Are There Hierarchies Of Christians In Heaven?
Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2020
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There is a growing belief that the better a Christian behaves or does things for God, the greater their rank and job responsibilities will be in the heavenly kingdom - and they will also be rewarded with a deeper relationship with God.
There are primarily two schools of thought that have emerged over the years about what the reward of Heaven will be. Some believe that there will be different gifts and varying degrees of happiness in Heaven based upon a merit type of system done on earth and how well a person works at their ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Christ And His Church Series
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 17, 2011
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The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?
Opening illustration:The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
#3 False Gospels Series
Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015
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This sermon exposes the errors of the "Cheap Grace" gospel.
The False Gospels #2Introduction: There is a false gospel that has been preached by false prophets since the beginning of Christianity. It has become even more popular today. Those who preach this gospel believe they are preaching the "true gospel". Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Cleaning Up
Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 17, 2012
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There is a conflict in the heavenlies for your life. God is fighting for you because He wants to restore that which was lost to Satan. You are valuable in His sight and considers you worth fighting for.
Cleaning UpThere is a conflict in the heavenlies for your life. God is fighting for you because He wants to restore that which was lost to Satan. You are valuable in His sight and considers you worth fighting for.Matthew 23:25-26 - Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse ...read more
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Denomination: Charismatic
God Is In All Things - Romans 11:36
Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 3, 2011
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GOD Is In All Things - Romans 11:36
GOD Is In All Things - Romans 11:36Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. I. All Things Are Of HimII. All Things Are Through HimIII. All Things Are To Him I. All Things Are Of HimAll our talents, abilities, capabilities, ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Being Filled With The Spirit Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2001
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Corinth was a congregation blessed with a multitude of gifts from the Spirit of God... and yet Paul told them they were unspiritual.
OPEN: I suspect that almost everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are. They were among the muppet stars on a popular children’s show: Sesame Street. During the filming of each show, some lucky parents were allowed to bring their children on stage and be part of the ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Our Hallelujah Mission
Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 23, 2009
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One word, rightly understood, sums up our mission as Christians. Use the gifts the Spirit gives you to carry it out. Parts: A. What is the mission? B. How do we carry out the mission?
Text: Psalm 117Theme: Our Hallelujah Mission A. What is the mission? B. How do we carry out the mission?Season: Mission FestivalDate: October 18, 2009Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Our-Hallelujah-Mission-Psalm117.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
The Waiting Bride
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 9, 2011
God’s word is the water that we must bathe in daily. We wash away everything that does not conform to the image of Christ. As God’s ’wife’ it must be our earnest desire for him to see us as beautiful and pleasing. O that we could be his delight.
Opening illustration:Watch the video clip ‘God’s Valentine.’Let us turn to Revelation 19 and catch up with John’s vision of the ‘Bride of Christ’ and how she gets herself ready for her Bridegroom.Introduction:The imagery and symbolism of marriage is applied to Christ and the body of believers ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Ministry Of Reconciliation
Contributed by Phil Jolley on Nov 21, 2006
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Four motivations for ministry - the fear of the Lord, the love of Christ, God’s commission, and the urgency of today
The Ministry of Reconciliation2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2IntroductionA missionary conference is always a good time to ask ourselves why? We are involved throughout the year in many activities, many of them evangelistic and the routine of doing them can sometimes become so routine that we forget ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A House Not Made With Hands
Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 7, 2021
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A sermon for Pentecost Year B, Lectionary 10
June 6, 2021 Hope Lutheran ChurchRev. Mary EricksonMark 3:20-35; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1A House Not Made with HandsFriends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord.“We have a building from God, a house not made with hands.” (2 Corinthians ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
The Benefits Of Worship Series
Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005
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Part 4 in this 4-part sermon series on worship addresses The Benefits of Worship.
I.The Benefits Of Worship A.Worship Benefits God 1.He Is Enthroned By Our Worship a.Psalm 22:3 – “Yet You are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel.” God says I will show up in any worship experience, whether private or corporate. I will ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Jerusalem Council Cont. Series
Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
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Paul’s ministry is received by James, Cephas and John, and he is accepted as an equal partner in the ministry of Christ.
Galatians 2:6-13“Jerusalem Council cont.”•Vs. 6 “These who seemed to be somewhat” is also translated those who were of high reputation, that is the other Apostles.oWhy is Paul seemingly using a negative description of the other apostles?oAlso in vs. 9 “who seemed to be pillars”oPaul was ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
A Beatific Epiphany Of God
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2016
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There are some things in life which we must do alone.
A BEATIFIC EPIPHANY OF GOD. Exodus 24:12-18. Seventy-four people were called by the LORD to ‘come up’ and ‘worship afar off’ (Exodus 24:1). Each one had a part to play, but not all the same part (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 12:28). The seventy elders, for example, were permitted a ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013
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The globalisation of the Gospel.
JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-36. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Most Successful Christians Control Their T.o.n.g.u.e. Series
Contributed by Wayne Essex on Feb 20, 2024
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If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one by controlling your tongue.
SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIANSIf you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good oneI am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57The most successful ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
