Sermons on Best Place:

Suffering And The Human Condition: Where Was God? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the topic of suffering and God’s place in it and through it.

I was in a room close to 7:00 AM playing Jazz with my High School Jazz Band. We had band practice at 6:00 AM Monday to Friday mornings. (What kind of deranged person came up with that idea?) As I was sitting there at the drum set playing along half-asleep, the intercom began to come on and off. It ...read more

Denomination: *other

What's Next? What Is Hell Like? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Hell is an Awful Place! Part 3 of 7

INTRODUCTION 1. Heaven is an Awesome Place! Our study last week was Inspiring and Motivating… I was hoping that thought of Heaven would stay in our hearts… HOPE! • My desire in this study is to deepen our Hope for Heaven… that we’d understand that Heaven is far better than anything we’ve known, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Next? What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heave is an Awesome Place! Part 5 of 6

INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? 2. From our Study -- we know – Hell is an Awful Place! • Hades and Hell are far worse than anything we’ve known, or experienced or could even imagine in this life. • AND No one in Hades would ever want anyone to experience what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Chasm

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 25, 2010

Death seals our fate for eternity so we must decide now to place our faith in Christ.

THE GREAT PURITAN LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE COLONY OF CONNETICUT, THOMAS HOOKER, WROTE THIS OF HELL: “CONCEIVE THIS MUCH, IF ALL THE DISEASES IN THE WORLD DID SEIZE ON ONE MAN, AND IF ALL THE TORMENT THAT ALL THE TYRANTS OF THE WORLD COULD DEVISE, WERE CAST AGAINST HIM; AND IF ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Virtuous Kingdom: Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 4, 2008

Faith is only as good as what you place your faith in; Jesus says “Have faith in GOD”

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Faith Mark 11:20-24 Sermon concept: Faith is only as good as what you place your faith in; Jesus says “Have faith in GOD!” Supporting Scripture: Psalm 20:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 11:1-6 Series Intro: We are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Before You Can Be Saved Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Acts two tells us about the prerequisites that must be in place before a person can come to faith in Christ.

1. Illus. of funeral • Young man died under tragic circumstances. • Left behind a broken hearted wife and two broken hearted parents. • After the funeral, the father came and talked to me about his son. • Never forget the comment he made. With tears in his eyes, he said, “the worse part is that, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Inconceivable Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2009

How powerful is your faith? A better question: How powerful is WHO you place your faith in?

Is this logic true…. I believe I am successful – therefore I am successful. I believe I will prevail – therefore I prevail. I believe in God – therefore there is a God. If I believe in something strong enough, does my belief somehow shape the resulting situation, reality, event? We have all seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to trust God even when they don’t understand the events taking place in their lives.

Isaiah 43:19 (NKJV) Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. I. CHANGE IS INEVITABLE Isaiah 43:19a (NKJV) Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Ecclesiastes 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Nazarene

Fighting Between The Ears

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009

A look at the battle that takes place in our minds and the need to have our minds renewed and to live with the mind of Christ.

Fighting Between the Ears Ephesians 4:23  The biggest battle a Christian will ever face will occur between your ears – in your mind.  You will either be a person who controls your mind or you will be a person who is controlled by their mind.  Our mind is the area of most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons Of Life: From Pride To Faith

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Things covered in this sermon...Pride humbled; God is in control; God places rulers; Glorify God not man or yourself.

Some lessons in life are hard to learn, some may even seem impossible. Many of us have found ourselves in situations that seemed impossible and yet some how we made it through and even grew from those experiences. I would say one of these lessons is losing a loved one for instance. We must learn ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 28, 2009

This march is not like other conquering heroes march, it begins before the victory, and takes the Victor to Calvary the place of the triumph.

The Triumphal Entry Matt 21:1-11 Every conquering hero has a “victor’s parade.” The march goes through the countryside with the foot soldiers leading, maybe charioteers or cavalry to follow, with the captives somewhere in the middle. The conquering hero would come from the rear riding high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Body His Temple! His Name Is There! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011

God dwells and has placed His Holy Name Yahweh in His people whose bodies are His temples.

WHERE DOES GOD DWELL AND WHERE HAS HE PLACED HIS NAME? Isa 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understand - Pt. 2 - Saved People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 2 – Saved People I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that there is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon's life testifies to the importance of gaining wisdom and understanding! He tells us in Proverbs 2: Tune your ears to the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understand - Pt. 3 - Converted People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 3 – Converted People I. Introduction We have been trying to get us all on the same page of understanding. It is essential that we all pursue and gain insight. You will remember that Solomon, the wisest man on the planet, implores us to get involved in the pursuit of wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal