Sermons on Heaven Is Worth It All:

#50 A Smart Answer To A Dumb Question Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2021

In Mark 12:18-27, the Sadducees asked a dumb question, and Jesus gave them a brilliant answer. In His answer, we get a glimpse of what it will be like in the next life.

#50 A Smart Answer to a Dumb Question Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 15, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:18-27 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Already, But Not Yet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 23, 2022

What are the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God? Where are they located? Does knowing hold any significance for the believer? The kingdom was part of Jesus' message, and it should be a part of our message too.

I have entitled our message this morning “Already, But Not Yet.” This sermon title may sound a bit strange; however, it will soon make sense. I am going to have us focus on the topic of the kingdom, and see if we can identify its location. Many of us will probably say, “Well, that’s easy! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Pot Of Gold

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2023

A Pot of Gold is defined as a large amount of money, especially one that appears unattainable or illusory.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American financier and author once remarked: “Don't turn around. Don't look back. Keep moving forward. Keep pushing. The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow, not the beginning.” Matthew 6:21 confirms: “For where your treasure is, there your heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:4-5, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:24, Luke 18:22

The Believer’s Judgement Part 1

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 22, 2020

There are seven major judgments in the Bible, and all seven of these judgments can be placed in time and in location in the Bible.

1. The judgment of sin a. Our sin was judged in Christ. The time was 30 A.D. the place was Calvary. Their Jesus was judged for our sin. b. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24 2. The judgement of self a. In time it takes place during the church age. 1 Corinthians 11:31. A Christian self-judgment. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of God Is Available To All Through Christ Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 26, 2018

Believe in Jesus and be imputed with righteousness

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IS AVAILABLE TO ALL THROUGH CHRIST JESUS* Romans 4:6-12 King James Version (KJV) 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-12

Denomination: Charismatic

“everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 11, 2013

Everybody wants to go to Heaven so why are so many people afraid to die?

“EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven” 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Who wants to go to heaven someday? A recent Christian book is entitled, “EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die”. There is a lot of truth in that title, but if we believe what was taught by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

All You Need Is….

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

The key for successful Christian living is experiencing the love of God

Game shows are making their comeback these days. All America is tuning in to Regis to see who will be the next millionaire. The biggest game show in my growing up years was Match Game. The contestants had to fill in the blank to a sentence missing a word. They had to guess how the celebrity ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's All About Missions Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 5, 2001

The church at Antioch sends out the first foreign missionaries.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 24 “Its all About Missions” Acts 12:25-13:12 The last verse of chapter 12 begins the story by relating the return of Barnabas and Saul. We are told, “And Barnabas and Saul returned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Part Of The Plan

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about salvation being a part of God’s plan from the beginning.

How many of you have March Madness? The middle of March into April is a great time of the year. Spring arrives. The coats, sweaters and all the winter clothes go in the closet or box. The college basketball tournament heats up with all the stories of upsets and everything. And the best part ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

It All Starts With Loving Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2002

Learning to become a people who seek to love Jesus first and then choose to express this love found in Christ towards all things.

LOVE IS THAT WHICH FORGIVES THE MOST AND CONDONES THE LEAST. LOVE IS ONE OF THE WELL-KNOWN HALLMARKS OF JOHN’S LETTERS. OVER AND OVER AGAIN JOHN AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE AND MAKES IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR WHAT PROMPTS SUCH LOVE AND WHY THE LOVE IS NECESSARY. JOHN WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THESE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

All My Springs Are In God

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 31, 2002

The well of the heart is where Gods love springs from.

Harvest House Pastor Jim Parisi 5-26-02 10 am service Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." The true secret of Ministry is “Spiritual Power”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Men Seek For Thee

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2002

A short message on our need for Christ designed to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing” by Dennis & Nan Allen (Brentwood Music).

December 22, 2002 37they found Him, and said* to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.37b (NASB) A message to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing”(1) Once again we heard the Gospel story. We have seen and heard it presented how…  the angels delivered their carol, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatest Gift Of All- Jesus! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Accept the greatest gift of all this Christmas a gift that will not break, rust, lose it’s power of fade away - Jesus!

The Greatest Gift of All – Jesus! Thesis: Accept the greatest gift of all this Christmas a gift that will not break, rust, lose it’s power of fade away - Jesus! Reference our Modern Day parable read in the service! Texts: Acts 2:38,39 38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forsaking All To Follow One

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 3, 2003

What does it mean to forsake all? What does it mean to follow Him? What keeps us today from doing what the disciples did?

In the preceding verses we see the miracle of fish. It wasn’t really a miracle at all. To Jesus it was the norm. He created the water for the fish, He created the fish for man, and He taught man how to catch the fish. He was just doing it at a more rapid pace. Just like when He quieted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In God's Hands

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 3, 2003

This sermon is designed to aid you in understanding that God is always in control.

Today I want to speak to you about building your house on the Lord’s foundation. Building a spiritual house. When I first read Psalm 127, I thought it was talking about building a physical house. I read it again and again and nothing came to me. Then, all of a sudden God revealed that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist