Sermons on Eternal Needs:

Making Today Count For Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

From the parable of the minas, understand our responsibility as believers to be faithful in preaching the Gospel, the task entrusted to us by our Lord.

The things that may happen in the future will affect us today. When we know that this recession will drag on for a long time, we have to make plans - to keep our jobs, spend less save more… The government will have to find ways to create jobs for the retrenched, bring forward projects to stimulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternity Is Too Long To Be Wrong

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 23, 2023

The Galatians began trying to save themselves by their own efforts, instead of by God’s way – Jesus Christ. This is relevant, because we too may be trying to save ourselves by “Do-it-Yourself Religion.”

ETERNITY IS TOO LONG TO BE WRONG Galatians 2:16–3:5 INTRODUCTION A. 4 RIDDLES 1. Do you know what they call a Hotdog in the Winter? A Chilly Dog 2. What do you call a snow man’s dog? A Slush Puppy 3. What do you call a 100 year-old ant? An antique. 4. Why did the chicken cross the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 19 - The Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 19, 2023

Though we live on this earth, it is important that we have an eternal perspective. We are all heading to one of two destinations, and may God help us to make the right decision so we can be with Him for eternity.

We read in Luke 23:43, Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise." (GW) These are the words of Lord Jesus as he hung on the cross to the thief who was also hanging on a cross adjacent to Him. In his last dying moments, the man called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 16:23, Luke 16:19-21, Luke 12:21, Luke 10:31-32, James 4:17, Luke 16:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001

WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Eternal Plan

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

God’s great plan is eternal because he set it out before the creation of the world, because it’s effective right now and because it reaches into the future to the end of time. This eternal, cosmic plan is being worked out day by day and we’re part of it.

I hope that those of you who were here last week have been waiting with anticipation to hear more about God’s eternal plan for the world. As we’ll see in a moment it’s an eternal plan because he set it out before the creation of the world, because it’s effective right now and because it reaches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Eternal Life Is - Christ's Life!"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 19, 2007

This sermon explains the truth about eternal life, gives the believer assurance of eternal life and at the same time presents the gospel to the unbeliever from the Exchanged Life perspective of Christian truth.

I. The Introduction How many of you have seen the sad, saga of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, death and hopeful burial broadcast across the news for the past two weeks? The saddest thing is, there seems to be no hint of eternal life in anything that’s been broadcast. However, God’s original purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Treasures From Mothers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

What have your moms or grandmothers taught you? Many of you here are going to be future moms and grandmothers. What are you going to teach your children and grand kids?

Illustration: So, why did God make Mothers? Well, here is how some 2nd graders answered the following questions: 1.Q: Why did God make mothers? The top answers: ''Mostly to clean the house'' and ''to help us out of there when we were getting born.'' 2. Q: Why did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Labor For The Lord Is Eternal!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 9, 2013

Our Labor for the Lord is Eternal! In this sermon outline we point out nine characteristics of our labor for the Lord in our Christian Walk. It is not only a walk of faith but also of works that God desires us to live. It is also a labor of victory, peace

Our Labor for the Lord is Eternal! In this sermon outline we point out nine characteristics of our labor for the Lord in our Christian Walk. It is not only a walk of faith but also of works that God desires us to live. It is also a labor of victory, peace and joy. I. Our labor for the Lord is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

A Lost Ear Or Eternal Salvation?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

The flesh and the spirit are at war in this passage, and in our own hearts.

Passage: Matthew 26:47-56 Intro: Everyone thinks they know what a real man is. 1. pro athlete, Rambo, fireman. 2. always tough, strong, can really shoot any one of his variety of weapons, protect the fam! 3. Father’s Day is tough, because we are not quite as secure in our role as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Eternity As Part Of God's Character Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 26, 2007

Part of a series looking at the Character of God. This sermon considers eternity and looks at the flow on effect of eternity for the believer

The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God EX 3:11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" EX 3:12 And God said, "I will be with you. And this will be the sign to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Our Eternal Inheritance. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 2, 2023

1 Peter 1:3-5 "... hath begotten us... [4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, [5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."

Jesus is our eternal inheritance, He is every spiritual blessing in Heavenly places, He is The glory. 1 Peter 1:3 "[3]Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 12:12, 1 Timothy 6:12, Luke 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

Building Relationships That Last: Eternally

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

RELATIONSHIPS MARK OUR PLACE IN ETERNITY

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: ETERNALLY LUKE 16: 19-31 JANUARY 9, 2005 INTRODUCTION: I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door Not by the beauty of it all Not by the lights or decor But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp The thieves, the liars, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Inherit Eternal Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jul 18, 2025

Our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37.

How To Inherit Eternal Life In this article, our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37. It is a straightforward two requirements how to inherit eternal life – love God and neighbor, but somehow complicated process in the sense that it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Foundations Of The Faith: The Eternal State

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE. JESUS FINAL WORDS OF THE BIBLE IS AN INVITATION TO “COME” AND BE A PART OF HIS KINGDOM

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: OUR ETERNAL STATE REVELATION 21:1-27 I WAS IN MY OFFICE THIS PAST WEEK AND HAPPENED TO LOOK AT THE CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AND REALIZED THAT THANKSGIVING WAS ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY. I THOUGHT BACK TO THANKSGIVING AT MY HOME WHEN I WAS A CHILD. THOSE WERE SPECIAL ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist