Sermons on Beyond Earthly Glory:

Don't Call God's Plan Unclean

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004

We don’t know what we don’t know, but the Spirit of God knoweth all. We must learn to trust the spirit and be will to allow the "exceedingness" of God lead us beyond our current understanding.

As an introduction to our message this morning, I would like to read a larger than normal passage of scripture first that is found in Acts 10. I want to read the majority of the story so please bare with me as we do then we will come back look at some important issues concerning it. Read: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life To The Full - A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 6, 2024

Jesus came to give us life, but not just any life, a life to the full. We may live a full life here on earth, but the full life Jesus is giving to us extends beyond the grave to our eternal home with Him.

Today, we have come to celebrate the life of xxxxx xxxxxxx (insert the deceased’s name here). In John 10, Jesus said: 7 …“I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, Revelation 21:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Measure Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jan 29, 2024

God is a God who measures and one day He will measure our life for the greatness of eternity. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God without any credit to me.

GOD’S MEASURE FOR ETERNITY Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5:9 as we begin a new series of sermons, “God’s Measure of Your Life,” with today’s message, ‘God’s Measure for Eternity.’ Everything God measures is for eternity. When God measures your life, it will be for eternity. When God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Matthew 6:21, Revelation 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 14: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 20, 2018

Paul asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings; strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/30/17 Lesson 14: The Content of the Prayer (3:14-19) Ephesians 3:14-19 (KJV) 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Not The Jesus They Wanted Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2021

The crowds were looking for a Christ who would "remain" and lead them into glorious earthly kingdom, but Jesus was talking about being "lifted up" and not being with them forever. The Jesus they wanted wasn't the Jesus they were getting.

I’m told these were actual answers that children gave in Sunday School: “Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark.” “The epistles were the wives of the apostles.” “Moses got the 10 Commandments at Mt. Cyanide.” “King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 porcupines.” “The men who followed the Lord were called ...read more

Scripture: John 12:28-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Not Your Own Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

We were created by God, deformed by sin, reborn in Christ Jesus and reclaimed for his Glory. We were made for the Lord’s use and glory. Our spirits have been revived, our minds are being renewed, and our bodies were designed to serve the Lord in this life and in the life to come.

Sermon - You Are Not Your Own I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Imagine waking up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

The Excellence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 7, 2022

Name above all names; Creator of the universe covered in glory; excellent in salvation and Character. He's our Great High Priest, who has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

THE EXCELLENCE OF CHRIST [A]. HE IS EXCELLENT IN NAME I have 4 books on the Names of Christ that speak on all His names in the bible, and there are many hundreds of them. His name is excellent throughout the Old and New Testaments and I want to focus on just 4 of the passages that have held ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:4-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, Zechariah 14:9, Isaiah 11:1-10, Philippians 2:10-11, Philippians 2:5-9, Revelation 1:8, Exodus 3:13-14, John 6:19-20, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-16, Galatians 6:15, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Revelation 21:1, Isaiah 6:1-5, Matthew 17:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:16, Luke 9:26, Matthew 25:31, John 8:46, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 2:3, Hebrews 1:2-4, Hebrews 8:6-7, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

The trials on Jesus’ last earthly day picture the religious & political world’s rejection of Jesus & His claims. He came unto His own and they did not receive Him. Sin’s blindness leads to Jesus’ dying because of who He is, God in human flesh.

LUKE 23: 1–5-7 JESUS BEFORE PILATE [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Mark 15:1–5; Mt. 5:10-12] Jesus’ last day begins with Him being rejected and condemned by the Jewish ruling counsel and then being hauled before Pilate. The irony of their judgement is that Jesus will be crucified for being who He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Endure The Pains Of Childbirth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 20, 2004

#6 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This deals with suffering, and how to let it do its work in us until God brings us to glory.

Romans 8:18-25 – How to Endure the Pains of Childbirth (I would like to credit The Ultimate Blessing, written by Jo Anne Lyon, a Wesleyan pastor and married to one as well, founder of World Hope International, for a lot of the thought processes. As well, Eugene Peterson’s The Message for this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Worship

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

The theme of heaven is the same as the theme of the church all through history. In the cross of Christ I glory. The cross and what Jesus accomplished there will the theme of endless songs in eternity.

WORTHY OF WORSHIP based on Rev. 5:1-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Back in the early part of this century when Billy Sunday was drawing thousands to his meetings, a new song was introduced that became very popular. It become so popular that Homer Rodehaver, the great music man of the day, wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Saints Shall Surely Survive Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 16, 2007

We need to stop and remember that our forefathers suffered much for thier faith in Christ, yet they bore the affliction with grace and dignity and through their trials, they made it through to Glory Land. The record they left teaches us much.

HEBREWS 10:32-39 SUFFERING SAINTS SHALL SURELY SURVIVE I. SUFFERINGS: Hebrews 10:32-34 A. Severity. B. Solidifying. C. Spoliation. II. SELFLESSNESS: Hebrews 10:34-37 A. Succor. B. Steadfastness. C. Surety. III. SUMMATION: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Measure Of Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 11, 2024

God who created every heart knows the deep thoughts and secrets of our hearts. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God.

GOD’S MEASURE OF YOUR THOUGHTS The message for this morning is a topic that you most likely have not heard before. However, I assure you this topic describes how God will one day measure our lives. In this series, I have shown you how God will measure our obedience, our prayers, our sacrifice and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:4-5, Matthew 9:4, Romans 2:16, Psalm 44:21, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 23:7, Hebrews 4:13, Mark 4:22, Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 3:2, Jeremiah 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gratitude: A Christian's Journey SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

In the Bible, giving of thanks goes far beyond an annual American celebration on a day we remember to thank God for a multitude of blessings. It is a preoccupation of every Christian and extends even to those elders who are "before the throne" in heaven.

Today, I want to explore the significance of thanksgiving in our lives as Christians. While Thanksgiving is often associated with a single day of gratitude in America, the Bible teaches us that giving thanks goes far beyond an annual celebration. It is a continuous attitude and action that should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Topics: Gratitude, Christian Life

"The Day That God Dropped His Jaw!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 14, 2004

If you had followed Jesus around during his earthly walk, each day I am sure that you would have had a reason to marvel over and over again. On this occasion we read that Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion.

Title: “The day God dropped his jaw!” If you had followed Jesus around during his earthly walk, each day I am sure that you would have had a reason to marvel at his "amazing grace." You would have been awed by his wisdom and the majesty of his miracles. On this occasion we read that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist