Sermons on Intermediate State:

Gospel Citizenship - Philippians 1:27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 23, 2022

What does it mean to live out your heavenly citizenship in this life?

Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 19, 2023

Christians who want a breakthrough – who desire freedom need to realize whether they are being led around by their soul (their fleshly desires) or by their spirit (The desires of Jesus).

Opening video: Exodus – Bondage to Freedom Series: Mens Seminar Watershed! Thesis: We are in a cosmic war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – with our spirit and with our flesh (the soulish realm). The truth is our spirit, or our fleshly appetites and mindsets dictate how we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe In Holy Living

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"alas, Babylon!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 28, 2024

God will judge this fallen world and those who live only for this world. How, then, shall the one who follows Christ live?

“After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. And he called out with a mighty voice, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fabulous Faith

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:1

FABULOUS FAITH Titus 1:1 It was a while back that I had mentioned to you that while I was trying on pants in Wal-Mart that I got excited because the pants I was trying on seemed to fit me so well. Only to have my bubble burst when I noticed that I had grabbed the next size up from what I ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Holy Hospitality Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

HOLY HOSPITALITY II TITUS 1:8 Though there is not much worth watching on TV these days, one thing that keeps it interesting are the commercials we see. Once in while an advertiser will come up with a slogan that becomes part of our culture. Slogan that we will always remember. Alka ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

What Kind Of Mind?

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

WHAT KIND OF MIND? TITUS 1:8 It was in 1929 that a German scientist by that name of Hans Berger proved what many scientist had suspected for years and that was that there was electrical activity in the brain. He proved that some of us run on 220 volts while other are running on about 110. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

You And Your Government Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

How to live as a citizen of heaven and earth.

YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT 13:1-7 * This sermon was put together after much study and the influence of teachers such as Adrian Rogers, Tom Elliff, Warren Weirsbe, J. Vernon McGee, John McArthur, Chuck Swindoll and conservative Bible Commentaries, all of which were great helps to grow my understanding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Creation Or Accident Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 5, 2002

Christianity answers three basic questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life?

On March 5, the Ohio House of Representatives began hearings on two controversial bills which are attempting to allow students to be taught alternative views of biological origins. House Bill 481 would call for “origins science” classes to be “taught objectively and without religious, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?

Contributed by Gordon Norman on May 8, 2002

This sermon gives biblical & historical insight into the right & assurance of Israel’s existence & challenges the church to raise its voice in support of the Jewish people.

“Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?” (Ezekiel 37:1-14) Preached April 14th 2002 For the last 18 months we have all watched the turbulent events in the Middle East. We’ve witnessed the aguish resulting from the shootings, the suicide bombings & in the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflections On Survivor

Contributed by Tony Grant on May 30, 2002

Our personal sins so separate us from God that only grace can restore us.

Reflections of Survivor Rom 3:2b-26 05/26/02 Trinity Sabbath by Tony Grant “Survivor” I am a fan of the CBS program "Survivor." There have been four editions of the program, beginning with Survivor Pulau Tiga, then Survivor Outback, Survivor Africa and now Survivor Marquesas. Survivor Marquesas ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humility: The Key To A Like-Minded Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2003

I know God has great plans and great purpose for this church. It could be threatened by disharmony. From people not being likeminded. We need to pray and use these incentives to claim like-mindedness for the sake and cause of Jesus Christ.

Introduction There was a young man who was a candidate for the ministry. He was about to preach his very first sermon. As he went up to preach he new he was well prepared and he had confidence in his abilities. Before he started to preach the veteran pastor who saw him approach the pulpit with an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Scandal And Cover Up

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about David’s affair with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah.

Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, the Bible is so boring. It’s just a bunch of ‘begets’ and ‘begots’ and a bunch of stuff that happen thousands of years ago”? Our passage today certainly cannot be considered boring. We have a sex scandal at the highest levels of government. There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Believe In The Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of sin.

READ: Gen. 1:31, 2:8-17. Humanism asserts that man began in the primeval slime, and has evolved in all senses to the complex being he is today. He started out as merely unorganised gasses that, through millions of mutations, finally developed into the intricate physical body that he is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Pledge Allegiance To A Hiding God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2002

The recent "under God" court decision is inconsequential. Far better to pledge allegiance to a God who does not need publicity and lip service, but who points us to acts of justice, liberation, and witness.

In every age there are those who feel they need to help God out of hiding. God, it seems, is never without public relations agents, who want to help Him get His name out. They have their own reasons – some of them well-intentioned, and some of them selfish – but the truth is that God does ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-19

Denomination: Baptist