Sermons on Heavenly Bond:

Transformed By Truth: Our Heavenly Citizenship Philippians 3:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 14, 2024

Philippians 3:20 reminds us of our true identity and citizenship in heaven.

Transformed by Truth: Our Heavenly Citizenship Philippians 3:20 Philippians 3:20 (NLT): "But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior." Introduction: Today, we will delve into the profound truth presented in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Ephesians 2:19, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Titus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"a Heavenly Party:" The Parable Of Lost Things

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 6, 2023

In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we’ll be looking at what causes heaven to have a party, and the heavenly party God’s got planned along with His guest list in the parable that Jesus taught on lost things.

Parables to Live By A Heavenly Party: “The Parable of Lost Things” Luke 15 You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI54z3N0B2g&t=1s How many of you have lost something that was precious or important to you? For myself, this seems to be the norm. I’ve lost just about everything, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Jude – A Bond-Servant Of Jesus Christ And Brother Of James - Jude 1 V 1-2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 10, 2022

Jude was a remarkable man. He grew up with Jesus as His brother and did not believe until the cross. His letter is very special and we are going to look at every verse of it. I think we will be thrilled at what this book contains for us. Let us begin and dig the treasures.

JUDE – A BOND-SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST AND BROTHER OF JAMES - Jude 1 v 1-2 MESSAGES IN JUDE – MESSAGE 1. Jude 1 v 1-2 Jude 1 v 1 “Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ. Jude 1 v 2 May mercy ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2, Mark 6:1-4, Matthew 1:23-25, Psalm 69:7-9, John 7:2-5, Acts 1:12-14, James 1:1, Matthew 22:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:4, 2 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Eternal Home Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2014

What knowledge do you possess concerning life after death? What are you certain of? The Spirit-filled Christian longs to be clothed in a body fit for all eternity.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-5 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] OUR ETERNAL HOME [John 14:1-6 / 1 Corinthians 15:34-54] What knowledge do you possess concerning [life and] life after death? What are you certain of? Man can be described as dwelling in a body during this time, but how does he live in the next ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Want To Be An Apostle

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2024

You do not know what you are asking for and it isn't pretty.

When they started giving out stress cards to recruits in boot camp, I was a bit surprised. If I had gone to submit one of those cards to my TI he would have said, "Son, you're feeling stressed? I don't think you know what stress is." and would have made my life very stressful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Galatians 6:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Mastery Of Slavery

Contributed by David Tack on Jul 6, 2009

The necessity of being bond servants for Christ gives us real liberty!

The Mastery of Slavery Outline and some parts borrowed from Alexander Maclaren TEXT PASSAGE: John 8:31, 32- (31) Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; (32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Four Special Blessings In Heaven

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 6, 2020

Heaven, a blessing in itself, is filled with blessings beyond measure, but here are 4 special blessings.

We all prefer receiving blessings more than we enjoy being cursed. At least those among us who are not masochists who take pleasure in being hurt or punished. That holds especially true when we refer to how God works in our lives. I have never yet sought the Lord’s curse, but constantly request ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Human Barriers Come Down, Heavenly Blessings Come Down! Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 20, 2008

We all have built-in prejudices that God must break down before we be truly effective with the Gospel. We see Him doing just that in our text.

When human barriers come down, HEAVENLY BLESSINGS come down! Acts 10:1-34 Have you ever noticed that the guy driving slower than you is always a jerk, whereas the guy driving faster than you is always a maniac? By fallen nature, we’re all prone to justify ourselves and to condemn those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, Its Vital Connection To Our Heavenly Father. Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

A challenge to believers that God choses who sits at his family table, not individual believers.

The church, its vital connection to the father Part 3 Introduction: 1. The church, its all about God’s heart, the gathering together of his family, the calling out of his people. 2. We don’t have the liberty, the authority to say who is part of the church. The Spirit of God is calling ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

88. Benefits Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

Imagine what it would be like to have no evil or dark thoughts, ever! Yet, this is God’s existence, and it will be our existence in heaven

IN GOD'S IMAGE 88 - BENEFITS OF HEAVEN This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 5:43-45, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Romans 6:17-18, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 4:32, Jeremiah 17:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Christian's Vote

Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 21, 2016

This lesson delves into the Christian's relation to government and his obligation to make the world a better place. God rules in the kingdoms of men and we must trust Him. Ultimately, our citizenship is in heaven.

The Christian’s Vote Intro: We start with the truth that we’ll end with. As a Christian, I am a citizen of the United States, but first and foremost, I am a citizen of heaven. Philippians 3:20 “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"This World Is Not Our Home"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 4, 2014

The sermon teaches we are on a journey, pilgrimage, or sojourning so how do we survive? We survive by embracing our foreignness, seeking Gods protection, align with other citizens, have a good attitude, and remember we are here for a reason.

“This World is not our Home” John 17:1-19 1. Jesus said the following about the Disciples He shares they are not citizens here 14I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 16They ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Passin’ Thru

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 21, 2014

We should be in the world, but not of the world; we are merely passing through.

Passin’ Thru January 19, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should be in the world, but not of the world; we are merely passing through. Focus Passage: Philippians 3:17-21 Supplemental Passage: "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY." (1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Complete Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2014

The 4th in a series on the ways in which God constructs our lives, this message looks at what it will be like when we are completed, when we are in glory.

Warning! I’m Under Construction – What We Will Be Like When the Building is Complete - Revelation 21:1-7 Today we are finishing up a series that we've been doing called "Warning! I'm Under Construction". The first week we considered how God builds our character. Then we looked at how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Lord, I Saw The Light!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 23, 2015

We must follow God and start inviting ourselves and go out into the world and seek out others-just like Jesus and Zacchaeus sought each other out.

There is a story about a fitness centre that was offering $1,000 to anyone who could show that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the challenger. Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican