Sermons on Heavenly Outpouring:

Living As God’s Children (Father’s Day 2012)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

How many of you are willing to bet that Hallmark created “Father’s Day” as a day to bring in profits for their company? Today we will explore the origin of Father’s Day, our Heavenly Father’s World and what it mean to live as God’s children.

LIVING AS GOD’S CHILDREN Text: Ephesians 3:14- 17 What do you think of when you think about greeting cards? What companies do you think of that make those greeting cards? There are two companies that come to mind. American Greeting cards and Hallmark are the two companies that are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Gone Home

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 15, 2025

In our lifetime, we have witnessed many family and friends passing from this life to the Spirit Realm. It is strongly believed when Christians die, their spirits go to a place of rest in the heavenly realm. Many say, "They have gone home".

A Christian is identified as one who believes and follows Jesus The Christ ,The Son of God. In our lifetime, we have witnessed many family and friends passing from this life to the Spirit Realm. It is strongly believed when Christians die, their spirits go to a place of rest in the heavenly realm. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Ezekiel 3:17-19, Revelation 21:21, Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Lord As Your Strength Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

The joy of the Lord is not just a fleeting emotion, but a deep, abiding strength that empowers believers to endure hardship, remain steadfast in faith, and overcome challenges.

Title: THE JOY OF THE LORD AS YOUR STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said to them, 'Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians 4:4, John 15:11, James 1:2-3, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Genuine Faith”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith”

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith” Jesus teaches about faith as a quality and the quality of a disciple’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Danger Of Routine”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Heavenly Father, thank you, for the elaborate ceremonies marking life passages that make great reminders not only of the “way it was” but also the “way it should be.” Amen. Title: “The danger of routine” 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Writing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Experience Forever Family

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

I think the term “forever family” is appropriate and attractive in putting together these two images: 1. the earthly family 2. the heavenly family or faith family or God’s family Focusing too narrowly on the first one can lead us to only think ab

9/11 Babies—5 years later. ABC News Diane Sawyer: Showed a gathering of women who found themselves both pregnant then widowed when 9/11 came crashing down Today, those babies look even more like the fathers they never met, but now they shoot questions like arrows: They want to know what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer The Dark Side

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father.

PRAYER THE DARK SIDE Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father. After he was baptized by John the Baptist at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-3

To Be A Father Like God

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 18, 2011

The role of the father has been greatly diminished in our society. Because of this, we can see how the world is changing around us. We must restore biblical fatherhood to our society. The only way to do that is to look to our heavenly Father as the gre

FATHER’S DAY: TRY TO BE A FATHER LIKE GOD Rodney Langley Introduction The role of the father has been greatly diminished in our society. Because of this, we can see how the world is changing around us. We must restore biblical fatherhood to our society. The only way to do that is to look ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Heart's Desire

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012

Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

Forgiveness is first and foremost a matter between us and God rather than us and others. We are released once again into rich fellowship with our heavenly Father when we release others from their debt to us because God has asked us to.

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS INTRO This week we learned through the news media of the sentencing of three youths for the murder of Nachatter Singh Bola who was on holiday on Scotland and was killed by the intoxicated youths for a kebab takeaway he was on his way home with. It's one of many senseless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving For Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 6, 2018

Good outlinge for Thankgiving sermon.- Thanksgiving for Jesus! - Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;. All Our Thanksgiving should be offered through Jesus Name to our heavenly Father

- Thanksgiving for Jesus! - Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. - Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; I. All Our Thanksgiving should ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:20, Romans 12:1, John 1:12, Psalm 100:4  (view more)  (view less)

For God And Country

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2017

When his enemies sought to trap him, Jesus showed his followers, including us, a balanced allegiance to earthly authorities and to our ultimate Heavenly Authority. We give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and we give back to God...our very selves!

Matthew 22:15-22 For God and Country My sermon title today comes from the Army chaplain motto: “Pro Deo et patria,” “For God and country. Politics and religion are the two taboo subjects at any cocktail party, but let’s talk about both today! Dave Barry noted, “People who want to share their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind Stayed On Him Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 7, 2016

Our Heavenly Father has called us to pour out our lives in service to Jesus. To tell the amazing story of His great love for us. Do not remain an enemy to the Love of God that is Jesus Christ. It is only your sin that separates you from Him

A mind stayed on Him Philippians 3:8-18 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Confirmed Your Reservation In Heaven? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Jesus is preparing a place for us. But don’t imagine a private room with walls and a door you can lock. There will be no need for locks in Heaven. Think about sharing a big house with all the other Heavenly Family members—more like a bed and breakfast.

INTRODUCTION In a cemetery in Indiana there’s a tombstone that has an epitaph with the intent to make people prepare for death. It says, “Consider, friend, as you pass by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon shall be. So prepare, my friend, to follow me.” Someone ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 18, 2019

Brothers and sisters, your heavenly Father does not want or desire for you anxiety and depression. With all the chaos in our world and chaos in our country and chaos in our own lives, we must, we must find the path that leads to the calm and peace that God promises.

Celebrate God’s Goodness Philippians 4:4-5 I. Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS. II. Rejoice in the Lord’s GOODNESS. III. Rejoice in the Lord’s SOVEREIGNTY. According to the New York Times, Americans are among the most anxious people on earth. One study found that Americans were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist