Sermons on Thinking On Heaven:

What The Heck Is It? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 24, 2015

A teaching on the hidden manna found in Revelation 2:17

Back in the 60s there was a sit-com called “F Troop.” It was the story of a bunch of guys in the Calvary stationed in the western frontier. They were made up of misfits and con men. Even the Indians were part of some schemes. The Indian tribe was called the Hekawi. On one episode ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Foursquare

The Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 7, 2014

How do we escape God's righteous judgment if we are accountable to God for thinking about it?

The Affairs of the Heart Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction At the beginning of last week’s sermon (“More righteousness Needed, Please!”) we saw just how critical that verse 20 is to the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in general and this portion of the sermon in particular. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:26-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the satisfaction found in Christ, the provision of God, and the abundance of Heaven as illustrated in John 6:25-35.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of John 6:25-35. In this passage, we're going to explore three key aspects of our faith: the satisfaction of Christ, the provision of God, and the abundance of heaven. As we start, let me share a quote from Gift Gugu Mona who once said, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Affirmations - Sermon Ii: Belief In God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

How wonderful to be reassured that our relationship to God as Father is as if He were "Daddy", yet how important it is to reverence and respect His as "Our Father who art in Heaven"!

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16

Home For Christmas (December 12, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 10, 2021

God sent us His only begotten Son Jesus to help make heaven our home.

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2:1 - 7 Luke 2:1-7  In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.  (2)  This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.  (3)  All went to their own towns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Greatness In God's Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2005

What is greatness? The opposite of what we think. We’re so thankful that God is "great" in this way.

Matthew 20:17-28: GREATNESS IN GOD’S UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM Once there was the president of a large corporation. He was a powerful man – when he said “jump” people would ask, “How high?” Everyone was below him, and everyone had to answer to him. And this job came with nice benefits – a fancy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Profit?

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011

EOLS: How we think about material possessions is indicative and predictive of our spiritual health and destiny.

Mat 16:24-26 (24) Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (25) For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (26) For what will it profit a man if he gains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

A Full Life Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on Jun 14, 2014

God is a God of relationship. He shows his goodness to lead us to change our thinking and lives.

FULL LIFE 1) Intro Intro: Something that has characterized all cultures throughout history is the presence of heroes. It seems that in every culture we develop heroes. Whether it be John Wayne, riding out onto the range alone to defeat the bandits, or Luke Skywalker, flying a mission to save the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10

Denomination: *other

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

There is a danger that we have become so familiar with the story of Jesus that we begin to think everyone is.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love, God's Family And God's Forever Home

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2014

When I went to bed Saturday night, I still didn't have a message for this Sunday. When I woke up that morning, the Lord said, "Tell them about my love, my family, and my forever home."

GOD’S LOVE, GOD’S FAMILY, AND GOD’S FOREVER HOME OPENING: Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: Challenging week. As of last night, didn’t have a sermon. • “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: *other

Open Hearts, Open Hands Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

A discussion about what we can do to become people of generosity like our Father in heaven.

Open Hearts, Open Hands Deuteronomy 15:1-15 1 At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. 2 This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel the loan he has made to his fellow Israelite. He shall not require payment from his fellow Israelite or brother, because the LORD's ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boldness Against Brutality Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

We as christians need to be bold against brutality. Here's where it gets tough. Boldness against the brutality of Abortion. This morning we are going to take a look at how the world thinks about the subject as well as how God thinks about it, and what a

Boldness against Brutality The A-Z of Boldness Deuteronomy 18:9-13 "9 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. 10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Moves In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

Many people think God’s ways are so mysterious, they are beyond our understanding. Perhaps the phrase “God moves in mysterious ways” was coined because in the Bible, God often did the UNEXPECTED. God seldom acts or moves the way we think He should.

INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks we’ve been studying popular sayings people think are in the Bible–but they aren’t. We’ve already discussed several pseudo-scriptures including, “God helps those who help themselves” and “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.” Today, we are focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002

What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

“What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Bigger Ain't Always Better

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This sermon helps us realize that God’s way is not always the way we think it should be.

Turn with me to II Kings 5. This is a familiar story to many. It is one of those stories I remember from Sunday school when I was a kid. I always thought this was a story of healing, and it is to a degree, but it is more a story of faith and obedience. It’s a story about relying on God and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan