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For Righteousness Sake Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 22, 2009

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"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:10

INTRODUCTION The preacher of an underground Chinese church tells others of the precautions they must take to avoid government persecution. Each time their church reaches ten to fifteen members, they split to reduce attention. They also alternate meeting places for the same reason. Because phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 7, 2005

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A sermon that reminds us to keep our focus on the destination: The eternal life in worshiping the Lord in Heaven.

We have all heard that Jesus is coming back. That should be the best news we will ever hear, but for many Christians, it is just a story. A story from a book that is more like fantasy than reality. A story they hear, but do not really believe. And because they do not believe it, they have missed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: *other

The Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 23, 2007

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The Kingdom of Heaven is present and is growing here on earth, and we are God’s vessel for expanding the kingdom.

Last week we looked at one of Jesus’ favorite teachings, the kingdom of God. We discovered the kingdom of God isn’t just something which will happen in the future when Jesus returns, but God is already in the process of building his kingdom, his perfect reign on earth right now. Jesus said “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

All Evil Turns In To Good Series

Contributed by Caleb Simon on Oct 17, 2013

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The plan which was planned by Satan of crucifying Jesus, the same plan was used in heaven to bring victory

God gave me a good thought about changing all evil in to good, and i am glad to share it with all the children of God. For thousands of thousands years Satan was fearful about a prophecy said by GOD about him. Scripture says in Genesis 3:15 " I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 14, 2015

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The parable of the lost coin teaches us that there is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explains the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. Kenneth E. Bailey notes, “For hundreds of years the Latin tradition has called this parable Evangelium ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#1 Why I'm A Christian & I Think You Ought To Be Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

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Why should I be a Christian? How long is eternity? Do Heaven and Hell really exist?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why I'm a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Holiness

Disciples Of Jesus Will Receive Their Reward Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2021

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Faithful disciples of Jesus will receive their rewards in heaven. That's a promise from God.

A. The comic strip characters Calvin & Hobbes have been many people’s favorites over the years. 1. Calvin is the hyper-active little boy with a wild and vivid imagination, and his companion is Hobbes, a tiger. 2. One of their cartoons shows Calvin & Hobbes lying in the shade of a tree on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-13, Matthew 19:16-30, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 5:11-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proper Garment For The Party

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

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Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Melchizedek Receives The Tithes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014

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To show that CHRIST or Melchizedek receives our tithes in Heaven, while here men receives it.

I. EXORDIUM: Who receives our tithes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST or Melchizedek receives our tithes in Heaven, while here men receives it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:8 (Amplified Bible) 7:8 Furthermore, here [in the Levitical priesthood] tithes are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Need More Teaching About Money, Not Less Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2018

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Jesus had more to say about money and possession than about Heaven and Hell combined.

Video: The Truth About Debt (3:31 minutes - available at SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs To know About Stewardship. We established that God owns it all. All we are and all we have. If God owns it all, what does that make us? His Stewards. If we are stewards and managers of all of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Of The Heart

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 25, 2020

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We are going to serve someone, either man or manna. Our treasure is either in heaven or on earth

“Questions of the heart” Matthew 6:19-24 Ten Percent Of Apple Computer For $800 I’d like to begin this morning with a story. It involves these men [photo of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs]. You probably recognize them: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, Ronald G. Wayne Most people Know the 2 Steves as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace For The Sinner

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

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Grace is the story of God providing Heaven and eternal blessings to those who should be sent to Hell.

GRACE FOR THE SINNER Ephesians 2:8 INTRODUCTION: Grace is the story of God providing Heaven and eternal blessings to those who should be sent to Hell. Grace is a gift (Romans 6:23b). Those who have accepted grace speak of it as John Newton, who said, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of God's Kingdom

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 8, 2014

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When God’s will is done on earth as it is in Heaven, His kingdom is truly be in our midst.

Luke 17:20-21 [NLT] (Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Courage Of Queen Esther

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Nov 1, 2022

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The Strategic Plan of Heaven to use the suffering of Esther to prepare her for the Royal Palace and to deliver the Jews.

It is quite a magnificent story, that of the faith and courage of Queen Esther whom our Holy Lord prepared for royalty early on in her childhood with the suffering of both of her parents. In the Scriptures, as we turn each blessed page in the Book of Esther, we may at times be left quite astounded ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Of Grace (Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 10, 2022

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Have you ever asked yourself, why does the Lord want to take you to heaven?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders ... how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb and then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 6:23, 1 John 1:8, Mark 7:20-23, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 John 3:4, Matthew 19:26, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Philippians 3:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

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