Sermons on Benefits Of Heaven:

How To Press On Like Paul

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012

1. Ask God to reveal the errors in our thinking (vs. 15). 2. Follow our Godly examples (vs. 16-17). 3. Mourn over the enemies of the cross (vs. 17-19). 4. Remember our God-given end (vs. 20-21).

How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Parables 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

message 2 of 5 exploring the kingdom parables.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part Two Review Parables are stories made up from practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom living. Today’s message continues our of the kingdom parables. God rules His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Your Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Fifth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:9-13 Have you ever seen a TV show or a movie where a couple are on a date and they’re seated at this nice restaurant? Maybe it’s a French restaurant, and the menu, naturally, is printed in French. The woman orders first and she just happens to be fluent in French, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Abram & Lot Separate (Genesis 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2024

As Abram left his home, have we left the world, and do we look for a heavenly city? Let's discuss this in Genesis 13.

God does not demand that everyone physically leave their country, but do Christians become spiritual citizens of a heavenly country? Are we therefore in the world but not of the world (John 17:14-15)? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 13. What did Abram do as he left Egypt for the promised ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Supper Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 30, 2024

Sermon 4 of this series discusses the Marriage Supper of the Lamb by understanding it within the cultural context of a 1st Century Marriage

Marriage Supper of the Lamb 7 Blessings of Revelation Series CCCAG 06-23-24 -Scripture- Rev 19:6-10 We are over halfway done with June already! Isn’t that amazing? Friday, we had the summer solstice, which is the day of the year where we have the most sunlight. It’s all downhill from here, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:8, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Strength Of That Food

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 12, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

August 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Kings 19:4-8; John 6:35, 41-51 In the Strength of That Food Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Author and historical researcher David Grann wrote the wildly popular book ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

If This Were The Last Week Of My Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

I realize this is a serious statement to make, and I do not make it lightly. This could very well be the last week of my life.

1. It becomes easy to preach words, thoughts, and plans, but it is another thing to live what you preach. 2. The problem today is this: far too many Christians and preachers alike are just playing church. a. People just come out of habit. Just the thing to do, save face. b. I often wonder how many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Millennium- New Earth Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

the millennium and the new heaven and earth

Opener: Well Good morning church! It is so nice to be back, and it is nice to see everyone here today! I trust you have had an awesome week! Today, we are concluding our end time series and talking about the millennium and the new heaven and earth. Before we get into that, lets recap of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Zechariah 14:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 19, 2024

Christ will forever be our perfect example. Emulating and having the mind of Christ always surely will help every believer to achieve their goal of making it to heaven.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Jesus is our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Running Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!

A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 9, 2023

The best is yet to come. The heroes of Hebrews 11 had their eyes set on a heavenly reward and at the same time were faithful to God during their lives. Some of Jeff Strite's sermon is in here.

“The best is yet to come!” Hebrews 11:13-16 Credit: There are some big chunks of Jeff Strite’s sermoncentral sermon “This World Is Not My Home”. Jeff’s work is mostly in the introduction. The outline and application are mine. A preacher named Ray Stedman: ? traveled across the country ? for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaken

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Sep 20, 2023

The Kingdom we are given is unshakable, a Kingdom that will never be destroyed.

Unshaken “Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.” (Hebrews 12:27) This statement is such a majestic utterance, surely no man alone would have presumed to utter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:27, Haggai 2:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Revelation Four Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 12, 2023

The Rapture and the Throne Room where God is.

After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in ...read more

Funeral - God's View Of Death

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 10, 2024

Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Let me read: Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” “Precious” that an unusual word to use at a funeral service. And in fact, I don’t think I EVER heard it used at a funeral service. Maybe in the hospital, over in the birthing unit, “precious” is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

St. Michael And All Angels

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Angels are God's agents sent to protect us from all harm

This year, the official feast day of St Michael and All Angels fell on 29 September. It was the Tuesday which preceded the feast of St. Francis last Sunday; we did not get to celebrate God’s angels and talk about them. There are about six hundred references to angels in the Bible, but we seldom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14, Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican