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

Sermons on Those That Are Nigh:

showing 2,731-2,745 of 180,154
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
  • Monte Brown avatar

    The Cure

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    As you read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or watch television, you read of, hear of, or see of those seeking The Cure.

    The Cure John 9:1-7 Monte T. Brown January 18, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O the Hills Introduction As you read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or watch television, you read of, hear of, or see of those seeking ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. York Moore avatar

    Recoloring Our Epic Quest Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    A sermon encouraging listeners to regain their childlike faith and to support those whose childhood innocence has been stolen from them.

    Intro: ľ It was one of those "high definition" moments of life. ľ The kind of moment that gets stuck in your head as a picture of what life used to be like. An idealized moment in time that becomes a part of our great personal epic. ľ The summer storm had dumped ponds of water teaming with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    A First Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    I want those who hear this message to understand what worship is about and also how they can truly worship God.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 2001 Date Preached: August 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Let’s Learn from the Past Title: A First Worship Service Text: Genesis 4:1-6 ETS: To truly worship God Abel had to realize who God was and then act on that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Haas avatar

    Life Elevated

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
     | 5,775 views

    The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

    Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

    Growing Pains 1 Thess. 2:13-20 Intro It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Choose For Yourselves

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    Joshua 24 is an important text because it reminds us of the challenges that lie before those who will follow the leadership of the Lord in their lives.

    Introduction: Today I’d like for us to look at a passage of scripture that deals with the transition that God’s people faced as they possessed the Promised Land. The song we sang a few minutes ago was based on the verses we are going to be reading. Joshua 24 is an important text because it reminds ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Fast Food Of Feasting? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009
     | 6,311 views

    I am the Bread of Heaven... Christ satisfies, sustains and saves those who eat His flesh.. World Communion Sunday

    Can you guess what Denver, Orlando, Palm Beach, Cleveland, and Las Vegas have in common? They all have passed ordinances to stop groups from feeding the hungry in public.1 You can have 24 hour gambling but you better not hand out sandwiches in a park in Las Vegas. You can party like mad on the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Faithful Wounds

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,070 views

    God is working through everything that happens in the lives of those who love Him to help us become more like Jesus.

    Faithful Wounds Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend…. [NIV: Wounds from a friend can be trusted….] Romans 8:28-29 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God's Hand In Haiti

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    This message is a response to the crisis in Haiti. May God bless and provide for those who are suffering there and may we be His hands and feet!

    God’s Hand in Haiti What happened in Haiti this week has shaken the entire world. As the scenes and stories of destruction keep coming in from the news media and the faces of these poor hurting people splash across our computer and TV screens into our comfortable homes; who is not shaken by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Stires avatar

    Caring For One Another Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,593 views

    People who have been touched by the love of God should share that love and look after the needs of those around them.

    Pataskala Church of the Nazarene January 17, 2010 Loving God and loving others Stewardship month 2010 Caring for One Another “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Today’s Focus: God’s people care for one ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Art Good avatar

    What Makes A Messenger Great? Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    During this series we honoreded people in the world who make a difference: This sermon was to honor those who serve in the news media.

    Paul Revere (slide)Of the Man who carried the torch for the first Olympic Games What Makes A Messenger Great? 1. When They Know Their Message Is Something Special. A. Their Message Is Exciting Why is front page news on the front page? Why are the tops stories, the top stories? Why isn’t, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    City Of Refuge

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,352 views

    God placed six cities of refuge for the people of Israel. We have those cities available to run and hide at the time of need.

    Cities of Refuge Ps. 46:1 GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble Cities of refuge 1. Design of cities. Ex 21:13; Nu 35:11; Jos 20:3. They were established by God before they were needed. They ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    God's Ruler

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,131 views

    They way God judges between the righteous and unrighteous differs greatly from the way in which we make those same judgments.

    God’s Ruler – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: How many people in this room would like to loose 20 pounds? / How many people in this room would like to be taller? / Do you know someone who sees themselves as an old alley cat while others see them as a prize Persian? / Can you think of someone who thinks ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Forgiving Close Ears

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    Deacon ordination service: deacons, like Stephen, must forgive and heal those who have chosen to close their ears to the truth.

    When my son Bryan was small, sometimes he would go into a kind of daydream. He would sit there and seem to stare off into space, and if you spoke to him, he just wouldn’t hear. He would get so far into himself that we would have to wave our hands in front of his face and shout to get his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Really Exists. Really! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 39,361 views

    What proofs did David believe proved God’s existence, and what can those proofs do for our faith?

    TITLE: God Is Real – Really TEXT: Psalm 19 OPEN: There’s the story of a college philosophy professor asked one question on his final exam. He picked up a chair, put it on his desk, and wrote on the board, “Using everything we have learned this semester, prove that this chair does not exist.” ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ