Sermons on Weight Of Glory:

Taking A Look At Family

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012

There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002

A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: From Sorrow To Joy Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004

Four lessons about God

Esther 9:1-10:3 From Sorrow to Joy Woodlawn Baptist Church October 3, 2004 Introduction There is a holiday that is celebrated in our world today that is characterized by great joy and celebration, a festival rich with spiritual meaning, rest from work, feasting, exchanging gifts, and giving to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"When The People Have A Mind To Work”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Nov 28, 2003

As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work.

“When the People have a Mind to Work” 2 Kings 2:1-15 As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work. As I was thinking about this I ask the Lord to show me were the real problem was that causes us not to be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Stand Your Ground! Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 21, 2021

Message teaches the practical application of the metaphor of armor in Eph. 6:10-17. Christians are in a spiritual battle simply because they are Christians. In an increasingly antichristian culture this teaching becomes even more essential.

The title of this message is: Stand Your Ground! There are times and season when the devil’s assaults against believers are more intense than at other times. Scripture not only tells us to be prepared for such times, but also tells us how to be prepared. That’s our subject today. I am an optimist. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Hebrews 11:32-35, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Proverbs 6:27-28, Ephesians 4:25, 1 Timothy 4:13, Mark 16:15, Luke 22:31-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Luke 4:3-13, 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Good Times Ahead! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2022

Since Christ has been raised from the dead, anticipate the future, ignore the hypocrites, endure the pain, and stop the sinning.

Sylvia Manzer, from Crowley, Louisiana, talks about the time when her five-year-old granddaughter returned home from a Children's Crusade. Her brother asked her why she didn't go up to the altar when they said, “All who want to go to heaven come up.” She replied, “Because I didn't ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Ephesians 1:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Makes A Dynamic Church?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready?

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001

So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Lose Heart

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

This sermon ties together Exodus 34:29-35 and 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 in an effort to deal with the things in our lives that keep us from fully experiencing the glory of God.

Do Not Lose Heart Exodus 34:29-35 / 2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 Intro: Many times I’ve heard it said that a woman who is having a baby has a certain “glow” about them. It is certainly true that most people express their emotions, both positive and negative on their faces. We know when we see a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Approaching The Midnight Hour

Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005

At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Chosen Vessel

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

My fellow laborers of the kingdom, it is getting harder to identify those who lead the Church of God. This is due to the fact that many are not sure about who we want to lead us in our pilgrimage to glory.

GOD’S CHOSEN VESSEL Psalms 78:70-72 My fellow laborers of the kingdom, it is getting harder to identify those who lead the Church of God. This is due to the fact that many are not sure about who we want to lead us in our pilgrimage to glory. We want him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007

His eyes: Penetrating. His feet: Pursuing. His voice: Powerful. His glory: Praiseworthy. The LAMB is now the LION! Link included to entire series in formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint formats.

A GLIMPSE OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST, PT. 2 REV. 1:4-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GlimpseGlorifiedChristPartTwo.html Last week we began our glimpse and we saw Christ the Human, the High Priest (making Intercession/Intervention/Inspection), and Christ the Holy One. (pouring in the oil/trimming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation - Plain And Simple

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 25, 2006

Past Guilt, Present Grace, & Future Glory. Answers questions--Who Saves? When? Why? How? and Where does that leave us? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Salvation: Plain and Simple ["But God..."] Eph. 2:1-7 v. 1-3 Past Guilt 4-6 Present Grace 7 Future Glory H.A. Ironside followed R.A. Torrey as pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago. One day he rode a passenger train/gypsy woman sat down beside him, and said, sir, if you cross my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6, Luke 22:31

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 3) Moses: His Face Shown

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

God said Moses was the meekest man on the face of the earth, yet Moses boldly asked to see God’s glory. When he saw the backside of God, his face shone for 40 days.

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 33 and 34 What frustration drove Moses to seek and encounter God? 1. Murder. "Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, (Moses killed a guard) he sought to slay Moses" (Ex. 2:15). 2. Inability. "I am not eloquent" (Ex. 4:10). 3. Complained. "The people murmured against Moses" ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival #2: The Fullness Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 25, 2008

God’s desire is that this latter day’s church would be greater in glory and power than the church was in the book of Acts. This will happen when we experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.

REVIVAL #2: THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: Review “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). • The Lord declared that the glory of the latter church would be greater than the former. • Acts 5 – Peter’s shadow; Acts 19 - Paul’s handkerchiefs ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: *other