Sermons on Heavenly Foretastes:

The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2022

1) The Dividing of Deeds (Romans 2:6), 2) The Deeds of the Unredeemed (Romans 2:8–9), and 3) The Deeds of the Redeemed (Romans 2:7, 10).

Romans 2:6-10. 6 He will render to each one according to his works 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-10

Denomination: Other

The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jun 1, 2020

A message that examines the close parallel between the ancient Hebrew wedding ritual and the marriage of Christ and the Church.

Pt 7: The Rapture of the Bride (part 2) The Hebrew Wedding and the Rapture As I pointed out in my last message ('The Rapture of the Bride pt 1'), there appears to be significant misunderstanding concerning the nature and purpose of the Lord's 'parousia' ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17, Matthew 1:19-20, Revelation 19:7-9, Revelation 3:20, James 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18, Titus 2:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Colossians 3:1, Revelation 22:20-21, Ephesians 5:31-32, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 17:19, John 14:2-3, Matthew 26:27-28, Matthew 24:36, Ephesians 5:25-26, Song of Songs 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Contemplation Of New Life Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018

Paul knew that he would experience infinite happiness and unending joy in the next life.

May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.c: Contemplation of New Life. (5:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 5:1-10 (NKJV) 1 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Will In Prayer" Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 10, 2001

Three affirmations we make to God when we pray for his Kingdom reign to come.

Back in 1994 Disney released a movie called "Iron Will." It’s the story about a teenager named Will Stoneman who enters a marathon dog-sled race from Winnipeg, Canada to St. Paul Minnesota. Since Will’s father just died leaving the family in financial straights, Will enters the race to save his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Manuscript What does it mean to be happy? To be fortunate? Blessed? Who are the ones we as people regard as the lucky ones? The fortunate, the blessed ones? What do we think of? We tend to think of those with money. They can afford to live the way they want. They ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Born On Easter Morning

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 9, 2012

The early church, and the church down through the centuries, has survived and thrived, because its members were convinced of the reality of the resurrection

Born On Easter Morning TCF Easter Sunday sermon April 8, 2012 Isn’t the end of Easter season a relief? You know, all the Easter presents you had to buy, and the debt it left on your credit card? The pressure of all the Easter parties – seems like a new one every night, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2019

The Spirit of God makes the love of God real to us. The Father is for us, the Son is for us, and the Spirit is for us. Nothing can separate us from His love. Is there any reason why we should not be “more than conquerors”?

(29) The Blessing of Love Romans 8:31-39 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Storm A Coming! Series

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 2, 2022

Part I in a series on the book of Jonah

Heavenly Father, we know that in every life, storms will come – sometimes, they’re of our own making. Sometimes they’re made for us. We cannot always control the trials of life, but we can control how we respond to them. We know that You can calm storms – or uphold Your people to walk above ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Steps Of Our Savior Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2024

Here’s how: 1. Mimic our Master (vs. 1a). 2. Learn how much we are loved by God (vs. 1b). 3. Love like we are loved by God (vs. 2). 4. Live with godly holiness (vs. 3-7). 5. Walk as children of light (vs. 8-14).

Follow the Steps of Our Savior Jesus Christ Ephesians 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 22, 2024) BACKGROUND: *We are studying the Apostle Paul's letter to the Church in Ephesus. J. Vernon McGee gave this background: "Around the year 60 A.D. four ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Can anybody be against us if God is for us.

Title: God Is For Us Text: Romans 8:18-39 Introduction: I have a friend who was married not long ago to a man she had been acquainted with in high school. The man was very shy. The woman had a lot of personality, vivaciousness and energy. After graduating from high school, she had many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Is Just Believing What God Said

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 6, 2001

While the crowd was waiting for signs and wonders the nobleman believed the word.

Faith is Just Believing What God Said John 4:46-54 It seems that down south, some recent excavations for a new highway had contributed to causing a flash flood. Volunteers risked their lives to rescue victims stranded in the deluge. One old man was up to his knees in the fast-rising waters when ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001

The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:11

Denomination: Baptist

"God Alone Has Power To Bestow Blessing And Give Life.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 15, 2002

Year A. Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1-4aFebruary 24, 2002 Title: “God alone has power to bestow blessing and give life.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1-4a 12 Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2I will make of you a great nation, and I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

"We Are Not Just Forgiven; We Are Changed.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “We are not just forgiven; we are changed.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “We are not just forgiven; we are changed.” Verses one to eleven, further develop Paul’s doctrine of justification. Paul has been making the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran