Sermons on Heavenly Citizenship:

Exiles In The Corporate World Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

Daniel is our example of how to live as exiles in the marketplace.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 14, 2004 Daniel 4 Exiles in the Corporate World Read the Story What the story teaches us, from Nebuchadnezzar’s point of view is pretty simple – Pride comes before a fall. Nebuchadnezzar fails to recognize that he has been placed where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: *other

Not Of This World Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re reminded that we’re citizens of heaven.

Not of this World Phil. 3:17-21 Randy Aly, SC.com) Every time a boy went to his playmates house he saw his grandmother studying her Bible. Finally, he asked his friend about it. Why is your Grandmother always reading that Bible? He answered, I don’t know. But I think she is cramming for her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Not Ashamed?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 15, 2015

When most hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the declaration by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." In this study, we focus on two lesser known passages that speak of another person who has said they are “not ashamed”.

When most students of the New Testament hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the famous pronouncement by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first and also to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Who You Were Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Many people in the Bible seem to carry with them the constant memory of their roots. It reminds him of the goodness and grace of God.

Ephesians 2:11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: *other

Shrewd Surrender Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2018

Sometimes God calls us to surrender our rights for the benefit of his kingdom.

Shrewd Surrender (Acts 16:35-40) 1. Three violin manufactures have all done business for years on the same block in the small town of Cremona, Italy. After years of peaceful co-existence, the Amati family decided to put a sign in their shop window saying: “We make the best violins in Italy.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Baptists In Heaven

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

There will be no Baptists in heaven, no Pentecostals, no Presbyterians, no Anglicans, no Catholics, no Methodists.

There will be no Baptists in heaven, no Pentecostals, no Presbyterians, no Anglicans, no Catholics, no Methodists. All man given labels will be left outside, and only those who have had their sins cleansed away and forgiven by Jesus Christ will be admited. Spurgeon said "When a mortal man speaks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Death

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 5, 2001

Sermon for the 23 Sunday after Pentecost About Heaven

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Luke 20:27-38 Job 19:23-27a Job 14:14 "Life After Death" 23 ¶ “Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! 24 Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were graven in the rock for ever! 25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38, Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Battles To The Very End Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2016

Though believers in the Lord are engaged in battles to the end of earthly days, they are assured of victory in Christ.

“Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry. Tychicus I have sent to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To Ephesians Series

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005

The first in a series of verse-by-verse studies of the book of Ephesians. This sermon introduces some of the broad themes that run through the book.

Next week we will look at the city of Ephesus, the beginnings of the church there, Paul’s related ministry and the broad themes of this book. Vincent summerises the this book with this statement: “It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Glory

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

The mystery of the gospel is revealed in the glory and grace

Ephesians 3 Grace and Glory Mystery I love a good mystery. I have been a fan of Agatha Christie and PD James for years. I also love magicians and illusionists. There is something about a mystery that we all like. The moment when we ask ourselves, “What is going to happen next?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Characteristic Of A Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

There are few places in God’s Word where one can find a better or briefer characterization of a Christian than here.

CHARACTERISTIC OF A CHRISTIAN 1 Peter 1:1-2 INTRO: Many times the true greatness and splendor of a New Testament passage lies not only on the surface or in that which is actually said. Often the greatness of a passage stems from the ideas and convictions that lie behind it. That is true in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- A Joint Account Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 7, 2023

This is the 170th sermon in the series Action". This is the 7th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#170] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- A JOINT ACCOUNT Ephesians 2:11-18 Introduction: Paul began the book of Ephesians with praise and continued with prayer and then he began to preach. Paul preached that we are made alive in Christ, raised up with Christ, and seated in Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sin-Sin-Sin-Devil!!! Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

The Christian vs sin and the devil!

Introduction: Dual Citizenship In The Kingdom Of God And The Kingdom Of Darkness? Try to imagine this. It is the year 1944 and Germany is at war with England. Now suppose you have dual citizenship in both Germany and England and you are living in Germany. How will you be treated? Conversely, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Philippians: The Backstory" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 14, 2015

The Apostle Paul from house in Rome writes a beautiful letter of joy to the Saints at Philippi who are his joy and crown from a heart of joy which comes from knowing and loving God whole-heartedly!

Cornerstone Church July 12, 2015 “Philippians: The Backstory” Philippians 1:1-11 Do you remember the days when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 4 – Psalm 122 – Where Does Your Desire Really Lie? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 3, 2023

The pilgrims wound their way to Jerusalem with singing and at last stood before its Gates. Where are our priorities for the things of the Lord? We examine our commitment and our relationship to God, and then consider the future of Israel with regard to thrones.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 4 – PSALM 122 – WHERE DOES YOUR DESIRE REALLY LIE? PSALM 122:0 A SONG OF ASCENTS, OF DAVID. [A]. THIS IS A MATTER OF COMMITMENT AND RELATIONSHIP {{Psalm 122:1 “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”}} Let us hear from Justin:- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9, Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Zechariah 14:2-3, Zechariah 14:4, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:41, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:16, Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:3-7, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 27:29, Isaiah 11:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational