Sermons on Intermediate State:

Sermon On A Journey To The Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2025

A "journey to the light" has multi-faceted definitions which describe a metaphorical, spiritual, or personal process of growth, healing, and transformation, moving from a state of darkness, ignorance, or despair towards knowledge, hope, and enlightenment.

Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher and writer once remarked: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, Ephesians 5:8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Israel And The End Times

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2024

Modern state of Israel is not necessarily the heir of God's promises to ancient Israel (Seedthoughts from Michael Pahl at: https://michaelpahl.com/2014/08/25/christians-and-israel-part-two/)

HoHum: A Texan is visiting Israel and feeling thirsty, he stops at a house along the road. "Can you give me a drink?" asked the Texan. "Of course," says the Israeli, and he invited the Texan to come in. "What do you do?" asks the Texan. "I raise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:8, Hebrews 7:22, Romans 10:1, Romans 10:4, Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:16, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 26, 2026

1 Samuel 15:22 says that Obedience is better than sacrifice. An obedient heart can alone please God. It is also stated in the Word that God is not interested in the hearers of His Word alone but the Doers of His Word.

Obedience is something that pleases the Heart of God. That is what exactly God is seeking from His people. It is also considered better than sacrifice. He is interested in the Doers of His Word. Great and amazing blessings follow an obedient heart. We are gonna look into a few examples from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Who's Authority? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

It is not that the religious leaders did not know who Jesus was, but that they would not accept his authority. We are in the sinful state that we are in today, not because we do not know that God exists, but because we have refused to acknowledge h

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 55 By Who’s Authority? Luke 19:45-48, 20:1-18 Over the last week or so we have seen pictures of thousands of Shiite Moslems as pilgrims in Iraq as demonstration of their religious devotion. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Really Die And Rise Again?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2004

The empty cross and risen Lord is the paramount doctrine upon which the believer rests his or her eternal destiny. I Corinthians 15:14 states that if Christ did not die and rise, then our preaching and faith is completely worthless.

DID JESUS REALLY DIE AND RISE AGAIN? I CORINTHIANS 15:1-9 Key Verses: 3-4 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Go Mentality #1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2005

Instead of the Go mentality, Jonah had a no mentality. This sermon deals with the church’s stubborn resistance to go to those that are different then us. Featured as part of the message is Barna’s report on the state of the church. We must recover the "go

The Jonah Files #1 - The "GO" mentality Let me take you back 2800 years ago to a strip of land in the middle east. This was the Promised Land. This was the land given to God’s people to do God’s work. A very peculiar, once in the Bible kind of incident took place that speaks to us and where we are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

What It Means To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in

What it means to Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah's Witness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 21, 2005

George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of Jehovah’s Witness cu

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah’s Witness John 1:1,14-17 George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005

Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty to con

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH JUDE 1:1-4 Introduction: Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Of Campaigns And Callings

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

Twenty-first political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a pol

It’s that time of year again… the air is cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to fall, and the television is full of pithy little advertising spots exhorting why I should choose one candidate over another. I think I’ve figured out how to identify a negative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding Friends In Low Places Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2008

Do you ever find yourself in a place where nothing is going right? The Apostle Paul came to Corinth in just such a state. Learn how God brought him help and fellowship just when he needed it.

The recent plunges by the world stock markets, bank failures, fortunes lost, even suicides by financial planners—all bring back chilling reminders of the Great Depression. 25% of Americans were unemployed. People couldn’t find work that lasted and many people lost their homes. Discouragement was at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pt. 1--Dot Biz: The Church's Business Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Apr 26, 2008

There are approximately 1.64 million computers in the United States. 69% of US households have internet access. Many people understand computer lingo. Our contemporary service is called "the gathering." This series of messages explores the purposes of

The Church in a Wired World: Part 1 How do we fit in? thegathering@trinity *Sounds like the start of an e-mail address *“thegathering” identifies this group *“@trinity” identifies this church *How do we finish the address? E-mail & Web address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Billy Don't Need God Anymore!

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jun 9, 2013

Here we are in the United States of America. In contrast to other people living in the poorer countries of the world; we are pretty comfortable. For this gift, have you daily given "Thanks to God"? If you are not comfortable, have you given that up to The

Here we are in the United States of America. In contrast to other people living in the poorer countries of the world; we are pretty comfortable. For this gift, have you daily given "Thanks to God"? If you are not comfortable, have you given that up to The Lord? In God there is life everlasting. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

15 ~blood Of Christ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2012

The population of the world is said to be about 7.045 billion by the United States Census Bureau, and the biggest part of that number do not believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savoir, although most of these do have some form of religion, but there's a

15 ~Blood of Christ~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 10-20-12 Today we'll continue with our study to do with Bible Doctrine, and our thought will be about the "BLOOD OF CHRIST." We have already talked some about the doctrine of Atonement, and that certainly is though ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2012

Jesus knew and suffered due to the reality of sin in the human heart. But when He physically left the earth, His message was not a pessimistic one. Summarizing who he was and what difference this should make for everyone is stated in what is known as the

Avid readers often will credit this or that writer for luring them into a lifelong love of a genre. For those who love science fiction, it offeres grand, cosmic landscapes on which to project the boundless possibilities of life. Yet for one writer, Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012), who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Other