Sermons on Keep Near:

"Keys" A Message For Kids

Contributed by David Henderson on May 2, 2016

keys are used to keep things safe, to keep people out and often to keep people in. The KEY to living the Christian life is faith.

Object: A key ring with several keys. Keys come in all different shapes and sizes. I have a lot of keys on my key ring. Show them. Describe. Most of us use keys every day. Do you guys have any? When I was growing up we never locked our house. I would walk home from school and go right into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Drawing

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We need to be drawing near to God not buttering up to God just to "Get Something".

From this passage we read that God desires a relationship an intimate relationship with His creations. I believe that we forget that we were created for the Lord and that He desires to have fellowship with us. We are the apple of God’s eye, His one true love. My heart has been so heavy toward my ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

The Role Of Israel In The Last Days

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon incorporting current events, history and the Word of God suggesting that the Second Advent of Christ is very near

The Role of Israel in the Last Days A sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on December 9, 2001 by Pastor John Stensrud Matthew 24:32-39 “Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenward Lifted Soul

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Keeping your eyes on the Lord.

THE HEAVENWARD LIFTED SOUL Psalm 25:1-l5 INTRODUCTION: These are days in which the Christian must draw near to the throne of God. Every day millions of people are taking tranquilizers to assure them of rest and ease. They take one tablet to keep them awake and another to make them sleep! However, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Our Prejudices Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

The kingdom of God is brought near to others when we allow Jesus to break down our prejudices

ENGAGE If I were to ask you if you’re prejudiced, most of you would probably say “no”. You probably consider yourself to be a very unbiased, accepting and loving person. But the fact is that even committed disciples of Jesus have prejudices. And one of the reasons those prejudices are such a big ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Weary In Well Doing

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Keep on Going

Ga 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Ga 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Fourth Commandment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Keeping the Sabbath

When I went to the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, I volunteered to work in the kitchen at the Inn and they had an interesting chef there, who later became the head of all food services and his name was Glen. Glen was not only a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America where some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Sep 1, 2019

Keeping Focused

In the light of all that is happening in the church world, the falling of men and the increase of what I would like to call the broadway churches that entertain you instead of guiding you in spite of all that craziness in the church world understand that God is still God, in spite of the chaos that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hebrews 11 - The Triumphs Of Faith

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 3, 2021

Keep the faith!

11: 1 Now faith is the [a]assurance of things [b]hoped for, the [c]conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the men (AND WOMEN) of old [d]gained approval. 3 By faith we understand that the [e]worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Time To Favour Zion.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2025

Keep on praying.

THE TIME TO FAVOUR ZION. Psalm 102:12-17. Man in his affliction may feel that his days are racing away from him (cf. Psalm 102:11). Yet, before our legitimate prayer (cf. Psalm 102:1) disintegrates into despair, it is well to remind ourselves that “thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever, and thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Remembers His People Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

To be remembered by God means to be singled out for mercy, favour, and supernatural turnaround.

THE GOD WHO REMEMBERS HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:1 Supporting Texts: Exodus 2:24-25, 1 Samuel 1:19, Psalm 115:12, Luke 1:72, Hebrews 6:10 INTRODUCTION: One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God never forgets His people. He may seem silent, but He is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3. Exercising Moral Purity Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 24, 2004

What’s a “near” autopsy? Well – it’s opening up the body before it stops breathing. This near-autopsy is on our culture in America…the way we live in the good ol’ USA. I want to look inside the body before it becomes a corpse.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------------------------------- May 23, 2004 ---------------------------------------------- A Mom shared about how …one night our family was doing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Being A Covenant Keeper Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

Being a covenant keeping community is essential to our relationship with a covenant keeping God

Recently someone who has attended our church in the past sent me an email that contained these words: At this time, I have decided to take a step back and do some more thinking about things. I need some time to digest what I have learned and discovered and decide if it is right for me. This is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 4, 2014

We keep on the bright side when we keep our eyes on Jesus.

Always Look At The Bright Side Of Life Text: Phil. 1:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: This past week I came across this story I thought you would find interesting. Obviously a fellow Pastor posted it. He said, "I was recently contacted by a pulpit committee that was interested in my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Hospice Chaplaincy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

I want to say a few words about hospice chaplaincy, the ministry where I will be serving in the near future

HoHum: I came to Pleasant Ridge in September 2010. It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years since that time. The ministry here is a blessing to me and my family. The church has left an indelible mark upon my children. This is where they came to faith and were baptized into the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ