Sermons on heavenly prize: showing 241-255 of 44,179

A Heavenly Well Full Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 7, 2015

Making small changes in our lives or the lives of others can have big impacts, especially since we live in an area that is spiritually dry and thirsty.

There once was a man who was not well-educated and rather rough and crude around the edges, but he was recently converted and was on fire for the Lord. He constantly asked the minister to give him some work that would be helpful to the church. Finally, the minister gave the man a list of ten people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Simeon And Anna) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

A good night's sleep is hard to come by. What does it mean to "sleep in heavenly peace."

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 2. I’d like you guys to think about the last time you went shopping for a mattress. It’s kind of a big deal. When Trish and I first got married, the mattress on our bed was the first major purchase we made together. I remember the sales ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Offering Praises To Our Heavenly Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

Explores God's mighty power, grace, and nearness, encouraging us to manifest His love and faithfulness in our daily lives.

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the all-encompassing umbrella of God's love. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are brought together by a common bond – the unchanging and unfathomable love of our Heavenly Father. In the words ...read more

Topics: God's Watchfulness, Fulfilling Desires

Three Heavenly Visitors (Genesis 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2024

If we cannot see God and live, how was Abraham able to see and speak to the Lord? Let's look at Genesis 18.

Did Jesus play a greater role in the Old Testament than we may have realized? How is it that we cannot see God and live (Exodus 33:20), yet Abraham saw and spoke with the Lord in Genesis 18? Is this an allusion to God the Father and God the Son in the Old Testament, before the Lord was made ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Throne Of Holiness: A Vision Of Heavenly Worship

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 29, 2024

The throne room of God, as revealed in Scripture, offers a breathtaking vision of His holiness, inspiring us to pursue a life of worship, dedication, and mission that reflects His glory.

The Throne of Holiness: A Vision of Heavenly Worship Revelation 4:2-3 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to immerse ourselves in a vision of heavenly worship, a vision that beckons us to behold the majesty and holiness of God's throne. Our scripture focus for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-3, Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 1 John 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23, Hebrews 10:10, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

“until Then” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 1, 2014

Until Jesus returns and ushers in the eternal heaven, what is life like for God's children who are in heaven now?

We have made note of the fact that God isn’t through with heaven. When a child of God dies, they pass into the immediate presence of our Lord and do go to heaven. But the heaven they go to is an intermediate heaven. Upon the return of our Lord, He will establish a new heaven and a new earth - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005

Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

(synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running Your Race And Keeping Your Eyes On The Prize

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 26, 2007

An Usher’s Anniversary Message

Looking at the world of athletics, I see many young people training daily with dreams of becoming a professional athlete. Whether it’s in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, figure skating, boxing, or whatever the sport, they know that they must train diligently and must be consistent in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Happy, Happy, Happy!

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2013

A sermon that helps us to see the true path to happiness in life.

“Happy, Happy, Happy!” Philippians 3:13-14 Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Passport To Heaven

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 11, 2002

A passport and a visa are vital documents in travelling on Earth but so is the need for a "passport" to heaven.

PASSPORT TO HEAVEN A passport is a very important document if you want to travel from one country to another. It’s a command from one country’s government to the country you want to visit, to allow you to enter its territory and look after you while you are there. It’s almost impossible to enter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:27, Matthew 25:21-46

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Can Be Yours

Contributed by Robert Glass on May 8, 2012

How To Make Heaven Your Eternal Home.

Heaven Can Be Yours Robert A. Glass Just the word HEAVEN tickles the tongue. It is the ULTIMATE goal of EVERY Christian, the ULTIMATE <LOSS> of every Sinner. Heaven is a PREPARED Place for PREPARED People. And, Heaven can be yours. “I Go” is found 58 times in the bible. There are two ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Goal Is To Press On To Claim The Prize Of The Calling Of Christ Jesus.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 1, 2001

As we press on to be like Christ, we should examine our lives and identify those things that tempt or lead us to temptation.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 1ST OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PHILIPPIANS 3: 12-14 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Forgetting And Reaching

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Reaching for the prize

Sermon Philippians 3:13 Forgetting and reaching Every experience you’ve had from the moment you were born until now has made you what you are today. The things that happened to you, both good and bad, determine how you’ll act and react for the rest of your life. Jesus said “(Read Mt 12:35)”. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2016

In the midst of all of the persecutions and difficulties of these Christians, there is a blessed relief -- to be with Him for eternity. Our passing from this life is blessed because we Reside in the Lord; Rest from Labors; and will be Rewarded by deeds.

1. Back in 2014, Andy Russell of Tarzana, CA passed away. His three year old grandson, Bobby wanted to know what had happened to his grandfather. His parents told him, "Grandpa was so sick and felt so bad that God did not want him to hurt any more so he sent the angels to get him." Astonished, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ