Sermons on close relationship to him:

Closing The Generation Gap Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 3, 2001

A principle for how to close the generation gap and application of that principle to one specific group in the church.

Every generation throughout human history has struggled with its own version of the generation gap between the young and the old. I can picture Adam and Eve complaining about the next generation, predicting the demise of the human race because of the values of their children and grandchildren. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Season Of Closed Doors

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 20, 2024

When every door in our lives seems to be closed, there is always one door that opens, and that is the door to know and seek God. Many saints in the Bible went through this door during their difficult times when all other doors were closed.

When every door in our lives seems to be closed, there is always one door that opens, and that is the door to know and seek God. Many saints in the Bible went through this door during their difficult times when all other doors were closed. Instead of crying for the closed doors, we should go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:40

Obstacles Or Closed Doors

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

In moments of chaos and uncertainty, we often find ourselves standing before seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Just as the Israelites faced the Red Sea with fear and doubt, we are called to trust in God’s power to create new paths for our deliverance.

>> Bible Reading: Exodus 14:10-18 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18, Acts 7:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Close, And Yet So Far

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 16, 2006

On judgment day, many will recognize God’s voice, then realize just how close they were to Him and yet was so far away.

SO CLOSE, AND YET SO FAR Eph 2:13 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Sitting across the table from Him was Judas. (Been with Jesus throughout His entire ministry, leaves the table, sneaks out into night to betray Him) Wasn’t he close ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of Following Him Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private life of Jesus. They could see things that many people did not see. Others o

Ice Breaker: Have you let someone down, or has someone let you down? Key verse: 1Corinthians 11:1. INTRODUCTION: The people closest to Christ were His disciples. They were His followers. As they followed Him, they experienced an intimate relationship. These men had access to the private ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church With The Closed Door

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

A Sermon on the Church at Laodicea ! The church with a closed door.....closed even to Jesus !

THE CHURCH WITH THE CLOSED DOOR Revelation 3:14-22 This scene must break the heart of God. When I read these verses, it brings to mind abandoned churches....closed, locked, boarded up. Revival of Mid 1800’s spread along the Eastern Coast, and up into New England. Thousands were saved. Stories ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Closing Words Of Assurance

Contributed by Dennis Deese on May 13, 2002

God final words!

“CLOSING WORDS OF ASSURANCE” Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. REVELATION 22:6-21 He closes with words of hope. God’s message of hope is the only hope man has. We live in a world of fact and figures - a world that wants to know what is truth. Three things we can count on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Are We Getting Close Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The End". This sermon ask the age-old question, "when is Jesus Christ coming back?"

Sunday Evening March 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#1] ARE WE GETTING CLOSE? Matthew 24 Introduction: 1. A question that has been asked over and over again by Christians is, “When is Jesus coming back?” Even the disciples asked Jesus this question. 2. Although we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Close Side Doors

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 16, 2014

Massive leakage through the side door leaves you a weak person. Close the side door please!

Side doors! Ephesians 5:15 “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise..” Nestled in the midst of open fields, situated in the outskirts of the city, the simple, elegant, white colored duplex building was certainly gorgeous compared to the multi-hued houses all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Close To The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015

'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Closing The Gates To Heaven

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

One of Christ's most scathing sermons.

CLOSING THE GATES TO HEAVEN Text: Matthew 23:13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter contains the most scathing sermon Christ ever gave. Eight times he calls them hypocrites. By their lives they were shutting up the Gates of Heaven against men. They closed the gate to heaven . . . I. BY LIP SERVICE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Or Close The Doors

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2019

Stop making excuses and clinging to the past.

Act 2:41  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.  The Fellowship of the Believers 42  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Him! Logos/Rhema

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 24, 2019

Is our desire to KNOW JESUS in a personal way. Two terms for God's word are powerful: LOGOS and RHEMA. We need both to full grow and understand the relationship with Jesus.

THAT I MAY KNOW HIM…Logos/Rhema By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I read a story from 100 years ago. A young student was studying ABRAHAM LINCOLN. The boy was reading all he could find to write a paper about Lincoln. The boy was talking to his grandfather about Lincoln. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Romans 10:8, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Closer To Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2023

Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and a woman with blood flow issues; showing how to get close to Jesus

Get Closer to Jesus Mark 5:21-43 Good morning. Have you ever looked at someone else’s walk with Christ and wondered why they seem to have a closer relationship with Jesus, than you do? Early in my walk with Christ, I tried to improve my relationship with Him with human performance; i.e., most of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose For My Life (Living With An Eternal Perspective)

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jul 14, 2016

God has a specific purpose for your life. It is that you come to know Him intimately and enjoy His presence in a relationship that is deeply personal and satisfying. This glorifies Him when you know Him in such a way!

God’s Purpose for my Life (Gaining an Eternal Perspective) Col. 1:15-16 (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational