Sermons on Heavenly Rewards:

The Journey

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 13, 2011

A message detailing the calling of God, and the journey that calling will take us on to pursue God's great will.

The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years before God had Moses lead them to their new beginning. To the place where they would start to grow. To their Exodus. When they were fleeing Egypt, there were many among them that were afraid of the new unknowns that they would face. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: *other

Anticipating The Return Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 25, 2010

Jesus returns to earth at the seventh trumpet to establish his eternal reign, judge the ungodly and reward His followers.

This morning, we reach a milestone in our study of the Book of Revelation as we reach the halfway point. And as I’ve pondered the passage that we’ll look at this morning over the past couple of weeks, I’m convinced that there is a sense in which this particular passage is a pretty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Abgail Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018

As I read about our heroine today and listened to the messages on the other unsung heroes of the faith, I see that that they had courage right in the face of fear. They did not let fear stop them from doing what is right or from intervening in the lives o

Theme: Unsung Heroes Video: What is courage from bluefishtv.com. Quote on courage: Courage looks different than many people think today. The most courageous people in the world are ones who never pick up a weapon or those who choose to lay their weapons down. The kingdom of God is looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 15, 2016

We naturally fear death. However, it is a blessed/happy event for Christians to move from this life to the next.

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

I'm Possible!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

God wants you to know, that there are great blessings that are awaiting you, When you are willing to just step out from where your at. He can take you from the ordinary, to the extraordinary!

I'm Possible! Illus. Kurt Kaiser It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up to its glowing That's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it You spread your love to everyone You want to pass it on Maybe you've never heard that song, but anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Shift Of Change Is Coming...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2018

God would have me tell you to let go of the old, the way things have always been and to embrace the new. To not question God’s motives, but to completely trust in His amazing capabilities to do something greater than what we have experienced thus far!

A New Shift of Change Is Coming Nothing God ever does is by chance, He is very careful and thought out with His plans, ensuring even the smallest details happens in proper order, at the right time, place and way He intends for all of our lives. Too bring about the best results possible for us, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Lamentations 3:22-24, Exodus 3:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness Sake. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2018

Persecution the acid test of our faith. Persecuted for righteousness not for anything else.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake for they shall be called the children of God - Matt. 5:10 -12 It may seem strange that Jesus passes so quickly from peacemaking in the previous beatitude to persecution—from the work of reconciliation to the experience of hostility. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Better Way Of New?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 6, 2018

God wants you to step in to the new that he has for you, but before you can step in to the new, you must and you have to be willing to let go of the old. Are you willing??

1 John 4:7-8 NKJ 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:4-6 MSG 4-6 My dear children, you come from God and belong to God. You have already won a big ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Underestimate God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 20, 2018

Who’s your prayer partner? Nothing is to big for God’s Suddenly Moments!! Each and Every time you and I praise God it is giving God an opportunity to get us ready for the miracle we are seeking Him for!

Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. What you dwell on is what you will draw into your life, everyday everyone of us, make a choice of whether or not we will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of Talents Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018

Each servant was motivated to serve in their own way because of their perception of their master and was rewarded accordingly. What can we learn about our relationship with God from this parable?

This sermon was preached by our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, as a part of our Youth Sunday. It was preceded by a series of short skits that portrayed a modernized version of the Parable of Talents. The compiled video of the skits can be found at the following link: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Scandalous Favor, "Our Supernatural Advantage!“

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 25, 2018

“He made a proclamation and God gave him what he asked for!" Doesn't say when God blessed him, or how God blessed him, the main thing it says loud and clear, “GOD BLESSED HIM!”

God's Scandalous Favor, “Our Supernatural Advantage!” There are very few things in life that give humanity an advantage. Speaking for only myself, when I have come across anything good that gave me an advantage in life, I have both clung to and respected whomever, or whatever was willing to help ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unprofitable Servant

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2016

Are you Mikey Mediocre or Marvin Marvelous? Both are needed in the Kingdom, but both are unprofitable servants.

Luke 17:7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Chapter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2017

A message to encourage believers about the Second Coming.

"The Final Chapter" Revelation 22:12 Revelation 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Meteor Shower Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

“for me to live is Christ. To die is gain” (Philippians 1). But for those who have no such relationship to Jesus, the end of the world is destruction of everything they hold dear. It is the end of all that matters. It is, truly, dreadful.

Revelation 6:12 and I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a huge earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood, 13. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree throws off its figs when shaken by a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: *other

Faithfulness In Service

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Oct 12, 2017

You must be faithful to Him who has appointed you.

As believers in God’s service, we are required of faithfulness in the delivery of our assigned duties and personal commitment to Him Who has appointed us (1Cor 4:2). And in the show of such faithfulness, we must follow the example of Jesus Christ as described in Heb 3:1-2a and Phil ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal