Sermons on Heavenly Calling:

El Poder Engañoso De Una Buena Excusa

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 1, 2024

Las excusas pueden privarnos de lo mejor de Dios. Son enemigas de la gran fe y de los logros. En este análisis de Lucas 14:15-24, aprendemos de la historia de Jesús sobre aquellos que se excusaron de asistir a un gran banquete. Esas personas perdieron la oportunidad de su vida.

Introducción Hoy tomamos como texto Lucas 14:15-24. Acompáñenme a leer este pasaje. “Oyendo esto uno de los que estaban sentados con él a la mesa, le dijo: Bienaventurado el que coma pan en el reino de Dios. 16 Entonces Jesús le dijo: Un hombre hizo una gran cena, y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you kno

HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving As Jesus Loved

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004

"People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!"

Loving as Jesus Loved (I Cor. 13:7-8) Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don’t care how much you know until they know how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Not Uniformity (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

Second of two parts on the reality that no part of the body can claim superiority or feel inferior because all parts are necessary and empowered by God.

October 27, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:21-31a “Unity, not uniformity” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION For more than a year a little old cleaning women, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks, had been trying to join a fashionable downtown church. The pastor was not eager to have a seedy looking person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifice (Pt 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Jesus sacrificed everything for us. That sacrifice accomplished the greatest miracle of all. What will sacrifice do in your life?

April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

With all the laws and requirements in the Bible, Jesus boiled it all down to just two.

October 8, 2000 Luke 10:25-37 "Pass me not, O gentle Savior" INTRODUCTION For the last several months, as you are well aware, we have been studying the Ten Commandments. Now that we have spent so much time on this part of the Bible, I’m going to give you a chance to re-take the test ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifice (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good picture of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:29-39, Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

Hell: The Literal View Vs. Non-Literal Views

Contributed by Donn Heinrich on Feb 11, 2002

This sermon is based on a study of several books by authors who hold to a variety of views on the doctrine of Hell. Please note that the format of this website does not enable me to include footnotes where they were originally placed in the sermon. Howe

In contemporary Christianity, many questions have arisen as to the reality of hell. While the Bible teaches a literal view of an eternal hell, there has been a widespread embrace of anything but a literal view. There has been much speculation about what the Bible actually teaches about nature and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle What You Can't Handle

Contributed by Walter Prince, Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Overcoming suffering which leaves you feeling helpless

Job 1:14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: Job 1:15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. Job 1:16 While ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Die

Contributed by Julius Everett Sr. on Dec 31, 2002

Delivered from the curse of the Law

Delivered from Under the Law It’s Time to Die! Romans 7:1 6 Highland Avenue SDA Church March 9, 2002 All through the history of the Christian church there has been a great argument about Romans chapter seven. Men like Origen, Wesley, the great scholar Wyse, Moffat, the British scholar, C.H. Dodd, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Looking At Luke

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive Bible survey of the gospel of Luke that examines major themes and topics with a study of major divisions.

Luke Book Survey I. Divide and Title A. Sectional Divisions 1:1-4 Preface 1:5 - 2:52 Birth Narrative 3:1 - 4:13 Preparation of Jesus 4:14 - 9:50 The Ministry in Galilee 9:51 - 19:27 The trip to Jerusalem 19:28 - 21:38 The Ministry in Jerusalem 22:1 - 23:56 The Death Narrative 24:1 - 53 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Experience Joy In The Midst Of Trials (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

God does not want you to downplay your trials by comparing them to the trials of others. He wants you to learn and grow through what He is allowing you to endure.

How To Experience Joy During Trials (Part One) James 1:2 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 5, 2000 Introduction: This morning we’re going to begin a study of James 1:2-4. Over the next two weeks, we’re going to look at three keys to experiencing joy in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: *other

New Year's Resolution To Love As Jesus Loves

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2003

Let us ask the Lord to help His love overflow from our hearts and minds as prescribed by the word of the one who said, "By this will all men know that you are my disciples when you have love for one another."

A New Year’s Resolution to Love as Jesus Loves 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Illustration:A father wanted to read the paper, but was being bothered by his little daughter, Vanessa. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Path Should You Take?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon showcases the lie the Roman soldiers told; why they told it; and how that is still affecting our walk in Christ today.

I want you to picture something in your mind this morning. Imagine yourself going up a hill, and you know that on the other side of that hill is a cliff that drops off hundreds of feet below into a lake of burning sulpher and volcanic lava. You know you have to get to the other side of that lake, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: *other

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

As we look at the life of Solomon we will be challenged to finish strong and to go the distance. (Real people True Stories - part four)

"SOLOMON, FINISHING STRONG - A GOOD START ISN’T ENOUGH" TEXT: 1 KINGS 1-11 Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ