Sermons on Heavenly Life:

Leaving A Legacy: Walking With God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 18, 2008

Only 145 words are written about Encoh in the Bible. In these few words volumes are written about leaving a legacy by walking with God.

Intro: Genesis is a book of beginnings. Here in the fifth chapter of Genesis it is called the book of generations of Adam (5.1). However, as you take a stroll down the verses of chapter five it is more like taking a walk through the cemetery. Again and again we read and he died, and he died, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Downward Mobility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 21, 2009

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although He was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich. “

I thought it was about time I began a sermon with a joke, and today’s passage did make me think of that story about the world’s leaders at prayer, asking God when their countries would repay their national debts. As the story goes, President Obama prays to God, asking when the US economy will ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Not My Will But Yours

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008

When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Observations I've Learned About The Fourth Quarter

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

14 observations about living for the Lord successfully.

OBSERVATIONS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT THE FOURTH QUARTER By Jerry Falwell 1. You live life looking forward, but you understand life looking backwards. When we’re in grade school, we look forward to junior high school; and when we’re in college we look forward to adulthood. Paul said, “This one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Good News! Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

An introduction to the Gospel of Mark.

Mark 1:1 Good News! 5/28/00 D. Marion Clark The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Background Mark’s name first appears in Acts 12:12: When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The City That's A Bride Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

Heaven involves the new and the old and things that are missing. The prophecy ends with a gospel call to all who will hear: come and receive living water from the river of life; and with the promise that Christ himself is coming soon. To which we all res

Well, we’ve spent the last three months working our way through Revelation, so I guess we all have a pretty good idea what it’s about, don’t we? But now that we’re finally at the end, at the account of the last day, at the revelation of the new heavens and earth I wonder ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Dry Spell

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jun 10, 2012

God can bring life back into your dried up spirit.

A Dry Spell Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Intro: In this passage of scripture we see that the Lord is speaking to Ezekiel, and giving him a vision of the people of Israel. They are lifeless and they have no hope. This paints a picture of the world today. The church seems lifeless, and without hope. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Trait: Seeing And Living The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 22, 2013

The supernatural is not always spectacular. Sometimes God works supernaturally in the natural. Some examples are marriages restored, addictions undone, attitudes remade. Character and conduct are conformed to Jesus.

Intro: The supernatural is not always spectacular. Sometimes God works supernaturally in the natural. Some examples are marriages restored, addictions undone, attitudes remade. There is something that is very dangerous today. The supernatural has become twisted to be vampires, zombies, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel's Open Invitation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 29, 2012

In Christ alone the longing of the human heart can be satisfied.

THE GOSPEL’S OPEN INVITATION Rev. 22:16-17 Big Idea: In Christ alone the longing of the human heart can be satisfied. Rev. 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” 17 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

She Said; He Said Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

The 5th sermon in the John series looks at Jesus encounter with the woman at the well where Jesus offered her Living Water.

John’s Gospel #5 She said; He said CHCC: February 3, 2008 John 4:1-21 INTRODUCTION: What would it be like to have a one-on-one conversation with Jesus? John chapters 3 and 4 tell about two private conversations Jesus had during the first months of his Public ministry. Jesus offered two ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #6 in the John series focuses on the nobleman in John 4 who desperately needed a healing for his son and sought it from Jesus

John’s Gospel #6 Believing is Seeing CHCC: February 10, 2008 John 4:43-54 INTRODUCTION: You’ve all probably heard the saying, “Seeing is Believing.” Well, the man we’re going to talk about today showed that in God’s Kingdom, the opposite is true. This man didn’t have to “see it to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Journey Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Apr 29, 2008

Paul received the promise but the journey wash hard. God was with him, the Journey of life.

“Why won’t you die” Acts. 28:1-6 1 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A Breath Of Fresh Hope

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 30, 2008

Life can throw some bad curve balls (e.g. death) our way and they hurt . The Scriptures offer us a breathe of fresh air or rather, a breath of fresh hope!

13But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15For this we say to you by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose for this message is to show us the need to live by faith and encourage us to start today.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? A SERIES FROM HABAKKUK Live By Faith? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me summarize (quickly) last weeks message: 1. Habakkuk was asking God why He did not do something about all the ungodliness in the land of Judah - He just could not understand ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Measure Our Days

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose of this message is to show us the brevity of life and encourage us to pursue things of everlasting value.

MEASURE OUR DAYS Psalm 39:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A. What are you planning on doing tomorrow? 1. How about next week? 2. Got plans for next month or even next year? 3. I ask these questions because we are prone to think that life is both predictable and controllable. a. I doubt there is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7

Denomination: Baptist