Sermons on Stay Close:

Pressing On

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

As another year comes to a close we need to press to become more like Jesus

Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 January 1, 2012 Morning Message A prudent question is one half of wisdom – Francis Bacon Are you closer to Christ today than you were on January 1, 2011? It seems like such a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. The question calls into ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battle Of Gog And Magog Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THE BATTLE OF GOG AND MAGOG WILL IONDICATE TO US THE TIME FRAME FOR THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH IS EXTREMELY CLOSE.

THE BATTLE OF GOG AND MAGOG EZEKIEL 38-39 INTRODUCTION: OUR WORLD IS NO STRANGER TO WAR. HISTORY TELLS US THAT IN ALL OF RECORDED HISTORY THERE HAS BEEN LESS THAT 225 YEARS OF PEACE IN THIS WORLD. IN THE PAST THIRTY TO FORTY YEARS, MOST OF THE WORLDS WARS HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE EAST ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Us Preachers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2016

The homily is the touchstone for judging a pastor’s closeness and ability to communicate to his people.

Thursday of 13th Week in Course Today Jesus’s words are about preaching and service. They are directed to us, to the clergy leaders of the Church, primarily, but really to all Christians. Saint Francis lived out this vocation–he took with him on his journeys almost nothing. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Simon Says

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 8, 2022

This is a sermon that deals with how close someone can come to accepting Christ but still be lost.

Simon Says! I assume everyone here at one time or another has played the game Simons say. One person calls out the commands but unless you add the phrase, “Simon Says” to it, you are not to do it. It was the jumping on one foot that always got me. My grandbabies love to play it with me. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

Finish With Praise Again

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

Our entire faith is based on the fact Jesus got up and didn’t stay in the ground

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 30th, 2014 Finish with praise again. Isaiah 52:2 ***sermon is condensed in form for easy reading. Talk a moment/Altitude. • Prophet talks Jerusalem/you’ve been through some stuff • Now/time/shake off/failure/rise up and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises Never Fails

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 5, 2019

To encourage believers to stay and live on GOD's Promises because GOD fulfills His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: When GOD says it, GOD fulfills it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage believers to stay and live on GOD's Promises because GOD fulfills His WORDS. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Feeding Of The Twelve

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 22, 2012

Jesus invites His close followers to come away with Him to a quiet place, to fellowship with Him and the Father.

It’s good to be back home with the household of God, my St. Thomas family. Last week, I attended the Forward in Faith Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri, along with Bishop and my mom. We had quite an adventure coming home. Our flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia was cancelled. Then our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Anglican

Storm Survival

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020

This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legion's Legacy—part Ii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 2 of a 3-part ser

LEGION’S LEGACY—Part II—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR DRIVEN(:27) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Legion’s Legacy—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 3 of a 3-part ser

LEGION’S LEGACY—Part III—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon those people. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Closer To Our Divine Father Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

It would seem natural that we would long to be close to God, our heavenly father…for every child wants to know the security of being close to their parents: …the familiarity of their faces, the security of their strength, the assurance of their words. T

It would seem natural that we would long to be close to God, our heavenly father…for every child wants to know the security of being close to their parents: …the familiarity of their faces, the security of their strength, the assurance of their words. This is a good model for our relationship with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connected To The Source (I Am The Very Vine) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jan 7, 2026

Jesus declares He is the true vine where Israel failed. Your fruitfulness depends entirely on staying connected to Him. Today discover how abiding in Christ transforms everything about your life.

Connected to the Source Week 12: "I Am the Very Vine" John 15:5 Introduction Church, we have walked through eleven weeks tracing the I AM declarations from the burning bush to Bethlehem. We have seen God reveal Himself as the Provider, the Healer, the Shepherd. Tonight, we come to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Isaiah 5:1, Psalm 80:8-11, Isaiah 5:1-7, John 15:1, Isaiah 5:2, Psalm 80:8, Isaiah 5:4, Jeremiah 2:21, Isaiah 5:5-6, John 1:18, Isaiah 53:2, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Mark 9:7, Luke 9:35, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, John 15:1-10, Colossians 2:6-7, John 15:7, John 15:3, Psalm 119:9, Acts 20:32, 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 4:13, John 15:2, John 15:11, Philippians 4:4, John 15:8, Romans 11:17-18, 1 John 2:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10, John 14:6, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Realizing The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Mar 22, 2006

How do we transmit Godly values to our children and does God care if we do? Yes he does and he shows us how to do it in his word.

MORE PARENTS are hauling their children before the court in an attempt to wrestle back control over them. "More mothers are bringing their children on private matters, saying ’help me, this child is wandering, help me’," she said. "They might be realising that they can’t assist ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-10, Psalm 9:10, Revelation 14:7, Matthew 8:28, Psalm 146:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Dont Run The Race For Fun, Run To Win

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 20, 2019

This Christian life we live is a race, make sure you are in the best of shapes always. So you can win the race. Stay fit to win

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT RUN THE RACE FOR FUN, RUN TO WIN* 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing Closer To God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013

This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ