SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Nearness To God:

showing 217,831-217,845 of 226,192
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Rev. Robert Strickland avatar

    Old Bows And Crooked Arrows

    Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,837 views

    It takes young and old serving together to build the Kingdom!

    1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. God places people in our life for seasons. some stay / some go We learn from everyone around us if we just pay attention teachers, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    I'm Just A Donkey

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,217 views

    For at this chapter begins that which is called the passion-week. He rode in on a donkey. When we get to thinking too much of our self, we need to remember, we are just donkeys carrying the WORD. The glory goes to Jesus.

    I’M JUST A DONKEY SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21:1- 11 ; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-40 (READ); John 12:12-19 INTRODUCTION: For at this chapter begins that which is called the passion-week. M. H. All the four evangelists take notice of this passage of Christ’s riding in triumph into Jerusalem, five days ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Jesus An Amazing Savior Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 23, 2020
     | 4,676 views

    If you could bring every broken part of you to Jesus for healing, what would you bring to Him today?

    JESUS IS AMAZING: AN AMAZING SAVIOR Mark 5:1-20 Introduction If you could bring every broken part of you to Jesus for healing, what would you bring to Him today? This is what we see people doing in the stories about Jesus.He is the One who receives broken hearts … dreams … lives. He is the only ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    You Are Called To Be The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 31, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,692 views

    Understanding that part of Jesus' sermon on the mount describing followers as being Salt and Light.

    Message/Devotion February 9, 2020 Matthew 5:13-20 You Are Called to Be the Salt of the Earth and Light the Light of the World The Reading Believers Are Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Rtd - Pt. 2 - Apathy Angina Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,355 views

    Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

    I. Introduction It was the morning of December 7th, 1941. There were 353 Japanese airplanes diving and strafing the American battleships and military sites in Pearl Harbor. The results of the "surprise" attack were devastating. 8 battleships sunk. 6 major airfields destroyed. And the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021
     | 2,834 views

    The Crucifixion Of Jesus

    MATTHEW 27:27-36 “THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD” A) John 3:16 ....... Say it with me ....... * For a moment, I want our minds to go back in time – Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end. * In Matt. 26, Jesus is preparing to celebrate the Passover with His disciples. B) In the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 3,521 views

    Jesus loved us to death.

    MATTHEW 27:27-36 “THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD” A) John 3:16 ....... Say it with me ....... * For a moment, I want our minds to go back in time – Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end. * In Matt. 26, Jesus is preparing to celebrate the Passover with His disciples. B) In the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "a Matter Of Life And Death"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020
     | 8,667 views

    In preparing for funeral services I will ask the question, do you have a scripture passage in mind that you would like for me to read or do you simply want me to select one? And over 90% of the time they will say yes, “Psalm 23.”

    “A Matter of Life and Death" Psalm 23:1-6 When we set out for Thanksgiving with our children it was 73 degrees here in Florida but as I flew to Memphis and then traveled to St Louis all in one day the temperature had dropped to 13 degrees. Clearly that’s why most of us love Florida. Then as ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "fixing Our Eyes On Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,416 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    “Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus” Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper boys or girls would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Maintaining Readiness

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,748 views

    Jesus shares illustrations to show that his return will be sudden and unexpected. His call on us is to be ready at any moment. The First Sunday of Advent reminds us that Jesus came, and Jesus is coming again!

    Matthew 24:36-44 Maintaining Readiness The military has a readiness system of green, amber and red, to illustrate threat levels we might face at any given time. When you go on base or on post, you’ll see a Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, ranging from normal to delta. Likewise, the president ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    You Did It For Me

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023
     | 3,133 views

    It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

    You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Back To School-The Final Exam Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 10, 2023
     | 2,445 views

    Many schools, where I live, begin the academic year in August. Not very many students understand, though, that there is a final exam at the end of this year in spring. In the same way, we believers will have a final exam when we stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

    (Based on a message preached August 6, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription). Introduction: Have you noticed that some things change? We have one student who’s going away to college next week, and school’s going to start before long. I’m sure you’re all excited, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Obscure

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2022
     | 1,625 views

    Obscure Patriots in the American Revolution brought about liberty from tyranny. The same is true today for the cause of Christ.

    I am sure you are familiar with the famous portrait, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Emanuel Leutze painted two versions of the portrait. He began the first in 1849 in Germany, immediately following the failure of Germany's revolution. Some believe he painted the portrait to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Facing The Storms In Life

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 17, 2022
     | 7,590 views

    Every person, new believers, mature believers, and unbelievers experience the storms of life. This sermon ponders how we might face the storms that each of us face.

    FACING THE STORMS IN LIFE Mk 4:35-41 , Mt 14:22-33 As I watched on TV as Hurricane Ian crashed into Florida and South Carolina, it reminded me how powerful and fearful that storms can be. I noticed afterwards that it hit all kinds of buildings and people of all walks of life. Some were prepared ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2 Irritant: The Fly In Ointment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2020
     | 3,837 views

    Dead flies in the ointment can be more that an annoyance, they can sting and spread infections. Small things matter in negative ways.

    #2 Irritant: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. Thanks to Phil Walton for the fodder for this sermon. Thank you. This follows part #1. FLIES: Irritant, show me what ticks you off… This is part #2: IRRITANT: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. I have a fly swatter, some rubber flies, and a jar labeled as OINTMENT with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God