Sermons on And Lamps:

How Not To Worship God Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 5, 2002

An exposition of Exodus 20:4-6

Islington Baptist Church February 3, 2002 Exodus 20:4-6 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Series: The 10 Commandments How not to worship God A few years ago I made a mistake. I was visiting an elderly Christian lady who happened to have a lamp, but no ordinary lamp. The lamp had a big fat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Witnesses!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 7, 2002

The Word made flesh was revealed in glory; now the Word given by the holy writers attests to this fac that we may believe.

A child’s birth, a college graduation, grandma’s funeral – these are some examples of life-changing events. We’ve all observed them and they’ve affected us in one way or another, either for good or bad. Just consider the events of September 11th. We all witnessed the tragedy of that day and it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Irreplacable - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2004

The World looks at us and sees us as one step above the ape. But God says that’s wrong. God says we’re one step below the angels.

OPEN: I read the true story about a 6-year-old who called his mother from his friend Charlie’s house. Apparently, he and his friend had been playing in the living room and tossing around a football… when they broke a lamp. His mother was understandably distraught, and he attempted to comfort her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More On The Two Witneses Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

More on the Two witneses

Revelation 11:3, “And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will be clothed in sackcloth and will prophesy during those 1,260 days.” The only two that could have given power to the two witnesses to perform their duty were God the Father or the Lord Jesus Christ. Witnesses ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"When Spring Bursts Forth"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 26, 2004

What can we do in order to allow God’s new things to "burst forth" in our life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches 5th Sunday of Lent March 28, 2004 “When Spring Bursts Forth” Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was at such a low point during their Babylonian captivity that they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by William Dority on Jan 14, 2004

This message shows Jesus as the light to guide us to life eternal

“I Am the Light of the World” John 8:12-20 Intro: Sukkot, or better known as the Feast of the Tabernacles, was completed. · This is the final feast of the year for the Hebrews, Israelites. · This feast was also called the “Feast of the Ingathering”, for it occurred after all of the crops had been ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Settled In Complacency

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or don’t g

Settled in Complacency Zephaniah 1:12-1:13 Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Worry Cure

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 8, 2007

Today, I encourage you take God at His word. Place your trust in Him alone to sustain your needs. Learn to be free from worry as you place your trust in God.

“The Worry Cure” Mathew 6:25-34 Introduction One day I had taken my son Sebastian to a park to play. At one point while we were at the park I was repeatedly throwing him in the air and catching him just before he hit the ground. Sebastian was completely relaxed and having a great time, laughing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Empty Vessels

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

How desperate for God are you this morning? How much of God’s Holy Spirit do you want? How desperate are you to drink in all that God has for you?

Empty Vessels There is a tale of a young man who was desperately seeking God. He went to a well-known and wise old man for help. He asked him how he could find God. The old man took the young man to a nearby river and there they waded out into the deep water. Deeper and deeper they went and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of The Delayed Decision Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 21, 2007

What a tragedy when people fail to make the decision to obey the gospel. We will study a story of a tragedy of another delayed decision in Scripture.

“The Tragedy of the Delayed Decision” Introduction: Stephanie will be glad to tell you that I am bad about putting things off. It’s not that I mean to most of the time, I just put things off sometimes until the last minute, it is not a habit that I am proud of. Without due dates and ultimatums I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stage 2: Engage Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009

The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. # 3= 1-20 John Tells Of The Glorfied Christ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 29, 2009

John is telling us about the things he had seen, as he is telling of the Glorfied Christ.

REV. # 3= 1~20 5-2-09 Today we will continue our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this will be our 3rd broadcast in this study, last time we left off with verse 6, so today we’ll take up from there, obviously we can’t spend a whole lot of time on the verses we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 30, 2002

The Bible has different symbols for the Holy Spirit that gives us insight into His Person.

Title: Symbols of the Holy Spirit #2 (1) Text: Zechariah 4:1-6 Luke 11:13 Introduction 1. Last week, we talked about different symbols of the Holy Spirit and how they each give us a little different picture of what the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Salt And Earth Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 26, 2007

This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 2nd sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 2 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. (14) You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Two Reasons People Are Unable To See Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 17, 2012

Why might a person not respond to God’s grace by recognizing the greatest of all signs which is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? DECEPTION or DARKNESS

Sunday’s message was Jesus’ response to the Jewish leaders desire to see Him perform some kind of sign. Jesus responded by reminding them of the sign of Jonah in the OT and how it pointed to a sign that God would give them. The sign that the ‘son of man’ would spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45