Sermons on His Own Glory And Excellence:

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Future Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2008

God establishes His disciples in His righteousness. We can be established b/c He promises to guard us in His righteousness & keep us secure

ISAIAH 54: 11-17 FUTURE GLORY [Revelations 21: 10, 18-21] In the midst of adversity, God speaks through Isaiah to foretell of renewal, revival and a flourishing time to come. However bad the people of God’s present situation, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:11-17, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

In Jesus' high priestly prayer, His prayer is to bring His Father glory.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “The Glory of Salvation” John 17:1-5 Introduction: What makes a parent proud? For some it is first steps, learning to talk, going potty by himself, obedience, having a personal relationship with Jesus, or being a consistent follower of Christ. In ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

In this chapter, we learn that anything meant to carry God's presence must be built with reverence, excellence, and according to His divine pattern. When God is the architect, we must not be careless builders.

BUILDING FOR GOD'S GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 6:1-38 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:8-9; Psalm 127:1; 1 Corinthians 3:9-17; Haggai 1:8; Hebrews 8:5 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 6 gives a detailed account of how Solomon began to build the temple of the Lord. After years of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Outworking Of Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

Jesus asked for His glory to be restored so He could fully exercise His authority. The “glory of God” is the radiance of His splendor. It’s an attribute of His attributes. When Jesus took a sacrificial interest in us, this was the outworking of glory.

“The Outworking of Glory” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “For You granted Him authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those You have given Him. Now this is the way to have eternal life: to know You, the only true God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2-3

Denomination: Congregational

An Explosion Of Glory Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Christ’s glory was hidden in his humanity, affirmed by the Father, and revealed most fully in his suffering.

On Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Schools are closed, our church office is closed, some of you have the day off, all to commemorate the life work of Rev. Martin Luther King. The day before Rev. King was assassinated he delivered his final sermon in support of sanitation workers on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Glory Belongs To Yhwh

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 10, 2018

Don't touch His glory, let Him give you what He wants to give you and enjoy it. His name is YHWH.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ALL GLORY BELONGS TO YHWH Acts 12:21-24 King James Version (KJV) 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Glory In Suffering Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who suffered for his people.

Here’s some INTERESTING advice to parents, ‘People get very upset by the idea that their children might have to suffer. Well, why? […] are you having children? You want them to be Christians, don’t you? If they are going to be Christians, they are going to suffer. That is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2003

God’s plan to see his glory fill the whole earth is to use the church to be his "Glory carriers."

The Glory of God March 30 2003 Those of you who receive Richard Long’s Together news letter via email would know that he and Michael Lafluer are just back from England. They visited Leeds where they met with a multiple number of key leaders in the emerging city-wide church. They call this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk 2:14

Denomination: *other

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 10, 2021

Power and glory belong only to God. He himself calls his Church, and rules, sanctifies and preserves it through his Word and his Spirit. Therefore, in return for the goodness bestowed upon us, we ought to thank and praise God, directing all our efforts to the recognition and glory of his name.

Our Prayers, Our Passions & Our Praise The position is that the end of all things is at hand. The miserable destruction of the nation foretold by our Saviour is now very near; consequently, the time of their persecution and our sufferings is but very short. The world itself will not continue ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Owning The Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Do we value the same things that Jesus places a value on? While people are eternally lost apart from Christ, these same people are of tremendous worth in God’s eyes. Amazingly, God chooses us to be involved in redemptive relationships in such a way tha

Owning the Mission Rev. Brian Bill 1/28/01 Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Luke 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding In The Days Of His Power

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

We are in the days where God is pouring out His Spirit and empowering His people to do exploits. To abound means to be full, fruitful, and faithful in that power.

ABOUNDING IN THE DAYS OF HIS POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 110:3 "Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth." Supporting Texts: Acts 1:8, Joel 2:28-30, Romans 5:20, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Series

Contributed by David Trammell on Feb 27, 2005

A look at the Glory of God

The Glory Text: Psalms 8:1-9 1 O’ LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Chastises, But Never Abandons One Of His Own

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

Chastisement but still no Condemnation...

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro:Ezekiel 1. During WW II 6 Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching the seas for every submarine, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 26, 2012

Why the God-centeredness of God is essential in His expression of love for sinners like us.

Dakota Community Church December 23, 2012 Wonders of His Love From The Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647): Question 1: What is the chief end of man? Answer 1: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever. Man’s chief end is to glorify God: Romans 11:36 For from ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Mennonite