Sermons on Expectation Of Heaven:

What Is Our Motivation To Evangelise? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2016

Motivated because JESUS commands us. Motivated because of our LOVE for God and other people. Motivated by the REALITY of Heaven and Hell.

We are continuing in our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus is on Evangelism. The Topic we are dealing with today is Our Motivation to Evangelise. So the question to begin is What is our Motivation to Evangelise? I’m sure many people could come up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Jan 2, 2001

This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.

Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Philippians Part 3 – "Humility Leads To Honor!” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2005

Humility is to be followed because it always follows the path of Jesus and this attitude will lead to a God honoring life which will be praised in Heaven.

Philippians Part 3 – “Humility leads to honor!” Thesis: Humility is to be followed because it always follows the path of Jesus and this attitude will lead to a God honoring life which will be praised in Heaven. On the lighter side of life: Proverbs According To Kids A first grade teacher ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 11, 2001

What to say when you are found sleeping at your desk - Be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven arriving unexpectedly: preparation through Baptism and the Eucharist.

Sermon: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Parish Mass with Holy Baptism Text: Luke 12:32-48 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Be Prepared! The motto of the Scouting Movement. It is a motto which would serve us all well this morning, as we should be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What God Really Requires From You Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

When a man comes before the Lord and bows down before Him, there is an expectation from God. Your coming before God should be that which pleases God.

Micah 6: 6 - 8 6 With what shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before Him with burnt Offerings, with calves a year old? (KJV) 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams or with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Psalm 50:1-23, Psalm 51:16-19, 1 Kings 3:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps A Minister Has To Do To Be Successful In His Ministry!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 16, 2016

Being a minister requires more than what he expects his people to be to have a life of victory. Can we do it? These steps may help.

STEPS A MINISTER HAS TO DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN HIS MINISTRY! Mat 14:19 (KJV) And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-27

Practising Belonging Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017

What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Am I..doing This Right?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 21, 2014

Moses also said..and we all should be saying this..over and over each day. Let me live in your favor - Once we know God’s ways and know God personally, than the favor of God can rest on our lives. And we should expect it to...God expects us to

How many of you this morning, remember the storm we had about a year ago that knocked out power with straight-line winds For some of us I was restored within hours, for others it was overnight and still for a few select others down on mitchell street, it was over a week later. As the days rolled ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear(Revere) Mom!

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2011

God expected every individual of Israel to possess a reverence for their mother & father. What motivates the reverence for one’s mother? Reverence for your mother is found in her...

FEAR(Revere) MOM!—Leviticus 19:2-3 Attention: Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in Grafton, WV, in 1908 as a day to honor one’s mother. Jarvis wanted to accomplish her mother’s dream of making a celebration for all mothers, although the idea didn’t take off until she enlisted the services ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be With You

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

In Bethlehem's fields the angels sang, "Peace on earth." The crowd in Jerusalem reply, "Peace in heaven."

PEACE BE WITH YOU. Luke 19:28-40. EXEGESIS. (Luke 19:28). Jesus had already ‘set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). Now His hour had come, and He confronted his destiny. (Luke 19:29). “The mount of Olives” - the direction from which Messiah was expected to come into Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Traditions Series

Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011

Jesus reveals the danger associated with traditions when they vie for a place among the sacred. In revealing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, He clarified the lifestyle of dependence expected of His disciples.

Our Traditions Mark 7:1-23 (17-23) Why would some people buy a cat and tie it to the bedpost to show their reverence to God? Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forget About The Mud Pies. Think Of The Holiday At The Sea

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2022

John's vision of heaven makes us look forward to the resurrection, serving God day and night in His temple.

5.8.22 Revelation 7:13–17 13 One of the elders spoke to me and said, “These people dressed in white robes, who are they and where did they come from?” And I answered him, “Sir, you know.” 14 And he said to me: These are the ones who are coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Letting God Be God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

To pray as Jesus prayed is to have the same understanding of God as He did: a firm but compassionate father, a giver who expects us to learn appreciation, and an empowering forgiver.

Introduction to Series Praying As Jesus Prayed Every fall I like to take at least two Sundays to focus on some aspect of that most basic of all the disciplines of the Christian life, the discipline of prayer. I do this for several reasons. First, building in a specific emphasis on prayer in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In The Shelter . . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 19, 2022

These benefits are for those who “dwell in the shelter of the Most High.” You can’t be indecisive about Christ & expect all the benefits of being close to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 91:1-16; John 15:5; 1 John 1:3-7; Philippians 1:20-21. 4:6-7 ILL. Back in the early days of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7, John 15:5, 1 John 1:3-7, Philippians 1:20-21, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mustard Seed And The Yeast Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 18, 2020

The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast encourage Kingdom members to expect growth and an abundant response to the Gospel, irrespective of, what may seem like, an insignificant beginning or effort.

Message Matthew 13:31-33 “The Mustard Seed and the Yeast” Today our parable focus is on the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast. The Mustard Seed Parable appears in Matthew Mark and Luke. The Yeast Parable only appears in Matthew and Luke. When you read the parables in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist