Sermons on he shakes the earth:

The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

Christians are to this world what salt is to food

MATT.5:13 "THE SALT OF THE EARTH" * You have had the experience, I’m sure, your dinner is set before you and you take that first delicious bite, only to discover that the cook left out the salt. * Or perhaps you’ve been a patient in the hospital and the Dr. ordered a salt-free diet. * Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 24, 2016

As God ushers in a new phase of eternity, John describes it in the form of a city, a wedding, and a tabernacle. All pain, sadness, and death will be stripped away. We will be with God forever, completely fulfilled in him.

Revelation 21:1-6 Heaven on Earth The famous Christian author, C.S. Lewis, once wrote, “The Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.” Today and next week we’re going to think a little of the next world. We’re in week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Do you know God’s peace in the midst of situations that the world gets anxious about? If not, examine yourself: Is your faith in Him and your focus on His kingdom, rather than on selfish pursuits?

Opening illustration: Review my life: 1970-71 was the Indo-Pak war and my family and I were in the war-zone living most of the nights in blackouts and bunkers when the war planes would come. 1980’s (for a decade) national unrest and civil war. 1990-91 we were just married and thrust into region of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2020

Jesus' beatitudes give us the hope of God's kingdom. At the same time we are called to service in the world.

February 2, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Micah 6:1-8; 1 Cor. 1:18-31; Mt. 5:1-12 On Earth as It Is in Heaven Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the beginning words from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Inheriting The Earth

Contributed by James May on Sep 23, 2007

What does this phrase mean? How can we inherit the earth if there is no earth to inherit after we die? This ia question posed by a church member.

Inheriting the Earth By Pastor Jim May Last week we said that the Sunday night services would be considered as a time of teaching for a while and that we would answer questions from any of you who had questions that you didn’t quite understand in scripture or that you would like to hear explained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 4, 2003

Spiritual laziness comes from poor theology and from creating the illusion of activity, leading to burnout. The grace of Christ takes us beyond such posing.

My topic today is spiritual laziness. Spiritual laziness. Now we are all familiar with physical laziness. Physical laziness is like spring fever, when the warmth of the air and the sound of the birds is far more attractive than the piles of paper on your desk or the lectures in your classroom. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Earth Mover

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 7, 2020

John the Baptist was a spiritual "bulldozer" calling us to move the rhythms and rhymes of this world towards God's justice.

December 6, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 The Earth Mover Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2011

"Peace on Earth" is illustrated through God’s reign in Isaiah 52:7-10 as seen through: 1) The Peaceful Reign (Isaiah 52:7), 2) The Peaceful Return (Isaiah 52:8-9), 3) The Peaceful Reveal (Isaiah 52:10)

This week, the Canadian federal government has launched voluntary evacuation plans for the roughly 5,000 Canadians remaining in Syria. On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said: "The time to leave Syria is now,". "We can offer you assistance now. If the situation continues to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Other

The Affairs Of The Earth

Contributed by Paul George on May 25, 2007

Who controls the affairs of the earth, God, Satan, or man?

Who is controlling the affairs of humanity today, God, or the Devil? Professing Christians agree God reigns supreme in heaven. However, in the world today, including many areas in backsliding Christianity, if not directly, then indirectly, the sovereignty of God over this world is denied. Through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:18-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005

Believers are Christs Salt and Light on this earth its not a gifting you might or might not have (or want), you are, WE ARE!

The Salt of the Earth Key Points Jesus preaching on the mountain Tells his followers that “You Are” We are Salt and Light Its not negotiable, not a “gifting” to be claimed or ignored Its not earned or as a reward Its not a denominational calling If Jesus is your Lord and Saviour, you are We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 5, 2023

Your Kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Heaven is my throne. earth is my footstool. God will be seen on earth through man. Earth one with heaven, where Jesus is Lord of all men.

Years ago, a friend of mine told us about the Sitar, a very popular Indian musical instrument. Although it can have up to 21 strings, the sitar player only plays one set of strings. The “playable” set has five to seven played strings. The other set contains about 13 to 15 sympathetic strings of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-13

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We might read a Christmas card that says "Peace on Earth" and not think anything of it. But the hope of God's peace is revolutionary.

In years past at Christmas time you would see the phrase, “Peace on Earth,” quite a bit. It might be on a banner in a store window or on Christmas cards or decorations in someone’s front yard. We did get one Christmas card with the phrase, but not as many as in years past. As the years go by we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

War On Earth Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

War on Earth

War on Earth Revelation 12:13-14, “13And when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the child. 14But she was given two wings like those of a great eagle. This allowed her to fly to a place prepared for her in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 29, 2020

The phrase "salt of the earth" has become a commonly used expression in our society. The dictionary defines it as used in reference to "a very good and honest person or group," but that doesn't begin to do justice to what Jesus had in mind in this teaching.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” (Matthew 5:13) Salt today has become such a commonplace part of our lives, available in every home or restaurant, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

On Earth Peace Series

Contributed by Jyotirmaya Deep on Dec 17, 2022

None of the human efforts can gain peace. It is the Prince of Peace that gives the perfect peace. Surprisingly, the peace is for us. Prince of Peace can only give the Peace you need. Peace of Jesus is a balm for all your aches.

1. INTRODUCTION: As Christmas is coming a sense of relief is being made in our hearts. It is bringing a sense of Peace in our hearts because soon we will be celebrating Christmas the coming of the Prince of Peace from Heaven to Earth. In the read text (Luke2:8-15), we see that a multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Other