Sermons on Stay Close:

Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019

“When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

Our God Is True! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 27, 2020

As close as the message is of God's love, His truth is is absolute, and authoritive. Truth renews our minds, revives our hearts, and redirects our steps.

What is truth? That is question of all questions in the history of man. It is defined as the which conforms with fact and reality. It is genuineness, veracity, or actuality, reality. It is how things are. It consists of the mind, will, character and the glory of God. Truth is God Himself. All truth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2014

In John's final thoughts and instructions as he closes this epistle, we see encouragement to pray for each other, admonishment for sin in our lives and a warning about the future.

Final Thoughts 1 John 5: 16-21 Intro: Don’t you just love this time of year. The air is brisk and there is a sense of cleanliness in the air this time of year. . Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Tis the season to be jolly and happy. . There is another holiday that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

Do we have what was originally written? How Close was the writing to the events recorded? Are there copying errors in what was written? Our faith rests on a FIRM FOUNDATION!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2 Peter 1:16 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Holiness

Apple Talk Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 5, 2017

In any context in which we must work closely with people, we can expect conflict, irritation, inconsistency, and aggravation. It takes discipline to handle them well.

Apple Talk (Proverbs 25:8-14) 1. There is a constant debate between computer users: Is Apple (Mac) better than Windows? 2. For people who work with graphics, the Mac will win by and large. 3. But for the rest of us, the matter is debated — especially taking into account the cost difference. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus High Priest (Hebrews 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2024

Do we pay close attention to what Jesus taught so that we don't drift? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 2.

Must we pay much closer attention to what we have heard about Jesus, so that we do not drift? How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Did Jesus taste death for everyone? Is Jesus ashamed to call us brothers and sisters? Did Jesus partake of flesh and blood so that through death He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 6, 2025

In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. He walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death.

Title: Walking with God Text: Genesis 5:18–24 (NASB95) CIT: In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. Proposition: Enoch walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death. Unifying Word: Walk Major Objective: Devotional and Consecrative ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025

The closing message looks at the Reformation along with the incompleteness and deadness. The Reformation was wrought with many problems that stunted the movement. That is considered, and we finish with a look at the promise given to Abraham.

20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 of 4 This interesting Parable has been examined in regards to meaning, to its matching church, and to Church History as can be done for all these Parables of the Kingdom. This last message is looking at the reasons why the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3, Matthew 13:44, Genesis 22:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Favour That Breaks Barriers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 12, 2026

A message highlighting how God’s favour can open closed doors, override opposition, and bring supernatural breakthroughs when you step in faith and obedience.

FAVOUR THAT BREAKS BARRIERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 5:2 Key Verse: "So the king held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther arose and stood before the king, and touched the tip of the scepter." — Esther 5:2 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cowardly Denial Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024

A descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s. It graphically shows what the Lord faces day by day.

When you look at tonight’s title you probably are saying that tonight’s study is about Peter’s denial of Christ, and you’re right. But it’s about more than that. Tonight’s passage is a descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Tithe Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 7, 2025

The Old Testament closes with the breaking of the Covenant by Israelites by withholding their Tithes and offerings. God struggled with them from the days of Moses to the days of Post Exilic. Pay Tithe.

Theme: Pay Tithe Text: Malachi 3:6-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: I am not going to talk about the tithe of time, tithe of your children but about your money, possession and your income. The Old Testament closes with the breaking of the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

Running The Christian Race

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a focus on the prize that lies ahead.

RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Danger: Strong Currents Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Riptide Series Week 3: Danger Strong Currents Speaks of our responsiblity to not only stay away from the pull of sin, but to be sure we aren’t leading others into it.

RIP TIDE 3. Danger Strong Current This is week three of our Rip Tide series, and this week we are going to talk about the consequences of leading someone else into the flow of a rip tide. Now some of you said you were good swimmers, and that’s great, but I hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

📖 Sermon Title: What Kind Of Sheep Are You? Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2025

A prophetic call to stop wandering, silence strange voices, and follow the Shepherd—for real.

📖 Sermon Title: What Kind of Sheep Are You? A Prophetic Warning Against Wandering and a Call Back to the Shepherd 📖 Introduction: The Blessing of Having the Lord as Shepherd It is a blessing right out of the gate to have the Lord as our Shepherd. Not a hireling who runs at the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Xi) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 22, 2021

Message explores the readiness for Christ's coming called for in the Olivet Discourse. Three parables give insight on specific aspects of being prepared. The Judgment of the Sheep and Goats is also examined closely.

Biblical Readiness for the Rapture: Intro In this message we continue to learn from the Olivet Discourse lesson about the coming of the Lord and how we are to respond to it. Last week we concluded with the point of Jesus’s message in Matthew 24: maintaining an ongoing readiness for his return. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-46, James 2:14-26, Matthew 12:50, Revelation 19:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 24:1-15, Luke 10:10-16, 2 Peter 3:3-12, Colossians 1:21-23, Revelation 16:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9, Revelation 3:3, Matthew 24:42-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic