Sermons on Stay Close:

Breaking Down The Walls That Separate Us From The Manger Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2012

Over thousands and Thousands of years, God has been trying to convey His message of love to mankind. On the first Christmas morning, He did the ultimate on this. Yet, some of us still stay away from the Manger

Breaking Down the walls between us and the manger We are closing in on yet another Christmas season. The air is already filled with festivities, and people are thinking about cakes, candies, great food, carols, decorations, gifts, new cloths, holidays, travels, family get togethers and everything ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlikely Heroes

Contributed by Bo Lane on Jun 22, 2006

You can be extraordinary. You don’t have to stay ordinary. God has plans to move you from an ordinary live to an extraordinary life. “I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD..."

Introduction - Is it just me or do you ever feel not good enough? - Do you ever feel like maybe you weren’t brought here to do something extraordinary? - That you were designed to live an ordinary life? - Just an ordinary person living an ordinary life; nothing fancy? - I feel that way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Centurion Julius’ Experience With Paul

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

What would it have been like to be the Roman officer who sailed in close quarters with the Apostle Paul during the harrowing trip from Caesarea to Rome? How did God’s bond-slave, Paul, affect this man?

CENTURION JULIUS’ EXPERIENCE WITH PAUL Acts 27:1-28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING OLDER 1. Have you ever felt like everybody around you is getting older faster than you? 2. A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with her new dentist. She noticed his diploma ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A New Testament Believer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2010

What does it mean to be a New Testament believer? Most, sit in Church every week with their mouths closed, maybe, maintaining a facade of respectability. Moreover, that might be our problem, most think and act as though praise and worship is about coming

Text: Psalm 150:1-6 Becoming a New Testament Believer Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heaven! 2 Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! 3 Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! 4 Praise him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Master Evangelist Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

Sermon in the series Let’s Be Jesus Friends

Series: Lets Be Jesus Friends Sermon 1: The Master Evangelist Matthew 9:35-10:15 As Jesus moved among the people teaching, preaching, and healing, He was moved by the people. He had compassion. He felt as they felt. I think I need to tell you in the early moments of the preachment hour that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Preaching With Compassion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2015

The Galatians responded to the gospel, grew in their faith and had a close relationship with Paul. For some unknown reason after receiving their freedom in Christ they took a turn back to bondage. They started following the regulations of the law.

Whales are one of the most impressive creatures on earth. It’s amazing even to watch a film of them swimming in the ocean. They are an inspiration with their strength, majesty and freedom. But tragically with their immense size they become trapped when they have come too close to shore. For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 19 - Fear God But Draw Near With Holy Boldness! How Does That Work? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

What I love is that we are not told to stand back from God. We are not told not to go too close. Unlike the people of Israel, we are told to be like Moses and to draw near to God.

Exodus 19 - Holy Boldness! I can’t say I have ever felt afraid of God, but I have felt the awe of His presence, and I have been overcome by a sense of His majesty. I remember standing out on a mound of earth out on a property and looking up at the stars. Away from the city, the stars seem so much ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010

The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wholly Devoted Eyes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2012

To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Real Savior Bringing A Real Salvation

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 5, 2012

The old man Simeon took one look at Jesus and said, "FOR MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION." Many people sit in close proximity to salvation and never see it.

Christmas: A Real Savior Bringing Real Salvation Pastor Dan Little - 12-04-11 The Landmark Church - Binghamton, NY adfontes.djl@gmail.com ================================================================== SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-38 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

Making Peace Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 17, 2014

Peace is one of the themes in the Bible. It opens with peace and closes with peace in eternity. Jesus has come to make peace for us. So that in turn we can be a peacemaker for others that do not know Christ

In his book, The Fall of Fortresses, Elmer Bendiner tells the story of an unusual flight he took as part of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew as navigator during World War II. On a raid over Germany, the plane was hit in the fuel tank by anti-aircraft fire. But despite a direct hit, the tank did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 18, 2013

The belief that the gifts of the Spirit, the working of miracles and other signs ceased with the last apostle (or the close of the biblical canon/66 books) is called cessationism. The only problem is there is not a single shred of evidence in Scripture or

Tongues 5 - Praying in the Spirit Through Church History Dr. Mike Fogerson Aug. 22, 2012 A The belief that the gifts of the Spirit, the working of miracles and other signs ceased with the last apostle (or the close of the biblical canon/66 books) is called cessationism. 1 The last disciple died ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Hell Comes To Planet Earth

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2012

We shouldn't be surprised by the increase of evil in the world today; it was predicted by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thess. 2:1-12. Its growth indicates how close the Rapture of the Church is.

WHEN HELL COMES TO PLANET EARTH 2 Thess. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WE’LL CALL YOU It's tough enough getting a job. Try not to commit these interview gaffes, as reported by actual hiring managers: "The candidate arrived in a cat suit." "The candidate sent his sister to interview in his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Type Of Faith Do You Have? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

How To Walk By Faith - 1. Seek Him & His kingdom 2. Come Close to Him 3. Spend time With Him 4. Commit yourself to Him 5.Hear & Obey Him

+ Cameras & Faith Various cameras to capture life moments > 1. Wooden Toy Camera, - Has the shape but does not do anything - Great to pretend & use your imagination - Does nothing - No faith at all > 2. Pretend Toy Camera - Press the button and it plays music - You can see the animal pictures ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 12

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

Even with a strong knowledge of the Word and a close relationship with the Father, you and I are still susceptible to being tempted by and succumbing to the allures of the world and its lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.

(1 John 2:12 NKJV) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. (1 John 2:13 NKJV) I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible