Sermons on And Lamps:

Be Ye Also Therefore Ready Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 24&25

BE YE ALSO THEREFORE READY Matthew 24 v. 42 - ch 25 v. 13 watching - Here we are told to :- watch, to wait and watch, and to work, wait, and watch 1. The purpose for watchfulness v. 42 "for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come" 2. The protection of watchfulness v. 43 i.e. to keep your ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 17, 2004

It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee.

What time is it? The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power, to tell just where the hands will stop, at late or early hour! To lose one?s wealth is sad indeed, to lose one?s health is more, To lose one?s soul is such a loss, as no man can restore! So live, love and pray, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Light In Darkness.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2009

❶ Two Kinds of Spiritual Darkness 1. Darkness as a result of sin 2. Darkness of the unknown ❷ Walking in Darkness ❸ How to Walk in Darkness

Thomas Kinkade paints a winter scene. Snow blanketed the ground and the pine trees. Night is falling, and the landscape is enveloped in semi-darkness. A cabin incased the shadows. The scene is one of gloom. Then the artist uses some yellow and orange and brighte4r tints, And puts a cheerful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Wish For The Church (Laodicea) Pt4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

Ever wish for something? If you could wish anything, and I mean anything, for this church—what would it be? What do you think Jesus would wish for this church? Jesus has a wish for the church. What is it? It is written here.

Jesus’ Wish For The Church” Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-22 Three girls were stranded on an island when they discover a lamp rub it and out pops a genie. They are each granted a wish. The C+ girl washed she was off the island “poof!” The “straight A” girl wished ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

True Christians cannot remain secret for long.

SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) are surely not merely sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visionary View: Don't Hide In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

When we choose not to hide in plain sight, we become catalysts for change. Our visibility allows God's love to flow through us, touching the lives of those around us.

"Visionary View: Don't Hide in Plain Sight" Today, we delve into the concept of not hiding in plain sight, a vital message rooted in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT): "You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son Of Thunder Grows Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2024

The Thunder boys came to Jesus and asked if they could call down fire from heaven

Feast of St. John the Evangelist 2024 No matter what our age as disciples of Jesus may be, we all have some challenges, some questions we need to answer. Let’s take them starting with the one who is questioning: “who am I?” Then “who is God?” and “what does God want of me?” From there we ask ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, 1 John 1:1-4, Matthew 5:43-48, John 20:1-8, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Do You Glow In The Dark?

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 8, 2010

As Christians our primary calling is to glow in the midst of the darkness of the world in which we live

Perth 5/07/06 “Do you glow in the dark?” Intro: *** My wife & I were at the Perth Zoo w/ Ps Koli Raiwalui & his wife while they were in Perth for our conference. While we were at the zoo we went through the nocturnal section. This is a section of the zoo that they keep dark for animals ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2023

Here Jesus stressed 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to get ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Are You Ready for the Rapture? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 12, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study three more of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

According To The Pattern

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 10, 2025

But He still loves us and wants to be with us. This is why Moses went up the mountain. God called him up to give him some instructions in what needed to happen before He could dwell with the people.

According to the Pattern Exodus 25-27 We serve an amazing God. He is the one and only God of gods, King of kings, and Lord of lords. He is high and lifted up, and His train fills His heavenly temple. There is none like Him, and all of His creation will either bow before Him in love and reverence, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Is There Always An Excuse?

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 2, 2025

If you didn’t go to work because you didn’t have time to get ready or didn’t feel so good or felt like sleeping in or watching your favorite show, would you have a job?

Is there always an excuse? How would you like it if your watch ran half of the time? You couldn’t count on it, could you? If you didn’t go to work because you didn’t have time to get ready or didn’t feel so good or felt like sleeping in or watching your favorite show, would you have a job? What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 3:12-14, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jul 13, 2001

James reminds us that our words can be the most powerful force known to man. Words can set the course of individuals and nations. Consider what God has to say to us about the way we speak.

“For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist