Sermons on Keep Near:

Time To Go To Egypt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2001

Fathers today, like Jacob, have been irresponsible; but, like him also, we can see that God is giving us another chance to redeem our relationships with our children, to allow Him to keep His promises, and to use major resources for Kingdom business.

This past Monday was our son-in-law’s birthday. We’ve cared about this young man for a long time, but now he’s even more special. He is our granddaughter Olivia’s father. And that makes him extra special. So we sent Don a birthday card and a little gift, and got an email response. In part, it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry In The Dark

Contributed by Frank Lay on Apr 6, 2006

After three hours on the cross something amazing happened. The Bible tells us that, “from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land.” That would be from noon until 3:00 PM in our way of keeping time. It was a deep darkness

A CRY FROM THE DARK Matthew 27:32-54 BY FRANK LAY Jesus spoke three times during His first three hours on the cross. First, he prayed for those who were crucifying him. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” The tense of the words indicate that Jesus prayed this prayer over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005

Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 5, 2006

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5. These promises of God show the way that God loves us and wants to not only keep us but bless us in every area of our lives. He want to be Lord and Master of us and every problem that comes our way.

TEN PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 (Isa 43:1 KJV) But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. (Isa 43:2 KJV) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:1-5

Stewardship Of Blessings

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Nov 21, 2006

Three principles I can learn from Jesus - the ultimate model of stewardship: (1) He didn’t abuse what He had; (2) He didn’t squander what He had; and (3) He didn’t keep what He had.

I. THREE INTERESTING PASSAGES (Dan 7:14) “Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom…” . (Matt 28:18) “Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me…’” (1 Cor 15:24-26) “Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father…” 1. A forever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Ringing In The New

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 1, 2007

Does God care about the resolutions you make this New Year? Yes! Does God care if you keep your resolutions or not? Yes! A look at how Daniel found the strength to stand by his resolution. Christ’s desire is to change your life for the better.

Ringing in the New By Rev. Dan Mahan Col 3:9-10 “You have taken off the old self with it practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge and in the image of its Creator.” It’s time to make New Year resolutions. Have you made yours yet? Last New Years I made 6 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 9:3

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 22, 2007

1. Answer the call. 2. Get in the place that God is calling you too. 3. Obey by saying yes to God’s will for your life. 4. Forsake your old life and develop a new one in Jesus. 5. Keep moving forward into a closer relationship with Christ.

FOLLOW THE LEADER Have you ever played, “follow the leader”? It was fun when we were kids. But it can be more rewarding today if we follow the right leader. Heb 11:8-10 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Afraid Of? Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

We live in a fear ridden society. Everybody has some type of phobia and it just keeps getting worse. While the Christian should respect certain areas of life, we are to be fearless in living for the Lord. What four truths from this Psalm can help us ac

What Are You Afraid Of? Griffith Baptist Church – 12/23/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 27 Introduction Fear can make you look foolish. A friend of mine got to start on the football team his sophomore year. He received the opening kick-off and dropped the ball, picked it up, broke through in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.#8~thyatira The Corrupted Church-Pt.2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 3, 2009

We’re still talking about the 4th church, the church of Thyatira,chapters 2 and 3 are all in red writing,the Lord doing all the talking, lets keep in mind that these 7 churches that are mentioned here in these two chapters were real churches at that time,

REV.#8~2:18-29~pt.2 THYATIRA-590-1570- THE CORRUPT CHURCH Today we’ll continue our study of this great book of prophecy, if there has ever been a time that the book of “THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST” should be taught it’s certainly in our day and time. Our nation is in the biggest mess ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating Christ (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 18, 2010

Becoming like Christ is is our ultimate goal. Go ahead and put on Christ. At first it may feel unnatural or uncomfortable, and maybe you may think, “Who am I trying to fool?” But everyday just keep putting on Christ and everyday you will grow to look more

Opening illustration: It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to move from his town to begin a new life. On his way he discovered a beautiful mask that fit his making him look handsome. At first the mask ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#13~ Ten~ Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 14, 2012

TEN is found 248 times in our KJ Bible, TEN has been a significant number through out all ages. TEN stands for TESTIMONY-TEN stands for RESPONSIBILITY, and also O.T. LAW. Man was RESPONSIBLE under the LAW to keep the commandments and bear a TESTIM

#13~ TEN~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-14-12 ~ "TEN" REPRESENTS, TESTIMONY, LAW, AND RESPONSIBILITY ~ TEN is found 248 times in our KJ Bible, TEN has been a significant number through out all ages. TEN stands for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:6

Denomination: Baptist

Purity

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 25, 2011

God says we’re to keep ourselves pure. To be pure means to be unmixed with any other matter, to be free anything that taints. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that defiles. We’re to be like Him. We need pure minds, hands, and hearts.

Purity 1 Timothy 5:22 God says we are to keep ourselves pure. To be pure means to be unmixed with any other matter, to be free anything that would taint. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that would defile us. We are to be like Him. We are to have pure minds, pure hands, and pure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Segun Omole on Aug 19, 2010

The bible is filled with so many stories that would win the Oscar at any time. I know everybody loves a wonderful story. If not then why is Hollywood so rich? Why do people keep buying movies that have almost the same story lines? Little wonder that the b

Amazing Grace Text: Hosea 1: 1-3:5 The bible is filled with so many stories that would win the Oscar at any time. I know everybody loves a wonderful story. If not then why is Hollywood so rich? Why do people keep buying movies that have almost the same story lines? Little wonder that the bible ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

3 Who Won't & 1 Who Will Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2007

“God has no grandchildren, only children” - “To be 99% sure is 100% unacceptable” - “The only thing longer than life is eternity” - Whatever keeps you from getting saved...CUT IT OFF! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation

3 Who Won’t & 1 Who Will Matthew 18:8-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Wont1Will.html Three out of four people here won’t be in heaven. And when I say ‘here’ I mean in our text, not here in this room. But wait a minute, the people in our text represent all people everywhere, so I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:8-9

Denomination: Baptist