Sermons on heavenly substitute:

Heavenly Consciousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

Being heavenly conscious means focusing on eternity and the values of God’s Kingdom rather than being absorbed by the fleeting things of this world.

HEAVENLY CONSCIOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:1-2 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heavenly Symphony.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

Washed white with the Blood of the Lamb.

A HEAVENLY SYMPHONY. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable number of worshippers, drawn from “every nation, tribes, peoples, and tongues” (Revelation 7:9). This numberless ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Conscious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Encourage believers to resist the temptations of this world and instead focus on God's promises, living with an awareness of heaven and preparing for our eternal life with Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to delve into a topic that is as relevant today as it was when the Apostle John first penned his letters - living with a heavenly conscious, the world's allurements vs. god's promises, and preparing for our eternal place. Elisabeth Elliot once wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Final Day

The Heavenly Realms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize that God has already provided us with every spiritual blessing in Christ, and it is our responsibility to embrace and enjoy these blessings in our lives today and for eternity.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message from Ephesians. I am excited to share with you what the Lord has placed on my heart, and I believe it will encourage and strengthen you in your walk with Him. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "It is not how much we have, but how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Topics: Spiritual Blessings

The Heavenly Seed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2024

Gods Word is like a Seed. And this Seed has to be aimed by you, the seed has to have direction. Purpose, and a plan. The seeds are the potential miracles...

The Heavenly Seed. Matthew 13. Gods Word is like a Seed. And this Seed has to be aimed by you, the seed has to have direction. Purpose, and a plan. As you become a gardener, you begin by spotting a good fertile plot of land. After the gardener plows, uses fertilizer, and makes rows, now time ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2 - Accept No Substitutes For God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

God’s commands are "for our good" (Deut. 10:13). That means they are fences to keep us from pain, not from fun! This sermon is on Commandment #2 - Don’t substitute a different God for the real One! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. REVIEW SERIES THEME: We’re focusing on 10 principles for preventing unnecessary pain in your life. If you remember, I said there is some pain you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Accept Any Substitutes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jun 5, 2002

There is no substitute for salvation through faith in Christ. There is no substitute for those who clearly teach such truth!

We live in a world of substitutes from substitute teachers to sugar substitutes. We’d agree that as useful as they are substitutes have their limitations – there’s no substitute for the real thing. For example, soybeans don’t make very good hamburgers. Saccharin doesn’t really taste like sugar. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Advantages And Logic: No Substitute For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2004

Even people with all the spiritual advantages will not open their hearts to Christ apart from the Sovereign Grace of God.

Advantages and Logic: No Substitute for God’s Grace (Romans 9:1-6a) Romans Review: Chp.1-3:23 The Doctrine of Sin „h Gentiles are lost Sinners „h Jews are lost Sinners „h Everyone is a lost sinner Chap. (3:24) 4-5 The Doctrine of Salvation „h Christ¡¦s atoning death on the cross its objective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The One And Only - Accept No Substitute Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

Colossians 2 explains that Philosophy, Ritualism, Mysticism, and Legalism are counterfeits of the real thing: Jesus Christ

Colossians Series # 2 Jesus the One and Only Accept No Substitute Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:2-8 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at Colossians chapter 1 where Paul talked about the Supremacy of Christ. In Chapter 2, Paul warns the Colossian church about some teachings that are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accept No Substitute: The Incomparable Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 31, 2016

Accept no substitute. Jesus Christ has no equal

In the last few weeks, people searched for the perfect Christmas gift, hunted for bargains, decorated their homes, burned candles, over-ate, wrapped some packages and tore others open; and by tomorrow morning stores will fill again, as the gift return season begins. Sad, isn’t it? It is so easy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Other

10 Commandments #2: Accept No Substitutes Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

It's very difficult to raise your kids in an environment where the society is saying, these are the most important things in life and you're trying to say, no there are other values that are more important. So you have to teach your kids the disadvantages of idols.

ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES-DON’T IDOLIZE ANYTHING Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 2 Exodus 20:4-5 Last week we started a new series called the Ten Commandments for Building Strong Families. Today we're going to look at the 2nd commandment and how it will build our families and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Fathers Of The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003

INTRO: HOW CAN YOU BE A GODLY FATHER? ANY ONE CAN FATHER A CHILD!!

FATHERS OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER HUMOR:MARRIAGE JOKES 1. Marriage made in Heaven — So is thunder in lightening!! 2. Love is a dream — Marriage is an alarm clock 3. A honeymoon is a Short Pause - between - I Do and You Better 4. Lady went to get a divorce— Lawyer: “Do you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heavenly Citizenship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 29, 2004

Did you know that we have a citizenship that is greater than any national citizenship? We need to put our focus on spiritual things. When we have this spiritual focus the world grows dim. Then we are living consistent with our heavenly citizenship.

How much value do you place on your citizenship? We have several here who may be citizens of different countries. We have Canadians here. We have US citizens and Mexican citizens here. You have a citizenship in some nation. How much do you value or think about your citizenship? We rarely think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Command To Be Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002

The Christian is to set his thoughts on "better things" instead of getting bogged down in the cares of this world.

THE COMMAND TO BE HEAVENLY-MINDED Col. 3:1-2 INTRO. I believe that it is possible to determine a person’s true character by finding out what they really love and what their goals are. Ask yourself these questions: 1. What are the three things you are most earnestly working for right now? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Heavenly Math Lesson

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Jesus meets us in the dismal places in our lives and sustains us with the Bread of Life.

A HEAVENLY MATH LESSON MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE GATHERED TO HEAR JESUS TEACH IN A DESOLATE PLACE. FOR THREE DAYS, HE TAUGHT IN THAT DESOLATE PLACE. BY THE THIRD DAY, THE PEOPLE BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAKNESS IN THIS DESOLATE PLACE. FOR THREE DAYS, THEY WERE THERE WITHOUT FRESH FOOD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed