Sermons on Heavenly Things:

"Is This Thing On?"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2015

When we have the mind of Christ, our words reflect the life of Christ within us.

Title: “Is This Thing On?” Text: James 3:1-12 (1-2) Thesis: When we have the mind of Christ, our words reflect the life of Christ within us. Introduction We should always assume these three things: • “The mic is always hot and the camera is always ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Outside Of Paradise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015

To list the things we don't need: (a) fair sky, (b) perfume (c) precious stones

I. EXORDIUM: Are we clothed in JESUS? Yes. Don't forget to always put on our clothes. Romans 13:14 (Amplified Bible) But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting Things In Order

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 24, 2015

To establish that the evangelist or minister is charged with "setting things in order and ordaining elders in every city and every church." This lesson discusses the characteristics of church leadership and clarifies the phrase: "the husband of one wife."

INTRODUCTION Outline 1. The Evangelist's Charge: "Set Things in Order" 2. The Eldership's Charge: "Hold Things in Order" 3. The Evil Teacher's Charge: "Get Things in Order" Introductory Remarks 1. Paul's work in Crete needed to be completed before he ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Hard Things Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2022

If you want to know God's will, do the will of God you already know.

I finally came across a national church survey filled with good news from the pews! Here’s the headline from Christianity Today: “9 in 10 Evangelicals Don’t Think Sermons are Too Long.” This study also confirmed what I know to be true among the people of Edgewood: “They’d like to see more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Think About Such Things”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022

Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18, Proverbs 23:7, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things New

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 9, 2021

Jesus will change every thing to how God wants it.

All things are New Revelation 21:5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 1; New Creature Galatians 6: 15For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming All Things

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This message looks at how Paul was able to reach others by becoming all things to all people "without compromising his faith." Written in 2020, it is applied to showing compassion about differing views of the Corona Virus.

In our message this week, we’re going to encounter something the apostle Paul said – something very interesting – that becomes the philosophy for his ministry, and that forms the basis for a number of chapters in the book of 1 Corinthians, including the chapters that we’re going to view today; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Sermon Series over building our lives under the lordship of Christ.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Hands…who is glad 2019 is over and never coming back? Who had an amazing 2014 • WHAT KIND OF YEAR WAS THIS LAST YEAR FOR YOU SPIRITUALLY? _____ Spiritually Apathetic _____ Spiritually Inconsistent _____ Spiritually Consumed God has to be first…if He is first in every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Leviticus 27:30, Hebrews 10:25, Acts 20:7, Mark 1:35, Psalm 63:1, Galatians 5:16-17, Joel 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The One Needful Thing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 6, 2022

This message is about the one thing our Father needs from us.

Good morning to the blessed of the Lord! You are God’s hope in this world! Praise God! If you are like me, and I believe most of you are, when I stand before Jesus on my day of judgment and He pulls out the book of life and sees my name written therein, He will look up, smile and say “Welcome home ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-16, Luke 10:38-42, Jude 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2, John 4:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things New

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2022

Life for the newborn Christian is going to change. And the change will be dramatic. The same holds true for the revived saint. The change we witness in those who are twice-born and those who are revived is revealed in the new commitment Ruth demonstrated toward her mother-in-law.

“Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the LORD do so to me and more also if anything but death ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Everything But The Main Thing

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever met and talked with a rich man? Warren Buffett is one of the richest men in the world today.

Over the years, many believe that Warren Buffett has emerged as the greatest investor in American history. For example, if you had invested $10,000 in “Berkshire Hathaway” when he took control in 1965, your holdings would be worth more than $50 million today. However, being the second-richest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2019

What is the most important thing in life? How important are the things of this world, fashion, politics, fame, fortune? What should our priorities be? Let’s find out in 1 Corinthians 13.

What is the most important thing in life? How important are the things of this world, fashion, politics, fame, fortune? What should our priorities be? Let’s find out in 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 “If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Thing Is From Me

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 25, 2023

Today our lesson begins with a divided kingdom; I want to preach about the Reign of two Kings, the Return of the Warrior and the Religion of the depraved.

1 Kings 12:22-31 (NKJV) “This Thing is From Me” June 25, 2023 God’s sovereignty is defined by his omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence. He is all-knowing, ever-present and all-powerful. Nothing that happens within our world is hidden from God's view or outside of God's provision for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Things Change Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 20, 2023

The dawn of something new

After Haman was hanged, King Xerxes gave his house to Queen Esther and after finding out that she and Mordecai are related, gave his signet ring to him. Before Haman was executed, he was stripped of the ring. Mordecai was appointed over Haman's house. Esther 8:1-2 A lot of people forget that ...read more

The Secret Things Of God

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 12, 2025

A sermon to adults on Deuteronomy 29

Deut. 29:29 9/14/25 a.m. “The Secret Things of God” A couple of months ago we were up in North Dakota. There’s not a whole lot to see up there. A lot of farmland. But one thing they have that we don’t have down here in Oklahoma is SILOS. Now you may be thinking, “Well, I know where there are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Baptist