Sermons on Earthly Rulers:

Making Sure You Have The Goods Series

Contributed by Timothy Jones on Feb 1, 2005

We need to examine ourselves like the Rich Young Ruler. He did not have the goods he needed for eternity

THRIVE IN 2005-"The Rich Young Ruler”-MAKING SURE YOU HAVE THE GOODS Mark 10:17-27 *Cartoon: Frank and Ernest (Monday) 1. Total commitment to the Kingdom of God is required for us to have a prosperous life. a. The church in America is suffering from weakness and lukewarmness. b. Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Holiness

Infinite Care Of Christ

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

“Out of Him came forth” 1. The "Corner " 2. The "Nail" 3. The "Battle-Bow" 4. The "Ruler"

Infinite Care of Christ ZECHARIAH 10 4 - Detroit once a city of wealth and fame- Motor City - Once called the Paris of the Midwest - Home of GM Ford & Chrysler - Stately homes & manicured lawns now up for foreclosure - At one time Detroit was 4 million - Today it has 700,000 - YouTube & ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Infinite Care Of Christ

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

“Out of Him came forth” 1. The "Corner " 2. The "Nail" 3. The "Battle-Bow" 4. The "Ruler"

Infinite Care of Christ ZECHARIAH 10 4 - Detroit once a city of wealth and fame- Motor City - Once called the Paris of the Midwest - Home of GM Ford & Chrysler - Stately homes & manicured lawns now up for foreclosure - At one time Detroit was 4 million - Today it has 700,000 - YouTube & ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

"Unveiling Or Uncovered"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2016

Sermon shares that Jesus is Christ, Jesus is faithful witness, Jesus is ruler of the kings of the Earth, and Jesus is the first born of the dead.

“Unveiling or uncovered” Rev 1:1-4 • This book was written during some dark days for the early church. • They were suffering terrible persecution under the iron hand of the Roman Emperors. • This book was written to give them hope, comfort and encouragement in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 13)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

This chapter is the KEY to whole book of Revelation. It covers the antichrist, the terrible world ruler who is going to arise in the end time.

If a person understands this chapter, then he will understand the great book of Revelation. Today in this chapter we are going to be introduced to the anti-christ. This chapter discusses two terrible rulers that are to arise in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort. WHO IS HIS COHORT? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Life And Teachings Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 10, 2005

Jesus placed high value on women during His earthly ministry. We should do the same.

Women in the Life and Teachings of Jesus Mark 16:9 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 8, 2005 Introduction (see footnote for credit) “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” I find it interesting and very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At The Right Hand: Basis For Living A Life That Honors God And Serves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 27, 2014

Jesus wants to rule in our lives from heaven; if we follow our heavenly ruler, we will nurture well-lived lives on earth as a result.

Jesus At the Right Hand: The Theological Basis for Living A Life That Honors God and Serves Others (Colossians 3:1-4) 1. The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees was absent but had not phoned in sick one day. Needing to have an urgent problem with one of the main computers resolved, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians 6:10-20 (The Armour Of God)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual...

I’m reading from the Amnesty International report on the war on Lebanon, August 2006: "The Israeli Air Force launched more than 7,000 air attacks on about 7,000 targets in Lebanon between 12 July and 14 August, while the Navy conducted an additional 2,500 bombardments. The attacks, though ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 6:20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Your Treasures Are You'll Be Also

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

INTENDED TO STIMULATE THE BELIEVER INTO STORING UP FOR THEMSELVES HEAVENLY RICHES INSTEAD OF EARTHLY TREASURES.

Where Your Treasures Are You’ll Be Also Text Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I Shall Not Want*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

You will have many earthly desires in life, but you shall not want for anything the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I shall not want A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

From Redneck To Riches

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006

This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

“From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Fighting To Keep The Faith

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

You have to remember that there will be a lot of battles in the earthly realm before you get to Heaven.

1 Timothy 6:12 KJV Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] Henceforth there is laid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich, But Foolish

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 3, 2008

If we are concerned only about earthly possessions, we will enter eternity empty-handed.

Text: “…a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). I would venture to say that you and I learned a long time ago that material possessions are not the most important items in life. The first ten years of my life was spent in the coal-mining hills of Southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Keep Your Head In The Clouds

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014

Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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