Sermons on Assension To Heaven:

The Parable Treasure And Pearl / I Surrender All

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2011

What, then, do the parables teach? Church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine identified the treasure and the Pearl with Christ. The recent convert to Christianity says exactly the same thing: "I found Christ." Yes, it seems like we did find Christ.

In his series of seven parables in Chapter 13, Matthew is quite elaborate ....... on the first two, providing an interpretation for each. The other five are shorter and more pointed in content. The parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl consists of two sentences each. And in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Anglican

Eyes, Ears And Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 24, 2017

Through Jesus Parables we will be given “knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven”. This knowledge is being revealed to those of you who are seekers of the deep spiritual truths of God. Some of us will understand but others won't. Why?

Eyes, Ears and Heart Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Last year our Sunday messages went through a series of topics on a closer walk with God that taught us how to be better disciples of Jesus. You may or may not have realized it but for 30 weeks that is what I spoke about. It was my prayer that these messages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 14:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Feed Me, I’m Hungry

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 6, 2015

In the Eucharist, bread and wine are the elements that provide our spiritual nourishment and nurture our faith in God. Is Jesus our daily bread or a seasonal dish?

An atheist was swimming in the ocean one day. Suddenly he saw a shark in the water, so he started swimming furiously toward his boat. He looked back and saw the shark turn and head towards him. He was scared to death, and as he saw the jaws of the great white beast open, revealing its horrific ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Anglican

Parables Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 18, 2020

Jesus describes what the Kingdom of Heaven is like in seven parables in Matthew 13.

The Parables of the Kingdom Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 The 13th Chapter of Matthew contains seven parables of Jesus which each begins with the words” The Kingdom of Heaven is like….” Two of these parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the wheat and Tares were given separate treatment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now Is The Time To Serve The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2020

Now is the time to serve the Lord... 1. Because our lives are speeding by (vs. 12). 2. Because God's Light is still shining (vs. 12-16). 3. Because God wants more people to be saved (vs. 16). 4. Because the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (vs. 17).

Now Is the Time to Serve the Lord! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 4:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared November 20, 2020 BACKGROUND *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 4. Last time in vs. 1-11, we looked at the temptation of Jesus Christ, but there is a big jump forward in tonight's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Unknown Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017

None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Ascension Day

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on May 13, 2021

Ascension is an important even after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We need to understand it, study the dynamics and experience the blessings of the day.

We celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in grand style. When it comes to Ascension and Pentecost, we seem to be slow on it. These events are at the heart of our Christian faith. The Ascension is clearly expressed in the Apostles’ Creed in the section that said “He ascended into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Luke 24:46-53, Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Message For A Believer

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story.

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story. The story is so potent that Luke shares it three times in Acts: Acts 19:1-19; 22:1-16; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Destiny Of Those Who've Never Heard The Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Charles Spurgeon was once asked his opinion about those who had never heard of Jesus or the gospel. His response sting rings true today: “How can they be saved without ever hearing about Jesus? We should rather ask, how can we be saved if we do nothing to take the gospel to them?”

What is the fate of those who have never heard the gospel? What about the innocent person in a far-away land that has never heard of Jesus? Are they thrown into hell even if they haven’t heard of Jesus? Another way of asking this question is this: how does God deal with people who have different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11, Romans 1:32, Romans 2:14, Romans 1:26, Romans 1:18, Romans 10:13-15, Romans 1:19-20, Romans 1:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Magnetic Power Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2022

Jesus Christ attracts all humans to Himself because of His unparalleled love shown at the Cross, because He's the Gift of God, because He's the Desire of the Nations, because He alone possesses Eternal Life, and because He's the Treasure of Heaven.

THE MAGNETIC POWER OF JESUS Jn. 12:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Here’s Exercises you don’t have to move a muscle for: 1. Beating around the bush; Jumping to conclusions; 2. Climbing the walls; Swallowing your pride; 3. Passing the buck. Throwing your weight around; 4. Dragging your ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Matthew 13:44-46, Haggai 2:7, John 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Message

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2022

Our earthly life will end. Eternal life will be never-ending.

On Saturday, Michael spent most of the night praying for Margo when she was struggling. She couldn’t really talk but would mouth the words, “I love you” to him. Early in the morning, Michael reached for his Bible and the passage that came up on the screen was from 2 Corinthians 5:1-5. He read it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

This World Is Not My Own Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 6 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

[BUMPER: Clip of Dorothy from Wizard of Oz] There’s no place like home! How many of you have NOT seen that clip before from the Wizard of Oz? Even if you haven’t seen this movie clip before, can we all agree with Dorothy that there’s just no place like home? Listen, you can go on your fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Day Surprise - Matthew 7:21-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 26, 2021

How can you be sure you're not among those who have impressive, Christ-centered ministries and yet will hear those dreadful words, "Away from me. I never knew you"?

Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

We’ve talked about Heaven and how great it is going to be. Now what about the Holy city, New Jerusalem? What will this be like? How is it described in God’s word? Notice several things about this city.

I. It’s People 1. This beautiful city will hold the redeemed people of all the ages. This is described in another passage in which several groups are said to be in this heavenly city. Hebrews 12:22-24. These include: a. An innumerable company of angels. b. The church. c. God. d. Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9, Revelation 22:1-15, Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The New Creation Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

Return of the King: Week 6 The New Creation Scripture Revelation 21-22 This morning we are going to finish up our look to the future. This subject is important for us because Jesus told us He will return, and what His return will be like. I would encourage you to go back and listen to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God