Sermons on 7 Lampstands:

Fighting A Good Fight Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 3, 2015

The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy 4:7

Fighting A Good Fight 1 Timothy 6:12-16 Introduction: 1. The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Sex And Depredation Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 1, 2017

This message is the introduction and chapter one of my book entitled, "Sex and the Single Life." Pick up the book @ https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Single-Life-7VerseSeries-3/dp/1522974792/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

INTRODUCTION In an article entitled, “Why Unmarried Christians Are Having Sex” published by Urban Faith on July 24, 2012. Chanel Graham quotes in this piece a startling statistic from the National Association of Evangelicals. 80% of unmarried evangelical Christians between ages 18-29 admit ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Shine For Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 14, 2017

How can we shine for Jesus? 1. Seek to be full of faith (vs. 7-8). 2. Seek to have words of wisdom (vs. 9-11). 3. Seek faithfulness over fairness (vs. 12-14). 4. Seek a radiant relationship with Jesus Christ (vs. 15).

Shine for Jesus! Acts 6:7-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 *Matt Redman is one of the best-known writers of Christian music today. Shortly after the devastating terror attacks on September 11, 2001, Matt and his wife Beth co-wrote a worship song called Blessed Be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Let Rivers Flow

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2020

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39.

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39. On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted (Part Ten) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 30, 2018

First we looked at the motivational gifts in Rom. 12:6-8. Then the manifestation gifts in 1 Cor. 12:7-11. Now we'll go to Eph. 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers."

GIFTED (part ten) We've looked at the motivational gifts in Rom. 12:6-8. Then we went to 1st Cor. 12:7-11 and looked at the manifestation gifts. Now we see another set of gifts in Eph. 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Only Took A Short Time Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 31, 2020

I am so glad that March is over. It is going to remembered years from now like September 11th, or the day that Katrina roared onto the Gulf Coast on August 29th, 2005, or the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. You ask why?

Introduction: I am so glad that March is over. It is going to remembered years from now like September 11th, or the day that Katrina roared onto the Gulf Coast on August 29th, 2005, or the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. You ask why? March was the month the economic expansion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Charging God Foolishly

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 4, 2020

In the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have the power to choose our response. When we choose Faith Over Fear - Wisdom Over Worry - And Prayer Over Panic -- we can experience the “PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING” that we read about in PHILIPPIANS 4:7.

TITLE: CHARGING GOD FOOLISHLY SCRIPTURE: JOB 1:21-22 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced the Coronavirus or what we now refer to as COVID-19 a Pandemic. Two days later, on March 13, 2020, the United States through the White House announced the coronavirus pandemic to be a ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Long Journey Beyond The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 7, 2020

The Scriptures reveal that God spoke to Abraham only 7 or 8 times. Even though many people are constantly talking about how God is speaking to them every day, most of us do not hear from God that frequently. What do you do when God is silent?

"Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram......And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect.” Introduction: The interaction between God and Abram and later ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:16, Genesis 17:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

How To Withstand In The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 12, 2013

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, ...Matthew 7:24-25

How to Withstand in the Storms of Life How do you act when unexpected circumstances arise? Are you calm and confident or do you fearful and panic? A confident response is originated from a calm and clean heart. Isaiah 30:15 says, “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian’s Responsibility In Society Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2017

1) Our duties as Christians (Titus 3: 1–2), 2) Our former condition of unbelief and sin (Titus 3: 3), 3) Our salvation through Jesus Christ (Titus 3: 4–7), and 4) Our mission to an unbelieving, lost world (Titus 3: 8).

This week, Ray Pennings co-founder and executive vice-president of the think tank Cardus. wrote about how faith plays a big role in how Canadians see the world. A majority of respondents — 52 per cent — told the pollster that personal faith or religious beliefs were an important factor in how they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

Huwag Kayong Magsihatol Ayon Sa Anyo

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Alamin na hatulan ang mga tao, sa pamamagitan ng mga bagay na hindi nakikita sa kanilang kalikasan ngunit nakikita sa kanilang mga bunga (Mateo 7:20), at sa pamamagitan din ng kanilang mga biyaya at espirituwal na kaluwalhatian.

Huwag kayong magsihatol ayon sa anyo "Huwag kayong magsihatol ayon sa anyo, kundi magsihatol kayo ng matuwid na paghatol."(Juan 7:24) Ang pagbabago sa ating panlabas na kalagayan ay nagiging sanhi ng maraming tao na baguhin ang kanilang mga opinyon tungkol sa amin. Habang si Job ay ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Start Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 2, 2022

We are going to look at a New Start of humanity for Noah and has family in Genesis 9:7-11. The rainbow is a fitting sign. Light must be shinning through the clouds. There can’t be a flood, light is breaking through a rainbow is formed. God has made this a sign he will not flood the world.

Speed skater Cathy Turner prepared and waited years for her chance to win an Olympic gold medal. She won all her preliminary races, and she was in the final medal race. When the gun sounded Cathy had a fall just after the start. That was it. Her Olympic medal dreams were over. One of the other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Said, "This Is What I Want!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2022

(Philippians 3:7-11) As I’m reading those words I can just picture Paul pausing in the midst of his writing. He leans back in his chair & begins to remember why he became a Christian, & what has happened since that day.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Philippians 3:7-11 Have you ever experienced an embarrassing memory loss? A number of times people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Events Of The Tribulation

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2022

There will be a 7-Year period known as the 70th week of Daniel (9:27). It’s God’s last time to deal with the nation of Israel to bring them to Christ and to judge the world for sin, still hoping they will turn and repent (Rev. 9:20-21; 16:9,11).

EVENTS OF THE TRIBULATION Rev. 8-9;11:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bart's father called home during a business trip to see how his son's basketball game had gone. Bart came to the phone and told his dad, "I finally made a basket today." His father was excited. "Did it help ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Allowed To Judge?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 29, 2021

In Matthew 7:20, Jesus said, “Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” You hear people all the time say, “Don’t judge me!” So, how do we evaluate good fruit from bad fruit? And, as believers, are we allowed to judge others?

A little boy went over to a pastor’s house, where the pastor was doing some carpentry in his garage. The boy simply stood there and watched him for quite a long time. The preacher wondered why this boy was watching him and was finally so curious that he stopped and said, “Son, are you trying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37, Luke 6:41-45

Denomination: Baptist