Sermons on The Kingdom Of Heaven:

The Rewards Of Persecution

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008

A challenge to live our lives in fuller awareness of those who are suffering and facing death because of their faith in Jesus Christ. (National Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church)

A UKRANIAN BISHOP IS DEPORTED FROM BELARUS FOR “RELIGIOUS ACTIVITES.” TALIBAN GUNMEN SHOOT AND KILL A CHRISTIAN AID WORKER IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN. ISLAMIC EXTREMEST RANDOMLY KILL 7 CHRISTIANS IN MOSUL, IRAQ. A MAN IN MEXICO KILLS 3 MEMBERS OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY WHO JUST HAPPENED TO BE HIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Paul's Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

This morning we are going to learn how to pray by looking at Paul’s Practice of Prayer. We’re going to look at three keys to Paul’s prayer—his POSISION, PERSPECTIVE and PURPOSE.

LIVING IN CHRIST – Paul’s Practice of Prayer  Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundational Thoughts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

We all know Christ is coming. This series deals with what we should be doing in anticipation of His return.

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Foundational Thoughts Joshua 24:14-16; 1 Thess 5:2 Joshua 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Repentance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

The sinner must repent before they receive salvation. Those who are saved must practice repentance if they are to enjoy unbroken fellowship with God. Repentance is both negative and positive – turning away from sin – turning to God.

THE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge To Live Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 26, 2019

Is it just me, or does it seem to you too that it is getting harder with each passing year to live the Christian life? There are so many things that challenge our Christian life.

Introduction Is it just me, or does it seem to you too that it is getting harder with each passing year to live the Christian life? There are so many things that challenge our Christian life. There is the continuous downgrade of entertainment found at the movie house and in your in-home television ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge To Show Meekness Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 18, 2020

The world says that people who got money no matter how they got it are blessed. The world says that people who have risen to the top in sports, politics, or business no matter how many people they had to step on to get there are blessed.

Introduction: The world says that people who got money no matter how they got it are blessed. The world says that people who have risen to the top in sports, politics, or business no matter how many people they had to step on to get there are blessed. The world says that people who name everybody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Song Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 18, 2021

Song of Solomon gives us a glimpse of the intimate relationship the God of the Universe desires to have with us.

June 19, 2021 As we noted last week, Jewish Scholars believe that Solomon wrote “The Song” during his early life and marriage to his Egyptian Princess. For a long period of time, she was his only wife. It was an exclusive relationship. But why is this depth of intimacy found in Scripture? ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:3, Song of Songs 3:1-4, Song of Songs 8:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Find And Keep Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Love His Example Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 10, 2022

As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of love and service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others.

OH HOW WE LOVE HIS EXAMPLE John 13:1-17 Introduction As disciples of Jesus Christ, the most powerful thing we can do to influence the world is to follow His example of humble service. John 13 is Jesus’ call to a life of loving and serving others. John 13:1 gives us some ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cousins

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• Have you ever heard a sermon that was nothing but questions? • Well, you’re not going to hear one today either. • But there are a lot of questions in todays’ message!

Todays’ message is titled “Cousins”. • Do you have a cousin you are very close to in age? o I do: Vince and Greg • Jesus had a cousin He was close to in age. We know him as John the Baptist. Depending on which translation you read you will see “cousins” or “relative” or “family” or of same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30, John 1:29-34

Graveside Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 20, 2007

This was a graveside service for a longtime member of our church who died after a long illness.

Graveside Service Read obituary That was the obituary we read in the paper this week for Bob, but I think we all know that there was much more to him than could be summed up in a couple of paragraphs in the paper. Sometimes it might have been hard to find out some of those things from him. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

The Interview

Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 18, 2005

This is about coming to faith and its greatest obstacle. Was going to pull the one I wrote 3 years ago, but apparently people like it. So, I will leave it. Think this one is better though.

Matthew 16:13-20 Paonia United Methodist Church August 21, 2005 Ever had a job evaluation? What goes through your mind when you walk in To your annual evaluation? I still get the same butterflies that I did When I was 10 and mom and dad left for Meet the creature night at elementary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.3)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

The reality that the persecuted need is the knowledge of knowing that persecution is inevitable for the believer and it is promised. Join Pastor Steve as he explores the principles found in persecution.

Matthew 5:10-12 says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness? sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do Circumstances Of Life Effect You?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Many different people face the same trials and are differently swayed. How do your circumstances effect you?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Do Your Circumstances Effect You? I Kings 19:1-4 Intro: Elijah was a man that faced many trials. He worked many miracles, and God blessed his ministry. But we see him here sitting under a juniper tree begging to die because a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 13, 2004

Learning to recognise the Power that is the Holy Spirit.A frend to the end.

The Power of the Holy Ghost You as christians, have become a minority in the world. The Bible states that many are called but few are chosen. We all offend in one way or the other ,as we bring forth the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His words are pure and sometimes harsh and to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal