Sermons on close relationship:

Closer

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Sep 4, 2016

This sermon deals with some of the reasons we fail to draw close to God and the virtues of being close to God.

How close is close enough? Closer Zeno’s paradox. Imagine I had high school boys and girls lined up at opposite ends of the gym and had them half the distance between them every 10 seconds, how long would it be before they are touching? Well, if I always half the distance, they will never ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Close But No Cigar

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015

Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Just coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. But nothing would be worse than getting close to the kingdom of God but not getting there.

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR Mark 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. Perhaps no one knows that better than the 2007 Patriots. Here they were undefeated at 18-0, playing in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close Encounter Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

The day of the Lord is indeed near. For us, every day is his.

Have you ever fantasized about living in some other time in history? What is it about that period that appeals to you? People have often tended to look back at earlier, simpler days with a sort of nostalgia, longing for a time when the mail held nothing worse than unsolicited requests for money or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Close Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Knowledge is good, effort is commendable, and lifestyle is important. However, you can get all that right and miss Jesus.

"If our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost" (II Cor. 4:3). Mark 12:28-34 Is close always good enough? Not when you think about it. • If 99.9 percent were good enough ... • The IRS would lose 2 million documents this year. • 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Closing With Concerns

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004

We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the transcript.

CLOSING WITH CONCERN 1 John 5:13-21 INTRODUCTION: We are here at the end of the letter of first John. What a study this has been. We have looked at the very heart of John as he communicated practical, biblical truth to those who heard this message, and those who still continue to read the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Really Close Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2009

Exposition of Acts 18:24-19:7 regarding the people that were following John’s teaching but needing to be saved

Text: Acts 18:24-19:7, Title: Really Close, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/11/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about riding down 2nd Street and long-necking at the new bookstore and almost hitting that car in front of me as I eased into the turn lane without looking B. Background to passage: Paul has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Not Final Sermon V: From Bitterness Of Failure To Boldness Of Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

God's greatest servants suffered incidents of failure, but their recall of such a close relationship and personal experiences with the Lord in the past sparked repentance and renewal of faith.

FROM BITTERNESS OF RUINOUS FAILURE TO BOLDNESS OF RENEWED FAITH Standing there in the Sistine Chapel with head craned backward as far as possible, gazing in awe and amazement at the ceiling above, my eyes beheld the wonder we had heard about but could not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Prophet Enoch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2024

Enoch walked with God in a declining culture. He had a very close relationship with God in a world and at a time that was becoming very wicked. He was a powerful preacher.

Text: Genesis 5:21-24, & Jude 1:14-15 Theme: Prophet Enoch Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The prophetic ministry is one of the five-fold ministry in the church. Ephesians 4:11: "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

Intimacy Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 5 in series, Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at Intimacy – what it is, things that develop it, things that kill it, and why we fear it.

Intimacy Part 5 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 7, 2009 Time to get intimate tonight. For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at what we know about important aspects of human ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Close Encounters Of The God Kind (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

In order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, friendship, marriage, and devotion to God.

Premise: Relationships are the most important things in life. They connect people in ways allow us to express God’s love through taking our mind off of ourselves. However, in order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meaningful Relationships Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

Sermon #5 of 6 sermons entitled "I’m in!" dealing with the ways people participate in the life of the local congregation. This message deals with connecting with other christians, making friends, etc. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisv

Meaningful Relationships Acts 2:44-47 CHCC: February 1, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is the 5th week in our series that’s called “I’m In!” So far Ronnie has talked about worshipping together, and studying God’s word in community. Then I spoke about finding a place to serve and giving generously. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002

There is a time to just close the book and and go to the next level.

CLOSE THE BOOK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Tim. 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. I again ponder, how good God has been to this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 4:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Closed Doors

Contributed by William Young on Oct 6, 2001

To bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ

CLOSED DOORS Thesis: to bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ Matt 24:32-33 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closed Doors

Contributed by William Young on Oct 8, 2001

Do You Know Which Side of the Door Your Stand? A sermon designed to help us understand we can shut the Lord out, or He can shut us in!

CLOSED DOORS Matt 24:32-33 Introduction: 1. The Disciples had asked of the Lord;“When shall these things be”? 2. “NOW learn of a parable of the fig tree” 3. Note the word “WHEN”: He was beginning to discuss the end of time and His return. 4. We see in the first part of his statement that it could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Matthew 24:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closing Remarks

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism

CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible