Sermons on Heavenly Life:

Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores how to stand firm in spiritual warfare by harnessing the Holy Spirit and heeding God's heavenly battle strategies using the full armor of God.

Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "To be a Christian is to be a warrior." Indeed, we are warriors, not of this world, but of a spiritual realm, engaged in a battle that rages beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Topics: Warring, Spirit

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

“jesus: Lifted Up!” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2014

Jesus goes to a very familiar place in His Ministry in order to be launched back to His Heavenly Home, reminding us of the importance of His Ascension.

“Jesus: Lifted Up!” Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Acts 1:1-11 Were you ever at an outdoor gathering speaking with a group of friends, when one of them suddenly began to lift off of the ground and slowly ascend into the sky until they disappeared into the skies? I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Portrait Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 2, 2008

This series is designed to teach the 3 dimensions that we all must experience in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

This is the start of a new 3 part series that is designed to teach the 3 dimensions that we all must experience in our relationship with Jesus Christ. When you think of dimension, what comes to mind? Maybe those funky glasses that you used to put on at the movie theater so you could see the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It’s A Win-Win Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:19-26

Series: Philippians Sermon: “It’s a Win-Win” Philippians 1:19-26 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26, Romans 8:18-22, Psalm 25:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

Come Forth

Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 7, 2014

A call to come out of the ways of death into the ways of life.

Come Forth John 11:1-45 April 6, 2014 Rev. David J. Clark The story begins with a request for Jesus to hurry to the aid of his deathly-ill friend, Lazarus. But Jesus delays. He sent messengers back to Lazarus’ home, saying “the sickness is not unto death.” Jesus made a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Come Now, Let’s Settle This: God’s Settlement Offer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 11, 2022

What is God’s offer? Full pardon and total forgiveness! God said, “Come now, let’s settle this.” What the conditions of the settlement? Come clean and do good. What does God offer? The Good of the Land will be yours!

Subject: Come Now, Let’s Settle this: God’s Settlement Offer Text: Isaiah 1: 1-20 These are the visions that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. He saw these visions during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. 2 Listen, O heavens! Pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Being Like-Minded PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores how to develop a Christlike mind, embodying His love, humility, and selflessness in our actions and attitudes towards others.

Good morning, beloved family of God! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day filled with promise and potential, a day that our gracious God has given us to grow and to glorify Him. And what better way to do so than to gather here, in this sacred space, to seek His wisdom and guidance? Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Christians Are God's Children

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 9 --- Christians are God's children. This means that even though we are sinful we are still, always loved by God - our heavenly Father.

CHRISTIANS ARE GOD’S CHILDREN (Outline) August 14, 2011 - Pentecost 8 - ROMANS 8:12-17 INTRO: From last week to this week our texts take us from slaves to children. This is quite an adjust-ment for our Christian character to comprehend. There is a wide gap between lives as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Delighting In God's Grace Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 5, 2005

Sermon 1 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers are those who choose a "heavenly" over a "worldly" perspective. It imapcts their attitude, amplitude, and gratitude.

“We Are Now God’s Stewards” DELIGHTING IN GOD’S GRACE Psalm 23 and Luke 15: 11-32 1. (Show the following image on Overhead Projector) http://www.sierranv.net/~dscheibl/optical.html 2. As you look at that picture, what is it that you see? One minute you see a haggard old woman and another, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Once A Child...always A Child

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

As parents we have an awesome responsibility, but we also have an perfect example in our Heavenly Father who trains us to live for Him.

Once a Child…Always a Child Proverbs 22:6 Introduction Mark Twain was asked his opinion on the raising of children. With his typical wit Twain offered this homey philosophy: “Things run along pretty smoothly until your kid reaches thirteen. That’s the time you need to stick ‘em in a barrel, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Citizenship Is In Heaven"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Pentecost 20 (A) - Since our citizenship is in heaven we want to put behind us everything earthly as we strive for everything heavenly.

“OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN” (Outline) October 10, 2010 - Pentecost 20 - PHILIPPIANS 3:12-21 INTRO: The future holds a certain mystery because it is unknown. Today many people become con-cerned about the things that might or might not happen in the future. In the near ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection Foundations

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

Jesus said to Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." This is the foundation of the Christian faith and is full of hope for the future whateve

Resurrection foundations (John 11:17-44) The whole meaning of Easter is summed up in what Jesus said to Martha: I am ‘the resurrection and the life’ and because He is who He is, we pray that He will so raise us, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness’ When Jesus said that He was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44, Romans 8:10-11, Job 19:25-27, Romans 8:35-39

The Word On The Womb

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2022

Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God.

As we celebrate God’s creative work in the womb this weekend, we affirm this truth: Since everyone is made in the image of God, everyone is important to God. God has a special place in his heart for children. This week I was deeply saddened and sickened even, to hear about an “After School Satan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dread And Trepidation Or Security And Glory? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2018

The closing argument: your choice is between returning to the dread and trepidation of Mount Sinai or the confidence and glory of the heavenly Mount Zion. Which will you choose?

Dread and Trepidation or Security and Glory? (Hebrews 12:18-29) 1. A lady went to a psychiatrist complaining of a terrible phobia. “Every time I lay down on my bed I get this terrible fear that there is something underneath. “Wow” responded the psychiatrist “I’ve never heard of such a phobia, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible