Sermons on Focus On Eternity:

Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 19, 2011

Today I want to center our thoughts around the other two words that are used for the first time in Genesis 22. The first one is the word LOVE in verse 2 and the word WORSHIP in verse 5.

Genesis 22:1-19 Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: As I mentioned last week, Genesis Chapter 22 contains four important words that are used for the very first time in the Bible. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is God's Hand Shortened?

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 11, 2003

Urges believers to focus on God’s provisions rather than human complaints.

Is the Lord’s power limited? Numbers 11:16-23 On Ash Wednesday we began our 40-day journey toward the cross and the resurrection. We were reminded of God’s amazing grace on the one hand and of our own sin on the other. We nailed our sins to the cross. We admonished each other to turn away from ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

"Saints Find Life" Rms Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life!

“Saints find life!” Romans pt 7 Opening Video Illustration: Life is like a train ride! Show movie. Thesis: In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life! Scripture Text: Romans 5:1-21 1Therefore, since we have been justified through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Drain The Swamp (James 5:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 9, 2022

James encourages us, that the day of the Lord is coming, and God will free us from our oppressors-- from the swamp.

The past three weeks, we've focused on James 4. The central, overriding idea in this chapter is that God expects his people to have whole-hearted commitment to himself. We have to choose between friendship with God, and friendship with the world. We can't try to have it both ways. God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Easy Chair Faith

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2002

John emphasizes the personal experience of salvation

Arm Chair Faith Text: 1 John 1:1-7 Introduction ILLUSTRATION (Have two people play catch with a football--when the ball is thrown to you let it fall to the ground). There’s a difference between observation and participation. I remember as I was growing up hearing my parents say to me on more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Forsaken Or Forgotten

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008

This passage reminds us that God’s people are unforgettable to Him. In these verses, God gives His people some wonderful reasons for hope. He lets them know that He has not abandoned them and He cannot forget about them. God uses four vivid word pictures

Never Forsaken or Forgotten Isaiah 49:13-18 “Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. 14 But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. 15 Can a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Is No Joke

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

Jesus already gave us the final word on the matter… Hell is a Real Place of Real Torment.

“Hell is No Joke” Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: 1. Hell is a difficult topic to preach on. Like you, I take no pleasure considering that place called “Hell.” For that very reason I must tell you that Hell is real today and Hell is no joke! a. Bible refers to hell 162 times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

The just penalty of our sin is death and separation from God.Our sin demands that we be forsaken by God. Christ,took our place; When we, by faith, repent of our sin and receive the gift of salvation, Christ’s death is appropriated to cover our sin

INTRODUCTION At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her.He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Border

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 26, 2005

Jesus is coming again. Unsure where I got illustrations.

Facing the Border - Gen 5:22-24 - John 14 Intro. Adam sinned, and we see in verse 5, the effects of the sin. Eight times the phrase “and he died” follows the record of a man. But in the midst of it all, a man is named who escaped death, Enoch. He did not taste death because he walked with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ellowene Joins The White Robed Multitude

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 27, 2009

A funeral sermon for one of my shut ins preached 5/27/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. She requested this text and the hymn "Who Is This Host Arrayed in White" at her funeral, and what a comfort it was!

This morning, we’re here in God’s House because in His great wisdom, God saw fit to call Ellowene Dorothy Christensen to her eternal home on Saturday afternoon. We’re here today to find comfort and strength due to the fact that a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, (sister), neighbor, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Revelation 9:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Alive, Obediant And Loving! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 2, 2011

John described the saved and who they are, how they love God and their fellow humans - there is no empty words, they act to bring others to a relationship with the one who matters most, the one they really do love!

Sermon 1 John 5:1-12 You most likely know I’ve just returned from holiday and have that post holiday fuzziness thing going on, I spent a great time with Terry the first week doing the whole father son catch up road trip up around Nelson and over Takaka way, we managed to walk to Harwood’s Hole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Isaac And Jacob – God Calls A People For Himself Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Isaac and Jacob / Israel – God calls a people for Himself

Genesis 22-36 Isaac and Israel Manuscript I remember when I was a new Christian and I read Genesis and the rest of the Old Testament for the first time. It was pretty interesting to read about these people from so long ago - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and then later on: Moses, David, Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, For The Good Old Days!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Home

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2014

This is a funeral service for an elderly gentleman who lived in another state at the time of his death. The family brought him "home" to be buried.

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer Comfort d. Prepare 2. Funerals remind us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Entered Heaven On Our Behalf

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

JESUS, our Forerunner and our High Priest To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a spy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:20 (Amplified Bible) 6:20 Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal