Sermons on heavenly essence:

Mind Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Challenging people to build the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus.

So hey there, good to see you and have you with us, that’s always true but especially true if you are brand new (to all of our online friends out there too) and we really do hope you have an experience with God here today that makes you want to come back and do this all over again with us real ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Soul Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

Challenging people to build the core essence of who they are as followers of Jesus.

So hey there, good to see you and to have you with us. If you are new thanks for giving us a shot and taking a chance on us with your weekend time. We hope that you really do bump into God in your time here with us this weekend and that you want come back and do this all over again with us real ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28

Follow Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

The essence of the Christian life is following Jesus and results in a kingdom focus

August 18 Follow Acts 1:6-8 Fan: enthusiastic admirer Luke 9:57-62 A fan will follow when it’s comfortable A fan will follow when it’s convenient A fan will follow if it doesn’t cost much A true follower: 1. Is empowered by the Spirit. Acts 1:8a Titus 3:5; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where God Dwells

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

The Heavenly Tabernacle

Tabernacle: Where God Dwells Turn with me this morning in your Bibles to the book of Hebrews, chapter 9. Growing up, I often heard the quote about the Bible: “The New (Testament) is in the Old Concealed; the Old is in the New revealed.” We are continuing on in our study through the Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith: Still Here

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 18, 2009

The meaning of life, the tenure of life, and the essence of life is always God’s conclusion.

Sunday, January 7, 2007 “Faith: Still Here” Text: Joshua 4: 1- 9 Without a doubt all of us here today have a faith statement we can make on January 7, 2007 – we are still here. For some 2006 was a difficult year, you may have had challenges that seems insurmountable, but you are still here. You ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Open Heavens

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Open heavens represent a season of divine encounter, provision, and breakthrough. God desires for us to live under open heavens, where His presence and blessings flow continuously into our lives.

Title: OPEN HEAVENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 64:1 – “Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at Your presence!” Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:12 Malachi 3:10 Ezekiel 1:1 Luke 3:21-22 Acts 7:55-56 INTRODUCTION: The concept of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1, Deuteronomy 28:12, Acts 7:55-56, Ezekiel 1:1, Luke 3:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Appropriate Smallness

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

TRUE HUMILITY BEFORE GOD IS THE ESSENCE OF LENT AND OUR CHRISTIAN EXISTENCE.

“APPROPRIATE SMALLNESS” 2 CHRONICALS 7: 11-22 LENTEN LUNCH SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In Paul Harvey’s “For What It’s Worth Department” there was a story about a man named Speedy Morris. Speedy was a basketball coach for LaSalle University. He was shaving one day when his wife called out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Small Verse With A Big Message

Contributed by Kenneth Cox on Jun 11, 2007

"A Small Verse with a Big Message" deals with the essence of the christian faith.

A Small Verse with a Big Message Practically every person who has ever gone to Sunday school and has been asked to quote a Bible verse on the spot can quote John 11:35: “Jesus wept." These two words provide more than just a snappy verse to use in Sunday school; these two words reveal some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Character

Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007

Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About The Dash.

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

A Brief Sermon Preached to High School Seniors on the Essence of our Lives

It's all about the Dash. Intro: Grave Markers It's all about the Dash. a punctuation mark - that is used especially to indicate a break in the thought or structure of a sentence You are the Class of 2007, Actually you're not. You are the dash between August 25th, 2003 and June 3rd, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Most Well-Known Bible Verse

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2020

John 3:16 captures the essence of the good news in one sentence.

March 8, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 3:1-17 The Most Well-Known Bible Verse Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It’s perhaps the most famous Bible verse ever. You see it on placards in end zones at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Oct 22, 2001

A heavenly view of worship

There is an old story which was passed down to me by one of my mentors, Dog James. If you like this story give him credit. If you don’t like it blame me for telling it. It was about this time of year when a mother was beginning to make her plans for Christmas gifts so she called in her son and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of Grace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 15, 2020

Grace is the kind, merciful, generous love of God for us, and the essence of our witness in the world.

During a conference on World Religions, scholars were debating what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They agreed that it wasn’t morality, or compassion, or a belief in judgement and an afterlife. Other great religions included those same teachings. So the question was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Cross My Heart - Our Heavenly Father's Promise To Protect

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 1, 2019

God's promise to protect us from the enemy & bless faithful followers with a long life & salvation

Cross My Heart The Psalms are filled with songs of praise for God. Promises of what we have in our Heavenly Father. We are going to be looking at the 91st Psalm. It is one of the most beautiful & uplifting in the book. Psalm 91 can be broken down into 2 messages. The first 15 verses are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist