Sermons on Lasting Vision:

Will Your Name Last Forever Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus even told His disciples that the real key to happiness is in knowing that your name is written in heaven. They were excited about miracles, but Jesus said they should not make this the foundation of their joy, for true and lasting joy is to be in fact that your name is written in heaven.

It took many years of hard labor for Gutzon Borglum to blast and crave away the rock to produce the faces of the four presidents on Mt. Rushmore. He died a short time after the work was completed in 1941. He was interviewed before he died, and was asked why it took so long. He said the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

The Only God, The First And The Last Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 7, 2022

It’s foolish to put our confidence in what we own, or in what we look like, or in the people we love. All these good things only spring from the Lord God, the overflowing fountain. And none of these things can save or redeem, for God alone is the First and the Last.

One of my favourite Bible stories is in 1 Kings 18. That’s the chapter where God has a showdown with Baal, a dramatic contest on the top of Mount Carmel. You remember how Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a competition. ‘Come up the mountain,’ he said. ‘Bring two oxen for sacrifice, wood to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Will Get The Last Laugh?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2020

In what ways are people laughing at God? (Many sources but seed thoughts from Reinhold Niebuhr's essay on Humour and Faith)

HoHum: A new preacher moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit some of the members. All went well until he came to one house. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he knocked several times. Finally, he took out his business card, wrote on the back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:3-4, Proverbs 31:25, Psalm 90:9-10, John 3:36, Psalm 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Words of Jesus from the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS Today we are standing on holy ground. Today we stand before the cross of Jesus Christ. At the cross, we see the Master of heaven and earth as He hangs between two thieves. We see the soldiers. We see the swelling crowd and we hear their mocking shouts. We see the cross stained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

The Thief on the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: SALVATION This morning we again approach the cross and stand on holy ground as continue with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words.” The world likes to immortalize the final words of the rich and famous. The world likes to lift up their final comments as being lofty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

How Jesus expressed the awesome love of God from the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: ETERNAL LOVE This morning we come to the fourth of the seven statements Jesus made from the cross. Over the past three weeks, we have listened as Jesus spoke His divine words from the cross. We heard His words of forgiveness when He said, Father forgive them. We heard His words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Jesus victory cry, "It is Finished."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: IT IS FINISHED Let’s stand together as we continue this morning with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words,” as we listen to the sixth of Jesus seven statements from the cross. Jesus sixth statement from the cross are among some of the most profound and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: Trust Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Trusting God with your future

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: TRUST For six brutal hours Jesus hung from the cross between heaven and earth. And during those six hours, He spoke seven times. Seven times He pushed up on the nail in His feet and with a grasp of breath He would speak words filled with such majesty and power and wisdom that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Three Assurances For The Believer Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 25 Passage: 1 John 5:18-21 Title: The Last Three Assurances for the Believer Focus: Assurance INTRODUCTION: When it comes to assurance in salvation, it has been said that there are three groups of people: 1. Those who are secure but not sure: These are people who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foundations Of The Faith: The Last Days

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. THE STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS IS IMPORTANT AS IT SPEAKS TO LIFE AT THE END OF THIS AGE, AND IT CAN GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO WHAT LIFE AFTER DEATH WILL BE LIKE.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE LAST DAYS A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. YOUR VIEW OF THE LAST DAYS CAN BE INFLUNCED BY A NUMBER OF ISSUES INCLUDING YOUR BELIEF ON SALVATION, YOUR VIEW OF THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, AND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper Lesson 29 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2017

The Last Supper

A. INTRODUCTION 1. It was little known what Jesus did during the day, because it was the custom to do no work and prepare for the Passover. 2. Peter and John (new friendship) prepared for the meal. 3. How were the disciples prepared to face Passover and the cross? Sinful attitude. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Time Jesus Passes By

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 23, 2016

A sermon examining how important it is to turn to Jesus while there is time.

The Last Time Jesus Passes By Mark 10:46-52 History records countless stories of missed opportunities. Many of us look back on certain moments and decisions and ask "what might have been". John Greenleaf Whittier "Of all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these: it might have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Falls The Last Time Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2022

Jesus then picked Himself up from the ground and walked the last few yards to the scaffold, so that those who believe in Him will not have to fall into eternal pain and death.

The Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36, Luke 22:43-44, Luke 23:33, Philippians 2:7-8

Denomination: Catholic

Last Words - First Words

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019

Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29-30, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Last Supper (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2018

As the disciples prepared for the Passover meal, they had no idea what was soon to happen. The Lamb of God had come to redeem humanity, and most of the Jewish people were completely unaware.

The Last Supper (Part 1) Mark 14: 12-26 Our text today reveals one of the most intimate moments our Lord had with His disciples. It records their last meal together, and the intense emotion experienced on that faithful evening. While the disciples were unaware of the enormity of this moment, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist