Sermons on Earthly Reign:

You Are A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2019

Biologically all of us have an earthly father. Spiritually we have a heavenly Father.

It’s Fathers day, and tonight I want to simply remind you that you are a child of God. We are all children no matter how old we are. You and I, in a sense, will always be a child. Biologically all of us have an earthly father. Spiritually we have a heavenly Father. You and I did not just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12, James 1:17-18, Proverbs 3:1-18, 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Build Your Relationship To God!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

Get this relationship right and earthly ones will also change as you practice the same principles.

II Corinthians 11:21-33 Proposition – You must build your relationship with Jesus! I. By being totally committed! A. Forget feelings! II Timothy. 2:1-7 Newlyweds-everything fresh, different, after awhile routine Examples: soldier, athlete, farmer B. Recognize your position! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-33, Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Acts 20:18-38, Ephesians 4:11-16, Psalm 133:1, Job 13:15, 2 Timothy 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos - 15 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

We believe in life everlasting through the conversion of our earthly bodies to heavenly ones

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back Where It All Began (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining Jesus' brief return to Nazareth during His earthly ministry.

BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Mark 6:1-6 Twenty-one-year-old Steven A. Wowwk arrived as an infantryman in the Army’s First Cavalry Division in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam in early January 1969 to fight in an escalating and increasingly unwinnable war. By June, Wowwk had been wounded twice—the second time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Back Where It All Began (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining Jesus' brief return to Nazareth during His earthly ministry.

BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (PART II) Mark 6:1-6 In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said, "Like the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

06 Joy In Pressing On Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 19, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we press on for heaven’s hope, not earthly glory.

We’ve been walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, exploring what it means to have defiant joy—a joy that flourishes regardless of circumstances because it is anchored in Christ. Each week, we’ve uncovered different aspects of this joy: Week 1: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking The Things Of Christ: Look Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage believers to focus their hearts and minds on spiritual matters, rather than earthly distractions.

Good morning, church. Today, we're going to focus on a message that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written to early Christians in Colossae. It's about setting our hearts on things above, tuning out the clamor of the world, and focusing on the thoughts of Jesus. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Topics: Affections, Things Above

"Nazarene"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

10/11ths of Jesus’ earthly sojourn was spent in obscurity in Nazareth. What do we learn from this?

“But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said, 20 “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” 21 So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Orthodox

King Of Kings

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 9, 2011

The topic we are treating this week reveals Jesus to us in His kingly role with dominion, glory and power. It reveals to us the extent and duration of Jesus’ reign and the length and breadth of His possession. It also reveals to us those who will reign wi

KING OF KINGS The topic we are treating this week reveals Jesus to us in His kingly role with dominion, glory and power. It reveals to us the extent and duration of Jesus’ reign and the length and breadth of His possession. It also reveals to us those who will reign with the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

The Bible teaches us that there are two truths to consider when we read the 5th commandment: (1. The call to honor our earthly parents… (2. And the call to be honorable as earthly parents! It is not just a call to the children, but also to the dad an

TEXT: Ex. 20:12; Luke 2:41-52; Eph. 6:1-4 INTRO: When God gave Moses the 10 commandments they came on 2 tablets of stone. Tablet #1 had the first 4 commandments on them and dealt exclusively with man’s relationship with God; tablet #2 had the last 6 commandments and they dealt with man’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father Figure Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2015

Moses was the father figure to Israel of their Heavenly Father, just as earthly father are also father figures who point to God. But how do earthly fathers reflect a Heavenly God? And just who is this prophet Moses' spoke of?

James Dobson once told of the time his 2 year old son Ryan said grace. He said: “He had watched his mother and me pray before we ate each meal, but he had never been asked to say grace. One day, when I was out of town on a business trip, Shirley spontaneously turned to our toddler and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When You Get What You Ask Or Pray For? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

True security is found in trusting God as our King, not in pursuing what others have or seeking control through earthly solutions.

Have you ever stood at the fence line of your life, looked at what others have, and felt that tug? If I just had their certainty. Their security. Their leader. Their plan. The human heart has a way of reaching for what is visible, tangible, and immediate. We want a king we can see. A system we can ...read more

Topics: Divine Will, Human Desire

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Ken Osso on Feb 18, 2007

This is a message focusing on the lordship of Christ. The emphasis was on helping our people understand the invitation to live and participate in the kingdom, or reign, of God today.

Jesus is Lord Luke 17:20-36 “And milk.” Every morning for the first six years of my education, those two words signaled the end of the day’s announcements and the impending opportunity for each student in the school to rise for the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Every day was the same. As the button ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Nazarene

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 4 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

When Israel is restored at the start of the Millennium, Jesus Messiah changes many things. The land is changed and the desert will bloom as never before. The animals will be at peace. The Jewish survivors of the Tribulation will be comforted, and the Lord reigns over the whole earth.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 4 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH Part 4 continues to look at Isaiah scriptures about the Restoration of Israel. Some people might say, “But some of that could apply to me,” and that might be so. The application may be partial to you, but not the fulfillment. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:13-18, Isaiah 34:16-17, Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 51:10-11, Isaiah 35:10, Isaiah 34:14-15, Romans 8:20-22, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Early Church: Forgiven Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009

Sermon 1 of 6 in our Early Church series. Given at Osage Ridge Baptist Church. The beginning of the Christian Church at Pentecost was very powerful. The power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit.

The Early Church: Forgiven Acts 2: 37-41 INTRO: NEW SERIES - THE EARLY CHURCH CHURCHES TODAY: WRONG FOCUS LAKEWOOD / OSTEEN: "YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 STEPS TO LIVING AT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL 1. ENLARGE VISION 2. HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE 3. POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS 4. LET GO OF PAST 5. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist