Sermons on crystal palace: showing 181-195 of 10,202

Blaming Bathsheba

Contributed by Paul Pattison on May 31, 2005

David models for the believer the pathway from condemnation to renewed confidence with God.

Don’t Blame Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14 “In the spring, when the kings normally went out to war, David sent out Joab, his servants, and all the Israelites. They destroyed the Ammonites and attacked the city of Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem.” Armies have for centuries kept their top ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Great Opportunity! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 19, 2006

This is 6th in the series of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

Anyone else tired of all the road construction going on around here? It’s so frustrating to not be able to go on the street you want to, or to have to wait and wait and wait for your turn to go because of all the new construction. Road blocks and road diversions can be frustrating! Road blocks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming Home

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 7, 2015

A sermon on "coming home" to heaven, or more accurately, the New Earth, where believers will live for eternity in the new order.

Coming Home A sermon on heaven Chuck Sligh June 7, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by email me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ATTRIBUTION: The “Top 10 Reasons the New Earth Will Be A Blast” under the first point in my sermon is adapted from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Star Trek Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2015

: Accepting the Great Commission requires following the directives of Captain Jesus.

The Gospel According To Star Trek Text: Acts 8:26-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: If you've ever been a fan of the sci-fi show Star Trek then you are familiar with the quote that opened every episode. "Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

The End Of The Road Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

His final stops along the road before God took him home.

The end of the road II Kings 2:1-11 As I’ve said many times since we began this study of the life of Elijah he is called “a man of like passions” and keep in mind that I repeated many times that this simply means that he is like us in every way. Even though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome God

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 8, 2012

God reveals his character to us as we see the heavenly throne through the vision of John in Revelation - the result for us ought to be unabashed worship!

Our God is an awesome God He reigns from heaven above With wisdom, power, and love Our God is an awesome God Have you discovered how awesome God is? Have you seen the magnificence of the King of Kings with the eyes of your heart? This morning, with hushed silence, we will enter into one of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

In Esther, we will learn that God is at work in spite of appearances. Often it is behind the scenes, quietly weaving circumstances together in order to bring about His will for our good and His glory.

For Such a Time as This Esther 1:1-9 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-12-2020 Silence! I walked into the small chapel on the campus on the church that I served at in Florida, fell on my knees, and wept hysterically. Mr dream job in Florida had turned into a nightmare and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Authority And Submission Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

The crisis of authority

Know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other (Deuteronomy 4.39). As a nation we are in the midst of a crisis of authority. Many people distrust those in political leadership and the natural, albeit sinful, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

The Throne Room Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

John is given a picture of a God who is transcendent, unapproachable in his holiness, surrounded by the greatest of angelic beings who can think of nothing they’d rather do than fall down at his feet and sing his praises.

I applied for ordination in 1988 - in another diocese from this. When I went for the interview to see if I was acceptable, one of the questions I was asked was “What is God like for you?” It’s a good question, isn’t it? What is your image of God? Now I have an idea that the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

How Is Your Love Life Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

There is too much emphasis in today's preaching about practical and earthly matters concerning earthly love. There is a much higher love life we need to cultivate.

How is your Love Life? I John 2:15-17 Introduction Last time we met, we discussed the new commandment which was really not new, but was the one which we have had all along. Even though John did not elaborate further on what this command was, it was obvious that it was closely tied to the command ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defective Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Practically every one of the Apostles, including Paul, is pictured as being wrong in an argument at some point. The 3 best known are specifically mentioned as being out of God's will in their attitudes toward others.

It is not without good reason that many people say they never argue about politics or religion. The ignorance and intolerance of men in relation to these subjects is such that they almost always lead to contention and anger rather than helpfulness and understanding. The average person, who does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

An Opened Door Of Hope And Promise

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 2, 2017

When a door is opened what lies behind the door is revealed. John saw an opened door. What was behind that door?

An Opened Door…..of Hope and Promise "Behold, a door ... opened in heaven" Revelation 4:1 An open door… You may not have thought about it much but you have been walking through doors most all of your life They have been all sizes, all weights, all colors. In John 10:9 Jesus describes himself as ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imagine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 28, 2019

St. John writes of the peace from heaven

May 26, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Rev. 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 Imagine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. John Lennon wrote a song that has come to be one of the most recognized and acclaimed songs of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation Chapter 4 The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 30, 2004

Rev Study Step by Step Chapter 4 THE THRONE ROOM OF GOD

REVELATION CHAPTER 4 The Throne of God The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Stone

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

Two sides of the understand of the Christian Rock. Jesus and Us

There was a young woman who was engaged to be married. Her fiancé had bought the ring and unfortunately the diamond stone had fallen out. She was devastated and searched high and low for it. As she was walking along the street, retracing her steps after hours of searching, a friend came by and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Salvation Army