Sermons on close walk:

Close But No Cigar Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 26: 1 – 32

Acts 26: 1 – 32 Close but no cigar 26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: 2 “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

Closing Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: cf. heavy emphasis on personal greetings and close fellowship – more so than any other epistle except Romans commends those who have been especially loyal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Closing Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS

BIG IDEA: SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS I. (:8) PROMOTE SOUND DOCTRINE WHICH IS PROFITABLE A. Attitude: Promote Sound Doctrine with Confidence "This is a trustworthy statement and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently" Kent : ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Closing Greetings

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLOSING GREETINGS/WARNINGS FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PROMOTING THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE WHILE GUARDING AGAINST ATTACK AND DECEPTION THE CHURCH SHOULD COMMEND, ASSIST, AND THANK FELLOW- CHRISTIANS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING OTHERS 1.

CLOSING GREETINGS/WARNINGS FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PROMOTING THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE WHILE GUARDING AGAINST ATTACK AND DECEPTION THE CHURCH SHOULD COMMEND, ASSIST, AND THANK FELLOW- CHRISTIANS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING OTHERS 1. The Church Should Commend & Assist ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Closing Greetings

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PRECIOUS RELATIONSHIPS, NEW OPPORTUNTIES FOR MINISTRY, AND SACRIFICIAL SERVICE 1.

FELLOWSHIP IN THE LORD BINDS BELIEVERS TOGETHER IN PRECIOUS RELATIONSHIPS, NEW OPPORTUNTIES FOR MINISTRY, AND SACRIFICIAL SERVICE 1. Spiritual Postcards -- Expressing Love and Affection; Fellowship in the Lord Binds Believers Together in Precious Relationships 2. Wartime Medals of Honor -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:5-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

Close The Door!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 12, 2005

Rejection hurts, and to one degree or another, every single one of us has tasted the pain of feeling rejected from other people.Before the birth of Jesus Christ, during the time of His earthly life, and after His resurrection and ascension, our world has

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church February 1999 “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not” –(Isa.53:3). “He came unto his own (His domain, creation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Closing The Loop Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Closing the Loop” Acts 14:19-28 December 30, 2007 If you really, really believe that you are right, what does that belief produce in you? Atheist Christopher Hitchens, as I’ve mentioned before, has written a book entitled God is Not Great, wherein he details all the myriad problems he has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Wolves Close In Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 28, 2016

To hear animal rights people tell it, wolves are the most lovable creatures there are. But really, wolves are vicious, bloodthirsty killers. In Acts 15:1-2, spiritual wolves arrive to counter Paul’s teaching of salvation by grace alone through faith alone

The Wolves Close In Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 28, 2016 TEXT: Acts 15:1-2 – “And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist