Sermons on Rewarded:

The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

This message takes a look at the two throne scenes before God. One for the righteous and the other for the unbeliever. These passages are rich with symbolism and truth.

The Throne of God There are two major events surrounding the throne of God in the book of Revelations. Revelation 4 describes the throne of hope and chapter 20 describes the throne of judgement. I want to use this study to examine these two images of God’s throne. Lets begin by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-5, Revelation 20:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tales

Contributed by James May on Oct 8, 2005

Not just our youth, but many members of the church, tend to live life like it’s a fairy tale. Life is real, and the race must be finished and won.

FAIRY TALES Youth Rally Sermon By Pastor Jim may Some of you here are living a fairy tale life! I know, I know, you are sitting there already saying, “Oh yeah, how can my life be a fairy tale? Everything isn’t perfect. Going to school every day and then having to do all that homework is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impact our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impacts our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The True Steward

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to invest into God’s work God’s way

This morning, we will continue to study Paul’s letter to the Philippians, but rather than studying about Paul and his situation, we will study what the Christians at the Philippi Community Christian Church were like, based on Paul’s writing. If you want a title to organize your thoughts, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: *other

"Knight Of Prayer"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2008

Shows the importance of prayer and enlist the hear to be a "Knght of Prayer"

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

Believing In God's Power

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 2, 2007

A sermon that encourages us serve God faithfully, to know his peace in dark times and to persevere in prayer until there’s a breakthrough

2 Kings 04:08-37 Basingstoke 29th April 2007 Believing in God’s Power Two children went to Sunday school one day and the teacher told them the story in Genesis about Lot’s wife looked back and how she became a pillar of salt. As they were walking home afterwards one of the children said to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutions And Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at the components that go along with making a proper sacrifice.

Resolutions and Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-19 It was once said that if Christmas and Thanksgiving are the holidays of excess, then New Year’s Day must be the holiday of regret. I think that I am in agreement with that statement. New Year’s is a time when we think back on the year that was and try ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seasons Of Life (Part 2 - The Middle Years) Series

Contributed by W F on Jan 10, 2011

What are some of the tests we face in the middle years of life and how ought we navigate them to the glory of God?

INTRODUCTION Our growth (physically, intellectually, spiritually etc), up to the age of about 25 can be likened to drinking from a fire hydrant. We get twelve years of formal education, maybe some tertiary study or an apprenticeship, and then there’s all the life experiences we get outside that. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: *other

Serving

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

You may never get the kind of recognition or applause that you might like or that you see others getting for doing the same kind of work. But Jesus tells us in the Sermon on the Mount that the Father sees what is done in secret.

UNSTOPPABLE: Serving Others July 20 Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Values determine who we are. I remember being taught the importance of values when someone – I really don’t remember who – told me about a young man who joined the marines where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Financial Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

First of three messages on giving out flowing our of a broader teaching on sacrifice.

“Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I.What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up something valuable for something or someone we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Threading A Camel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2010

If you want to be rich in the things that really count, don’t rely on yourself; rely on the Lord. Simply believe in the Savior and don’t boast about your sacrifices. Then you will not only inherit eternal life, you will be first in God’s Kingdom.

Many years ago, a very wealthy man invited Pastor George A. Truett to a dinner on his Texas ranch. After the meal, he took his pastor to a place where they had a good view of the surrounding area. The rich man pointed north to the oil wells punctuating the landscape and boasted, “25 years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Beginning Of… Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction In honor of the “Green Eggs and Ham” which Rebekah made last week, I found the story, Dr. Seuss Goes to Work: I love my Job, I love the Pay! I love it more and more each day. I love my Boss; she’s the best! I love her boss and all the rest. I love my Office and its ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pride & Destruction

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Pride leading to destruction.

Pride & Destruction Part 2 Introduction Last week I started a message on Pride, the one sin that actually originated in Heaven. God had pride in everything that He created – after each creation He evaluated it and called it good. He was pleased with what He saw. He had pride in His creation. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: *other