Sermons on Anno Lucis:

Destructive Critics

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference, you will be criticized. Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent.

DISTRUCTIVE CRITICS Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: In a Charlie Brown comic, Linus is seated with a troubled look on his face, his security blanket over his shoulder, his thumb in his mouth. Turning to Lucy, he asks, “Why are you always so anxious to criticize me?” Her response: “I just think I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got Good News And Bad News

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2019

We often condemn sin, and we should, but we forget there is hope in our condemnation.

1. Good News/Bad News I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good news: The Ladies Unity Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad news: The vote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Comes To Narnia Series

Contributed by Mark Krieger on Dec 19, 2005

This is the third message in a three part series on Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The theme is Jesus, born to reign

WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS Christmas Comes to Narnia Luke 1:26-33 This message is the third of a three part series on Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The slides below are power point slides used during the message. The picture slides were copied from web sites ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Wardrobe's Opportunity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 5, 2005

Open the door to life, adventure, and royalty.

Introduction: Today we are concluding our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic Christian allegory, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In this story, four British children enter through a wardrobe to a new land called Narnia. In this land, it is always winter, and never Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict: Causes And Cures Part 2 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012

Once we establish the reality and causes of conflict we need to find a cure for them. God shows us the way to remove conflict is by a humble spirit towards others.

1. End of WWII World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Christian Breuninger on Dec 12, 2005

We are haunted by a desire for another land, which is our home with God.

Beyond the Wardrobe A sermon by Pastor Christian Breuninger (delivered December 4, 2005) I confess to being a sucker for fantasy, and I am especially fond of Chronicles of Narnia. When I saw the trailers for this upcoming film, I thought: why not explore spiritual wonders woven into timless ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask! Ask! Ask!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023

A New Year's day message about asking God for blessings.

New Year! New You! Ephesians 3:20-21 January 1, 2023 One of my favorite Christians authors is C.S. Lewis. In part, because he wrote so many deep and profound books which are challenging, and also because he was able to write Christian fantasy books. One of them is a series of books, called The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rend Your Hearts Not Your Garments

Contributed by Lucy Vavosa on Mar 5, 2003

This is a sermon about Ash Wednesday and how it is a day of new beginnings.

ASH WEDNESDAY REFLECTION 2003 “Blessed be the longing that brought you here and that quickens your soul with wonder.” This line is from a poem titled “A Blessing” by a man named John O’Donohue. I came across it quite by accident (or by God) As I was getting ready for work this morning and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Catholic

We Need Your Fire Lord! Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 20, 2018

Preparation of the altar before the fire falls is important.

Elijah Manifests the Power of God. 1 Kings 18:37-39 37Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, 1 Kings 18:30-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Fire Of The Lord Fell; Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 20, 2018

When the fire of the lord falls upon us, we will not remain the same.Everything that has hindered us from pure and sincere worship will be dealt with in Jesus Name.

Elijah Manifests the Power of God. 1 Kings 18:37-39 37Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Faith Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jun 17, 2017

Without Faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith is the center of all we do in relating to God. Jesus said some people had either No Faith, Little Faith Or Great Faith. Today we will learn about a woman who Jesus testified She had great faith!

Matthew 15:21- 28 21 And Jesus went out thence and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon. 23 But he answered her not a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 9:20-27, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends Of God Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 29, 2017

Jesus told the disciples that he no longer calls them servants but Friend. Once we establish a friendship with God, then we can enjoy the Peace that surpasses all human understanding.

Friends of God So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. Romans 5:11 NLT 1.At peace with the environment But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Petition Prayer Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 14, 2023

Prayer is very broad; in this series, we will study the dimensions or elements of prayer.

Petition Prayer Petition: Request Appeal Psalms 20:5: “We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God, we will set up our banners and the Lord will fulfill all thy petitions.” Introduction: A petition is presented when one needs justice over certain matters. Daughters of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6, Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Sep 3, 2023

The Lord has called us to a place of Unity, not uniformity.

Unity IN Christ Summary: There is so much power in Unity Main Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3 Unity- 1. The state or quality of being one: singleness. 2. The state or quality of being in accord; harmony. A. Of thought B. Of Focus C. Of Direction Benefits of Unity Behold, how good and how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Oct 21, 2023

In Galatians 5:22–23, Paul shifts to happier thoughts, saying, “But the fruit of the Spirit is …” In what follows, he gives nine characteristics of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of a born-again believer.

Unlike the word works (of the flesh), fruit is singular, indicating that the nine characteristics are part of a unified whole and are not separable. In other words, a believer doesn’t have some and not others, though their relative strength may vary. Love, by which Paul means the love of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational