;  they kept his testimonies  and the statute that he gave them. 8 O Lord our God, you answered them;  you were a forgiving God to them,  but an avenger of their wrongdoings.9 Exalt the Lord our God,  and worship at his holy mountain;  for the Lord our God is holy!

w/Pastor Micah MooreForgiveness goes hand in hand with prayer and drawing near to Jesus. Forgiveness for your self and others is key as you step closer to the lord.Support the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

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Drawing Near To God Pastor Frank Gilbert Sunday Morning ServiceAugust 02, 2026Background Music Provided By: Pixabay

In this message Pastor Austin teaches that Jesus invites every follower into a life of simple, honest prayer that is accessible to all, not reserved for the super-spiritual. Prayer for Jesus was not something squeezed into a busy schedule; it set the schedule and shaped every key moment of His life. He teaches us to pray in stillness (finding a quiet place so God can have our full attention), in secret (coming as we really are without performance or role-play), and in simplicity (praying as we can, not as we can't). The power of prayer rests not in polished words or techniques but in the Father who already knows us and loves us. When we replace false images of God with the true image—God is like Jesus—we discover we can come freely, mess and all, and simply keep showing up.

Drawing Near Through the Word and the Blood - Lamar MorinSunday, August 2, 2026 at Hoffmantown Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815

Topics: Turning From Sins, Turn From Sins, Salvation by Grace Alone, Ephesians 2:8-9, Eternal Consequences of Sin (Romans 6:23), The Meaning of Repentance (Metanoeo), Freedom and Permission in Christ (1 Corinthians 6:12), True Identity as Holy Saints, Romans 6:1-2, Grace Teaches Upright Living (Titus 2:11-12), The Trap of Man-Made Traditions, Mark 7:9, Rest in Christ's Light Yoke, Matthew 11:28-30, Cleansing the Conscience by Faith (Hebrews 9:14), Complete Salvation Through Christ's Life (Hebrews 7:25), Permanent Cleansing vs Repeated Rituals (Hebrews 10:22), Drawing Near to God Through Faith, Hebrews 11:6, Desiring an Honorable Conscience, Hebrews 13:18, Danger of Self-Righteous Hypocrisy, Matthew 23:3-4, The Heavy Burden of Legalism (Luke 11:46), How the Law Stirs Up Sin (Romans 6:14, Romans 7), Freedom from Condemnation in Christ, Romans 8:1, Life in the Spirit vs the Law, Galatians 5:18, Standing Firm in Christian Freedom (Galatians 5:1), Rebuking Legalistic Yokes of Bondage, Acts 15:10, Rightly Dividing the Apostle James, James 4:8, True Context of Deliberate Sin (Hebrews 10:26), The Final Sacrifice of Jesus, Hebrews 9:22, No Judgment in Christ (John 5:24), Boldness on the Day of Judgment (1 John 4:17), Full Forgiveness of All Sins, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Crucified and Resurrected with Christ (Romans 6), Perfected Forever by One Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:14), Living Under Grace Instead of the LawSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Matthew 6:6-9 w/Pastor Austin HixWhat does it mean to seek the Lord wholeheartedly through prayer and fasting: setting aside distraction, quieting the noise. Whether you're new to these practices or have walked this road before, this series will challenge and equip you to press deeper into God's presence and be transformed by Him.Support the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

Today we will be looking at the book of Hebrews (SUNDAY 08/02/26) Today's Sermon will look at Hebrews 10:19-22 "How are We to Respond to So Great a Salvation in Christ? Drawing Near"

Matthew 6:6-9 w/Pastor Austin HixWhat does it mean to seek the Lord wholeheartedly through prayer and fasting: setting aside distraction, quieting the noise. Whether you're new to these practices or have walked this road before, this series will challenge and equip you to press deeper into God's presence and be transformed by Him.Support the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

As believers we are called to draw close to another and pray.--------------------------------------Connect with us!Our website: https://avillage.churchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/avillageccInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avillage.church/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76u0xIWve9O_TApUjzmFOg

Leviticus 26:1-17, 40-46Hebrws 3:7-19 Welcome to Emu Plains Anglican Church | 12th July | Morning Church Roger Cunningham

Mark Parkhurst- 10 Drawing Near to Christ by Northwest Church of Christ

James 4:8, Genesis 32:9-12 | Simon Murphy | 12 July 2026

Ps. Luke continues the series "Near" with the second installment, talking about some of the barriers that stop us from drawing near to God.

Hebrews 10:19-22 | Simon Murphy | 5 July 2026

Leviticus 23:1-44 Feast: God lives with his people David Simmons

Brother Mark explains what it means to draw near to God, the importance of it and how we are able to do it.

Drawing Near to the Throne of Grace: Luke 11:1-13

Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Hebrews 10:1-25 | This passage encourages believers to approach God boldly because of Christ's finished work, live in mutual exhortation, and hold fast to faith and hope.

We continue to explore the value of seeking God's guidance in our lives. He is Truth, Life and Love. His character is such that He can not lie, He is eternal and He is the source of Love – His very nature. The gift of His Holy Spirit to us, placed in us, is priceless and always available, always listening. Are we? Take these moments as you listen, and listen for Him – it is His words we are hearing – teach us the proper path, Lord. We will draw near – tell us the secrets of Your promises. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phil Reaser

From chapter 1 to chapter 10 the author has essentially hammered away at one message: Jesus is Better. But now he in essence asks an important question: What are you going to do with that truth? Doctrine always demands a response. Because Jesus has opened the way to God, believers must draw near in faith rather than draw back in unbelief. Will we draw near to God, or will we draw back from Him? Every believer is moving in one of those two directions.

In this week's sermon we look at the importance of being constant and continuous in prayer. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We're also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

Drawing Near to God by Jacques Jacobs

The God of the universe, our High Priest invites us to come near. We need not fear, we can come confidently into His presence and receive mercy and grace for whatever we need.  By Dave Bartlett

Pastor Timothy shows that through God’s Mediator, God forgives and removes our sins, restoring us– and ultimately all creation– to dwell in his presence.

What does it actually mean to draw near to God?In Exodus 24, everything changes. After delivering His people and giving the Ten Commandments, God doesn't just give instructions—He establishes a covenant, provides a mediator, and invites His people into His presence.This chapter reveals a powerful truth: following God is not just about being saved from something—it's about being brought near to Someone.In this message, we walk through:• Why we need a mediator to approach a holy God• How covenant is secured by blood—not just good intentions• The deeper meaning behind “the blood of the covenant”• The surprising moment where people see God and share a meal• How all of this points directly to Jesus and the GospelExodus 24 is not just an Old Testament moment—it's a preview of what Christ accomplishes for us. Through Jesus, we have a better mediator, a better covenant, and full access to God.The invitation is no longer “stay back.”In Christ, it is: draw near.

In this week's sermon we start our new series and 40 day, church wide prayer campaign, Draw Near. In this series and campaign we will spend extensive time talking about and engaging in prayer. In this week's sermon, we look at what it means to draw near as well as why it's important that we do so. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We're also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship service or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

This week, we share a sermon offered by Rev. Bill Haley back in 2018 during a sermon series on God's grace. Bill highlights the two elements of Christianity that set it apart from all other world religions: the Cross and grace.Other Sermons in this Series:"God's Glory and God's Grace"Learn More About Spiritual Direction through CoracleExplore the Full Archive of Bill's Sermonsinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

April 15, 2026 Evening

SummaryThis lesson explores the profound importance of understanding God's character in prayer, illustrated through Biblical examples like Hannah, Abraham, and the servant in Genesis 24. It emphasizes trust, faith, and gratitude in our communication with God, highlighting how knowing God's steadfast love shapes our prayers.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Knowing God in Prayer02:49 Abraham's Faith and the Servant's Mission06:04 The Servant's Prayer and Selflessness08:57 Understanding God's Steadfast Love11:40 Trusting God's Promises in Prayer14:31 The Role of Thanksgiving in Prayer17:51 Seeking Guidance and Assurance from God20:32 The Dangers of Demanding Signs from God23:12 Faith and Providence in Prayer26:12 The Blessing of Drawing Near to GodBuy my books and read my blogs: https://benjaminlee.blogI Can Do Podcast: https://icandopodcast.comGenesis 24 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+24Psalm 86 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+861 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+5%3A16-18Ephesians 1:3 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+1%3A32 Timothy 2:13 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+2%3A13

In this episode, Vanessa opens up about growing up in the South, wrestling with doubt in adulthood, and the defining “aha” moments that reshaped her faith. Together with Pastor Nate, she unpacks the depth and tension of James 4:8—what it really means to draw near to God, and how He meets us there. She also shares the simple, intentional habits that have anchored her daily walk with Jesus and made her faith real in everyday life.

March 22, 2026Bro Justin OvermanSupport the show

What does it mean to return to God? How or why should we? Melody Duarte Morales - in her first ever sermon at The Story - shares an in-depth look at the heart of Ash Wednesday as we know it today, and reminds us how this season of fasting and repentance is a call, to believers and non-believers alike, to a life of reconciliation with God. Melody challenges us to decide to turn off all the noise and the chaos in order to hear God's voice and let him be the deepest desire of our hearts.

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