Sermons on Heavenly Council:

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 12, 2004

This is a call to be hospitable and be heavenly minded

TOPIC: TREASURES IN HEAVEN TEXT: Matt. 6: 19-21; Lk. 12: 32-34 First delivered 28th July 1996. Outline Introduction 1. A call to hospitality 2. A call to be heavenly-minded INTRODUCTION The report has been given about a man in Beijing, China, who, at 82 years of age, suffered a devastating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:32-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Corpus Christi: Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 27, 2020

“Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding.”

Some years ago there was a Scottish regiment stationed in Edinburgh Castle. Some of the regiment’s officers were devout men. And every evening they’d gather together and drink a toast. The toast went like this: "A clean sword and a dirty Bible." The clean sword referred to their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

Being Intentional: The Parable Of The Ten Virgins. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021

A passage of teaching at the Fiji Officers councils 2021. This led to a discussion about what is the good oil that fuels our ministry and keeps us intentional.

Being intentional: The parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25:1-13 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Time For Meat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019

Quit sucking milk and get a knife for meat!

Having spent almost sixty-seven years on this planet and saved in 1975 I have a bit of experience in some areas. I have been in some aspect of ministry almost from the start. I have had opportunities to live in several states and serve in various churches and ministries. What I have noticed, as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity - What The Early Church Believed Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

This study looks at the writings of the church prior to the first church council. Beginning at the apostles and those they discipled, we can see what the church believed from the beginning.

What the early church believed In Part 1 we set the stage for the council. We looked at the fact that these men were Christians who suffered for their faith. Just 14 years earlier, they came out of the last great Roman persecution. They resisted against the attacks from outside the church at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Together We’ll Make It Home Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2014

We will persevere in tough times together through our church community (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 367-370)

HoHum: Pray for David and Philomena Morris- Monday, October 20th, 2014 After the right-wing Hindu nationalist BJP took power following India's general elections in May, attacks on Christians and other minorities by Hindu radical groups has skyrocketed. In Uttar Pradesh, 600 reports of violence were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping Up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket)

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Manuscript In the 1990s there was a TV show from Britain called “Keeping Up Appearances.” Who remembers it? The reruns are still showing if you haven’t seen it and want to. The series is about a lady called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praise, Worship And Spirit' Life

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

Some councils for all the young Christians who seek to be admirers, the in love ones with the Lord. Message drawn from a meeting of youth in Paris in easter 2000.

LOUANGE, ADORATION ET VIE DE L’ESPRIT * 1 Ro 18.36-40 ; 19.1-18 Jn 4.7-30 I - L’ENTRETIEN DE LA SAMARITAINE AVEC JÉSUS C’est étonnant que Jésus parle de cela à la Samaritaine. La religion samaritaine existe encore actuellement ; elle fait l’objet de nombreuses études (environ un millier). La foi ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013

We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Catholic

A Father's Love

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The enduring love of our Heavenly Father.

A Father’s Love Luke 15:11-32 I. The father gave his son freedom to choose A. Even though the son’s actions were impulsive, the father did not stand in the way - The father respected his son’s independence enough to let him choose his own way - man chooses his own destiny - The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Father Is God

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

What is our heavenly father like

WHAT KIND OF FATHER IS GOD? JEFF SEAMAN We’ve been looking at how God meets your deepest needs and we’ve noticed that God uses a descriptive name for Himself that matches every one of your ten deepest needs. Your understanding of God will affect every area of your life. If you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2004

The Character and Nature of our heavenly Father

Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead, his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a gift wrapped box. When he opened it, he found it contained a leather bound Bible, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008

God is our loving Heavenly Father.

“Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lost Matter

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 9, 2022

In the heavenly realm all people matter.

The Lost Matter Luke 15:1-10 1. Jesus tells us in today’s reading about lost sheep and lost coin and a sinner • The brief parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin both illustrate Jesus’ mission to the lost. • Luke 19:10“… for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist