Sermons on The Prize Is Eternal Life:

He Asked - Jesus Answered

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2009

Some people are willing to fulfill the requirement to attain eternal life in God’s kingdom and some find it difficult.

Text: “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (v. 17) Did you ever ask that question? Have you ever given any thought to how one inherits eternal life or how one can be assured of spending eternity with Jesus in His kingdom? There are people who do not give consideration ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Salvation Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 22, 2011

This sermon is about one of the favorite verses in the Bible, John 3:16.

Christmas Eve Sermon Christmas Salvation John 3:16 Bruce B. Miller Christmas Salvation Merry Christmas! Welcome. Tonight you are going to hear about one of the most famous verses in the Bible. This verse gives the meaning of Christmas in one sentence. Let me tell you the story of where the verse ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Result Of Action

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 26, 2012

The cross of Christ can cure the condemnation of Adam’s choice. Through Jesus Christ we have received abundant grace and gift of righteousness. This grace does not give us license to sin, but grants us the freedom to live and grow in Godliness.

Opening illustration: On November 24, 1971, a man known today as D. B. Cooper hijacked a commercial flight between Portland and Seattle by threatening to blow up the plane unless he received $200,000. After landing to receive a ransom, he ordered the plane back into the air. Then the rear stairs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Man Called Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and if we commit ourselves to Him, He will give us eternal life. But also, in addition, by committing ourselves to Him, He will empower us with His Holy Spirit to equip us for this life here on earth.

“But will God indeed dwell on the earth?” asked King Solomon as he dedicated the Temple (1 Kings 8:27). A good question indeed. God’s glory had dwelt in the Tabernacle during the wandering years (Exodus 40:34) and then in the Jerusalem Temple when it was built (1 Kings 8:10-11); ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

That You Might Believe

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 20, 2014

All of John's gospel was written for this purpose

That You Might Believe John 20:30-31 and 21:24-25 Introduction Today we are finishing up our long study of the Gospel of John. We will include a text from the 20th chapter that we skipped over because it goes well with the last two verses of the 21st chapter. John almost seems to end the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31, John 21:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Moments Like These

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 9, 2013

A moment is such a small amount of time, but it can make such an impact on each of our lives, both for now and for eternity.

In Moments Like These -A chorus- In moments like these we lift up our hands, we lift up our hands, unto Jesus Eccl. 3:1-4 Great Moments in our lives. A moment is a small amount of time, usually measured in seconds or minutes. Amazing things take place in just moments. We all have weak ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Giver! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2012

Top 10 Reasons To Love God And Serve God!!

John 3:16-For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 10 Reasons To Love God!! 1-For God So Loved God initiated the relationship between us and Him He loved us enough to create us, to give us a free ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Go To Heaven Immediately When I Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Heaven, salvation, eternal life, spirituality

DO WE GO TO HEAVEN IMMEDIATELY 2 Cor. 5: 1-10 (p 818) January 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Back in the 90’s…the 1990’s not the 1890’s I spent a lot of time on a place called the Appalachian Trail…It’s a 2300 mile trail through some of the most wooded, hilly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Me!

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012

The thief on the cross is an example that we are saved completely by the grace of God as this hardened criminal received the promise of eternal life.

Many of you might remember Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman to be executed in the US since 1984. She was notorious as an accomplice to a brutal ax murder of a two people in the early eighties. Soon after being imprisoned, Tucker took a Bible from the prison ministry program and read it in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Return Of The Seventy-Two Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2014

The return of the seventy-two disciples from their short-term missions trip in Luke 10:17-24 shows us the reasons for their joy.

Scripture After Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, which lasted perhaps for as long as two years, “he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Jesus continued to teach while on his journey to Jerusalem. He also sent seventy-two disciples in pairs on a short-term missions trip. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"what Happens When We Die"

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 17, 2018

Jesus answers the question of the Sadducee's about His resurrection.

“What Happens After We Die?” Luke 20:27-40 The question of “What happens after we die?” is a question that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2017

This sermon is all about how to persevere in suffering and feel unspeakable joy of one's salvation. Instead of counting what we have lost, let us remember the mercy we have received!

A LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl, successor of Sigmund Freud at Vienna, argued that the “loss of hope and courage can have a deadly effect on man.” As a result of his experiences in a Nazi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Job 2:9-10, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Came Back From The Dead Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What happened in Jesus' resurrection?

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. MY FOLLOWERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN “RESURRECTED ORIENTED” 1. The resurrection was taught in the Old Testament. a. Abraham’s action. “Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17, John 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Small Private Family Memorial And Committal Service

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 27, 2018

The family requested a brief service at the shore and scattering of ashes in the ocean

In Celebration of the life of Audrey XXXXXX Born August 2, 1940 - Died November 15, 2018 Greeting by Pastor Howard Gunter Call To Worship “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deut.33:27 Opening Prayer – “Almighty God, Creator of Love, Life and Death, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory In Resurrection Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 23, 2019

As the women made their way to the Garden Tomb, their lives were filled with uncertainty. There were more questions than answers. Their hopes and dreams were shattered, buried with Jesus three days ago. However, when they arrived at the tomb, hope was provided through the resurrection!

The Glory in Resurrection Mark 16: 1-8 It had been a difficult time for those who loved and followed Jesus. The disciples and the faithful women were aware of His death upon the cross. No doubt their minds were filled with unanswered questions – what will we do now; where do we go from here; is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist