Sermons on Heavenly Meeting:

"The Mark Of The Christian" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2003

In admonishing the believer to walk according to what God has called them, Paul lists the primary things that set the Christian apart (#11 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 4, 2006

Week 8 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to stand in persecution.

BE-Attitudes February 26, 2006 Blessed are the Persecuted Funny: A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry Of Submission Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006

Last of a 7 part series that examines the heart of Jesus through his last words from the cross.

For the last six weeks we’ve been on a journey into the heart of Jesus as we have examined His last words from the cross. Jesus began by focusing on others: • His cry for pardon – “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” – focused on the people who were putting him to death. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless Us With A Faith Lift

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005

We may not get a face lift, but we can get a faith lift in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The Joy of Aging! Someone said, “If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I’ve got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that’s not the worst of it. “My fenders are too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2, Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take This Job And Love It

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

Single message for Labor Day Weekend, 2005. We can learn to love our jobs if we will just see them from God’s perspective.

TAKE THIS JOB AND LOVE IT! ECCLESIASTES 5:17, GENESIS 2:2-9,15 INTRODUCTION: [Video Clip: “Joe Vs the Volcano” Chap. 2:7:30 - 10:56 = 3:26) Talk about a bad working environment! In fact, that movie, “Joe vs the Volcano” begins with this written line: “Once upon a time there was a guy named ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming Temptation God's Way Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2005

In James 1:13-18 James gives you four facts about temptation that you must understand if you are going to overcome temptation.

Scripture The death of Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal this week has reminded us of the heroes of the Holocaust. Therefore, I was disappointed to read a postwar account of Oskar Schindler, whose exploits during World War II were made famous in the movie titled Schindler’s List. Oskar Schindler was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Turning, Serving, Waiting"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2006

The Thessalonian believers had it right. Turn from idols to the living God, serve Him and one another, wait with great anticipation for Christ’s return.

8 “For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Here Is God's Final Answer

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 18, 2003

3RD END TIME(C)/SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Here is God’s final answer: He is not concerned with marriage in heaven but is concerned with eternity with Jesus.

HERE IS GOD’S FINAL ANSWER Luke 20:27-38 - November 16, 2003 LUKE 20:27-38 27Some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus with a question. 28"Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

What You See May Not Be The Truth

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

Because of our tendency to pass quick and critical judgment on others, our Lord has chosen to address this issue. Chapter 7 verses 1-12 addresses an issue plaguing the religion of Jesus’ day and of ours, that of misdirected effort.

What You See May Not Be The Truth Matthew 7:1-12 A while back, I read the very distressing account of an incident in the life of a young bachelor. He worked in an office where every year the boss gave each employee a turkey as a bonus for the holiday season. Of course, the bachelor could never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

It Gets Better

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2005

God gives us a new beginning.

IT GETS BETTER! I Corinthians 15:35-49 S: Death and resurrection C: New bodies come at death Pr: GOD GIVES US A NEW BEGINNING. ?: How? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in I Corinthians 15:35-49 three contrasts that show how God gives us a new beginning. Type: Propositional The ____ contrast is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2005

This sermon looks at what sin is, why we sin and how to not sin.

The night air was as thick and as silent as velvet. When suddenly the stillness was broken by the soft flapping of leathery wings. Out of the gloom came anger, his already contorted features twisted as he saw the man. Anger’s cohorts were already there, perched on one shoulder was despondency ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Key To Seeing God

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 3, 2003

The key to seeing God has to do with right relationships--with others and God Himself.

The Key to Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-29) I. Right Relationships with Others A. Watching out that no one misses out on God’s grace 1. Accepting God’s grace 2. Granting God’s grace B. Watching out that no bitter root sprouts C. Watching out that no one is overcome by immorality or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 21, 2006

Every Day is a Day of the Lord, a judgment day; Christians are to be always aware that the Lord is watching and remain ready for the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord, God will protect and aid us in suffering.

Malachi 3__13 to 4__6 Proper 28C THE DAY OF THE LORD Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 The Old Testament lesson brings once again to our attention a familiar theme in the Bible. Why does the righteous suffer? More than 1000 and perhaps nearly 1500 years had passed from the time God Almighty called Moses ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Enduring Turbulent Times 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002

Second of three anchors to navigate turbulent times focusing on enduracne

¡§Navigating Turbulent Times¡¨ Part Two: Endurance -- Romans 12:12 Review Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Last week we maintained that this world has experienced turbulent times from the time Adam sinned against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Daydreams Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001

People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Baptist