Sermons on Eternal Focus:

New Testament Giving Verses Old Testament Tithing

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Is the Christian under the law of the tithe? Are we free to give by whim and feeling? Are there eternal principles that should govern our giving?

New Testament Giving verses Old Testament Tithing Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Is Tithing for Today? In this study, we’ll examine what the New Testament teaches regarding the tithe. We’ll try to answer questions such as: Are Christians required to tithe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Testament Giving Verses Old Testament Tithing

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Is the Christian under the law of the tithe? Are we free to give by whim and feeling? Are there eternal principles that should govern our giving?

New Testament Giving verses Old Testament Tithing Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Is Tithing for Today? In this study, we’ll examine what the New Testament teaches regarding the tithe. We’ll try to answer questions such as: Are Christians required to tithe under grace? Is the Christian’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why People Are Choosing Hell

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012

According to the scriptures many people are choosing the broad way that leads to eternal death. There is a reason for why people are making such a choice.

Why People are Choosing Hell Isaiah 5:8-23 There are six woes given in the verses of scriptures read this morning as a warning to those who have gone the way of evil. Jesus spoke more of hell than heaven because of the urgency to warn the people of this dreadful place Vs.14 Hell hath enlarged ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brought Hope

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

Jesus had to come to bring us Healing, Obedience, Peace, and Eternal life. Jesus came and brought us HOPE.

Jesus Brought HOPE INTRODUCTION Last Lord’s Day we examined the text of Luke 24 which records the discussion of Jesus with the disciples traveling on the road to Emmaus where He says in verse 26: “Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" In our lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision Of Another World Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Feb 17, 2010

A message presented at Urbana 2009 describing the light of Christ that shows us His perspective on ourselves, others, and things eternal.

1. Intro: My Life Would Forever Be Changed: * The wood floor crackled & popped like Rice Crispies. My back warmed as the spring sun invaded our home-pouring in through those leaded glass windows after a long, dark winter. * I thumbed the new book my dad had given me for my 9th birthday with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: *other

One Thing Lacked Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 6, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:17-31 about the demands of the gospel upon life and our inability to merit eternal life

Text: Mark 10:17-31, Title: The One Thing Lacked, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the “one thing” in the movie City Slickers, “The call to follow Jesus does not constitute an additional obligation in life, but rather judges, replaces, and subordinates all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifted Up Christ Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 10, 2008

We,like Nicodemus, must gaze at that the uplifted Christ if we would be drawn to him and have the promise of "eternal life."

THE LIFTED UP CHRIST John 3:9-15 We were recently discussing I Corinthians 1:23- “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Greeks.” Our lesson today may be the beginning of that attitude of Jews in regard to Jesus. Living with him, questioning him, arguing with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Into The Window

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

Jesus is the Light of the World. He is the open window to eternal life and light and there is no other way. This sermon is told in story format.

Looking into the Window By Pastor James May There it stood, in the side of the wall; it was just a window. But there was something different about this window that was different from most. Those on the inside could look through it to see the outside world, and those on the outside could look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10-13, James 1:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Communion With Christ - Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

David then exhorts us to seek Communion with Christ for that is our present and eternal destiny as he beautifully pictures it is in verse 5.

“The Model for the Christian Life” Psalm 23:1-6 (5 of 6) 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) 2. COMMITMENT to Discipleship (v. 2) 3. CONSECRATED to Christ (v. 3) 4. Forming the CHARACTER of Christ in us. (v. 4) 5. COMMUNION with Christ. (v. 5) Psalm 22:2; Isaiah 25:6; John 6:53-56; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Home - Our Goal Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 27, 2007

3 of 3 messages on the mission and vision of Meridian Christian Church. This message is based on the idea of being in community in the present and for eternity.

8/19/07 Home - Our Goal Christians live a life of anticipation. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Vs. God Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2007

Men have always struggled against God but God wants to win men to salvation and prepare them for eternal life.

Man Vs. God Jonah 1:1-3 INTRO.: The words of our text are typical of the story of the struggle which has always gone on between man and God. The book is the story of a man who thinks he knows more than God and will, in spite of everything, do things his own way and govern his own life. First ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 28, 2010

The Christmas spirit is found in telling others about the lamb that came to be our sacrifice for sin and give us eternal life.

Intro. This time of year, many are in what is called the Christmas spirit. That means different things for different people. Many are searching for gifts, some enjoy decorating, some look forward to the fellowship of others, and some are all of the above. Some are the opposite, and despise the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And God's Inextinguishable Love Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 11, 2011

We are eternally and presently safe in God’s care-nothing can separate us from his love.

Romans 8:31-39 Introduction: A. Love is often misunderstood and incorrectly defined. 1. Two preteens experiencing their first episode of puppy love will tell each other they love one another when they truly have no good understanding of what love means or entails. 2. Two adults in an illicit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Ceremony Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011

Jesus won in the end, but not through the usual methods. Jesus was authorized to break the seal on the deed to eternity because he was slain.

The academy Awards are coming up... next week, as a matter of fact. How many of you enjoy watching them? Who do you think deserves Best Actress? Best Actor? Best Director? What will be the best picture? I’m hoping for The Two Towers, but most people seem to think it will be Chicago or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 7, 2012

If he had come down from the cross every person living today would not have a chance to eternal life.

What If Jesus Had Come Down From The Cross SCRIPTURE: "And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross." Matthew 27:40 KJV THE MESSAGE BIBLE: 35-40 "After they had finished nailing him to the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal