From The Dark Of Night To The Dawn Of Light

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 10, 2007

Christ was buried in the dark of night, but his resurrection occurred in the dawn of light. Literally true. Spiritual applications to us.

FROM THE DARK OF NIGHT TO THE DAWN OF LIGHT Matthew 27:45-50; 28:1-6a I. Introduction Every church has an Easter story to tell. Here’s an Easter story from another church to share with you. “The call to worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Smooth Stones Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2026

Psalm 27 is a Psalm David wrote that reflected the kind of man that he was and the kind of God that he served. What can we learn from this Psalm about being a man or woman who serves our God?

David wrote the 27th Psalm - and it’s a Psalm about how to face conflicts in life. It’s a Psalm about relying on God. A Psalm of HOPE. A Psalm of FAITH. And when I read this Psalm, it can kind of reminded ME of David facing Goliath. The psalm reflected David’s mindset when he went out to face the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Tags: Surrender, Reality, Confidence, Goliath, Despair, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Singing, One Another, Winston Churchill, Psychological Science, Adolf Hitler, Seek His Face, Shouting, 5 Smooth Stones, Godfidence, Lane Sebring, Ed Young, Charles Wilson, Warlord, Orson Welles, Risk Takers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Obedience. John 14:15-21

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning how to walk in this world with obedience to our faith. Moving forward in the world we live in.

Growing in Christ: Walking in Obedience. John 14:15-21 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Tags: Faith, Love, Obedience

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Love Feast"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 4, 2005

preparing a love feast is a beautifull experience for a congregation. In it relationships are restored, the love of Christ is poured out over God?s people and the Lord is pleased.

(OPEN YOUR BIBLES PLEASE) *Acts 2:46-47 "So continuing daily(steadfastly) with one accord(united as one or with one mind) qin the temple, and rbreaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart(A glad and generous heart, humble heart, a sincere heart), ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Tags: Romantic Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Better Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2012

We desperately need wisdom to make good choices.

Making the Better Choice (Proverbs 20:19-22) 1. This Fall, our nation will vote for a president and a host of other offices. 2. Have you ever what would have happened “if.” 3. What if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected? What if Nixon had beat Kennedy. 4. The 2,000 election between ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:19-22

Tags: Wisdom, Preparation, Revenge, Choice, Respect, Inheritance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cry Of A Disciple (Part 3)

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 24, 2026

Truth is not discovered by intellect but revealed by God. Truth is not self-generated; it is Spirit-led. Confusion is the natural state of the human heart without divine leadership. Clarity is the supernatural gift of a heart led by God.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Marcus was trying to make a major decision about a job offer. The salary is higher, the city is attractive, and everyone around him says, “This is obviously the right move.” But something inside him feels unsettled. He can’t explain it. He isn’t sure if it’s fear, wisdom, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Seat At The Table

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 24, 2026

This was preached the first Sunday of advent and also on a Sunday that we celebrated Holy Communion.

“THE TABLE YOU WEREN’T SURE YOU BELONGED AT I don’t know if you’ve ever been invited somewhere and you thought, “I’m not supposed to be here.” Maybe a nice dinner… a wedding… a banquet… something where everybody else looked sharp, polished, put-together … and you walked in feeling like the odd one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-22, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Gives: Discipleship, Generosity, And The Overflow Of Life In Christ

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2026

One of the clearest indicators of true discipleship is not how loudly we sing or how much Bible knowledge we carry—but how freely we give. In a world obsessed with holding on, Jesus calls His followers to live with open hands.

Faith That Gives: Discipleship, Generosity, and the Overflow of Life in Christ Introduction: Following Jesus with Open Hands Church, one of the clearest indicators of true discipleship is not how loudly we sing or how much Bible knowledge we carry—but how freely we give. In a world obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6, James 2:17, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 6:21, Acts 2:44-45, Romans 4:25, Romans 10:9, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Shall Abide In His Tabernacle? An Exposition Of Psalm 15

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 24, 2026

For Epiphany 4 Year A

Who Shall Abide in His Tabernacle? Psalm 15:1–5 NKJV Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Creator Of Heavens And Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 24, 2026

The Heavens and the Earth are created by God, they remind us of many things in life. I would like to leave three Spiritual qualities: The existence of God, The existence of the Grace of God, The existence of the Hope of Second Advent.

Text: Genesis 1:1-2 Theme: Creator of Heavens & Earth Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: This passage, however, contains a number of words and phrases that are used rarely, if at all, in other parts of the Hebrew Bible, making them more difficult to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist