Sermons on The Glorious Church:

A Troublesome Verse And A Glorious Future

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 29, 2023

What did Paul mean when he wrote about a "baptism for the dead" in 1 Corinthians 15:29? How should it be interpreted? What does it mean in light of further teaching on the resurrection of Christ? Let Scripture speak concerning these and other matters of the faith.

1 Corinthians is a letter dealing with what could be referred to as a "schizophrenic" church. It had become a crazy quilt of pride, drunkenness, sexual deviancy, arrogance, abuse of spiritual gifts, and personal favoritism towards teachers who had been with them, such as Paul, Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, Luke 9:24, John 12:24, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:3-4, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Glorious Kingdom On Earth Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2015

Ask yourself these important questions: Am I currently a citizen of the Kingdom? Is my household ruled by love? Is grace the first thing I demonstrate to those around me by example? If the answer is no, we must reevaluate what we call "Lord".

God’s Glorious Kingdom on Earth Grace Sermon Series, Part 2 Matthew 6:9-10 Introduction - The word translated "grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek: -- It is the word “charis”, which means “favor, blessing, or kindness” - When grace is used in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Canada: Glorious And Free Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 3, 2012

God is looking for a generation who will rise up and reclaim the righteous foundations in our nation.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #5: GLORIOUS AND FREE VIDEO: God Bless You Canada OPEN: On July 1st we celebrate our nation of Canada’s 145th birthday! (In Canada, this is our Dominion Day. In the United States, they celebrate Independence Day on July 4). CELEBRATE: Today is also our ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Most Glorious Day In History

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 3, 2010

Easter morning celebration. Praying the Lord will use this and you have an amazing service.

The most glorious day in history Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction Last week we talked about Palm Sunday. The triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem. We took a hard look at those that were cheering him and how quickly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ And The Church

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 11, 2023

Have you ever seen a couple and said, “I wonder what he sees in her” or, “I don't understand what she sees in him”? So we can also ask, what does Jesus see in the church? He loves the church and gave Himself for her.

Alba 6-11-2023 CHRIST AND THE CHURCH Ephesians 5:22-33 A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is said to have been the world’s worst dog. His story is told in a book for children, "Marley: A Dog Like No Other", by John Grogan. It was also made into a movie called “Marley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unlikely Recipient Of The Glorious Announcement

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2005

The shepherds were the most unlikely ones to announce the Savior’s birth, but they were dependable in their job.

The unlikely Recipient of the Glorious Announcement Turn in your bibles to Luke 2:8-20 John Hamby The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the [knowledge] of the story of the shepherds can cause ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Our Glorious Connection To God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The third message in this series reveals all the ways God has undertaken to relate us back to Himself: We are God's beloved children, with the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, and blessed to be in Christ, and with Christ in us.

Inheritance Sermon #3: Our Glorious Connection to God: Key Verses: 1 Peter 1:3-4, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Salvation There Is A Glorious Subtraction And Addition.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

In Salvation God takes away our sins but he also gives us his righteousness

SCRIPTURE; Romans 4:6-8 "Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin." PROPOSITION: to use ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020

Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call To Serve A Glorious God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 8, 2016

There is no greater privilege than that of serving the Lord. Every servant of God must have a vision comparable to that of Isaiah .

Introduction: In today's message; Isaiah encounters God in an unprecedented manner. There is no knowledge of self or purpose apart from knowing God. I. A Vision of Crisis (vs 1 Uzziah dies) Morals, values, family are dying II. Vision of Confrontation ( vs 1-4 Isaiah sees the majesty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Tragic Case With A Glorious End.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2021

This is a man who had a condition was hopeless.

A Tragic case with a Glorious end. 1And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Return Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 13, 2024

In this sermon, we’ll explore the scriptural foundations of Jesus’ second coming, its significance, and the implications for our lives.

The Bible assures us that Jesus Christ will return to earth in all His glory, a promise that has captivated believers for centuries. In this sermon, we'll explore the scriptural foundations of Jesus' second coming, its significance, and the implications for our lives. The Promise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:30

Glorious Appearing Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

The Return of Christ to Earth.

THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Revelation 19:11-16, KJV A. THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO EARTH 1. Christ comes triumphantly from heaven. “Every eye shall see Him” (1:7). But the rapture is secret, “As a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:2). 2. John sees the future return in prophetic visions. “I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Boundless Church

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Apr 14, 2022

The church was given to us by the mighty hands of the Father in heaven, and as we navigated through the scriptures we see the glorious unlimited grace poured out from generation to generation to perfect the people of God through the Father's mercy and unmerited favor.

SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 2:1-5 KJV I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.2 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.3 And, behold, the angel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Time

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

With the Psalmist, we celebrate, but like the Psalmist we will not let the memory of the past slip into a slumbering nostalgia but allow the past to give an impetus to confidence for the future and present.

Opening illustration: When we arrived in Iowa in 2007, we had no idea what we were getting into. But one thing was clear, God had brought us here for His plan and purpose that He alone could fulfill through our lives. Maureena and I were on a God-given mission and were bent upon accomplishing it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational