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The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 23, 2016

A sermon examining the hope that is possessed by those who are born again.

The Christian's Hope John 14:1-3 In the Scriptures, the word Hope is used over 200 times. But hope in the Bible is not the same as the word "hope" in our modern English vernacular. We use the word "hope" to describe our wants, desires and dreams. We hope that it will rain... We hope that the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Perspective

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Learning how to see that our true home is not this earth

A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE A man who was losing his memory went to his doctor for advice. He received this choice from the doctor, “We cannot help your memory without impairing your eyesight. Now the choice is yours. Would you rather be able to see or to remember?” The man thoughtfully ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Possessing God’s Promises Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010

What will heaven be like? We have already looked at some things that will no longer exist. The marvelously perfect will of God has now come to full bloom. The Lord’s Prayer has been completely answered: Matthew 6:10’your kingdom come. Your will be done,

Purpose: To focus our attention on the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to see God’s eternal blessings and determine if they possess them. INTRODUCTION: What will heaven be like? We have already looked at some things that will no longer exist. Human government is gone (no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alone In Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

God did not intend to make man in His image with the nature of love and desire for companionship, and then not meet that need.

Back in the days when women were fighting for the right to vote there were a number of women speakers who could expound eloquently on the virtues and values of women. The story is told the one such speaker who brought her message to a conclusion by saying, "Where would man be today without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Pets Are Forever

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Maybe we cannot be dogmatic, but since there is nothing to forbid it, and much to imply it, there is no reason to deny it, but many reasons to affirm it that pets are forever.

Ralph Helfer is one of those famous people very few know about. He is well known to those who use his services, but they are so specialized that most of us never become aware of his uniqueness. He has entertained all of us even though we have not likely ever seen him. Ralph has supplied animal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

No Night In The City

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 2, 2020

No matter the present situation you're in, light will surely prevail over darkness. Joy will come in the morning.

NO NIGHT IN THE CITY "God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day." Genesis 1:5. God not only creates the brightness of day, He also creates the darkness of night. So whatever appears like a night today is just before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:5, Psalm 30:5, Revelation 22:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Will You Spend Eternity? Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

If you were to take your final breath right now in this very moment where will you spend eternity? Heaven or Hell?

THE CONTRAST: 1. RICH MAN. A man who was extremely rich, wealthy, respected and lived in extreme luxury on a daily basis. - TO BE CLOTHED IN PURPLE, indicated great wealth. Purple was an expensive dye made from mollusks found in the Mediterranean Sea - Luke 16:19 Jesus said, “There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Prepared For You.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 12, 2020

You are special to God and God has prepared a special place for you. He is ready to guide you there is you listen and obey him.

TEXT: Exodus 23:20 "See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you." A PECULIAR TREASURE You are a peculiar treasure to God. He has made special plans for you - good plans to give you a future and hope (Jer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Kings 17:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"coming Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half.

“Coming Home” Mark 5:21-43 One of my heroes in Scripture is the great apostle Paul. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, we believe at least 13 were written by him. About one half. One of those was his letter to the church in Ephesus and in chapter 3 and verse 20 he says this... “Now to HIM who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Questions In Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 9, 2020

I believe these three questions are the oldest to ever face the minds of men. 1. How can a man find God? 2. How can a man be just with God? 3. If a man die, will he live again?

Job was a wonderful man of God. The Lord said of him, some things which he never said of any other man of the Bible. Job 1:8; job had suffering come to his life, I guess that no man has ever suffered like Job did, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ. He suffered the loss of his loved ones all at once. ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3, Job 9:2, Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020

As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflection B.17 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 65:17-25. Heaven, Or The Millennium? Either Way, It’s Good.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The description of 'End Times', and prophecies of judgement may seem gloomy and depressing. No doubt these will be difficult times. But having gone through that, we will come into a very, very good situation.

In today’s Reflection I’m looking at why we can be encouraged, even as we think about ‘End Times’ and God’s judgement. We don’t know if we are in such a time, but suppose we are? Jesus described the various signs that will accompany ‘End Times’ as ‘the beginning of birth pains.’ Painful, but the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Back, The Judgment (4 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 20, 2020

Jesus is coming back and we better be prepared to meet Him. There will be judgment of people to either heaven or hell.

“Jesus is coming BACK, Judgment” Hebrews 9:27/Matthew 25 CREDIT: I used Jeff Strite heavily as a source for this sermon. I do not think I improved on his work and can't really figure out what parts in the sermon below are mine and which are his. I share this sermon with hesitation, knowing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Everything made by man is doomed. Only the God-made body, and the God-redeemed world can be the focus of the Christian hope. That is why Paul groaned and longed to be clothed with the heavenly body God had for him.

Most of us could tell true stories of our forgetfulness that allowed us to put a book, a casserole, or some other object on the top of our car, and then get in and drive off. Some of these stories will have sadder endings than others, but it is not likely any of our stories could match that of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

A Heavenly Habitation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul was not putting his body down by calling it a tent. He was just emphasizing that by comparison his earthy body was no big deal in light of the body God had made for him in heaven.

Carl Sagen is one of the leading minds in our world in the realm of astronomy. He has played a major role in the space expeditions to the planets. He is responsible for a record which was on board the Voyager's one and two. It is now wondering between the stars, and it will tell any aliens ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10