Sermons on Focus On Eternity:

After The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 12, 2011

Our text reveals how some may respond to the resurrection. 1- Some consider but do not believe 2- Some agonize but find no joy 3- Some see but don’t they see

INTRO.- ILL.- It was following the resurrection and disciples were still somewhat scattered about Jerusalem and the surrounding villages. John finds Peter and runs up to him. Excitedly he says, "Peter, Peter! I’ve got some good news and some bad news." Peter takes ahold of John and calms him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Meaning Of Easter"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2011

Talks about why we celebrate Easter.

Resurrection Sunday – 2011 April 24, 2011 John 20:1-18 I woke up this week thinking about Easter and what it all meant. Easter marks the end of Lent, which is a forty-day period of fasting and prayer for a lot of people. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week, and it contains Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Possessing God’s Promises Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 28, 2010

What makes the New Jerusalem so wonderful, so glorious, is that it contains the unending presence of the Lamb of God. "No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the LORD for an e

Part III Revelation 21:9-21 Purpose: To highlight the glory and permanence of eternal life. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of the glories that await believers. INTRODUCTION: Let’s take a bird’s eye view of the entire book of Revelation: Chapters 1-3 Jesus is the Lord over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lavishness Of God - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008

The bad news and the good news from Psalm 103.

This past week I celebrated a birthday, my birthday – 29 years old and I had a lot of wonderful people who were really quick to remind me that it was one year away from 30. So thanks so much for that encouragement. 361 more days until 30 years old. Now some of you are thinking- “Big deal. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven And Hell - A Primer Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 22, 2008

Heaven and hell are rare sermon subjects for me. This is an introduction to the Biblical ideas of heaven and hell

God is love. We hear that fairly often if we come to church much. God is love. It’s a simple statement. It’s a simple statement but it’s really profound when you think about it. Not the least because most of us think of love as the highest good. And sometimes when we think about God, when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The beauty and reality of Heaven

THE END IS NEAR Part 6, “God With Us!” Revelation 21:1-22:6 Sunday, September 13, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee I heard about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

"A Savior Has Been Born To You."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Brief Christmas message given after our childrens Christmas program.

“A Savior Has Been Born to You.” Various Scriptures December 13, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction My plan isn’t to speak very long today, because you didn’t come to hear me, you came to see what an awesome job our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Interview In Hell

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

The mention of the place called hell brings different responses. Some people are concerned and are moved to share Jesus with the lost. Others react with fear and come to Jesus for salvation. Still others react with hatred and revolt and say it is not a

AN INTERVIEW IN HELL Luke 16:19-31 Intro: The mention of the place called hell brings different responses. Some people are concerned and are moved to share Jesus with the lost. Others react with fear and come to Jesus for salvation. Still others react with hatred and revolt and say it is not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Deep In Our Hearts

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jun 9, 2009

Only God is permanent: our covenant with God becomes real when it moves from our brains to our hearts.

Deep in our Hearts Jeremiah 31:31-34 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, March 29, 2009 Introduction: Beginning in 598 BCE (Before Common Era), King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquered Judah and exiled many of its leading citizens to Babylon. The fall of Judah was complete in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral For A Christian

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 20, 2009

This is the service written for a man who became a strong believer in Jesus, but did so later in life, less than two years before he died. But during that two years he became strong in the Lord,and led his wife to Jesus, too.

I want to thank each of you for being here today to offer your love and support to ___________ and the entire _______ family. Your presence is a mighty strong statement as to the type of man _______ was; as is your words of comfort and concern, to his family. I wish I could take your sorrow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-9

Denomination: *other

The New Creation Of God

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

The Lord unfolds His new creation

Revelation 21 Title: “The New Creation of God” Theme: The New Heaven, The New Earth, The New Jerusalem Text: “And He that sat upon the Throne said, Behold, I make all things new.” (Revelation 21:5) I. The New Sights and Sounds of Eternity (v.1-8) A. And I saw a new heaven and a new earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Death Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

You may ask the question, “Does the Bible speak to teh issue or subject of DEATH?” My answer is an emphatic YES! But not only does it speak to this issue… the Bible gives believers Scriptural answers to provide them with hope when we are faced with the de

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 26, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About Death Text: Revelation 21:1-4 Introduction: The fact that there are so many different theories about what happens to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To The Uptight: Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2009

Jesus challenged Nicodemus and us because He challenges our pride and status, or because we think that all we have done is now useless. The human Jesus shows us how to live without being uptight.

Two men standing in a garden to talk; so much alike and yet so different. Two men, with much on their minds, with eternal issues at stake, and yet with very human concerns too. Two men, very different and yet brothers, much the same. Two men standing in a garden to take one another’s measure. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe, Does It Matter?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case.

ACTS 17: 10-34 WHAT WE BELIEVE, DOES IT MATTER? Some folks it seems think that as long as their sincere in what they believe, that one religion is as good as another, but as we’ll read today that is not the case. Here in Acts 17: we find that Paul had been preaching ‘Jesus” in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Campaign Week 4 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2009

Based on Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign this message deals with the fear of Lifes final moments, death. Jesus lifted the curtain on death so we need not be afraid anymore.

Fearless #4 Fear of Life’s Final Moments Did you know that there’s an application on Facebook that will tell you when your life will end? I have been informed that I will die on January 19, 2016 in a car accident. Apparently a gigantic cupcake falls on my car. What’s worse is it seemed like I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God