Sermons on The Stars Of The Heavens:

The End Of The Story?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

What happened next? While some people might view Jesus' ascension as the end of the story, we're not left wondering what happened next. Jesus' ascension assures of him giving powerful gifts to his poeple.

What happened next? You get to the end of the movie or the end of the book, and you might be left wondering, “So what happened after they rode off into the sunset? Where did they go the next day? What did their kids grow up to be?” Some of that anticipation might be intentional as the writer or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 26, 2021

We can’t even compare what we know and see here to what God had prepared for us. And the greatest feature of our home in heaven is that we will be in the presence of Almighty God.

Location, location, location. If you’ve ever had to search for a new home, you have probably heard the real estate agent use those words. It’s all about location, location, location. The internet is flooded with lists to help us decide the best places to live, the most affordable places to live, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2021

Because [ ] lived for the Lord, she has now gained glory. If you live for the Lord now, you will gain glory.

You Win Either Way Philippians 1:21 Robin’s life was all about Jesus because she had traded her sin for joy! A spirit of rejoicing oozed out of Robin. Let’s go back to her favorite verse from Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This verse is short but is packed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Me From Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus saw all of you and still wanted you. He experienced hell on the cross. He didn’t even let hell keep Him from you.

This morning we start a short two-week sermon series devoted to the Bible’s picture of the afterlife. Christianity places a powerful emphasis on the world to come. I want to encourage all of you to think deeply about your eternity. Find Romans 2 and John 3 in your Bibles. I want to examine five ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4, Romans 2:6-10, Romans 2:11, Romans 2:16, Hebrews 9:27, John 3:17-19, Revelation 14:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 27, 2021

Having warned the elders of the Ephesian church about false teachers Paul also provides some final words of encouragement not the least of which is our everlasting inheritance.

OLActs20-Great Expectations Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Great Expectations Text: Acts 20:32-38 Date: June 27, 2021 Big Idea: The Bible talks about there being an inheritance for believers but what exactly does that mean? It was Dr. Seuss who said, “Don’t cry because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:30-38, Ephesians 1:11, Matthew 25:14-30

The Beauty Of The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 28, 2021

So, JESUS, our SAVIOR went to heaven, and then...

There is a brief but beautiful description of how our SAVIOR went to heaven. Luke 24:50-51. He led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, note that this is where HIS friends lived, HE lifted up HIS hands and was blessing them, and then HE left them and was taken to heaven. In Acts, it is recorded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-11, Luke 24:50-52

Pamumuhay Na May Eternity In View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

Ang sermon na ito ay tumatalakay sa pagkilala na tayo ay isang templo na nais manirahan ng Diyos at kailangan natin ng pangangailangan na gumamit ng tamang mga materyales sa pagtatayo upang mapanatili ang banal ng templo

Pamumuhay na May Eternity In View Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley 6/13/2021 Mateo 7: 15-28,1 Corinto 3: 5-17 Nabili mo na ba ang isang item na mukhang mahusay sa pakete o sa anunsyo ngunit nang makuha mo ito, sinabi mo, "ito ay walang iba kundi isang piraso ng basura, napakaputla, nais kong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28, 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Invest Your One And Only Life Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 26, 2021

Taken from Sermon Central's "Created for Significance" Series and heavily edited, we learn that how we live is an investment in eternity

How to Invest Your One and Only Life Created for Significance. Week 4 CCCAG March 28th, 2021 Scripture: Luke 16:1–13 (reading it as we go through) Prayer Anyone who has raised more than one child knows that, because each of them has a unique temperament and motivational style, you often speak ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2021

The Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven as it is also referred to is defined in Christianity by Encyclopedia Britannica as: “The spiritual realm over which God reigns as king, or the fulfilment on Earth of God’s will.

Carl Frederick Buechner an American writer, novelist, poet, autobiographer, essayist, preacher and theologian once remarked: “If we only had eyes to see and ears to hear and wits to understand, we would know that the Kingdom of God in the sense of holiness, goodness, beauty is as close as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, Luke 17:21, Matthew 4:17

He's Preparing A Place For You! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 15, 2021

Based on John 14:1-6 - Sermon outlines 5 facts about heaven.

“HE’S PREPARING A PLACE FOR YOU!” John 14:1-6 FBCF – 11/14/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Maren Nichols, 4 y/o Trey & Katie’s daughter talking to her mom back in May. Their dog named Josey died & Maren had something she needed to say about that: Maren: I really miss Josey. Katie: I know, baby. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Grand Chasm

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 19, 2018

Jesus spoke of a chasm between heaven and hell in His parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Was the chasm meant as just a parable or does it really exist?

The Grand Chasm Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contemplation Of New Life Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018

Paul knew that he would experience infinite happiness and unending joy in the next life.

May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.c: Contemplation of New Life. (5:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 5:1-10 (NKJV) 1 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Copycat Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

What are the most tried and true teach methods? Imitation! Paul is a big advocate, if this passage is any indication. Let's use some children's games to help us learn how to live like Jesus--and cope with the consequences.

I. Introduction A. One of the more precious—and frustrating—parts of homeschooling (or educating young children in general) is teaching them how to write. Letter-forming does not come naturally to most of us, and it certainly doesn’t come by hearing a lecture on it. A child must see letters ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

"the Eye Of The Needle"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2021

A call to radical discipleship.

“The Eye of The Needle” Mark 10:17-31 What is difficult, puzzling and/or shocking in the passage we just read? What would be challenging about trying to live out what Jesus has just said? What comes across here, as Good News? Why would someone want to take on the challenges of living this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Identical Messages

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2021

Why did John the Baptist and Jesus preach the same message?

1. Message of the King 1930 King George was to address the opening session of the Naval Conference in London. Radio was in its infancy, but through this media the king’s message was to be carried around the world. Just before the king was to go on the air, Walter Vivian, a young engineer of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ