Sermons on Eternal Value:

Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009

Is there value in the Old Testament today?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Pastor

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 2, 2008

Message that shows the value of the Pastor...

THE WORK OF THE PASTOR TEXT: Titus 2:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: God according to His wisdom and purpose has given the church its pastors to lead and help the church through sound Bible preaching. When this is properly done, God will honor it and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Your value in God's eyes.

COUNTING THE COST PT2 LUKE 14 VS 25-35 Luke 14:25-35 (NLT) 25 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, 26 “If you want to be my disciple, you must hate everyone else by comparison—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own ...read more

Denomination: *other

God's Treasure In An Earthern Vessel

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 20, 2011

The Value of what we have in Christ.

2 Cor. 4:5-7 INTRO: Paul was always careful to let others know he was nothing without Christ and was never endeavoring to preach or uplift himself in their eyes. He is quoted as recognizing nothing was beyond accomplishing but it was through Christ that it is accomplished and not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005

The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

Should Protestants Change Our Habits During Lent?

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

What is the value of Lenten Rituals to Protestants?

We could look to the time of Lent as traditional activities representing the death of Christ plus His resurrection, and return. This year, the 2018 Lenten Season began on February 14th – Valentines' day. For Lent that day is called Ash Wednesday and people, worldwide, gave up certain foods or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here...worship

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002

This message explores the value of real worship.

Why are we here?… Worship Worship. This word is used 331 times in the Bible. From Genesis, the first book of the Bible, to Revelation, the last book, we are called to worship. Worship is the theme of this book. From Genesis chapter 17 where Genesis 17:17 (TLB) 17 Abraham threw himself down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Exodus 34:29

Denomination: Methodist

Sing Unto The Lord A New Song 1

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Nov 26, 2012

This message is about the value of gospel lyrics

Sing Unto the Lord a New Song Psalms 105: 1/6 Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way, and was wretched and vile as could be. But the Savior above gave me peace joy and love, when He reached down His hand for me. I was lost in sin but Jesus rescued me, He’s a wonderful Savior to me; I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6

Denomination: *other

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

Decisions Have Lasting Results

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 7, 2011

While there are many decisions that occupy our mind, many of these are decisions with temporary results. There are other decisions that are too often given lesser attention that have permanent, eternal results.

Those who play chess know that decisions made early in the game may very well have an irreversible effect on the outcome of the game. Decisions have lasting results. Too often those who make a decision to sample some drugs at the urging of another over time become addicted to drugs. Decisions have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The God Who Feeds My Soul”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2021

St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. Deep in every human soul is a search for “Harmony” with our Creator, that was lost in the Garden of Eden. Quotes from John Stott and Leonard Sweet.

In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2021 Text: John 6:35 Redeemer “The God Who Feeds My Soul” St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but nothing satisfies our desire for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-33, John 6:43-47

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Generosity And Grace

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

As Christians we should have a shift in values and we should place more value on our relationship with God then on created things.

Luke 12:13 Someone in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14 Jesus replied, "Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?" 15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Oh Glorious Day - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 23, 2014

Peter emphasizes salvation is spiritual birth. No earthly inheritance can compare with it. And, then he comes to the central truth of our justification. Not only do we have an inheritance that is reserved in heaven, we ourselves are put under special guard.

Rising, He Justified Freely Forever 1 Peter 1:1-5 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Today we come to the fourth in our series titled Oh, Glorious Day! Each of these messages is built around the theology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2020

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30.

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Do You Want?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 23, 2022

Eternity without God should lead us to shout, "There is nothing in hell that I want!" Yet, far too many of those living about us act as though there is something wonderful about hell. If that were not so, wouldn't we seek to please the Lord? There is nothing in hell that I want.

“There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, who longed to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. In addition, the dogs came and licked his sores. “Now the poor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist