Sermons on Heavenly Realities:

The Examination

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that our lives are a type of examination before God in which we should strive to be passing tests along the way.

The Examination Proverbs 16:1-11 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 Text 1 Corinthians 11:1-27 Each year around this time, Christian parents can begin to rejoice that their children are now going to be more involved in prayer than they were the previous couple of months. Heaven is full of prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fall

Contributed by Coley Williams on Jun 24, 2001

The fall is a constant reminder of the reality of man’s fall and God’s reaction which leads to God’s Judgment and Mercy Provisions.

Five Basic Points: I. Test of obedience II. Its Violation III. The moral evil it involved IV. The results if produced V. God’s Reaction – Judgment and Mercy Provisions I. Test of obedience a) Just & Reasonable b) Simple and Plain c) No need of the fruit d) There was absolute peace and happiness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001

The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Building Our Temple

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 4, 2001

The Temple of God has been revealed as a pattern through the Tabernacle and Temple, but as a reality in the lives of God’s People--we are the Temple of God.

BUILDING OUR TEMPLE by Dr. Larry A. Bergeron 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 Red Bay COG / June 24, 2001 / AM INTRODUCTORY REMARKS In a few moments we will be looking at the book of 1 Corinthians 3 Throughout the history of mankind, man has erected temples to their gods. Most of these temples were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Super Glue

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 1, 2002

The glue which holds us together is Jesus himself – not just Jesus as a philosophy of life but Jesus as a fleshy reality and Jesus as eternal life.

- - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - I have in front of me several types of glue – bonding agents. Elmers household glue is the most common. Very versatile – non-toxic, too. It dries kind of slowly, has limited bonding power. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

What Am I Living For

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 29, 2005

This topic deals with the reality that money, things, and pleasure are not worth dedicating our lives too. We need to discover our purpose in God.

What Am I Living For? GNLCC 1/9/2005 Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:11 Matthew 22:34-40 If you were to take an honest examination of your life today, how would you answer the question “what am I living for.” What is it that you believe is worth your spending your life in the way you’re spending ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Practical Faith For Real Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002

Jesus was out to prepare His disciples for their greatest trial, His crucifixion. But He was also giving us direction to prepare for the realities of life.

A Practical Faith for Real Life (Matt. 26:31-35, John 13:33-38, Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38) 1. Students at Bible College/seminaries…lose track of the real world…There used to be an old saying, "It takes 10 years to get over seminary…" 2. In our church, we try to encourage an "honest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified For Service

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.3)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

The reality that the persecuted need is the knowledge of knowing that persecution is inevitable for the believer and it is promised. Join Pastor Steve as he explores the principles found in persecution.

Matthew 5:10-12 says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness? sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Not Uniformity (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

Second of two parts on the reality that no part of the body can claim superiority or feel inferior because all parts are necessary and empowered by God.

October 27, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:21-31a “Unity, not uniformity” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION For more than a year a little old cleaning women, who lived on the wrong side of the tracks, had been trying to join a fashionable downtown church. The pastor was not eager to have a seedy looking person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 6, 2002

One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality.

Introduction: One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality. No matter what our circumstances, we need to know that we are victorious in Christ at all times. Let us hold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Keep In Touch

Contributed by Selvan John on Jul 16, 2008

Keeping in touch with our reality will eventually have to lead us to keep in touch with God, cause everything is possible to him who believes.

The title of my message is “Keep in Touch,” I am sure this is one of the key phrase we always use in our everyday affair. But more than the simplest idea known it is important to be in touch with the reality around and also with the reality within us. Sometime ago when I was in college, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Better Than One Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

Consider the two covenants and which is the best of the two. (in reality, we already know) 1- The covenant of law 2- The covenant of faith

INTRO.- Are two better than one? It depends on what you're talking about. ILL.- It's been three years ago that my daughter and her family visited us. You may recall an incident that I told you about and maybe not. I offered to wash their car so my son-in-law, Chris, and I went to the car wash ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God In Our Grief? Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti has brought home the reality of suffering on a massive scale. In the big things, and in the smaller things, where is God in grief and mourning?

Sermon for CATM – January 17, 2010 – God and Suffering: Where is God in our Grief and Mourning? Haiti. A country known for its poverty and its desperate need. Yvonne Martin, a nurse from Elmira Ontario and a missionary within my denomination, the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. Yvonne ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational