Sermons on Eternal Decree:

"It's All Good Or It's All Bad”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

Through the cross the believer has the promise that God is working in all things for his eternal good. But it’s a different story for the nonbeliever.

The mule in the well! A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Long For Heaven's True Treasure - Revelation 21:3–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2025

If I asked you today, What excites you most about heaven?, how would you answer? Streets of gold? No more pain? Reunion with loved ones? These are glorious promises, yes—but they are not the greatest joy of heaven.

Go! And Long for Heaven's True Treasure - Revelation 21:3–4 Introduction: The True Treasure of Heaven If I asked you today, What excites you most about heaven?, how would you answer? Streets of gold? No more pain? Reunion with loved ones? These are glorious promises, yes—but they are not the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4, John 14:2-3, Isaiah 25:8, Psalm 27:4, John 14:6, Romans 5:1, Philippians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is Short And Hell Is Hot

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore biblical examples and teachings that illustrate the brevity of life and the reality of hell.

The phrase "life is short and hell is hot" is a reminder of the nature of our time on earth and the eternal consequences of our choices. This phrase is not found in the Bible, but its themes are echoed throughout Scripture. In this sermon we'll explore biblical examples and teachings ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Lighting Up Hell On Earth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024

Unbelief is the one sin out of which all other sins grow. Unbelief is the one sin that will damn you and send you to hell. Not believing in the Son of God is self-condemnation.

Think with me about some of the most important conversations you have ever had for a moment, will you? For the married men, what’s your reaction when your wife says, “We need to talk”? Yeah, that’s my reaction, too. More seriously… What are some of the most important conversations you’ve had in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon: Victory Beyond The Grave Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

The Apostle Paul reminds us that death has been swallowed up in victory. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a door has been opened for us into eternal life. The grave may claim the body, but it cannot hold the soul of the righteous.

FUNERAL SERMON: VICTORY BEYOND THE GRAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 (KJV) 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Fearing God is essential in order to be spiritually successful. Christians need to cultivate this virtue in their lives.

Today, we are going to examine a topic that once was considered to be a very basic part of religious life. It was discussed quite often even to the extent that it was part of common conversation back in the days of our great-grandparents. Today, the topic is shunned by society and even by most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership That Works!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 30, 2003

Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost.

Leadership that Works Thesis: Leadership that works has a mindset focused on eternity, has a driving desire to empower people with the Gospel and has the determination to be committed to Jesus Christ at any cost. Texts: Romans 12:1 “ Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasure Hunters

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 21, 2005

Jesus warns us in this parable of the danger of pursuing the wrong treasure all our life, even finding it, and then discovering we have missed discovering life’s eternal treasure. Such eternal treasure is found in our relationship with Him.

Treasure Hunters July 14-15, 2001 Luke 12:13-21 (New International Version) 13Someone in the crowd said to him, ¡§Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.¡¨ 14Jesus replied, ¡§Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fears Of Death

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 22, 2007

Christ destroyed the devil, the power behind death. Christ died to rescue all of us from FEARS of DEATH. And Christ has completely conquered death, giving us the greatest assurance of eternal certainty, that is to have LIFE ETERNAL with Christ!

“We are people of flesh and blood. That is why Jesus became one of us. He died to destroy the devil, who had power over death. But He also died to rescue all of us who live each day in fear of dying.” Hebrews 2:14-15 (CEV) Why do most people fear death? Because - 1.DEATH PUTS AN END TO ALL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come As You Are, But Don't Leave As You Came

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 24, 2014

A rich young ruler came to Jesus asking him what “GOOD THING” he could do to inherit eternal life, and the truth is that there is no “good thing” that one can do to inherit eternal life!

TITLE: COME AS YOU ARE, BUT DON’T LEAVE AS YOU CAME SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 10:17-22 I would like to talk to you from the subject this morning – Come As You Are, But Don’t Leave As You Came. Elect Lady and I were travelling in the car to Georgia and discussing the Church and what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Perish

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010

God has warned us of our eternal destination and He has given us the choice to believe in His Son and be saved from that eternal punishment. Do not perish. Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth and be baptized into Christ.

Do Not Perish 03/15/09 AM Text: John 3:16-17 Introduction Have you ever had the experience of visiting a restaurant and not really enjoyed it only to recount the episode to someone and have them say “I could have saved you the trouble and told you not to go there”? I’m sure we have all had that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I, Too, Must Die!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 10, 2017

In this Scripture Jesus confirms that He IS the Christ, the He must die and that He will rise again. Also in this Scripture we see that we must believe Jesus is the Christ, that we must die and be raised; raised to eternal life or eternal death.

Mark 8:27-38 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Today we will start following Jesus down the road to the cross and then finally to the resurrection. This, of course, is not something we speak about only at this time of year. This great act of mercy and salvation is the pivotal event ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Urgency Of Now

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

There is an urgent call for the church and every believer to rise into divine action. The time to serve, pray, evangelise, give, and build is now. Every moment counts in eternity’s calendar. As believers, we must not be found sleeping when heaven is moving.

THE URGENCY OF NOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 9:4 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Romans 13:11, 2 Corinthians 6:2, James 4:14, Proverbs 27:1 INTRODUCTION: Time is one of the most valuable resources given to man. In John 9:4, Jesus emphasised the urgency of working while it is ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Out Of Religious Identity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Without realizing it, we can try to contain the eternal God of the universe within the boundaries of our comfort and control.

Breaking Out of Religious Identity Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 22, 2012 Intro Today we are going to engage a problem that can quietly be at work in every life: the unconscious tendency to become attached to forms of religious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Sealed? Preparing For The Final Judgment

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 22, 2025

144,000 are marked—Today, this seal is not for a select few but for all who belong to Christ. The question for us is urgent: Are you sealed? As we explore God’s Word, let this truth anchor us: The sealed are saved, the saved are secure, and the secure live with purpose.

Are You Sealed? Preparing for the Final Judgment Revelation 7:4-8 Introduction: The Mark of Eternity Imagine a scene of cosmic urgency: angels poised to unleash judgment, yet God pauses to seal His servants (Revelation 7:3). In this vision, 144,000 are marked—a symbolic number representing God’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4-8, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Esther 8:8, Isaiah 43:1, Exodus 12:13, Daniel 3:27, Ezekiel 9:4-6, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 7:9, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 5:14, Acts 9:1-5, Luke 14:15-24, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 15:20, Acts 3:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:38-39, Job 19:25, Acts 16:25, Romans 8:39, John 10:27, Luke 15:11-32, Revelation 3:20, Revelation 7:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational