Sermons on And Lamps:

Getting Ready For Great Things

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 29, 2007

Are you tired of merely making it. Do you wish to do great things? We must realize that Jesus said we would do great things. He clearly tells us in John 14 that great things come from a personal, practical, patterened, powerful faith in a great God.

Intro: This is a wonderful passage. It is a passage that is full of Jesus. Jesus is comforting His disciples who are just beginning to realize he is going to die. Thomas says we don’t know the way Lord and Jesus says I am the way. Philip is looking for a spectacular sign and Jesus just wants ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Watch & Be Ready

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2008

In Jesus’ last sermon before He was betrayed, He stressed the need to keep watch and be ready for His return, emphasizing it with three parables. Are you doing what He expects from you? This ought to be our concern today.

We’ve just read a portion of Jesus’ last sermon to His disciples before He was betrayed. • It stretches from Chapter 23 to 25, with a large part of it about His second coming. • This is the main theme of His long message. It is understandable, since He is about to leave them. • Jesus needs to tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Revelation #8 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 9, 2008

In chapters 10-11 of Revelation, we will explore the mysterious identities of the angel with the little scroll, and the two witnesses.

SESSION #8: REVELATION #10 – THE ANGEL AND THE SMALL SCROLL: “I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire.” (Rev. 10:1). Some interpreters believe this angel could be ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012

One of the greatest tragedies in life, is people walking in darkness when they could walk in the light. This message points to Jesus the Light of the World!

It Can Get Personal Message two of five I Am the Light of the World March 11, 2012 Michael Wiley Introduction: We’re in our second message in our series, “It can get personal.” We are talking about the “I am” sayings of Jesus. I’ve got a lot to say today, so ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Experiencing Revival

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

Biblical principles for community revival

KEYS TO EXPERIENCING REVIVAL 2CHRONICLES 29 & 30 Intro: Rabbit Resurrection Sunday morning after church in Ramona Brother /I were playing Bushes thrashing/ got our attention Dog Matt – Frantically shaking bushes Matt didn’t care, but we knew that the rabbit belonged to Mrs. Clausen ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus: Light Of The World

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 18, 2013

3 kinds of darkness and how to dispel it. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus: Light of the World John 8:12-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightOfWorld.html Jesus makes His bold claim of being the light of the world right in front of the temple during the big festival of tabernacles, with a great crowd gathered. At night they would surround the temple mount with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Growth By Addition: Godliness Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009

Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Godliness

Growing by Addition Godliness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Foursquare

The Treasure Inside

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 12, 2011

Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you doing” and they answer, “I’m all stressed out.” You hear that all of th

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 I have a question to ask this morning: is there anybody here under stress? Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Studies In Revelation Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 4 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Worship of the Creator Text: Rev 4 Why is there a break? and why we believe the rapture happened. 1. The church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Message For Leola Williams

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 7, 2012

Funeral message for a 91 year old Christian lady who had demonstrated amazing resilience in how many times she had defied the doctor's predictions of her demise. She was also a lady who loved to be outdoors in the sunshine. I had never used an object le

FUNERAL MESSAGE for Leola Williams We have a long-held tradition here at Liberty – that I’m sure isn’t anything unique to our church. every Mother’s Day Sunday, we take a moment to recognize and honor the mother with the most children present. And also – the oldest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Study On Revelation 4 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012

An easy-to-understand study on Revelation 4.

There are three views on the Rapture. That we will be taken up before the Tribulation period; that we will be taken up halfway through the Tribulation period; and that we will not be taken up until after the Tribulation period. There seems to be some scriptures that can be made to fit any of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Master Look

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013

To show that our Master knows what's best for us.

I. EXORDIUM: If you're a slave, do you always want your Master looking? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our Master knows what's best for us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:21 (Amplified Bible) 11:21 And Peter remembered and said to Him, Master, look! The fig tree which You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011

is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So How's Your Love Life?

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 26, 2009

So “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE, YOUR INTIMACY WITH JESUS?” If you’re not "Close & Intimate" with Jesus, you’ll not be "Close & Intimate" with God!

“HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” 9/27/09 am Service LWC INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning if you love your Husband, you would say yes! If I were to ask you if you love your wife, you would say yes! At the very least I hope you would! “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” You’ve most likely heard the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Through The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

When we face a fierce storm, we shall see a fabulous sunrise.

It was evening of that same day. Jesus said to them, "Let us go over to the other side." After sending the people away, they took Jesus with them in a boat. It was the same boat He used when He taught them. Other little boats went along with them. A bad wind storm came up. The waves were coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational