Sermons on Future Destiny:

"Hot Pursuit Of The Prize!" Part 3 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

A quick look at the lessons from Philippians.

Question: What are you in hot pursuit for? Maturity: "having little or no potential for further growth." Christian Maturity: 1. Is Christ Likeness! Vs. 12 "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Calming The Perfect Storm, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Many things will come against us in life. Will we employee the equipment against it that Jesus has given us?

Calming the perfect storm Part 1 Opening: 1. I am indebted to Bill Johnson, a pastor in Redding, California for some of these thoughts as well as getting me to change my message last evening. 2. As I re-read his book I was again challenged how God intends that we, in conjunction with him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Mennonite

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

Living By Triumphant Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy.

Living by Triumphant Faith Habakkuk How can we live in a fallen world where violence dominates and still experience joy? PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy. I. Resist the tendency to be overwhelmed by the world’s injustice! Habakkuk is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Only In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022

Progress became a secular god, a new form of hope for secular man in the 19th century, a progress that would lead to freedom. It was not to be.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent The call of Jesus in Matthew, which we heard at Mass on Saturday, was to “be perfect, as the heavenly Father.” In Luke’s redaction we heard today, the call is to “be merciful, as the heavenly Father.” If we understand that the root meaning of perfection is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38, Daniel 9:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Consequence Of Denial And Choosing Hell By Rejecting Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 13, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on the dangers of rejecting Jesus.

In a world where truth is often compromised, one fundamental choice remains: acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Bible clearly warns that denying Jesus has severe consequences, leading to eternal separation from God in hell. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:33, John 1:12, Mark 8:38

Wealth Doesn't Guarantee Heaven SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Jesus, through the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, illustrates that wealth does not equate to righteousness. The rich man, despite having worldly possessions, lacked what was necessary for entry into heaven.

Today, we will explore the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, as told by Jesus. This parable serves to remind us that being wealthy does not equate to being righteous. The rich man in the story had everything he desired, but he lacked what was necessary for eternal salvation. In the parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Wealth And Righteousness, Abraham's Bosom

God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013

Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Large For God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 8, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez can radically change your life today.

Living Large for God Rev. Brian Bill 1/7/01 A 200-year-old church was getting ready for its anniversary celebration when calamity struck: the bell ringer was called out of town. The pastor immediately advertised and looked for someone else to ring the bells. He finally found someone, and when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Worry Free Wireless Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

4th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Give us today our daily bread..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 4 “Worry-Free Wireless” MATTHEW 6:11, 25-34 INTRODUCTION: The story is told of 4 men who were flying in a small commuter plane when the pilot noticed engine trouble. It wasn’t but a few minutes later when all power died he knew they were going down. So, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Nation Under God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jul 4, 2005

America’s Christian Heritage - Historical quotes - used for Independence Day

[much of this sermon was inspired by a sermon series delivered by Bob Russell at Southeast Christian in Louisville] [this sermon was dlivered by two ministers - alternating sections] America is a Great Country. In America, we park on the driveway and drive on the parkway. In America, we put ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victorious Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 2, 2010

This sermon is about worship. It describes judgment of God; the song of Moses; and the song of the Lamb in Revelation 15:1-3.

Victorious Jesus Scripture Text: Revelation 15 One of the greatest facts of worship; is that we congregate together here to come into te presence of God. As Christians, we know that God is with us continually through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. But, we come here so that we can not only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2020

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11).

Ephesians 2:11-12 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands--[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Unraveling The Bema Seat Versus The Great White Throne Of Judgment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 19, 2020

Less than 200 years ago, teaching began that the Bema Judgment Seat and the Great White Throne Judgment are two separate events.

This teaching states that at the Bema Seat, the Born-Again Christian will be judged with rewards according to their works, while the Great White Throne judgment is where those who rejected Jesus as Lord and Savior will be judicially judged and given an eternal sentence of torment. This teaching has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Revelation 21:11, John 5:24, Colossians 3:24, Revelation 22:12, Romans 11:6, John 14:12, Hebrews 13:20-21, John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 4:6-12, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Past Disappointment

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

This message looks at the way people in Scripture processed disappointment and observes the impact on their lives. Then Pastor Richard gives five keys to getting past a disappointment and moving forward in your life.

Getting Past a Disappointment
 (10-04-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) I want to begin this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22-23

Denomination: Charismatic