Sermons on Arise And Shine:

Christ's Claims Contradict Conspicuousness

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 2, 2007

Sometimes things do not look as they really are. Christ did not look like a King when He stood before Pilate and that was Pilate’s downfall.

JOHN 18:28-40 CHRIST’S CLAIMS CONTRADICT CONSPICUOUSNESS I. HIS CLAIMS* A. Clarity. B. Consented. C. Condemned. II. HIS CAUSE: ** A. Communicate. B. Confront. C. Cure. III. HIS CONQUEST: *** A. Church. B. Commonness. C. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:27-40

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Crises Of Faith

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

How to handle times when our faith runs head-on into crisis

He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”...Then a voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”—I Kings 19:4b,9b OVERCOMING CRISES OF FAITH Being saved carries with it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 20, 2012

Today is race day, we will have all eternity to celebrate, but we only have today to impact eternity

Gentlemen Start Your Engines PPT 1 Series Title Today we are beginning our new sermon series: Amazing Race, winning the Race that really matters. Because today is also Father's day, for brevities sake, I will give a full introduction to the series next week, and this week we will discuss this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2013

Three great reasons to love the Lord: 1. Because He comes to us with compassion (vs. 11-13). 2. Because He has a tremendous touch (vs. 14-17). 3. Because He builds up believers (vs. 18-23).

Growing Our Love for Jesus Luke 7:11-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 *How much do you love God? -- When I ask myself that question, the answer is: "Thank God, I love Him a whole lot more than I used to! But I don't love Him enough." *I want to love the Lord more. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water, But There Is Much More To This Miracle.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017

There is much more to the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. It is story of how our lives are determined and directed by God; a story preparing us to meet with him in all eternity.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th August 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Pharaoh And Gender Politics Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

Israel's status quickly deteriorated from welcomed guests to feared aliens and oppressed slaves.

Exodus 1, 2 (NASB) 8 A new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 He said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are more and mightier than we. 10 Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Pt. 3 Daddy Come Home Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013

The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out.

Daddy Come Home February 17, 2013 Introduction A The role of a husband / father is easily understood, yet hard to live out. 1 One Reason: Ignorance a He doesn’t understand his responsibilities toward his family under God. aa His paycheck is his duty & done bb Shocked when his family ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

When God Sends His Angels

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2013

God sends His angels: 1. When His people face great problems (vs. 1-4). 2. When His people are in prayer (vs. 5-7). 3. To help His people see His power (vs. 7-11). 4. To carry out His plan for His people (vs. 1-2 & 11).

When God Sends His Angels Acts 12:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 21, 2013 *Some day you are going to see an angel. It's not a matter of "if" but "when." God's mighty angels are as real as we are today. And in this wonderful story from the early church, we can see some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Woman And Jairus's Daughter Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2014

The account of Jesus healing a woman and Jairus's daughter teaches us about the power of Jesus over disease and death.

Scripture In chapter 8 of his Gospel, Luke answers the question, “Who then is this?” (8:25). In four different accounts he shows that Jesus has power over nature, demons, disease, and death. Previously, we examined Jesus’ power over nature (8:22-25) and demons (8:26-39). Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Raises A Widow's Son

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2013

In today's lesson we learn about Jesus' compassion, his power over death, and the response he inspires.

Scripture During his earthly ministry Jesus raised three people back to life from the dead. They were Jairus’s daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44), and a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). Let’s read about Jesus raising a widow’s son in Luke 7:11-17: 11 Soon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How You Doin? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 3, 2013

A study of Psalms 3 verses 1 through 8

Psalm 3: 1 – 8 How You Doin? 1 LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Parenting With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 12, 2014

Psalm 78 is a hymn for the home. It teaches that the responsibility of each parent or grandparent is that our kids & grandchildren know God & His Word, that they understand that the key to success is to know the Lord, to love Him, & to be obedient to Him.

PSALM 78: 1-8 PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE [Deuteronomy 6:1-9] Today is that wonderful Sunday we call Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate our moms and the priceless role they play in family and society. Moms, it’s not my intention today to add to your struggles as a mom, because many of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Signs And Signals Of Christ's Coming

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 17, 2014

When Christ will return. Is there any real way to tell? What do you think are the signs of His coming? Are you ready for Him to return? What if He came today? The Bible does speak to this issue.

Signs and Signals of Christ's Coming Mark 13:1-37 Things to Come 1. As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, behold what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2. And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Clue Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 28, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 13 verses 1 through 10

Revelation 13: 1 – 10 Clue 1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Of Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011

A classic Easter sermon by Martin Luther

I. THE STORY OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION. 1. In the first place we shall briefly examine the text of this narrative, and afterwards speak of the benefits of the resurrection of Christ, and how we should build upon it. The text reads: "And when the sabbath was past." Here we must remember Mark writes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran