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

Sermons on Stay Close:

showing 3,316-3,330 of 113,603
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
  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Small But Significant Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 9, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,804 views

    Each animal represents a contrast which refers to wisdom triumphing over weakness, or lack of worldly significance or strength. We should not think that size means defeat or insignificance. Size does not count nearly as much as wisdom. Within each creatur

    PROVERBS 30: 24-28 SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT Ants, badgers, locust, and lizards....Sounds like we're on a nature walk - or an advertisement for a new animated movie. Well, we will be letting these animals of God's Creation teach us, and I hope they help our message tonight come alive. Man can draw ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

    The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Relating To God Through Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007
     | 3,257 views

    Using the gifts God has given us can draw us closer to Him.

    How to have a personal Relationship with Jesus Christ August 19, 2007 Relating to God through Spiritual Gifts Introduction: Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus.” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Foundation Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as seen in Acts give us not only the story of the church’s early days, but also the essentials that must be part of any church.. At the very core of the these essentials is the Word of God.

    Church Essentials: Part One The Foundation of the Word of God Acts 2:41-47 The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as recorded in Acts provide us with not only the history of the church’s early days, they also lay out the essentials that should be part of the church today. At the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Calling Of The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,734 views

    Jesus called twelve men to serve as disciples. These men came from different backgrounds, varied occupations, and unique personalities. Jesus used ordinary men in extraordinary ways. That should challenge and encourage every believer.

    The Calling of the Twelve Mark 3: 13-21 Surely you would agree that our study thus far has revealed a very busy, and often difficult time for Jesus. His ministry had gained momentum and immense popularity among the common people. Everywhere Jesus went, He was met with large crowds of people, all ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "learning To Fill The Empty Spaces"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,521 views

    A sermon about having a theology of plenty even in these desperate and lonely times.

    “Learning to Fill the Empty Spaces” Matthew 14:13-21 What a year this has been. We are social creatures. So, it's no surprise that COVID-19 fatigue has set in for so many of us. We humans are wired to come together physically, but social distancing has just made that nearly ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Don’t Let God’s Blessings Become A Curse!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,187 views

    Jesus warns against greed.

    It’s such a blessing to live in a first world country. No one here had to walk to a well upon waking to fetch water for the morning bath and breakfast. No one had to gather sticks to make a fire for their eggs and bacon. Nor did anyone have to chase the Thanksgiving turkey through the bush. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • bala samson avatar

    Your Foot Will Not Slip

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 19, 2020
     | 7,445 views

    This promise of God is much more than just holding you from slipping and falling, He protects your going and coming!

    Your foot Psalm 121:3”He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.” This promise of God is much more than just holding you from slipping and falling, I was just exploring this and preached in live-stream this Sunday in our Shiloh Revival Church, let me share my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    Do You Have What I Have?

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 14, 2024
     | 851 views

    Do you have what I have? If you do, you have a satisfied soul because you know the Jesus of the Bible lives in your soul.

    38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Temptation comes in all of life

    HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James Lyons avatar

    4) The Kinsman Redeemer

    Contributed by James Lyons on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,554 views

    Part IV in a series on the book of Ruth

    We’re coming to the end of Ruth chapter 2 where a Moabite widow under the curse of the law went out one morning looking for grace, and she discovered more unmerited favor than she could have ever dreamed of. And she did it all on behalf of her spiritually wounded mother-in-law, Naomi. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Trust In The Lord!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2013
     | 14,095 views

    Trust God enough: 1. To focus on His Word (vs. 1-4). 2. To follow His guidance (vs. 5-6). God guides with: closed doors (Acts 16:6&7), divine appointments (Acts 16:6-8 & 10), dreams (Acts 16:9), a daily diet of His Word. 3. To fear the Lord (vs. 7-8).

    Trust in the Lord! Proverbs 3 1-8; Acts 16:6-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 24, 2013 *Who do you trust? I trust my wife. And I know many good, Godly Christians I would trust with my life. But standing over and above all, we can trust God! The cross of Jesus Christ proves ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Jones avatar

    Preparing To Worship God

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 21,134 views

    If we are going to bring honor to Christ, we must prepare to worship, not just show up....

    Preparing to Worship God-Pastor Tim Jones Exodus 19 1. Everything takes preparation! ?Those that Fail to plan-Plan to Fail? a. When your kids go to school-you don?t just go off to college- b. Weddings-You don?t just get married???? c. Moving into a new home?.. d. It all takes Preparation Joke: A ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A New Pattern For Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2017
     | 10,837 views

    Jesus shows us a pattern by which we can life a life that is pleasing to God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution: "You do not want to try these techniques at home!"  • "Why not?" asked a man from the audience.  • "After years of not paying attention, I suddenly noticed my wife's routine at breakfast," the expert ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Loving Othrs Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2018
     | 4,292 views

    Loving God with all our heart, mind, and soul and loving others like yourself. We cannot love like that without God working in us.

    Prayer- Introduction- Good morning, we have been in a series “Love worth finding” We have looked at loving God and God loving us. We have looked at living our lives directed by the Holy Spirit of God helping us and leading us and empowering us to live the life that God intended for us to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene