Sermons on Glory Awaits:

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:

I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, “I’ve never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country.” He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

5 Keys To Your Breakthrough

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Jan 27, 2005

The Christian life is progressive - we’re changed from glory to glory and we go from strength to strength. Perhaps some of us are stuck in a level for a long time but now is the time for your breakthrough!

Introduction The Lord is known by many names in the Bible and His names reveal His character. ’Baal- Perazim’ (2 Samuel 5:20) = ’Lord of the Breakthroughs’ Breakthrough = God breaks open a new realm in the Spirit and He brings us through. 5 Keys to Your Breakthrough (Mark 2:1-8) 1. Make room ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit's Community Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jacob To Israel: Wrestling Bout Of Destiny

Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008

Believers are in a process of "evolution"- what I call the process of transformation from glory to glory. The Lord designs and expects that the Church be dynamic in experience and operations. Abram to Abraham, Jacob to Israel. One of the ways of practica

JACOB TO ISRAEL: WRESTLING BOUT OF DESTINY PROFILES OF STRIKING BIBLE PRAYERS 1. JABEZ. The Prayer of Jabez seems to have worked at "the snap of the fingers". There is no record of the time and place where this prayer took place. “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

History Is God's Story-Part-1. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 17, 2016

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Read the Scripture: John 1:1-4, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tell-Tale Tree Tales!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 27, 2015

Deriving lessons on three Christian cardinal doctrines of Justification, Evangelisation and Glorification from the natural realm...trees!!!

TELL- TALE TREE TALES!!! OK Folks let me begin by acclaiming the universal truth that minus the trees there would be no human life on Earth. Let’s all praise the Almighty God who in His Sovereign wisdom set-up the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

40 Days Of Prayer - Kicking Off Lent

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon kicked off our season of Lent by ushering in 40 days of prayer.

Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: ’Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 3 John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2024

DL Moody quoted a humble woman who said that the way to heaven is short, easy, and simple… Out of self, into Christ, and into glory.

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You. A person without Jesus is no more than a walking corpse. The apostle Paul reminds us that we don’t belong here on earth. This planet is not our home. (It’s not home for the Saint, nor the sinner). He urges us to be continually aware that our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012

A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Belong To The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 19, 2024

An abbreviated sermon, cut back from a longer funeral sermon. Into eternity who do we become in the presence of Jesus Christ.

…..was a man of faith, I would like to share a message about the hope that …… had in God. In Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 14 verse 8. The verse reads “If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord, So, whether we live or we die we belong to the Lord.” The verse is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, John 5:24, Romans 14:8, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Restored Identity. Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 9, 2017

While we await our Restored Identity in God we experience: 1) The Groaning of Creation (Romans 8:19–22), 2) The Groaning of Believers (Romans 8:23–25), and 3) The Groaning of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26–27)

Right after Hurricane Henry, this week we see Hurricane Irma, which is an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane with 180 mph winds that hit Cuba, the Caribbean and continued to Florida. Once in a generation storms are happening with more and more regularity. People speculate that this change in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-27

Denomination: Other

The Reward Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025

The reward of righteousness is multifaceted, encompassing God’s favour, peace, eternal life, influence, and spiritual strength.

THE REWARD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 11:18, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 3:10, Galatians 6:7-9 INTRODUCTION: Righteousness is a foundational principle in the Christian life. It is living in right standing with God through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 1:1-3, Proverbs 11:18, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 3:10, Galatians 6:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity Is U 'n I Knowing Why

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Jul 11, 2001

Unity is you and I knowing why we are to be one for God’s glory.

Unity is U ‘n I Knowing Why Ephesians 4:1-16 Unity is an interesting word. It is based on the word unit that means one entity. Think about that. You could say that unity is unit with the “y”. Did you get it? I believe that Unity is you and I knowing why we do things. Knowing why allows us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Think I'll Just Praise The Lord

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

We are created for God’s glory and we are to offer Him praise continually

PS.145:21; 146:1-2; 147:1; 148:1-5; 149:1; 150:1-6 "I THINK I’LL JUST PRAISE THE LORD" A) I believe according to the Bible, man was created to praise and glorify the Lord! * Isa.43:7 God says, "For I have created him for my glory." * 1 Cor.10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Leave ... God Behind Series

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 25, 2002

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak Every aspect of life is to be lived for his glory.

MARK: Pastor, I was wondering if you could help me. I’m trying to figure out my schedule for this fall, and I don’t really know how much time I have to be a Christian. PASTOR: What do you mean? MARK: Well, you know I’m going to be really busy this fall teaching Science at the high school, and I’m ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist