Sermons on kingdom of heaven:

The Greatest And Foremost Commandments Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 12, 2008

Probably no passage has been preached on more than this one - the summary statement of what it means to be a Christian.

The Greatest and Foremost Commandments Matthew 22:34-40 The challenge before me today is to open to you a passage of the Bible that contains the words of Jesus that have been more preached about than any others. In my library, I have collections of sermons from many of the great preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah Finds A Calm Place In The Storm Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

Jonah like the rest of us is ready to pray as he sees the end at hand.

Jonah finds a calm place in the storm. Jonah 3 As I read the account of Jonah I can’t help but wonder exactly what happened that day. I mean it almost seems from what the scripture says that the second Jonah hit the waters the raging sea became as calm as glass. It doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 6, 2009

An examination of Matthew’s description of Jesus as the fulfillment of what was said by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene," and what that means for us today.

TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #3) TEXT - Matthew 2:19–23 DATE PREACHED - February 8, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Worm Turns Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Aug 7, 2009

God’s concern is people. And He uses you and me to reach them. Do you share His passion for people. Or are you more wrapped up in your own concerns. Too busy fighting unimportant, trivia. Consumed by your own well-being, your own desires, your own co

I think that one of the most incredible, humble, genuine Christians who ever lived is a lady called Cornelia Johanna Arnolda ten Boom, better known as Corrie ten Boom. During the second world war Corrie and her family (her father, and brothers and sisters) were heavily involved in the Dutch ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How God Restores Our Losses

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 10, 2009

People don’t recover from losses, they get restored by God. Everyone faces major losses in their life and then must deal with how to handle the aftermath. Often people talk about recovering from a loss. Losses however are not so much recovered from as

“How God Restores Our Losses” Sunday, August 9, 2009 ________________________________________ The other day Nicole was taking out Emma’s little crib and we were replacing it with a bed. Ethan was with her when she started to take the crib out of the room. He said, “Mom, you can’t get rid of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Make Your Move Part 2: Let The Pastor Move Over Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009

A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message confronts the unbiblical notion that the pastor should do all the ministry in a chur

Make Your Move Part 2: Let the Pastor Move Over “[Jesus] was interested primarily in having disciples in whom and through whom His ministry would be multiplied many times over.” -James D. Smart The Rebirth of Ministry Key Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Key Thought: The responsibility of a church’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Most Eloquent Word In History

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 14, 2009

At the start of the letter to the Hebrews, God speaks the most eloquent possible Word to humankind. Several Greek words help us understand the miracle of Jesus as the Christ.

God’s Most Eloquent Message Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 Did you ever read the advertising copy or fine print about certain automobile tires? Would it ring a bell to suggest that these tires were manufactured for extra durability from the most advanced polymers? Advanced polymers—a mixture of compounds of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

When Good Advice Goes Wrong

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 19, 2009

The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation.

WHEN RIGHT ADVICE GOES WRONG Job 4:1-9, 17-21 et al Proposition: The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation. Objective: My objective is to ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Right

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace Is Always Amazing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2008

God has always had a believing minority and a blinded majority -- we don’t see all that He is doing, grace is a gift not a reward adn there are consequences to rejecting Christ.

Grace is Always Amazing Romans 11:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill 10/26/08 In commenting on how well our Missions Festival went, Robin Wahls, our missionary to Ghana, told us that the challenge now is for PBC to sustain a passion for what our Global God is doing and how we can join Him. In an effort to keep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Have God's Attention

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

Knowing that God cares for you.

How many of you like attention? I don’t expect everyone to admit to that, but during self-examination be honest with yourself. There are some people who love to be the center of attention. They want to be seen and heard, and if no one is giving them the attention they’re seeking they become ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 15, 2008

First message looks at the life of Paul and how he had joy despite the trials and circumstances he faced (acknowledgment to Rick Warren)

How to live the Christian life How to have joy in our life - Part 1 of 12 Philippians 1:3-11 Today we start a new series on Philippians. The Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey established this church. The first convert was Lydia. Lydia was a seller of purple goods from the Asian city of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Let God Be God

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2009

Job’s story is a learning lesson for all of us to not question God, but to trust Him to the end. His love in the midst of trial will build up us, not allow us to be destroyed.

Let God Be God Job Chapter 38-39 By Pastor Jim May Right now there are many of you in the church who are facing some really tough times; some in the area of finances; some in the area of family relationships; some in the area of your relationship with the Lord; some in the area of physical ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009

Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Easter '09: Thirst

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 12, 2009

You won’t be satisfied until the Savior washes your sins away.

Easter ’09: Thirst John 4:10 Rev. Brian Bill 4/12/09 Note: The general idea for this message is from Pastor Bill Hybels and is used with permission. I want to begin this morning with some questions. * How long can an average human being go without food? Thirty days. If any of you think you’re ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Baptist