Sermons on Progressive Revelation:

The Church That Moves Ahead Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forward With Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

Abiding in Christ transforms our weariness into fruitful living, as we rest in His love, receive His care, and reflect His life to others.

Church family, welcome. If your soul feels like a branch after a long summer—tired, tangled, and thirsty—listen in. The Lord is kind, and His words today carry the weight of mercy. He talks to us in pictures we can feel between our fingers: vines and branches, sap and seasons, blossoms and baskets ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Topics: Progress, Growth

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 11-B)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

In the last part of Revelation (chapter 11:15-19) the seventh trump is about to sound, and that will lead to the outpouring of the seven vial judgements.

But first we are given a glimpse of the crowning in Heaven of God’s rightful king. It seems as though they never get tired of crowning Him in Heaven! • In Revelation 5 the title deed of earth were given to Him and the elders cast their crowns at His feet. • In Revelation 11 he is acknowledged as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 11-A)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Revelation chapter 11 continues the teaching that began in chapter 10. This is the second session in Revelation chapter 11.

That is, the seventh trumpet has not yet been sounded, but when we get to the latter part of this chapter we will hear the seventh trumpet. Revelation chapter 11 has so much for us to cover we will have to study this chapter in two sessions. • We will cover verses 1-11 in this session. • We will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4b)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. 1) He has told them who He is, 2) Pointed out their failures, and counseled them to correct their failures. 3) He has also given them the great promised of heaven.

Now it is time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth, it is time for the churches to know that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth and rapture the saints of God. He is going to end the world the way we know it and establish the kingdom of God. What did John see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4a)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

In chapters 1 through 3 we just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of Asia Minor.

Now, when we come to chapter 4, we are about to step off into the future. Chapter 4 and 5 takes us into the very throne room of God, where we can see ourselves and what we will be doing when we get to Heaven. 1) The Judgement Seat of Christ 2) The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Also, chapter four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Shifts:the 'progressive' Generation

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

Our culture would have us to believe there is a sea of ’truths’ to choose from in determining our beliefs and ethics. The 10 Commandments hold for us ultimate truth & meaning from an ancient past towards an eternal future.

Exodus 20:1-11 Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 4 Over the last several weeks we have been exploring the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last forty years. Many have begun this new year with commitments (New Year Resolutions, if you will) to strive towards being more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation In Progress: Brief Sketches Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

From Christ’s intense ministry with the Apostles, we can see that God looks beyond what we are to what we can become. He wants us to enter the process of transformation and to continue on in that process.

Transformation in Progress: Brief Sketches of the Twelve (Matt. 10:2-4) I included this hand out in the bulletin: The Calling of the Disciples There are several different "calling" of Jesus’ disciples, and it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s take a look at at least three of them. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Work In Progress---The Biography Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 8, 2006

He, who predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, will one day bring it into fruition.

A WORK IN PROGRESS---THE BIOGRAPHY OF A CHRISTIAN “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 NIV “I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Way Of The Spiritual Progress Of Others Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at how we sometimes block the door for spiritual seekers and keep them from finding God.

BIG IDEA: We can point people to God, but we can also stand in their way. - Matthew 23:13. - The idea here is blocking the door or pointing someone in the wrong direction. - This is something we should pause and consider how heartbreaking the image is: someone seeking spiritual truth, someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Levels Of Progression Of Favour On Ruth Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 9, 2014

THE FOUR LEVELS OF PROGRESSION OF FAVOUR ON RUTH

THE FOUR LEVELS OF PROGRESSION OF FAVOUR ON RUTH. Gods FAVOUR increases on you when you move in faith,Ruth had no idea that she was going to glean in the field of BOAZ,she just went in faith. LEVEL ONE THE FIRST LEVEL OF FAVOUR ON RUTH SHE HOPES FOR DROPPINGS TO FALL FROM THE GLEANERS AFTER SHE ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Resurrection Revelations

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003

A confused and fearful group of disciples needed more than anything a word of confidence from someone who could give them back the security that had been taken from them at the cross.

RESURRECTION REVELATIONS John 20:19-22 It was resurrection evening: the disciples were unorganized (Judas was dead; Thomas was gone; Peter was humiliated; and all were distraught). They were hiding in fear, doors were shut and locked, and there was no leadership or boldness among them. (Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Justification Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002

how God revealed to the world that it was forgiven trhough the resurrection of Christ

The Revelation of Justification Romans 4: Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Revelation For Worship

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 22, 2002

Discover the revealed motivations for the worship of God

This morning, we begin a new message series on the subject of worship. Sometime ago, I sat into our worship team meeting and was asked to teach on worship. We noticed that I had taught on preparing for worship, but never on the topics of why we worship, how we worship and the results of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Revelation Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Rea on May 1, 2001

It speaks of what the cross reveals to us while Jesus hung there.

THE REVELATION OF THE CROSS LUKE 23:35-43 If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist