Sermons on Celestial City:

The Tale Of Two Hero-Cowards

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Aug 23, 2011

REMEMBER GOD'S PROMISES/BLESSINGS AND TRUST HIM AMIDST YOUR CURRENT CHALLENGES

THE TALE OF TWO HERO-COWARDS Introduction: This morning, I want us to take a look at two great figures in the Bible- one is from the Old Testament, who was named ‘Jehovah is my God’- i.e. Elijah (and the meaning of his name is actually ‘Jehovah is my God’). The other is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jeremiah, Jesus And Our Evangelical Call Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2018

This Advent, try to spend more time and effort and even money in preparing yourself and helping others to welcome the Lord at Christmas than you spend on presents.

First Sunday of Advent 2018 Jeremiah has to be one of the saddest prophets of any age of the Hebrew people. His message could be summarized in one word–disaster. It was a disaster for the people who were delivered from Egypt by God through Moses, who were led through the desert, given the land of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Catholic

Our Risen King: A Global Savior Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 15, 2016

John's Revelation reveals our Risen King to us in various word picture descriptions!

Our Risen King: A Global Savior Revelation 7:9-17 Introduction The International Space Station posted a picture of Cuba, Florida and the Bahamas a few days ago. Stunning images - a view of the Earth that we could never have from our perspective with feet on the ground. Our text today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Regeneration - A New Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 10, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of regeneration is quoted as spiritual renewal, revival or rebirth.

Luther E. Vann, an American artist once remarked: “The greater puzzle of universal wisdom and beauty that we have strived to honor through our work includes the profound legacies of world artistic and spiritual traditions, the innate integrity of human communities where people seek to live in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 John 3:9, John 5:24

El Amor De Cristo: El Núcleo De Nuestra Existencia Espiritual

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

El amor de Cristo: el núcleo de nuestra existencia espiritual

El amor de Cristo: el núcleo de nuestra existencia espiritual Escritura: 1 Corintios 13:1-13 Reflexión El Día de San Valentín es una época en la que la gente celebra el amor en un mundo frecuentemente caótico e incierto. Aunque el amor romántico suele estar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Other

The Heavens Declare: Witnessing God's Glory Through Creation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2025

Today, we turn our attention to a profound declaration found in Psalm 19:1 (NLT): "The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship."

The Heavens Declare: Witnessing God's Glory Through Creation Introduction Today, we turn our attention to a profound declaration found in Psalm 19:1 (NLT): "The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship." This verse invites us to observe the natural ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 40:26, Job 38:4-7, Psalm 19:2, Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:7-8, 2 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Great Reward

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 29, 2024

Funeral for a 102-year-old Christian lady.

Lucille Reynolds Funeral Scripture: Psalms 116:15 1. In behalf of the family, we want to thank everyone who is here. When we hear the words such and such has died or passed I would like to say this that such and such will now live for eternity. Lucille would simply tell us I went on to my great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5

Denomination: Methodist

Was A Sacrificial Lamb Really Necessary For Humanity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 9, 2024

If a sacrificial lamb was necessary for people during Biblical times, is one still necessary for people of today?

As the Hebrews arranged for their departure from subjugation in Egypt, they were told to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) on the grounds that they lacked the necessary amount of time to sit and wait for it to rise. Yeast was likewise an image of wrongdoing, so they were directed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El SeÑor De Los Anfitriones

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 19, 2020

Oh Señor de los ejércitos, Rey de la gloria, bendito es el hombre que confía en ti; tú defenderás su causa ante sus opresores y darás descanso a su tierra. Nuestro Redentor es fuerte, el Señor de los ejércitos es su nombre.

EL SEÑOR DE LOS ANFITRIONES "Porque he aquí que el que forma montañas y crea el viento, el que declara al hombre cuál es su pensamiento, y hace la oscuridad de la mañana, el que pisa las alturas de la tierra, el Señor Dios de los ejércitos es su ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13, Isaiah 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"They Made Light Of It"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006

urging men to come to Christ now

They made light of it” Matthew 22:1-14 Man has not much changed since his creation. That which was recorded in history as having been done by man centuries ago, might be written again, for "there is nothing new under the sun." The same class of men is still found (although, perhaps, differently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Things Might No Work Out The Way You Think They Will

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004

A sermon on boldness (thanks to various SermonCentral contributors for many of the illustrations)

Sermon for 8/22/2004 Boldness Introduction: A. The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Toeing The Poverty Line Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006

Poverty of spirit - humility before God - is essential to authentic faith.

Toeing the Poverty Line Over the past few weeks we’ve seen picture after picture of devastation and loss, desperation and helplessness. Responses have ranged across the spectrum from courage and compassion and generosity to greed, exploitation, and headline-grabbing. But one thing it has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus' Moms Taught Me

Contributed by Jan Spencer on Mar 19, 2002

Essential Truths from the five women whose names appear in the geneology of Jesus.

WHAT JESUS’ MOMS TAUGHT ME Introduction Illustrations: WHAT IS A MOTHER? Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a woman’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as "Mother." A mother is a curious mixture of patience, kindness, understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:3-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Mountains Won't Move

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000

We will face obstacles as we strive onward to Mount Zion but we must see them as opportunities for ministry

"When Mountains Won't Move" -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church “I am bound for Mount Zion way up on a hill.And if anyone is going to make it, surely I will." Those words seem to sum up our mission as we travel along our pilgrim's journey. We seek to obtain that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Soups, Sheets, And Socks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2009

In support of a drive to collect items for a missions organization: genuine spiritual feeling comes when we deal with the real world and provide food, shelter, and clothing to the needy.

Let’s suppose that this is God’s issue of Time magazine. Someone has sent God a lifetime subscription to Time magazine; I guess you would have to say an eternity-time subscription. And when God’s Time magazine arrives ... by the way, do you know God’s zip code? You don’t think God has a zip code? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Baptist