Sermons on Keep Near:

Close Enough To Feel The Scars Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Final in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Easter Sermon, Jesus invites us to draw near in spite of our doubts and questions.

Birthday invitations—the kids start on them months before the party because they want people to come. For the last several months I’ve been sharing stories from the Gospel of John about Jesus invitation to us—the invitation to come near to Him. This morning we both celebrate His resurrection and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Exits Heaven, Lands In The Middle Of A Barn

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 23, 2012

God drew near. In the incarnation the King left His throne to draw near to His people. What does this say about Who God is?

So. You survived the apocalypse. Well done. I, for one, am glad to be here still, in the land of the living. And, I’m very happy to be back with you, to be back in the community where I belong, to be back with my people, the church and the mission that I love. You know, there's nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servant Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2013

A study of chapter 49 verses 1 through 26

Isaiah 49: 1 – 26 The Servant 1 “Listen, O coastlands, to Me, and take heed, you peoples from afar! The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. 2 And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living In The End Time Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012

What does it mean to live as though the end is near?

Introduction There is a knock at your door. You open it; two strangers inform you they have a message to pass on to you. The event has occurred. Reality as people have known it has changed, and the events that lead to an inevitable destiny have now been set in motion. The question for you is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 17, 2013

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead.

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion did not end on Friday. It did not end in death. Because it was early on Sunday morning – the very first day of the week – Jesus rose from the dead. The grave could not hold the King. He is risen. He is risen, indeed! Prior to this I could only imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2012

Leading and following during uncertain eras of church life require us to keep a clear head. So does handling life. Paul rehearses some principles that can help us do that.

Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times 2 Corinthians 10 1. I had a stressful weak; my sister is approaching death, and she and my brother-in-law had to talk about some painful decisions. 2. It is hard to keep a clear head when you are unsure, upset, and heart-broken. 3. But it is our choices ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Keep From Missing The Harvest (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 13, 2016

There is a harvest of people with spiritual needs. They need Jesus Christ. I am sure that you know people that need Christ in their life. You desire for them to know Jesus and the life and peace He brings.

How To Keep From Missing The Harvest Matthew 9 Part 2 Introduction: 1. There is a harvest of people with spiritual needs. They need Jesus Christ. I am sure that you know people that need Christ in their life. You desire for them to know Jesus and the life and peace He brings. 2. You may think, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Keeping Faith In God’s Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 27, 2016

This sermon is a part of "A Faith That Works" sermon series and looks at what it takes to keep faith when we're asked to wait.

A Faith That Works Keeping Faith in God’s Waiting Room Romans 4:17-21 There’s a singular truth in advertising, and doctors make it. They call the room where people sit prior to their appointments, “Waiting rooms.” Is that truth in advertising or what? Have you ever been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Keep From Missing The Harvest (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Aug 29, 2016

Did you know that God can use you and wants to use you? His plan is to use His children to bring in the harvest of lost souls. But how can we keep from missing that harvest?

How To Keep From Missing The Harvest Matthew 9 Part 1 Introduction: 1. Imagine a farmer spending weeks of sweat, toil, and money to plant seeds and then forgetting to gather in the harvest of crops. The crops grow in the fields, but they all die because the farmer simply neglects to reap the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Bible Church

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN

YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN JONAH 1:17 - 2:10 I. Because God Provides a Place of Separation. 1:17 A. SEPARATION BY GOD'S APPOINTMENT. v 17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Chris Beam on Aug 20, 2015

Jonah's story serves as proof that you can't keep a good man down.

You Can't Keep a Good Man Down Jonah 2:1-10 I think that there’s something in all of us that likes to rally around those who’ve been knocked down but they always seem to find a way to get back up. Rocky is a perfect example of what I’m talking about. I get fired every time I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"be Careful Of The Company You Keep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 28, 2021

A sermon about being a disciple.

“Be Careful of the Company You Keep” Mark 2:13-17 There can be no doubt, this is one of my favorite scenes in the Gospels and that is saying a lot. We are able to see the Lord interacting with human beings in a very radical way, a very subversive way, a very new way. And it is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is A Promise-Making & Promise-Keeping God

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 17, 2020

God is a promise-making & therefore a promise-keeping God - so rejoice for that is who you belong too!

The true story is told of a man who was a very qualified TV meteorologist but for some reason he did a terrible job when it came to actually forecasting the weather. In fact, he became something of a local joke when a newspaper began keeping a record of his repeated faulty predictions. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God's infinity; our limitation

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist