Sermons on Earth Gods Footstool:

In Touch With Earth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2010

Revision of earlier message. God calls us to remember that we are both physical and spiritual, and are therefore to be stewards of the earth as well as spiritually sound. The Table reminds of both our physical and spiritual sides and responsibilities.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 6, 1985, World Communion Sunday No matter how sophisticated we may become, something in us reaches out for the soil, reaches out for our roots and stirs within us to claim a simpler, more basic way of life. I would just about bet that most of us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Inherit The Earth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you inherited the earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the humble or meek will inherit the earth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God blesses those w

I. EXORDIUM: Have you inherited the earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the humble or meek will inherit the earth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. V. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why – To The Ends Of The Earth? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2019

The final sermon of this series, "The Ends of the Earth," and in preparation of dedicating over 700 shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. It is all for the glory of God.

Today we are asking the question, Why must we all be focused on getting the Gospel out, not just here and around our nation, but to the ends of the earth? First of all, we are commanded. Acts 1:8b (NKJV) ... you shall be witnesses to Me ... The Command is clear – “You shall be witnesses to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

I believe God does intend His teachings to be taken seriously. So He not only speaks the words, "Peace on earth, good will toward men," but He gives us the key to unlocking the door to peace so we really can attain it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2023) TEXT: Proverbs 25:21-22; Exodus 23:4-5; Isaiah 9:6; Acts 2:38 A. It’s the Sunday after Christmas & the beginning of a New Year, & our hearts are still full of the hymns that we sang proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-22, Exodus 23:4-5, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2016

Jesus was born to bring us peace - that's what Isaiah declared and angels sang. But what does that mean? What kind of peace did Jesus come to give me, and how can I receive it?

The past few weeks we’ve been looking at the gifts Jesus was born to give us. This week, we’re focusing on the gift of “peace” and (because today is Christmas) I wanted to start the sermon with a Christmas Carol that had peace as part of its message. But as I searched ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inheriting The Earth

Contributed by James May on Sep 23, 2007

What does this phrase mean? How can we inherit the earth if there is no earth to inherit after we die? This ia question posed by a church member.

Inheriting the Earth By Pastor Jim May Last week we said that the Sunday night services would be considered as a time of teaching for a while and that we would answer questions from any of you who had questions that you didn’t quite understand in scripture or that you would like to hear explained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Earth Yielding Increase

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 24, 2009

For Worldwide Communion Sunday: How can we, like the Psalmist, be optimistic in the face of international conflict, national dispute, racism, church tension, our personal conflicts? The Cross is God’s reaching out to heal.

It was an awesome ruin. A hulk of stone, a pile of rubble. Smoke stains clearly visible. Jagged edges its roofline. What once had been a magnificent building lay now exposed to the open air, useless, a scar on the horizon. What terrible thing had happened here to create this ugly defacing of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Some Of Heaven To Earth

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how we can help others experience a little of Heaven on Earth.

Introduction: Before I give the introductory information, which may not be exciting to all, I just want you to know that we’re going to cover the exciting topic of how to experience a bit of Heaven on earth. The doctor who says, "The good news is you’re going to Heaven, the bad news is you’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: *other

Though The Earth Give Way

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Sep 15, 2001

When our world collapses and we are left with fear, we respond with courage, faith and patience

Tuesday, the world changed. The world was different when you went to be Tuesday night than when you went to be Monday night. The world as we have known it has changed. And I don’t just mean that the skyline of New York City is different. I mean the world as we had known it. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven & Earth 1: In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2008

The first sermon in a series on "bringing heaven, (God’s rule, the Kingdom of God) on earth". Adam and Eve, humankind, were placed on this earth with a missional purpose right from the start.

Heaven & Earth 1- "In the beginning" 1 "In the beginning" 1.1 Adam & Eve had commission right from the start 1.2 Perfect world when humans placed? yes- "it was v good!" Gen 1 hints Gen 1 ’darkness’ ’the deep’ chaos. Ps 29. Leviathan Is 27:1 1:28 "fill & subdue" clear in Gen 2, 3 serpent Eden is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling Match On Earth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST won over all these enemies and that the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within me.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Champion in you? JESUS CHRIST. 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves [not Christ]. Do you not yourselves realize and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Comes To Earth Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The main idea is that the kingdom of God is available to everyone, regardless of their status or background, and it is about heaven coming to earth and transforming lives.

Today, we're gonna talk about Christmas! But not just any Christmas story, we're gonna dive into the real meaning behind it and how it's all about heaven coming to earth. So, let's get started! Here’s what I want you to walk away with: Christmas is about God's kingdom breaking into our world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Spiritual Availability, God's Reign, Universal Salvation

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Finding peace in the wonderful birth of Jesus

Title: Peace On Earth Text: Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: READ TEXT Can you imagine the excitement of the shepherds. ‒ Quietly tending sheep. ‒ Angels appear! “A multitude” ‒ “Heavenly hosts” Means they covered the expanse of the sky. ‒ Imagine all this for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foreigners On Earth Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 27, 2013

Christians are to live as foreigners here on earth!

Several weeks ago, I spoke to about 200 students in their Chapel time at the New Tribes BIBLE Institute in Waukesha. I didn’t like it but I had to scold many of them because many of them did not have their Bibles; after all, they were in a BIBLE Institute! We are All Nations BIBLE Church! We do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Their Heaven Is Earth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2020

A study in Psalm 73: 1 – 28

Psalm 73: 1 – 28 Their heaven is earth A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no pangs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel