Sermons on Expectation Of Heaven:

5th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 8, 2022

May 18th, 2025.

Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35. A). PETER’S EXPLANATION. Acts 11:1-18. The turning point in Luke’s Gospel was when Jesus ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). The turning point of Luke’s second volume, the Book of Acts, is found in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Aliens Have Landed

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Find out where you come from and your mission on this planet with this message about "real" aliens.

The Aliens Have Landed Knowing Where You Come From 8/20/03 I. Introduction One day a space ship landed in the middle of a huge field just outside a small, rural community. The aliens looked friendly enough, so some farmers cautiously approached them, hoping to establish a good relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Tell Some People Anything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2004

This passage contains one of the most tragic but repeated statements in all Scripture: "We will not listen to God..." Why did the Jews say it and how can we avoid the same error in our lives and in our churches?

OPEN: A young boy, about eight years old, was at the corner "Mom & Pop" grocery store picking out a pretty good size box of laundry detergent. The grocer walked over and, trying to be friendly, asked the boy if he had a lot of laundry to do. "Oh, no laundry," the boy said. "I’m going to wash my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 44:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Witness Effectively Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 28, 2009

Another lesson on Soul Winning

HOW TO WITNESS EFFECTIVELY MATT. 28:19-20 MATT.4:18-22 Soul winners are not born. They are not some special group. They do not have a special talent. God has not just chosen a few to be great soul winners. Acts 10:34 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

The second in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes. This sermon explains what our resurrected bodies will be like. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Resurrection! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Suppose you were walking past my farm one day and saw me sitting in the field crying. (I don’t have a farm nor am I prone to sitting in fields, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Christian Church

City Of Man - City Of God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 1, 2009

Ordinary Proper 13 - Just as Augustine writes about the perils of the journey on the way to the City of God - the Israelites also took their eyes off the prize. But God accompanied them and fed them - just as He does for us.

Augustine of Hippo – or simply, St. Augustine – is one of the great thinkers with which the Church has been blessed. His influence on Christian thought has been profound. Since Martin Luther was first an Augustinian monk – St. Augustine’s influence even touches us today as 21st century ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Eucharist And Eschaton Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2009

The holy communion is a foretaste of the heavenly banquet with the Lamb.

March 23, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Death and suffering and lamentation were never God’s intention for the world He loved into existence. Our human pride and rebellion brought these ills into the world, and by the grace of God they are doomed to be extinguished from human existence–even from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Diving For Pearls

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 25, 2011

Understanding what it means for us when Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fine pearls

INTRO What lady doesn’t like pearls? I know mine does. A number of years ago, when Hallie was just a little tike, a Chinese man we knew gave Danielle a string of pearls as a gift. Okay — not what you’re thinking. We were considering bringing this man into our (former) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Lutheran

"The River Of Life" Chapter 22 Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 28, 2010

Chapter 22 of Revelation

REVEALING THE REVELATION Chapter 22 – “The River of Life” May 2, 2010 It was in August of 2009 that we began our study of this book. I had originally planned on studying and preaching only on the Churches that this book starts with – only a couple of chapters -but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Legend And The Lord: A Lesson From Nolan Ryan And The Savior Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

Where does our ultimate hope come from?

September 22nd, 1993. It’s a day that will live long in the memory of two boys and their Dad. "I can’t believe it, Dad," my oldest son said, "Nolan Ryan’s very last road game. This is history and we’re here to see it." "I know, Matthew. Seven no-hitters. Almost six thousand strike-outs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

We Need To Pray As Men Of Old

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 2, 2012

prayer makes a away for all.

WE NEED TO PRAY AS MEN OF OLD 1.We need to pray with boldness. Acts 4: 29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nick At Night

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2014

Nicodemus who defended Jesus at his trial, helped bury him and was later kicked out of the Sanhedrin for being a Christian did not start out filled with faith. Like most of us, he had questions. The answers that Jesus gave him are wonderful.

Intro What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Goal Let us understand the Spirit life. Plan We will examine Nicodemus, regeneration, and why we are not to condemn others. Nicodemus Nicodemus is also called Saint Nicodemus. He was a Pharisee and a senator ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Have Jesus For Thanksgiving? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Jesus is the bread of life who sustains us.

Will You Have Jesus for Thanksgiving? John 6:41-59 First preached Nov, 2003 Introduction Last week we looked into the first half of this dialog between Jesus and the Jews. They had come in boats back to Capernaum and were astonished to find Jesus already there. Their question “How did you get ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59, John 6:41-51, John 6:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Will See Your Life Again

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2012

All will face the Lord ready are not.

YOU WILL SEE YOUR LIFE AGAIN Romans 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. Most people live their lives as if death will end it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Star Quality

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 8, 2013

Paul speaking of his Christian brethren said, “They shine like STARS”. Star Qualities: First and foremost they are created by God. They are consistent, constant. They are beautiful, for they reflect God’s glory. Lastly, they shine!

Quotes: "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground." - Theodore Roosevelt "God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars" -. Martin Luther "I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal