Sermons on Paradise Taken To Heaven:

Living In A Fallen World... For Now!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 2, 2013

We live in a world that was once a good place but now it is a fallen world infected by evil... but we look forward to a new world that is all good.

Title: Living in a Fallen World… for Now! Text: I Corinthians 15:19-26 Thesis: We live in a world of good and bad but because of Jesus Christ, we look forward to a new world that is all good. (Revelation 21:1-5) Introduction In St. Petersburg, Florida three police officers died tragically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007

These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: When Shall It Come? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 28, 2025

We have determined there will be a resurrection of the saints. The next logical question is, “When shall the Resurrection come?” The coming Resurrection some call a Rapture. We will define this term in our lesson today.

In our study of the Resurrection and what scripture tells us, we read the introduction of the topic of a resurrection by our Lord, Jesus Christ. (The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail) Last week we studied the resurrection as spoken by Jesus and his Apostles. (Resurrection?) We have determined there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, John 15:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 14:14-16, Revelation 14:17-19, Matthew 24:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010

Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Death Experinces

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017

The resurrection is of practical value when we consider what happens after life ends.

1. Today is “Easter” on the Christian calendar a. Annual remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection b. In Churches of Christ each first day of the week is to remember the Resurrection c. To get to Jesus’ resurrection, he had to go through crucifixion and the grave d. On that first day of the week exciting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scary Movie: Fear Of Death #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

Salvation is a gift from God

How do I overcome this nagging feeling that there must be more to life than death? Image: (two minute video clip of Movie deaths and followed by fears from the congregation) For your information those fears listed at the end of our video this morning were fears we texted that we hoped and prayed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:13, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Daniel 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living East Of Eden

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 24, 2019

This sermon shares with us 1. Things we should not do after we realize we have sinned against the LORD. 2. Things we should do when we realize we have sinned against the LORD.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 (cf. v. 1-7); Psalm 51 Theme: Surviving Spiritual Explosions Title: Living East of Eden This sermon shares with us 1. Things we should not do after we realize we have sinned against the LORD. 2. Things we should do when we realize we have sinned against the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Rent In Twain

Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 21, 2001

Describes the things that were torn at the Resurrection of Jesus.

1. Man was rent(separation) A. from his Paradise (in Eden) B. from his Position (of Glory) 2. Jesus was rent(crucifixion) A. from His Father (because of Sin) B. for His Friends (because of Love) 3. Veil was rent(accession) A. from our Exclusion (from His Glory) B. to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spiritually Poor Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 16, 2022

A look at the beatitudes for the twenty first century

There are many things that are titled “The greatest…..” • The greatest team • The greatest movie • The greatest song • The greatest showman When it comes to sermons, we can find online “the greatest” Spurgeon Dr Lockridge Billy Graham The winner of that title, the greatest sermon is usually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

A Son's Final Week

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

Anyone could have hung as a thief next to Jesus - including one of us.

The Passion Week story is filled with characters that we could, and perhaps should, spend time examining because they illustrate the human race of every historical age. The status quo is present in the persons of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. Every age of history has such people - religious or not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Trust To Climb

Contributed by Fred Rabinovitz on Jan 15, 2002

Confidence in God’s promises.

TRUST TO CLIMB The following was taken from registration sheets and comment cards returned to the staff of the Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming in 1996: 1. Trails need to be wider so people can walk holding hands. 2. Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knots - Part 1 - Knot Knowledge Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 27, 2014

We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

Knots Pt. 1 - Knot Knowledge In our society we tend to separate people into categories short, fat, white, black and perhaps the most common category of all is those who have knots and those with no knots. The prevailing question for someone with no knots as they approach the age of 30 is, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Plugged In"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 9, 2003

To make it plain…nothing works unless it’s plugged in. When something is unplugged, it doesn’t work. It doesn’t do what it is intended to do.

"Plugged In” - John 15:5 - "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing" To make it plain…nothing works unless it’s plugged in. I know, I know what about batteries you swiftly say back??? They ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordination Sermon God Has A Story. You Are In It.

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019

Thoughts and words are based on ideas from "Epic" by John Eldridge

In Jesus Holy Name May 19, 2019 Text: Ordination Redeemer “God Has A Story” “Once upon a time…..In a galaxy far away…” all great stories start this way. In the movie “The Last of the Mohicans” the music pulls you into the scene before a word is spoken. Mountain and forest. Beauty. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Teaching Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 13, 2022

The events that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 are coming to pass more rapidly each day. Bible Prophecy needs to be taught in the churches, for our "Blessed Hope" is about to appear (Luke 21:28: Titus 2:11-15).

The events currently happening between Russia and Ukraine demonstrate the obvious instability of worldwide leadership, the continuous slide into debauchery, perversion, along with increasing hatred, blind rage, and violence against one another and God. Some people are even promoting the insane ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 24:29-31, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Isaiah 66:24, 1 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 17:17, Revelation 19:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist