Sermons on Radiance:

The Rapture. When?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

How to be prepared for God’s Coming?

The RaptUre: What Is It? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, [4] and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Homecoming Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 15, 2006

If you’ve ever wondered what heaven is like, we get one of our most complete looks at it in the final chapters of Revelation. We’ll also see heaven and hell compared.

When you think of heaven, what comes to your mind? The stereotypical view is of white puffy clouds, with us dressed in white robes with wings, carrying harps and just lazing around all day with nothing to do. Is that heaven? No. Chapters 21 and 22 of Revelation give us about as much information as ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Jun 26, 2006

Funeral for a senior Church member

Funeral Service for Elisabeth Thompson (Mother-Grandmother) Corinthian Baptist Church March 5, 2005 We come here today not to mourn death, but to celebrate a life. Elisabeth’s life here on earth is over but, her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just begun. We rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003

The COST of Christmas includes the Cause of our salvation, the futile Contradiction of the truth of God’s sign, and the Calvary payment plan.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE COST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:33-35 BACKGROUND: A. Two weeks ago, we began looking at the “C”s of Christmas. The 1st “C” was the Coming as the shoot from the stump of Jesse that will have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Spoken! Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 15, 2006

Since God Has Spoken To Us, Are We Really Listening To What He Is Saying?

Introduction: 1. As I Mentioned Last Sunday Morning, We Will Be Focusing Our Attention This Year On Our Rich Heritage Of Faith! - And, In Order For Us To Consider The Object Of Our Heritage Of Faith – The Lord Jesus Christ – We Are Going To Explore The Book Of Hebrews Together! 2. So, This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Falsies Impacting The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 18, 2005

We are living in an age of intellectualism. The Church must be ware of wrong teachings and ideas that do harm to the body of Christ.

Falsies affecting the Church today 1. The idea that every church is a good church. Things we hear people say; 1. As long as I am going to a church that is all that matters. -Not true! not every church preaches the correct Gospel. There is even the church of Satan. -There are so called Churches ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2005

A Pictorial Tour...What will be there, and what will take place? Review, Records, Rewards, Rejoicing, and Reunion. Link to formatted text & Powerpoint included.

Heaven I Kings 8:27 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ------------------------------ “Behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee...” —I Kings 8:27. “…And hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place...”-I Kings 8:30. There are three different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Anouncement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2007

God made the greatest announcement of all history to shepherds outside of Bethlehem

The Grand Message of Our Great God Luke 2:8-15 December 9, 2007 Morning Message Introduction In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding Christ. He says, "The chance that any man might have ...fulfilled all eight prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Transfigured

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 8, 2011

This message casts light on the event known as the Transfiguration.

Text: “There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light” (Matthew 17:2). You have heard this Scripture many times. Have you ever thought about what it really means? The word “transfigure” means to radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Said Pt7 I Give Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 16, 2009

Some stuff Jesus has said he has given to us so we don’t need to ask for it just live it and believe. You can also listen to this messages at www.preaching .co.nr

Jesus Said; “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” “Everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Mark 11:24, Luke 11:10) Jesus has not yet given to us what we are asking for or what we are ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Heavens

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

How can we be sure there is a heaven, and what will it be like?

After having served for decades in Africa, a missionary couple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were returning to New York to retire. After years of service they had no pension, and their health was failing. They would have to find employment in New York to survive. They were worried and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 14:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent With Handel's Messiah 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus’ coming is a sign of God’s extravagant love

Advent with Handel’s Messiah Second Sunday December 7, 2008 Isaiah 7:10-15 Start with story of Kevin putting up “I love you” sign for Faith. Last Christmas, Linda Ruth gave me a book from The Voice Project called “The Voice from on High.” It is a translation and exploration of scripture from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: *other

Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013

Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

Scripture: John 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Man: Stephen Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

A detailed description of Stephen and the model he was for us to follow.

Last time we looked at the election of seven men to serve as deacons of the first church. One of those seven was Stephen. We finish chapter 6 tonight with a detailed description of Stephen and the model he was for us to follow. For the next three studies, including tonight, we are going to look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing God's Sure Promises

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, Who is beyond our knowing, has made Himself known to us, most especially in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. The Word of God should be reverently handled, and we should share the message it contains.

There’s an immense universe out there: earth, moon, sun, solar system, galaxy, all the cosmos. And it all began with a Big Bang about 13.772 billion years ago, give or take 59 million years. That is scientifically observable, determinable, objective and quantifiable, insofar we can know ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican