Sermons on Kingdom Of Heaven:

Motivated By Compassion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2015

On this special day set aside to honor mothers, we want to look into compassion. Mother bring compassion into life, & the Christian community certainly needs more compassion. Here Jesus not only demonstrates His power over death but His tender compassion

LUKE 7: 11-17 [Mother’s Day] MOTIVATED BY COMPASSION [1 Kings 17:17-24 & 2 Kings 4:32-37] MOTHER'S Day has come to be one of the most appealing and impressive days in the life of the American people. Today from the President in the White House to the humblest tenant in his apartment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Brother: True Sign Of Transformation Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message 5 in 1 John series focusing on loving one another.

“Loving Your Brother” The True Sign of Transformation 1 John 2:7-11 Review/Introduction John lived and served day and night with Jesus for three plus years. After the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, he recorded what Jesus said and did for us to read to this day. We would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let My People Go Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2015

I'd always thought Moses just told Pharaoh "Let my people go." But Moses never said it quite that way. What did Moses actually say... and why should it matter to us?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SJrHDSlE7A from 0:50 to 1:31 (it’s the part of the move “The Ten Commandments” where Charlton Heston/Moses confronts Pharaoh/Yul Brynner and declares “Let My People Go.”) There’s an old Negro spiritual Louis Armstrong made ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorials To The Master

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 24, 2015

Begins with a brief recognition of the meaning of Memorial Day, and then segues into the three memorials in the New Testament: communion, baptism and a Christ-like life.

Memorials to the Master Memorial Day Sermon Chuck Sligh May 24, 2015 Adapted from a sermon outline in Preach for a Year, #5, by Roger Campbell. TEXT: Turn to 1 Corinthians 11 INTRODUCTION Memorial Day was established in 1868 to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It has grown to become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 24, 2015

150 years Memorial Day was initiated after the Civil War. But Americans have difficulty remembering when this special day began and why its important to our nation. But 3400 years ago, God initiated His own "Memorial Day". Do you know when & why it began?

I’ve read that Memorial Day was originally begun by former slaves on May, 1, 1865. The ceremony was held in Charleston, SC to honor 257 dead Union Soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp. The former slaves dug up the bodies and worked for 2 weeks to give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015

We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Remind The People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014

Let’s look at those Christian responsibilities and be reminded about how they apply to us. 1- Remind the people to obey those in authority 2- Remind the people to be considerate toward all 3- Remind the people to remember God’s love

INTRO.- ILL.- Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymn writers in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Considering the way that Jesus is both the powerful Lion and the lowly Lamb

1. Text: Revelation 5:5-6, et al Steel and velvet – those are the qualities of a balanced man, says one writer. Like steel, he’s firm and well-tempered; he provides his family with security and raises the admiration of those around him. Still, like soft velvet, he has sensitivity and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving: An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 28, 2014

Tithing is not merely a duty; it's an act of worship. This final sermon in the Prove God series challenges the congregation to make a money back guarantee with the church.

Giving as an Act of Worship Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon (#3 of 3) Chuck Sligh January 28, 2014 This sermon is adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite by the similar title at SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Proverbs 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 21st ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Displaying An Attitude Full Of Gratitude

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jan 31, 2014

Thankfulness, Showing Thanksgiving, Thanks to God

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Paul

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2014

It was because Paul had such an obsession with Jesus that the message of Jesus Christ went forth through him to evangelize the world. Paul was a powerful preacher and he has many lessons to teach us through what he wrote.

4-6-04 Title: Lessons from Paul 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: The subject of today’s lesson is one of the most well-known people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Chastening Of The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

God deals with us when we do not do His will. Jonah is a prime example of how we should listen to God, and how God deals with His own when they don't listen and rebel.

The Chastening of the Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah Chapter 2 Today's message is a continuation of a study on the book of Jonah, which we started last week. Please turn to the book of Jonah, which is between Obadiah and Micah, just a few books before Matthew which is the first book of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

The Terrifying Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

It is those who know what it is to tremble before Jesus who are those who learn the real peace that he gives.

Introduction Why do we like to be scared? Why are we fascinated with evil? I mean real evil. Our adventure movies today don’t simply feature good guys battling bad guys; they take on the forces of evil – demons, vampires, spiritual forces of wickedness. Moviemakers do their best, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freed From Suffering Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Do you understand that that is what Jesus wants to do for you? He wants to heal the disease of your heart that alienates you from his Father and leads you to your eternal death. He wants to make you whole, not just feel better.

Introduction There was a series of commercials that featured particularly embarrassing moments for individuals, followed by an announcer saying, “Need to get out of town fast?”, and a camera shot of an airplane flying overhead. The main character in our passage this morning (at least for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasuring God's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 29, 2012

Belief in God's sacrificial love opens the window to eternal life.

“Treasuring God’s Sacrifice” John 3:1-21 Sometimes getting fresh air into our home or office is pretty simple. All we need to do is open the window. Nicodemus and Jesus were working on a project; it was called eternal life. As John describes their encounter he teaches us that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed