Sermons on Return Of Glory:

It's All About Jesus (Colossians 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/6/2016 For the last couple of weeks we’ve been making our way through the book of Colossians, which is all about Jesus. In the first chapter Paul spotlights Jesus with a poetic declaration of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Let There Be Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2022

God is light he brings new light and new life to you. God would like to rebuild your life into a new direction. Surrender to him and see great joy and happiness in this new year.

Let there be light Genesis 1:1-5 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. In this new year 2023, I bless you with the words of our Triune God which is found in Genesis 1:3, “Let There be Light.” God would like to create a light in your life journey. He would like to bring a new ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Message 14 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; Do Not Grieve Him Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2023

This important message is a fundamental teaching about the Holy Spirit. We will examine the work of the Spirit in a believer’s life, and look at ways we can quench the work of the Spirit within. We look at a number of ways we can grieve the Spirit God gave us.

MESSAGE 14 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; DO NOT GRIEVE HIM This message is an extension of the previous one. We are now going to consider the quenching of the Spirit in fuller detail. {{1Thessalonians 5:19 “Do not quench the Spirit.”}} (NASB) Here is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 4:23-24, John 6:63, John 7:38-39, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:13-14, Romans 8:5-6, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:14, Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Simeon And Anna) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

A good night's sleep is hard to come by. What does it mean to "sleep in heavenly peace."

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 2. I’d like you guys to think about the last time you went shopping for a mattress. It’s kind of a big deal. When Trish and I first got married, the mattress on our bed was the first major purchase we made together. I remember the sales ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Wastebasket Christianity

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 7, 2023

This is a simple message designed to help us continue to live out a year in which we grow - using out Spiritual Wastebaskets - 1. Our Past Sins 2. The Sins of Others 3. Our Self-Sovereignty (Real Leadership is Followship)

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14 Theme: Wastebasket Christianity This is a simple message designed to help us continue to live out a year in which we grow more into the image of Our Savior and LORD. There are some things that we need to put into our Spiritual Wastebaskets – 1. Our Past Sins 2. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14, Psalm 103:11-12, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2023

A message about freedom in Christ, and some of the things that can impede that freedom.

January 15, 2023 Sermon - Boundaries: Burdens and Loads Freedom in Christ. I don't know how you respond to just those three words, but those words bring me joy. They bring me joy because they remind me of my experience of coming to faith, leaving behind a way of living and thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 20, 2023

Israel makes a demand of Samuel to give the nation a king, just like all the other nations. This demand reveals some faulty theology among the nation, and even among ourselves.

The Crown – Season One – Give Us a King Episode One: Give Us a King Today we are going to be in 1 Samuel 8 as I begin a new series of lessons I’m calling The Crown. We are intrigued by royalty. Just a week ago a new king was crowned in London - King Charles III. Millions of people tuned in to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Answer To World Peace

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 30, 2023

Why is there such an interest in world peace? It is because of the atrocity of war and the devastation it brings. What is the answer? Is there one? Yes! There is an answer.

Alba 5-28-2023 THE ANSWER TO WORLD PEACE Ephesians 4:17-32 This is Memorial Day weekend. Why do we call it “Memorial Day?”... It is a day to "remember" those who have sacrificed for us so that we could continue to have the freedoms established by the founders of our country. Memorial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Isaiah 2:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust In Jesus Through Hell And Back

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 11, 2023

Peter shows how Jesus descended into hell and what it means for us as baptized children of God.

5.14.23 1 Peter 3:18–22 (EHV) 18 He was put to death in flesh but was made alive in spirit, 19 in which he also went and made an announcement to the spirits in prison. 20 These spirits disobeyed long ago, when God’s patience was waiting in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Five Requirements Of Faith

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 15, 2023

Abraham failed at times and had doubts like we do. He wasn’t perfect. This is the reason he is an excellent example of what it means to live a vibrant life of faith.

TITLE: THE FIVE REQUIREMENTS OF FAITH SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 12:1-2 / JOSHUA 24:2-3 (The five topical points are from Dr. Charles Stanley with my defining of each) This morning will be the third installment of our “Faith Walk Series.” Recall with me a few weeks ago we shared the message “Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-2, Joshua 24:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Sermons Did Paul Preach

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 18, 2025

Introduction: As I read my Bible, I guess I am like most folks. HOW IS THAT? For example, I often read my Bible and try and imagine what it would be like to be there when Peter, Timothy, John and Paul preached. Especially Paul

Paul's legacy as a preacher of the Gospel is evident in the numerous churches he established and the epistles he wrote, which continue to be foundational texts for Christian doctrine and practice today. His unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Christ to both Jews and Gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Never Changes Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 26, 2025

Our circumstances shift, but God’s character, promises, and purposes remain the same yesterday, today, and forever.

### **Introduction – The Only Constant Is Change** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-only-constant-is-change-why-this-ancient-proverb-is-the-key-to-modern-life/ By English Plus July 31, 2025 You may have heard the old saying, “The only constant in life is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 102:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 7 - Believer, Beware Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2025

In this sermon's section from Colossians, Paul warns the Colossian Christians to avoid the false teachings of legalism, mysticism and asceticism. Christians from all times need to heed these warnings as well.

Introduction: A. One day a customer was entering a little country store and noticed a sign posted on the door warning, “Danger! Beware of dog!” 1. Inside, the customer noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register, and asked: “Is that the dog folks are supposed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Mercy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2025

God's mercy and deliverance extend to all creation, demonstrating His abundant power and understanding and offering hope to the humble and brokenhearted.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Have you ever experienced a moment when life was broken? • When your heart was heavy, your spirit wounded, and restoration seemed far away? • Psalm 147 invites us into a powerful reminder: God is a God of mercy who heals the brokenhearted and restores what is lost. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving Others In Every Circumstance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2025

Acts 28:1-16 shows how God uses Christians to serve others in every circumstance.

Introduction From 1787 to 1833, the Clapham Sect was a small group of Reformed, Evangelical Christians led by William Wilberforce. This small group of Christians transformed British society by abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire. In the 1780s, Britain shipped 50,000 slaves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed