Sermons on Eternal Focus:

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. All Scripture references (except where noted) is from the NASB.

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. A week ago last Friday, Mr. Merle (a prominent man in our congregation) went to be with Lord. We buried his earthy remains last Thursday. There was hope in that funeral service because Jesus said: John 14:19b … because I live, you will live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrected Body Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 10, 2022

Palm Sunday Message. If there is a resurrection, how does it work? What is the resurrected body like? all Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the people were waving palm branches, and shouting “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD” (Mark11:9). What a joyful day that was. In its OT context, from Psalm 118:25, Hosanna means ‘I beseech ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Son

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

In Acts 3:15, the Bible calls Jesus the “author of life.” It is of utmost importance that we realize that the origin of abundant life is Jesus Christ; and that His abundant life is everlasting, both now and in the age to come eternal.

In Acts 3:15 Jesus Christ is called “the Prince of life.” Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). John 1:4 tells us, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” 2 Peter 1:3 declares of Jesus that “His divine power has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-58

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know That You Know

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 19, 2020

A sermon examining the fact that we can know for sure that we are saved.

HOW TO KNOW THAT YOU KNOW I John 5:1-13 When I was a child I had a Sunday School teacher who often said concerning salvation, "you have to know that you know that you know that you are saved. Ironically many years later the Holy Spirit revealed to her that she was not saved and at that point ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Lite

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 1, 2021

This is a straight forward Easter Gospel sermon on what it takes to experience eternal life. It is targeted to unbelievers.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION – EASTER THEMED TV SHOWS 2. A DECREASE IN BELIEF IN GOD AND RELIGION 3. AN INCREASE IN BELIEF IN THE AFTERLIFE WITHOUT FAITH 4. BUT EVEN THOUGH CULTURE CHANGES GOD HASN’T CHANGED 5. RESURRECTION (AND AFTERLIFE) ONLY COMES BY FAITH IN JESUS 6. A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 27, 2025

I wrote this sermon to share for Valentine's when everything is about love. We should all know about the greatest love ever; God's love

What's Love Got to do With It? Back in 1984, Tina Turner asked a question that we're going to look into. That year she released her hit song “What's Love Got to Do With It?” In this song, she tells us that love “is nothing but a second-hand emotion.” That's not true at all. Objects ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2025

Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Apr 21, 2025

Once again here we are gathered on this glorious Easter morning to celebrate. But this is not just a meal of remembrance and celebration of a one-time event as is the Passover of old.

This morning. We come together to celebrate Easter. We believe in and celebrate the empty tomb – the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. However, His resurrection, this most wonderous of all miracles, and all these worship services would mean nothing for us without the reason of the resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The River And The Road: A Devotional On Pilgrimage, Friendship, And Grace

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Apr 21, 2025

There is a quiet holiness in Kenneth Grahame’s gentle story—a tale that, while whimsical, carries the weight of eternal truths.

There is a quiet holiness in Kenneth Grahame’s gentle story—a tale that, while whimsical, carries the weight of eternal truths. As we enter the River Bank with Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad, we do not merely read a children’s tale—we walk into a world where the soul is subtly reminded of its true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Anglican

10 Facts About The Lamb's Book Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2023

Many want their name connected to a Heisman Trophy or a Nobel Prize, or as an Academy Awards recipient, but the only list that's going to matter in eternity is whether your name's in the Lamb's Book of Life.

THE LAMB’S BOOK OF LIFE Rev. 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION A. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT LIFE AFTER DEATH? Survey of Opinions of Life After Death: 1. “I think that when you die, you’re dead. That’s it. There’s nothing else.” John, St. Louis, Missouri. 2. “After death, God will judge people based on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live The Kingdom Way Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

Explore how we can go and live the Kingdom way by embracing justice, living with an eternal perspective, serving others selflessly, and praying with purpose.

Go! And Live the Kingdom Way Introduction Church, today we stand before the living Word of God, ready to be challenged and transformed. The command to "Go!" is not just a call to action; it is an invitation to live out the very essence of God’s Kingdom here on earth. In Isaiah 1:17, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Revelation 21:4, Mark 10:43-44, Matthew 6:7, Micah 6:8, James 1:27, Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:5-7, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Levi's Inheritance (Joshua 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2025

Does the inheritance of the tribe of Levi give hope for faithful church elders? Let's begin in Joshua 21.

Do those who sacrificed for the sake of the Gospel have an inheritance? Does the Levites’ inheritance provide us a clue? Is there an eternal inheritance? Let’s begin in Joshua 21. What reward was given to the Levites for their faithful service to God? Then the family leaders of the descendants of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 9, 2025

This message comes out of that uncertainty some of us have about the Old Testament and what part it plays in our Christian Walk, so the subject for today is if.

if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 This Old Testament Scripture, some would say only apply to the Children of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Genesis 4:7, Hebrews 11:4, Matthew 5:13, Matthew 16:24, Mark 7:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoration

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 10, 2024

What is GOD's portion in your restoration? Why do you really want to be restored? Restoration is a good thing , a desirable thing, let us approach it with maturity.

Restoration Joel 2 Restoration is a common theme today. There are songs and sermons about restoration everywhere. including this one. Everybody wants to be restored, to be repaid, re-established. We all desire to be restored to what was there before and more. Sometimes, we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

The Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Aug 1, 2024

The power of the gospel, is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, which can transform lives and bring hope to those who believe. It is a message of love, forgiveness, and redemption that has the power to change hearts.

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. August 1, 2024 Romans 10:13–15 (ESV) “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on him, whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him, whom they have never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Indeed!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 22, 2025

I wrote this message to share at the local Assisted Living home. Chose to give a message on freedom because I will be preaching shortly before the 4th of July

Free Indeed! Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who delivered a speech that conveyed a powerful message to the nation at a time when it was needed. On August 28,1963, he gave his I Have a Dream! speech. That speech concluded with the topic we are going to discuss. Let me read for you the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist