Sermons on Hope Of Eternal Life:

O Precious Death!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2019

How can death be precious?

O Precious Death! Psalm 116 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” (Psalm 116:15) One of the school exercises used in school is to be given two words and to put them together in a simple sentence. But only God could put the words “precious” and “death” in the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, Psalm 116:1-19, Psalm 116:1-2, Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Greater Reality Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Those of us alive today in the kingdom of God have a greater experience than John the Baptist because we have advantages that were once only dreamed about: the forgiveness of sin, Christian community, an indwelling Holy Spirit, and the mind-blowing beauty of the gospel story. These elements make the kingdom of heaven a greater reality for present-day followers of Christ.

Imagine you've been waiting for a package to arrive for weeks. You've been tracking it online, and you're so excited for it to finally get here. Then, one day, it arrives! The anticipation is over, and you get to enjoy what's inside the package. That's kind of like what it was like for people in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Presence, Eternal Life, Heavenly Blessings

An Awesome Inheritance Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Who wouldnt like to be an heir of a vast business empire worth billions? To have enough money to have whatever you liked and never have to worry about anything? Yet a material inheritance fades in comparison to the incredible spiritual inheritance of e

Ephesians 1:11-14 An Awesome Inheritance Who has heard of Lachlan Murdoch? He is the heir of vast media Empire, which his father Rupert Murdoch built up over many years. He is worth billions. Who has heard of Paris Hilton? The first I heard the name of Paris Hilton I thought it was a hotel in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live With Christ As Your Gain - Philippians 1:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025

Imagine if your entire life, your faith, your mission, your hopes, and even your death could be summed up in a single sentence. That’s exactly what the Apostle Paul does in Philippians 1:21.

Go! And Live with Christ as Your Gain - Philippians 1:21 Philippians 1:21(NLT): “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” Introduction: Gripped by a Single Sentence Imagine if your entire life, your faith, your mission, your hopes, and even your death could be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Romans 14:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 22, 2020

5 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT--5 —1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: Remember that I gave you an example of putting on my glasses, so that I can be more discerning, & thus more effective in my ministry. If you are a Christian, you are equipped to be, & are expected to be, ‘spiritually ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Witness To Be Believed

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 15, 2014

The Apostle John provides for us a witness encouraging belief in Christ.

A Witness to Be Believed John 20:30-31 Easter Sunday Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Almost everyone has heard of Mr. Heinz whose US7 varieties" of pickles have distinguished his name. One day after an ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life’s Turning Points Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2019

When we see Ruth at the feet of the lord of the harvest, this is the turning point in the whole story of this book. Up till now, RUTH is laboring, with some protection and provision from Boaz. But from this point on, BOAZ is busy!

Life’s Turning Points Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 TEXT: Please turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION I’d like to read a story to you that I thought was very interesting: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Easter Gives Us Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2018

It is Paul’s greatest declaration of Christian truth; he says that the great results of Easter are: 1. Easter confirmed Christ’s identity. 2. Easter cancelled sin’s penalty. 3. Because of Easter, we can celebrate eternal life.

3-29-04 Title: What Easter Gives Us Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: Just after World War II, a Preacher by the name of William Sangster, came down with a disease ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Part 13 - Worshipping The Risen Christ (Easter 2020) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 7, 2020

Confidence in Christ leads to a deeper and more powerful life of worship. What does a Christian place his confidence in with Christ?

Find this Message on YouTube on our channel "GCC Winchester" or visit www.gracecommunity.com In a study, Psychologist Dr. Elinore Kinarthy reported that the average person has more than 200 negative thoughts a day: worries, jealousies, insecurities, cravings for forbidden things, etc. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 10:23, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:9-14, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Deuteronomy 7:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Polar Opposites

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 14, 2025

We must keep our hearts focused on eternal life and pleasing God. We cannot afford to let the things of this world make us spiritually bankrupt.

ROBERT FROST HAS WRITTEN ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND STATEMENTS WHICH SIMPLY SAYS, “TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A WOOD, AND I—I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.” THOSE WHO FOLLOW CHRIST MUST ALSO CHOOSE A SIMILAR PATH LESS TRAVELED THAT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Go! And Discover The God-Shaped Eternity In Your Heart - Ecclesiastes 3:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

Longing for something more, something beyond this world?

Go! And Discover the God-Shaped Eternity in Your Heart - Ecclesiastes 3:11 Introduction Church, let me begin by reading the Word of God: “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 42:1-2, 1 Corinthians 13:12, John 14:6, John 10:10, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:23, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Isn't Trivial

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Today, I want to sound the trumpet on the Need for Endurance and Perseverance. There are many things we are called to endure. Today’s message is designed to offer you fuel for the race to endure.

Today, I want to sound the trumpet on the Need for Endurance and Perseverance. There are many things we are called to endure. Today’s message is designed to offer you fuel for the race to endure. I think of the early church martyr Polycarp, the Bishop of Smyrna. Polycarp was eighty-six years old ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 20, 2015

God equips us for service in the storms of life. We are guided through the storms by the Bible. It is our compass. If we spend time studying God’s Word, we will find the hope, encouragement and strength we need to face the storms of life.

Have you ever tried to get away from the storms of life, only to find that they have followed you? If so, you can understand what happened in Mark 4:35-41. Jesus needed to get away from the crowds. We are tempted to follow the crowd, but we need to carefully consider public opinion and walk away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Anglican

Twelve Steps To A New Life Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 31, 2019

The truth is that everyone needs hope because everyone struggles. Everyone is in recovery from the mistakes, troubles, problems, and mess-ups of their own lives. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

TWELVE STEPS TO A NEW LIFE Introduction On July 1st of this year Los Angeles Angels player Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room. In his system were the opioids fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to morphine but 50 to 100 times more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ