Sermons on Beyond Earthly Glory:

Glorifying God Through Trials Series

Contributed by Tristan Ed Gana on Aug 19, 2019

Even trials we experience in this world has a purpose - to glorify God.

TEXT: John 9:1-3 - As he went along, Jesus saw a man blind from birth. - His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" - "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Making Sense Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 20:17-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 4:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Response To The Issue Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 5, 2018

There are multiple ways in which Christians respond to suffering. Most of them are flawed. Why? And what could be the right response?

Our Responses to the issue of Suffering I have spoken on the topic of Suffering on the last two occasions that I have spoken here. I am going to continue the series with another aspect of Suffering. This time we will look at ourselves. How do we respond to the issue of suffering. Leslie and I are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:9-21, Romans 9:20-23, Romans 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws, in order to show that He can use the weakest of us to accomplish His purposes and gain glory for Himself.

Peter Mark 14:66-72? God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws, in order to show that He can use the weakest of us to accomplish His purposes and gain glory for Himself. 1. Like Peter, we make incredibly poor choices. ? 2. Like Peter, our poor choices don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

It’s All About Jesus Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

It's not about us, It' all about Jesus.

It’s All About Jesus John 1:15-18 So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 15John testified about Him (Jesus) when He shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 29, 2017

A glimpse of glory will keep you going.

A Mountain Top Experience Mark 9:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill January 28-29, 2017 What one incident or event comes to your mind when you think of the life of Jesus? Turn to the person next to you and share what it is… There was one miracle foremost in the Apostle Peter’s memory, so much so that he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Test Our Faith! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 16, 2019

God will test our faith to grow our faith!

Let’s worship of our Almighty Creator God by continuing to learn from the Book of Judges; please open your Bibles to Judges 7……. As a background for Judges 7, we have noted in Judges 6: a. Israel again worshiped pagan gods so God disciplined them by being enslaved by the Midianites. b. God called ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Is ... (Part 1)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2014

The importance of seeing Heaven through the eyes of Christ is too good to miss! Christians need to dispel the rumors and get down to what IS, and isn't, going to be in Heaven straight from God's word.

Heaven is … (Part 1) Revelation, Part 31, Revelation 19:11 – 21:27 Ω Introduction - Today gives us 7 things to see in the final days of this historic battle -- Good vs. evil began on the Earth in the Garden of Eden -- Today’s scripture gives us the “final ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man - Made A Little Lower

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To show that CHRIST was made a little lower than the angels.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a little lower than the angels? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST was made a little lower than the angels. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:7 (Amplified Bible) 2:7 For some little time You have ranked him lower than and inferior to the angels; You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learnings From Peter: Rewards And Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 2, 2021

The issue of pain and suffering is much known. Yet, we struggle to make sense of it or react to it the right way. Let us learn from Peter on how not to, and how to, address this issue.

Learnings from Peter : Rewards and Suffering Past 15 or so months have been a series of struggles for many of us. It all started with the Wuhan virus and then it went through the cycle of restrictions to complete lockdowns to partial opening up to elections to the second wave to the complete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 16:21-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Peter 5:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And Kairos.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 2, 2021

Go ahead follow Kairos; Go ahead follow God. Let the wind of God blow, Encourage the fire of God to burn, Lift up your life (body) and offer it to God.

The Holy Spirit And Kairos. Numbers 9:15-18NKJV Are you willing to keep your eyes and the motives of your heart upon the perfect Guide? The children of Israel had finally left Egypt, with over 400 years of bondage. However, upon Israel’s departure, Egypt hadn’t left Israel’s heart. God has a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-18, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

"from Water And Wine To The Glory Of God" (Sermon 5 In Series From Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021

This sermon deals with the account of Jesus' first miracle of converting Water To wine at Galilee.Many focus on the miracle itself, but the miracle was secondary. The main event was that the miracle revealed the glory of God in the person of Jesus.

FROM WATER AND WINE TO THE GLORY OF GOD [Message 5 in 2021 series on Gospel of John] John 2:1-11 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 14, 2021 Video Link To Sermon: https: //youtu.be/YcFSOZkPEv0 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we come to a bit of a turning point or perhaps I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Messages Of Encouragement #2: Strength To The Weary

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 15, 2022

In Isaiah's day Judah was invaded by Assyria, threatened by Babylon and ridden with sin. And yet, Isaiah offers a wonderful message of encouragement: 'they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.' How is that possible?

Last week we started a series on ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’ in Scripture. Today we’re going to look at a great message of encouragement in Isaiah. It’s at the end of Isaiah 40. Isaiah writes: “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Resist A Lion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 12, 2022

We may imagine that we could never resist a lion. But lions will cross our path and Peter tells us to resist them.

[N.B. Earlier in the service we had a short presentation on Rosa Parks.] Today we’re continuing our series of ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’ve had four talks so far. We’ve remembered that God will be with us. That he will strengthen those who wait on him. That there’s a glory to come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Fully Equipped With Real Wisdom

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 12, 2017

Real wisdom comes from the Spirit, it concentrates on Christ, and it culminates in glory.

Who is the smartest person you know? A teacher who can spit out just about any math formula known to mankind? A mentor at your workplace who consistently makes decisions that benefit the company? A family member whose common sense has gotten you and others out of many tight spots? It is a blessing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran