Sermons on Heavenly Visitation:

The Truth About Treasure Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2022

We live in a culture that is consumed with possessions and wealth. In fact, most are judged more by what they have accumulated than the character they possess. It seems as if most can never get enough.

The Truth about Treasure Matthew 6: 19-24 In our text, Jesus addresses an issue that was prevalent in His day. He was surrounded by many who sought worldly gain. They were often preoccupied with acquiring material wealth and possessions. We too live in a culture that is consumed with possessions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Easiest Command

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2023

We have so much trouble with the other commands because we do not do the easiest one.

Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I have known pastors to go to great lengths to get people to come to church. They send cards to those absent. Have people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Rest Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

What is spiritual rest?

1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

New Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Christ gives new life to everyone who comes to Him. He is the God of Eternal Life. He helps the habitual offenders to come out of their life struggles. He makes to live a habitually a new life. Certainly heavenly blessings are awaited.

TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-14 THEME: NEW LIFESTYLE Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. Introduction: I would like to deal today with this entire chapter of Roman 6. I want to leave with you three important aspects of our daily lives. We can be habitual offenders, we can habitually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Learning Kingdom Values Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is not just about attaining heaven in the afterlife, but also about embodying heavenly values in our present lives.

Welcome back to our second week of our four-week series, “Discovering the Kingdom of God.” I’m excited about this series because the gospel of the “Kingdom of God” is the gospel Jesus preached. We saw this last week, when we discovered that the gospel of simply going to heaven when we die is only a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-32

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Heavenly Values, Divine Forgiveness

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

Turning Point

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 5, 2014

Your days of weeping and mourning are over. Get ready to receive a turn around.

Text: “You turned my wailing into dancing, you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy” (Psalm 30:11). Today I will be talking on TURNING POINT for I strongly believe that somebody is about to experience a turning point. What is a Turning Point? A turning point can be defined ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Scenes In A Fateful Night

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on May 19, 2021

Everyone knows about the angel's visitation to Mary. What about Joseph? Where are the "Joseph Did You Know?" Christmas songs? What were the emotions that Joseph faced when he found Mary pregnant?

Introduction: *Dave Berry—an American Humorist—tells us his favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church "Shepherd was my favorite role because you got to carry a stick. . . Many were the happy rehearsal hours we shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Foursquare

We Seek A Country Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 5, 2014

To show that we need to talk the talk, walk the talk and seek after Heaven, our real country.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you seeking after heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to talk the talk, walk the talk and seek after Heaven, our real country. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:14 (Amplified Bible) 11:14 Now those people who talk as they did show plainly that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Oct 22, 2001

A heavenly view of worship

There is an old story which was passed down to me by one of my mentors, Dog James. If you like this story give him credit. If you don’t like it blame me for telling it. It was about this time of year when a mother was beginning to make her plans for Christmas gifts so she called in her son and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Game Of Thrones - Pt. 3 - Mixture Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 7, 2016

We talk, sing, and pray using the language of the Kingdom . . . words like Lord, King, and sovereign. However, citizenship in a democracy keeps us from understanding the throne.

Game of Thrones Pt. 3 - Mixture Introduction After 1 year we have finally come to the final battle in the attack on the 5 principalities that I identified for us. We have fought isolation, poverty, hopelessness and apathy. Now we square off against compartmentalism. Compartmentalism is pervasive ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Childhood Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

To persevere during trying times we need to remember our childhood (sonship) in Christ (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs 358-363)

HoHum: Fred Craddock, while lecturing at Yale University told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal - just the two of them. While they were waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

The angel’s visit to Joseph and Joseph’s response.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 18, 2005 2nd in “Touched By An Angel” sermon series “I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas” –Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is woven full of incredible twists and turns. God taking on human form. A virgin giving birth. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where God Dwells

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

The Heavenly Tabernacle

Tabernacle: Where God Dwells Turn with me this morning in your Bibles to the book of Hebrews, chapter 9. Growing up, I often heard the quote about the Bible: “The New (Testament) is in the Old Concealed; the Old is in the New revealed.” We are continuing on in our study through the Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Come Out Of The Wilderness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006

The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Benefits Of Abiding Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

Contrast between Abiding in the Vine or just Visiting.

Are you ABIDING IN or simply VISITING the VINE? Contrasts: ABIDING: VISITING: 1. Daily Communion 1. Infrequent / 911 Communion 2. Intimate / Close God 2. Distant God 3. Faith / God Reliant 3. Doubt / Self Reliant 4. Great desire to connect with His Body 4. Little or no desire to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational