Sermons on Riches Of The Glory:

Success In Simplicity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus simplified everything he touched. The Old Testament saints had ten commandments to guide them, but Jesus said you can simplify these ten, and reduce them to two. Love God with all your being, and your neighbor as yourself.

C. S. Lewis, the brilliant atheist who became one of the most famous Christians of the 20th century, said, "It is no good asking for a simple religion after all, real things are not simple." Little did he realize, when he wrote those words in his early book, Mere Christianity, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Not Your Everyday Jesus Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 16, 2021

There are times when we take things for granted. They're too familiar, easily overlooked. Disciples of Jesus can fall into that trap if we're not careful.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8153278 “Everyday Treasure” [IMAGE] Things people owned that they didn’t realize were very valuable. (https://www.boredpanda.com/old-items-that-turned-out-to-be-worth-a-fortune/) We started with fake watches last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-11, Mark 10:32, Romans 8:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Beauty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

It was Esther's beauty that got her into the palace, and into a position of power where she could be used to save her people. No other quality but beauty could have gotten her there.

In its 4,000 years of history only one woman became Emperor of China with absolute power. She was Wu tes-t'ien. She got to the throne of China for the same reason Esther got to the throne of Persia. She was a startling beauty. As a young girl she was renowned for her beauty, and the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-18

Focus On Feet Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus used his feet for the glory of God, and the good of man. He not only had love expressed to Him by means of His feet, but He expressed His love for His disciples by washing their feet.

Centuries ago the Danes decided to invade Scotland. They very cleverly moved their great army in the night so they could creep up on the Scottish forces and take them by surprise. In order to make this advance as noiseless as possible they came barefooted. As they neared the sleeping Scots, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Angelic Host Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Angels were the primary messengers of that first Christmas. The Star of Bethlehem was their only competitor, and it reached only the wise men. All others were reached by angels.

Before the turn of the century, a Bishop was paying his annual visit to a church related college. He was the guest of one of the professors, and was stating to his host, that now since man knows all about nature, and all inventions have been discovered, we must be on the verge of the millennium. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

The Jewels Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Jewels are universal symbols of beauty and wealth. God considers His people His jewels, and His goal is to beautify them that they might shine as jewels, and be as durable as jewels.

Henry Schober of Edmonton, Canada, was cutting a loaf of bread to make a sandwich, when he his amazement he found a diamond engagement ring. It was later appraised at $700. As a result of a lot of publicity, the owner of the ring was found. It is not likely that gem favored bread will ever catch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

The Order Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The vision God gave John of the New Jerusalem is a vision of precise and exquisite order. Pythagours said, everything can be described in numbers. That was a profound insight, for numbers are the ultimate symbol of order. God is the great mathematician, and everything He has made has a number.

In the sixth century B. C. a boy by the name of Pythagorus grew up with his father, who was a gem-engraver. He noticed that gemstones came in regular geometric shapes. The beryl was a hexagon, the garnet was a 12 sided crystal, and each gem had it's own unique order. This observation was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

How Is Your Bow And Arrow?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 17, 2021

John is answering a question about what we will look like when Christ returns. Then moves to sin.

Sermon Title: How is your bow and arrow? Scripture Text: 1 John 3:1-7 Illustration: -A story about a younger sister: “Kerry, seven years old, was taken aside by her two older sisters. They said it’s time you knew our family secret.” “Mom isn’t really our mom,” they continued. “Our real mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ser Una Bendición… Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 24, 2023

Ser una bendición…

Ser una bendición… Sagrada Escritura: Génesis 12:1-4, 2 Timoteo 1:8-10, Mateo 17:1-9. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Leamos del libro de Génesis (Génesis 12:1-4) para nuestra reflexión de hoy: El SEÑOR le dijo a Abram: ?“ Salid de la tierra de ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

Maging Isang Pagpapala… Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 24, 2023

Maging isang pagpapala…

Maging isang pagpapala… Banal na Kasulatan: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timoteo 1:8-10, Mateo 17:1-9. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Basahin natin ang aklat ng Genesis (Genesis 12:1-4) para sa ating pagninilay-nilay ngayon: Sinabi ng Panginoon kay Abram: ?“ Umalis ka sa lupain ng iyong mga ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023

This Transfiguration points in a powerful way to the cross, to the passion, the death of Christ.

Today we’re going to look at an amazing scene in the life of Christ—what we often call The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The gospel tells us about an incident on a mountain. The clothing of Jesus began to shine, and His glory was revealed. Why was that moment so significant? In Matthew 16, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Beautiful Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2023

The Third Sunday of the Lent

Life is Beautiful Scripture Matthew 17:1-9 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Life is beautiful and we all need to experience it. It is the experience of suffering. It is the experience of difficulties. It is the experience of pain. It is the experience of sadness. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

La Vida Es Bella Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2023

El tercer domingo de la Cuaresma

La vida es bella Sagrada Escritura Mateo 17:1-9 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, La vida es hermosa y todos necesitamos experimentarla. Es la experiencia del sufrimiento. Es la experiencia de las dificultades. Es la experiencia del dolor. Es la experiencia de la tristeza. Es ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

Ang Buhay Ay Maganda Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2023

Ang Ikatlong Linggo ng Kuwaresma

Ang buhay ay maganda Banal na Kasulatan Mateo 17:1-9 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang buhay ay maganda at kailangan nating lahat na maranasan ito. Ito ay ang karanasan ng pagdurusa. Ito ay ang karanasan ng mga kahirapan. Ito ay ang karanasan ng sakit. Ito ay ang karanasan ng ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

Light Breaks

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

We cannot look directly at the light of God. So the light came into the world in disguise, so that people would be neither frightened nor blinded.

How many of you have watched a sunrise? It’s been a long time for me, I’m not a morning person, but I remember some spectacular dawns on camping trips. And years ago when I worked as a hotel night auditor, in Tucson, I often watched the sun rise over the mountains as I walked home in the morning. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Romans 1:19-20, Exodus 33:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed