Sermons on Temporary Residents:

Faith Or Sight

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 11, 2009

This message discusses walking by faith and not by sight.

Text: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV). Another version of the Bible puts it this way: “We live by faith, not by sight” (NIV). Another version of the Bible says, “For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight” (Today’s English Version). Each version talks about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Doing Life: Relationship Skills From The Bible For Today

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2010

God has chosen to reside in us, in our broken, hurting lives, in a hurting world BUT we do so in the compnay of a mending, healing, reconciling God.

Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 18, 2010 Intro: Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (Jn 10:10b, NLT). So, then where is it? Jesus also said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Blessed Are Those Who Mature In The Lord

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was prepared for and given to residents of a senior living community, and, lifts up reasons for thankfulness for the gift of old age which provides new opportunities to grow in grace.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Matthew 5:1-12 contains a list of blessings known as the Beatitudes, each beginning with “blessed are”. The English word, "blessed" is a translation from the ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Obedience Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Yes, obedience can be a big, difficult and sometimes bitter-tasting bill to for us to swallow. It costs us, sometimes richly, in pride, preference, personal control and self-sufficiency. Nevertheless, it is absolutely necessary if we are to maintain our

OBEDIENCE Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 1, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Ron Dentinger warns: “Health care is getting far too expensive. I just got a prescription. The instructions read: 'Take one every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Life After Death"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 5, 2007

A sermon for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon concernin heaven

24th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 Lectionary 32 November 11 Luke 20:27-38 "Life After Death" 27* There came to him some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection, 28* and they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, having a wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Nehemiah’s Mission Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2016

The declaration and mission of Nehemiah is more than just rebuilding a wall, it's a calling for men and women to return to living fully for the God in heaven. Doesn't the church today have the exact same mission? Why are we not living it?

Nehemiah’s Mission Nehemiah 2:1-20 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also of obedience to God - Last time we saw our man Nehemiah receiving very disturbing news -- This news was about Jerusalem and its apparent fall into ruin; people disgraced -- His heart ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019

As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19, Hebrews 11:13, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 1:17, Psalm 119:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22, Acts 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2019

Through Jesus, we have fellowship with God and those in His family!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO- Berlin Wall. • SLIDE #1 • Can you imagine living in a place where there was a dividing wall that you would be shot if you tried to get to the other side? • I cannot imagine living under such circumstances. • On June 12, 1987, when President Reagan encouraged Soviet leader ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Your Soul Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2021

Our soul is the totality of our actions and the consequences of our will, desire, and character. The world is at war for our soul. We love the Lord with all our soul by dedicating the totality of who we are to have victory in this war.

Message Mark 12:30 All Your Soul We are in the second week of having a very close look at Mark 12:30-31 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” 31 The second is this: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” There is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Animals

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 2, 2000

Lessons we can learn from the animals associated with the Christmas Nativity

Introduction: Luke 2:7 1.The Christmas story is surrounded by greatness: a)How about the astronomical witness of the star. b)How about the angelic witness of the heavenly host. c)How about the earthly parents of the King. 2.How about the role of animals at Jesus’ birth? a)Animals also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Offers Us More Than We Imagine

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is a New Years sermon.

The Light shines in the darkness (1:1-5) Turn with me to John 1. Keep your Bibles open because we are going to walk through this passage step by step. Read John 1:1-5. The Word here is Jesus. The first verse parallels Genesis 1 by saying, “In the beginning.” The Word also calls to mind God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2016

When I am Christ, what does that mean?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • OI hope you have been learning some things during our What Do I Believe About… series. • We began with examining the possibility that there is a God in heaven who created the heavens and the universe, an uncaused first cause. • Then we made ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Tyranny

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 29, 2015

Sermon for nation's celebration of Independence Day and the freedom Christians enjoy from five types of tyranny.

“Freedom from Tyranny” Text: Galatians 4:28-5:1 I. Welcome II. Introduction Since I have used the word “tyranny” in the title of my sermon, I want to define this term before we get started: cruel and unfair treatment by people with power over others; oppressive power; a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Faith Is Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 3, 2014

To show the definition of faith, it rests on substance and evidence.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith to believe in the impossible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the definition of faith, it rests on substance and evidence. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:1 (Amplified Bible) 11:1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Description Of The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

What will this city be like? It is indescribable. It’s like trying to describe God.

Last time we led up to where we are tonight. We said that the new heavens and the new earth will have a capital city, a specific place where the presence of God will be centered and where the Lord Jesus Christ will live and rule the universe. That place is called the New Jerusalem. Actually ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-23

Denomination: Baptist