Sermons on Citizenship In Heaven:

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Feb 21, 2015

What Paul found important

Spiritual Blessings Ephesians 1:1-4 Our Veterans fought for something that we can still lose- our freedom. The reason is because this is political freedom. The word politics come from a Greek word for “citizen of the city.” As Christians we are citizens of heaven, that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

9 Steps Of Worship Series

Contributed by Viju Traven on Nov 22, 2006

These are the steps that make you grow from strength to strength, from Glory to glory by going higher in truth and spirit.

Nine Steps to Restoring a Heart for Worship VJ Traven The unquenchable flame of passion for Christ burning in the hearts of the saints spreads a sweet aroma of worship before God in heaven. A true worshipper’s heart and head is deeply engaged with God uninterruptedly. Worship always sanctifies the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For Christ's Second Coming

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

The second coming of Christ is an event that will forever change the course of human history. As believers, we are called to be ready, to live in constant anticipation, and to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

PREPARING FOR CHRIST'S SECOND COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom." Supporting Texts: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Authority? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2005

How do we handle authority in our lives today? What happens when the authority over us is corrupt? What does God tell us?

Romans 13 Within a few years after Paul wrote these words he was beheaded by the very authorities that he here defends. In fact, by the time Paul wrote these words he had been in trouble with authorities in many places and had been jailed and beaten and otherwise abused. You would think by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Economics, Politics, And Religion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:13-17 about Jesus’ confrontation with Pharisees over the taxes issue

Text: Mark 12:13-17, Title: Economics, Politics, and Religion, Date/Place: 10/12/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Lots of really dumb things have been carried out in the name of these three B. Background to passage: this is during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, and He has just told the parable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Noble Savage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2011

A sermon on what happens to the heathen, those who have never heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ? (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free")

HoHum: For a while people have believed that our problems exist because we are too civilized. If we would just get back to nature, and throw away all of the modern conveniences, and the ideas found in the Christian religion, then we would be like the noble savages of old. A good example of this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life Series

Contributed by Zack Ford on May 28, 2015

The Godly Christian life is a life of warfare against sin and witness to an unbelieving world. Abstain from the passions of your flesh! Make war with your sin. And as you do this, continue to live lives that are honorable among the unbelieving world.

1 Peter 2:11-12 Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life INTRO One of my favorite documents from early Church history is called “The Epistle to Diognetus.” The letter was written in the early 100’s AD, probably around 130. That puts its writing not even a century after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Bible Church

What Are Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A sermon from a series on the Sermon on the Mount, this message is a call to check one’s priorities, one’s level of commitment to the Lord.

What are Your Priorities? Matt. 6:19-24, NIV One Tin Soldier(Lambert-Potter) “Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, buried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Change Has Come Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 24, 2023

Change Has Come Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 16, 2023

Change Has Come Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 16, 2023 Intro I want to begin by asking each of us to personally consider a question. Who is your god? What is your god? While I know that we gather here around the living God revealed in the Scriptures... and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Romans 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Steadfast, Immovable, Always Abounding

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 12, 2023

This message is about consistency - be stable and set in our understanding of the Word so that we are not led astray by every false doctrine. With that stability, we are encouraged to be excessive workers for Christ because we have a promise of vistory that is coming.

Be Steadfast, Immovable, Always Abounding Scripture: First Corinthians 15:50-58; Philippians 3:20-21 This morning I want to encourage you to be steadfast and immovable as you abound in the work of the Lord. We are entering a time of transition as a Church and while some might be concerned about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Philippians 3:2-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Lord And Our Land Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul was proud to be a Roman citizen. It was not because the empire was perfect, but because his citizenship gave him rights that were vital to his personal dignity, and to his service for God.

Human rights is a major issue in our world today, but it is not a new issue. Even under the Roman Emperor men had rights and they were precious. The Apostle Paul was unjustly arrested. He was about to be beaten when he calmly asked the Roman Centurion in charge if it was lawful to scourge a man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-29

"Thy Kingdom Come" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

"Thy Kingdom come" is a call for God to increase His Kingdom, to convert the hearts of unbelievers, to draw people to a saving knowledge of Christ.

"Thy Kingdom Come" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Rejoicing Over Bad Things?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2019

"Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right." Who in his right mind rejoices at wrong?

Second Sunday of Lent 2019 One of the great themes of Christian literature, both in and out of the Scriptures, is the need for each of us to make a deliberate choice between the Two Ways of living. There is the way of life and the way of death, the way of following God’s will and law, or the way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Luke 9:30, 1 Corinthians 13:6

Denomination: Catholic

Give Unto Caesar PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the concept of God's use of earthly rulers to fulfill His divine purposes, our responsibility as Christians to respect and fulfill our civic duties, and the paramount allegiance we owe to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to dive into a deep and thought-provoking topic that hits the intersection of faith and politics: God's use of earthly rulers to accomplish His divine purposes, our duty to respect and fulfill our civic responsibilities, and the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Topics: God's Sovereignty, Divine Purposes

Be A Copycat Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

What are the most tried and true teach methods? Imitation! Paul is a big advocate, if this passage is any indication. Let's use some children's games to help us learn how to live like Jesus--and cope with the consequences.

I. Introduction A. One of the more precious—and frustrating—parts of homeschooling (or educating young children in general) is teaching them how to write. Letter-forming does not come naturally to most of us, and it certainly doesn’t come by hearing a lecture on it. A child must see letters ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21