Sermons on Stay Close:

Why Don’t I Sense God’s Closeness More Often?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2018

Jesus said the kingdom is near, yet often we don't sense God's closeness. This sermon looks at five places where we're likely to meet God.

A GOOD QUESTION: Why don’t I sense God’s closeness more often? - Most of us can tell you about moments in our lives when we sensed God’s closeness. - One such moment for me was when the Holy Spirit spoke to me at 4 a.m. in Guangzhou, China. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so palpable and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cling To God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 24, 2014

Friend, the more you spend time with God in prayer and reading His Word, his qualities start growing in you, His patience starts operating in you.

Fevikwik stuck! 1 Corinthians 6”17”But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you? Today as I was serving lunch to my school kids, I watched one particular boy eating his food very neatly and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell In The Hallways

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 9, 2017

A hallway is a place of transition, and a place of testing. It is what you do in the hallways of life that will determine the doors God will open for you. From Ps. 105 we use Joseph as our example and look at the trials, tests, and triumphs of hallways.

Hell in the Hallways PPT 1 Message Title (Note to Pastor's I created a powerpoint presentation for this message,if interested Email me at ikings1844@yahoo.com and I will send it to you.) Introduction: Explain message I was in the car on the way to a large church where I was going to preach this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Occupied The Rest Room?

Contributed by Carmelo Orlando on Feb 21, 2024

Do you know that little room in which you are called to live intimately with Jesus? Are you sure there isn't someone else in your place? Find it out.

Judges 3:13 Eglon gathered the children of Ammon and Amalek around him, and went and smote Israel, and took possession of the city of palm trees. 14 So the children of Israel were servants of Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. 15 But the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:13-30, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Say Goodbye

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 11, 2023

I am glad that when the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesian church, he apparently had enough room to say all that he wanted to say and what he wished for the church.

Alba 9-10-2023 HOW TO SAY GOODBYE Ephesians 6:23-24 People don't write letters as much as they used to do. We do more texting now on our phones. It is really kind of sad since a lot of good conversation between people will be lost in the netherworld, if there is such a place. Every letter ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Dec 12, 2022

A look into the benefits of being truly grateful.

Benefits of Gratitude Thankfulness glorifies God This alone would be reason to give thanks to God. To bring glory to God is an amazing accomplishment. Our true thankfulness does exactly that… it is not about talking about the blessings as much as it is about the one who gives the blessings… Think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Company!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 12, 2014

We need to obey God, stay away from wicked, phony, rebellious people, otherwise we would be swallowed up too!

Bad company! Numbers 16:26” ….Depart now from the tents of the these wicked men! Touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in all their sins.” The people who disobeyed God and stayed close with the evil doers were all swallowed up along with their households. We need to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Will You Be When The Door Closes? (November 12. 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Today’s text is about the stewardship of your soul. Have you been saved or is salvation like a taxi cab ride? There is a relationship beyond your baptism because as it has been said, “your baptism is like a wedding ring”.

WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES? Text: Matthew 25:1 - 13 The story is told of neighbors having a conversation. The “…were talking over the back fence. “I went to a wedding this weekend,” said one, “but I don’t think the marriage will last.” “Why Not?” asked the other. “well when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010

To stay encouraged you need to stay focused, stay in fellowship and stay fresh.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Intimacy With Christ--How Close Do You Want To Get

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

God calls us in order for us to be in a personal relationship with Him. Why is it that we want to keep Christ at a distance in our lives.

Not A Fan: Choosing Intimacy 1/21/2018 Psalm 139:1-18 Luke 7:36-50 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are in our third message in our series Not A Fan. We have looked at “Fan or Follower”, an “Open Invitation, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Viii: Staying Connected To Jesus For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

No one can honestly say he is a Christian "just because". Becoming and being a Christian require a reason and a response: Sinners in need of a Savior who is Christ the Lord must accept Him as such and stay connected to Him.

STAYING CONNECTED TO JESUS FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVING The best time of year to visit Palestine is when fig trees, olive trees, and grape vines are at the height of their new growth. Everywhere you go, you see beautiful landscapes - orchards in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Urban Legend: What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 24, 2010

Discusses the fact sin has effects and consequences beyond what we anticipate.

What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas Slide We have been talking about Urban legends these past several weeks and we have been examining urban legends in the culture even as we talk about Spiritual Urban Legends. One that we started to look at that looked too unbelievable at first has really ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Miracle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2015

How comforting it is to know that God keeps a record of all our good works and that we would be certainly rewarded for it!

Double miracle! Luke 1:36”And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.” The news of the birth of Jesus, who will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High was as such astonishing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Staying In Step (Mother's Day 2010).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit is at work in godly mothers who strive to raise their children the way that they are to go so that they will not depart from it. ... . This sermon tells the story of George Foreman's mother.

STAYING IN STEP (Mother's Day 2010) Text: John 14:23 – 29 John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist