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

Sermons on Stay Close:

showing 4,216-4,230 of 114,507
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
  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,416 views

    The people returned to the sin of intermarriages with the foreigners. Nehemiah rebuked and corrected them. We see the need to guard our faith and pass on our faith. Nehemiah left a lasting legacy.

    As mentioned, the final chapter of Nehemiah did not end as most would have liked, as in fairy tales: “And the Israelites lived happily ever after.” • On his return to Jerusalem, Nehemiah was not only saddened, but for most parts, very angry at seeing his people returning to their old sinful ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Courage

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2025
     | 182 views

    This sermon calls believers to live out Paul’s charge in 2 Corinthians 13:11 with bold faith and steadfast trust in God. Drawing from Gideon’s story, it shows that true courage means acting in faith despite fear. When we take courage, we experience God’s presence, unity, and peace.

    Introduction: The Courage to Begin When Gandalf first visited Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Bilbo wanted nothing to do with adventure. He loved his comfortable hobbit-hole — his tea, his chair, and his quiet little life in the Shire. But Gandalf saw something in Bilbo that Bilbo didn’t see in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark van Cuylenburg avatar

    We're On Our Own Until Help Arrives! Series

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 25, 2020
     | 4,081 views

    Jesus ascends into heaven and then the disciples must WAIT! They what for but the don't know 'The When'.

    We’re on our own now, until help arrives! Acts 1:1-11 Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    God's Elijah

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,297 views

    If God could use such a man then He should be able to use men the same way today.

    What a great man of God Elijah was. Here is a man that God used mightily. Here is a man of the OT who had great miracles manifested through him. Listen to the great miracles that happened in this mans life: *Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath: 1 Kings 17:17-24. *Raises the son of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Gining Grit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025
     | 767 views

    To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

    Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Roots - Part 2 - People And Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 2 - People and Place I. Introduction Last week I told you that it is absolutely essential for us to not only have roots, but to also know what those roots are. So, we began a close examination of the core values that are under the surface of our church and should be the foundation of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Somebody Call 911

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,142 views

    An outline from the text. The point coming from the chapter and the first verse to give us the point of "911". All the rescuse that I need is found in this chapter.

    Somebody Call 911 Psalms 91:1-16 Key verses 1-4 Introduction is from the web site (911 Center ) An important consideration when accessing Public Safety Services is understanding when to use 9-1-1. If you are unsure as to the immediacy of the need, dial 9-1-1 and let the responder decide. Example: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danielle Jeremiah avatar

    I Shall Not Want” Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 661 views

    Sometimes God doesn’t ask you to rest— He makes you.

    SERMON 1: “I Shall Not Want” Series: The Shepherd’s Promise Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 (KJV) — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ? INTRODUCTION: Let me slow this down and walk you into something the Lord revealed to me... I was praying—and I don’t mean a cute prayer. I mean a tired, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Abide In Me

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 1, 2021
     | 4,814 views

    Abiding in Jesus is a command that requires an active and obedient response. May we develop and deepen our loving and intimate relationship with God our Father through Christ.

    JESUS DOES NOT WANT TO BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE! JESUS REQUIRES THAT HE IS TO BE LORD OF ALL AREAS OF OUR LIFE! EVERYTHING! NO DIVIDED LOYALTIES NOR WILL HE ALLOW ANY OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM. HE MUST BE THE CENTER OF FOCUS. THIS IS THE GREAT TRAGEDY OF GENESIS 3:9, “BUT THE LORD GOD CALLED TO THE MAN, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Learning How To Live? (Proverbs)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,278 views

    We begin a study from Solomon's teaching people how to make the best out of life. Proverbs has some deep practical lesson to apply daily. Learn? Teach?

    LEARNING HOW TO LIVE (PROVERBS) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.co (YouTube: Wade Hughes) **PROVERBS: words to teach knowledge, advice and reinforce morals, a short pithy saying in general use to state a truth or piece of advice. Practical advice shared from experience, common ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Encouraging Message For Men thumbnail

    Encouraging Message For Men PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 165 views

    Christ meets us in our weakness, supplying strength and love so we can persevere, serve others, and experience true courage in everyday life.

    Some of us walked in with smiles; some of us walked in with sighs. Schedules feel heavy. Headlines howl. Bills pile, plates spin, and sleep sneaks away. You’ve tried to be strong for your people, and the strength ran thin. You’ve tried to be brave for your heart, and the courage felt small. If ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Follow Christ, Our Firm Foundation thumbnail

    Follow Christ, Our Firm Foundation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 197 views

    True faith is shown by obeying Jesus’ words, building our lives on His foundation so we stand firm through life’s storms.

    Friends, some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The winds may not be rattling your windows, but they might be rattling your peace. A report you didn’t expect. A bill you can’t pay. A relationship you’re not sure will hold. Have you ever felt the floorboards of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What Are We Looking For?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    We are all called, and God’s grace is sufficient to make us the people we can be.

    John 1:29-42 “What Are We Looking For?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. John’s Gospel tells us that Jesus’ first disciples had been disciples of John the Baptist. And when John saw Jesus passing by he said: “Look, the Lamb of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • bala samson avatar

    Two Milk Cows

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2019
     | 5,711 views

    God watches our faithfulness in our adversity and how we keep our stability, when everything around us is shaking! This sermon is specially submitted for people serving in the Lord's Vineyard!

    Two milk cows 1 Samuel 6:10”Then the men did so, and took two milk cows and hitched them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home.” NOTE: I write this for all Pastors, preachers, Youth leaders, Prayer cell leaders, Sunday Class teachers, Christian ministers, Bible College students, Women ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    When God Seems Distant: The Teacher Is Silent During The Test Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024
     | 2,011 views

    It all goes back to the heart. Guard your heart. Keep your heart encouraged. And in prayer, always believe in your heart that God is there and will answer.

    There have been a few times in my life when I felt God’s presence depart from me. And it was for the purpose of testing me, to see what decision I’ll make without his presence strong upon me. Don’t get me wrong, God was still with me in those times. He hadn’t left me or forsaken me. But, his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army