Sermons on The Heavens:

Set Your Mind On Things Above Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 5, 2024

Based on Colossians 3:1-4 - Encourages hearers to focus & concentrate on heavenly realities.

“SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE” Col. 3:1-4 FBCF – 8/4/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Olympics – Women’s 10 mm air rifle competition – Bullseye the size of a period in size 12 font – shooting from 33 feet away – South Korea’s Ban Hyo-Jin won gold by 1/10 of a point over a shooter from China. US shooter, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, John 14:2-3, Ephesians 2:6, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Got A Mansion…do You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2022

A little boy got on the elevator with his father at the Empire State Building. They were going to the observation deck at the top and view the city.

• As the elevator ascended the boy watched the signs flash as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. • The farther up they went, the more nervous the boy became. • Finally he looked up as his dad and said, “Daddy, does God know we're coming?” (Leighton Ford, "Hope for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"We Are Beggars. This Is True.” (So What Kind Of Beggar Are You?)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

On February 18, 1546, at the age of 62, the noted German church reformer, Martin Luther, died. They discovered a piece of paper in his pocket which recorded Luther’s last written words.

On February 18, 1546, at the age of 62, the noted German church reformer, Martin Luther, died. They discovered a piece of paper in his pocket which recorded Luther’s last written words. The final sentence read: “Wir sind Bettler. Das ist wahr.” (“We are beggars. This is true.”) Do you know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promises Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2022

God is totally trustworthy when He makes a promise.

Introduction This sermon is going to start off a little different from my usual sermons because right from the beginning, I am going to share with you a Scripture. It is found in the Book of Micah Chapter 5. Please stand as we read just one verse-verse two. Micah 5:2 (NKJV) The Coming Messiah 2 ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

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

Glory!

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jul 23, 2021

What does this ubiquitous word really mean? And what does it mean for the follower of Jesus Christ?

I want to preach on one word this morning. At first you might be thinking to yourself: Oh great, a short sermon. Don’t get your hopes up because the word I have chosen is so large, so multifaceted, so majestic that one might write their Ph.D. dissertation on this single word. This one word is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Anglican

Paul Runs The Marathon In The Olympics!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 31, 2021

We can learn from Paul how to run a marathon in our spiritual life! We are in the Olympics for eternity!

This is exactly what the apostle Paul is telling the church in Corinth. He is saying you must: 1. Run the Race to win; 2. Discipline yourself; 3. Stay on the Track; 4. Buffet your body daily If you are one of those who are trying to ride across the finish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A New Home

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 9, 2021

We all love to go home. Whether at the end of a long day or from far away, Home is always calling us. What "Home" are we seeking?

Going Home 2021 Summer Series / Heaven; Eternity / 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1   • [IMAGE] Picture of my parent’s house. No longer. • Places we think of as “Home.” • A powerful word that evokes an avalanche of images and feelings. • At its foundation, home means security, peace, love, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15, 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Jesus Christ Is Lord Of All

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 23, 2021

The Lord is in total control.

JESUS CHRIST IS LORD OF ALL Kings of Kings Lord of Lord Acts 10: 34Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

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