Sermons on Celestial Involvement:

The Neglect Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Christianity involves more than believing and knowing it also involves living and obeying.

"THE NEGLECT OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH" Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 6:60-71 HEBREWS 12:1-17 Christianity involves more than believing and knowing it also involves living and obeying. You can’t just believe and know the facts you must obey God’s word as well - for your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Salvation

Contributed by Michael Lashaway on Oct 17, 2021

Salvation is a Work of God. Salvation involves Knowledge of the Truth.Salvation involves Action.

Salvation Acts 16:25-34 The Doctrine of Salvation I Salvation is a Work of God. 1Tim 2:3-6 “…God our Savior, 4 who desires all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator …the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all...” • God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008

This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006

Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Process

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2012

Spiritual and Physical growth involves several key ingredients. First, both involve intimacy.

The Process John 3:1-8NKJ There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Confession

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

What is involved in confession

“The Power of Confession” 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 Intro: This morning we want to talk about confession. I’ve been spending a lot of time in the hospital this week. Funny things can happen in hospitals. One of my favorite stories is about the time the Pastor Dan went to visit Mrs. Johnson. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Rebellion And Heresy Lesson 32 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

What is involved in a calling?

A. THE PROBLEM Korah, Dathan and Abiram. “They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other prominent leaders. They challenged Moses, ‘You and Aaron have gone too far, you two think only you can intercede for the people. Everyone in Israel is set apart by God, He is with ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:2-35

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Pays Off Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 14, 2007

Christian discipleship involved watchfullness, and watchfullness involves perseverance. Christians are called to focused, fearless faith

Luke 12:32-40 “Perseverance Pays Off” INTRODUCTION It is difficult to believe that the beginning of a new school year is upon us. For the past several weeks we seen advertisements for back to school specials, and have noticed the aisles stocked with school supplies at the stores where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Setting Your Affections On Heavenly Things

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

As believers, we are called to live with a perspective that is not rooted in the temporal things of this world but in the eternal realities of God's kingdom.

Title: SETTING YOUR AFFECTIONS ON HEAVENLY THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34 INTRODUCTION: As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wizard Of Oz

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2016

This movie is parallel to the life of the Christian, who is trying to get to the Celestial City, New Jerusalem. Christians, like Dorothy, are given 4 aids to help them reach the Heavenly City.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Heb. 11:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR “Why Men Are Happier People” 1. NICKNAMES. If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave & John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Praise To Power

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 13, 2009

This message involves taking individual responsibility for our own praise and worship of God. Worship is to be involvement not entertainment.

From Praise To Power November 15 Psalm 47:1-9 Acts 16:16-34 Suppose for a moment that you won tickets to a luncheon after the Cavs had beaten the Lakers in a playoff game in 2010. If at the luncheon Shaq stood up and said, “stand to you feet and let’s give it up for LeBron and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Subject: The Christmas Star

Contributed by Risen Roi Calumag on Jan 11, 2024

Introduction The purpose of the star was to authenticate and publicize the incarnation and to draw men to worship the celestial King. Varied speculations about the star’s appearance and searches for a mechanistic explanation violate the very purpose of the gospel narrative.

I. It Was a Guiding Star “The wise men said, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (2:2). These wise men, or Magi, would never have been able to find, see, and know the young King Jesus had it not been for the star. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 22, 2010

Living in the Spirit involves risk.

John 14: 8 - 17 – Spirit of Truth Intro: When people discover you are an only child, they immediately think you were spoiled as a child. I, of course, was very different. I was not spoiled; . . . I was just smart. Every year at this time when I was a child, I would start dropping little ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking - Daily Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

What is involved in spiritual walking?

A. INTRODUCTION “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7, NKJV 1. My encounter with Jesus was not salvation, but I dedicated myself ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Created In His Image

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

In the beginning, God crowned His creative work by making man—not like the animals or celestial bodies, but in His own image and likeness. This reveals our inherent worth, purpose, and spiritual identity.

CREATED IN HIS IMAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:27 (KJV) "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:10, James 3:9, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God