Sermons on Glory Bearers:

Be Strong And Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019

The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is A Cost For The Oil

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Feb 9, 2018

Life's difficult experiences help us to value the investment given to us by Christ. He has anointed us and it is all for His glory. You may not know my story but may you always see His glory.

Disclaimer: Due to a large number of sermons and topics that appear on this site, I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson Iib2: The Beginning, The First-Born From The Dead Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2018

Christ is the originating source of the spiritual life of the Church—in respect to the state of grace, He is the beginning; in respect to the state of glory, He is the first-born from the dead. He gives to the Church its being, form, history, and glory.

6/1/18 Tom Lowe Title: Lesson IIB2: THE BEGINNING, THE FIRST-BORN FROM THE DEAD • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18b (NIV) (Text) 1:18b: “he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Purpose In The Heart Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon encourages us to live lives that reflect God's glory, prioritizing the good of others over our own, as active participants in God's grand narrative. Key

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, we are reminded of the profound connection we have, not just with one another, but with our Creator. We stand here, not by accident or coincidence, but by the divine design of a God who loves us ...read more

Topics: Purpose, Man

Grace And Peace Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011

Let's check out the purpose of God's grace in Christ. Why given? 1- To reveal God 2- To rescue people 3- To receive glory

INTRO.- ILL.- 77 year old preacher Charles Swindoll (senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas) recalled a spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is There, But Do You Know It? Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the Temple and leave Jerusalem and as the glory left and terrible judgments were going to come down upon the city and all of Judah.

June 8th, 2008 — River of Life Ministries — Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 9 — Jehovah Shammah part one Sermon: God Is There, But Do You Know It? Scripture: Judges 16:20 Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen...jesus Is Praying

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 22, 2008

This is an expositional study on the passage commonly known as the "High Priestly Prayer." If you tke the time to read through this it will truly touch you. I pray that God will use this study to change your heart in many different ways.

The passage of chapter 17 verses 1-26 in the book of John is widely known as the “High Priestly Prayer.” Within these verses Jesus is praying to the Father. “Though this prayer, unlike the one found in Matthew, was not spoken deliberately for the purpose of giving instruction in this spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Pray Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2009

Using the prayer that the Lord gave his disciples, we will seek God’s glory and our good.

Learning How to Pray Matthew 6:5-14 Rev. Brian Bill 4/26/90 Drama: “The Right Way to Pray” Is there just one way to pray? What kind of prayer are you most comfortable with? During hard times, people are hurting in many ways. In the midst of the mess our country is in, more and more people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Paradigms Of Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2019

We pray for the glory of God. We consider that it is He who we have sinned against. We pray in solidarity with those for whom we pray. We don't try to restrict God.

PARADIGMS OF PRAYER. 1. Solidarity with those for whom we pray (Exodus 32:30-32) Moses presents us with an example of true, thoroughgoing, intercessory prayer. This is Moses’ prayer after the infamous ‘Golden Calf’ incident, when the people had committed idolatry at the foot of Mount Sinai ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-32, Joshua 7:6-9, Psalm 51:3-4, 2 Chronicles 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Overflowing Power Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

You and I have been filled with the power of God through the Holy Spirit. But God does not just want to do a work IN you. God wants to flip the switch so that His power will flow THROUGH you, and that collectively as the church—God’s family we might be pr

LIVING IN CHRIST – God’s Overflowing Power  Ephesians 3:14-21 NIV 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Veil

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 13, 2011

Isaiah is given a vision of God's glory. But what he sees in his vision fills him with terror and despair. Fearing for his life he cries out, "Woe is me! I am ruined!" Yet God is not done with him and Isaiah experiences first hand the mercy of God. H

Beyond the Veil - Isaiah 6 - June 12, 2011 If we were to stand in Jerusalem this morning one of the structures that would certainly draw our attention would be the Islamic mosque known as The Dome of the Rock. It stands in the old city, upon the Temple Mount, and with it’s golden dome ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: *other

Jesus Said: "i Am The Light Of The World" Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 5, 2014

Jesus is the Light of the world! But what does that mean? 1. He is the light of life. 2. He gives glory to God. 3. He helps us see God's salvation. 4. He gives us fellowship in God's family. 5. He gives us the light of love.

Jesus said: "I Am the Light of the World" John 8:1-12, John 3:16-21, Luke 2:28-32, 1 John 1:3-7, 1 John 2:6; 9-11 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church -- Jan. 26, 2014 (Timing of the Lord's statement corrected August 29, 2019) BACKGROUND: *In John ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Crucial

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2014

Christian, you are crucial in God's plan for His world! 1. Learn the value of your life (vs 13a). 2. Listen to Christ's warning about a diluted life (vs 13b). 3. Let the Savior's light shine through you (vs 14-16). 4. Live to give glory to God (vs 16).

Christians Are Crucial Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 13, 2013 *An old Peanuts cartoon, showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown. Patty said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal's office. It was your fault, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 1, 2014

Christians today can’t get side-tracked thinking about the finish line, because the race is NOT finished for us yet! We must faithfully endure life and continue to tell people about Jesus UNTIL we are face to face with Him!

Rejoicing in Heaven Revelation 19:1-8 Introduction - Share something on my heart this week: -- “My prayer is that God will send faithful men and women to our church to work for His glory in reaching people for Christ.” -- To work, we must be trained, which means faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Our Only Hope

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 24, 2014

To show that we believers are not pitiable and miserable but the wicked and unbelievers are, because we have CHRIST, the Hope of Glory.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have hope? Are you miserable and pitiable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we believers are not pitiable and miserable but the wicked and unbelievers are, because we have CHRIST, the Hope of Glory. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:19 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Pentecostal