Sermons on Being A Light:

Appearances Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in resurrection series - to whom did Jesus appear after He rose, and the overwhelming proof contained therein.

Acts 1:1-3 – Appearances In 1963 the body of 14-yr-old Addie Mae Collins, one of 4 black girls tragically murdered in a church bombing by white racists, was buried in Birmingham, AL. For years family members kept returning to the grave to pray and leave flowers. In 1998 they made the decision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What If Tomorrow Were Cancelled?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

What would we do if we heard the words "Your Tomorrow has been cancelled. Are we ready to face the judgment?

TEXT: Luke 12:16-21; James 4:13, 14 TITLE: WHAT IF TOMORROW WERE TO BE CANCELLED? Imagine this scene (scenario) if you would: It is evening, and you have just finished supper. You decide to sit in your recliner and relax for a few moments. You and your family tune into the Cosby show for some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2004

Wisdom comes from God, and is a very real and practical sense of what to do, how to do it, and why it must be done...but wisdom is no guarantee that we’ll act wisely.

Wisdom II Chronicles 1:1-11, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you” (vs 7). If God handed you a “blank check”--if you could ask Him for anything and receive it, what would your pray for? I saw a “prayer” on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Admit Your Guilt - The Lord Forgives

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Sermon on God’s Forgiveness

Text: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Admit your guilt–the LORD forgives Admitting our sins is one of the hardest things for us human beings to do. You see it already in little children. They do it even before they realize what they’re doing. “Who broke this glass?” “Glass?” “What glass?” “Oh, that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Maker Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The first phrase of the Creed, "I believe in God the Father, maker of heaven and earth."

MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH TEXT: Isaiah 43:9-13; Romans 1:18-23 Across this coming year, we are going to be talking a lot about charting our course. What that means is that, as a church, we are going somewhere and that somewhere is greater mission and ministry in our community and world. As we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

Competing Calls Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

#4 in Proverbs & Parables Series The call of the wise is contrasted with the call of the wild in Proverbs 9

Competing Calls Proverbs 8-9 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone shopping across the border in Mexico? I remember one particular time. I was walking through the “tiendas” (shopping district) in Monterrey, Mexico. On every side “hawkers” were standing at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember The Crowd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

Go For the Gold: Becoming a Spiritual Champion. This is the 1st of 4 on an Olympics theme. Many sources were used including several on Sermon Central

Go For the Gold: Becoming a Spiritual Champion A great stadium is filled with earlier spiritual champions is the scene the writer of Hebrews paints to encourage you in your efforts. His challenge to “Remember the Crowd” is effective if you know something about who these spectators are. This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004

Third is a five week series. I trust this series will help us gain a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us.

The Passion of Christ Philippians 2:8 “And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” Christ’s passion was to complete the work of obedience to the Father and love toward us. There were many individuals who tried to thwart ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Holiness

The Legacy Of Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

The body of Christ is made up of great leaders that are gifted in every area of the ministry. The Holy Spirit had given them so much talents and gifts that every one will become useful and contributor to the growth and success in the body of Christ.

(I Shared this message during Philippine Missionary Fellowship,Inc. National Bi-Annual Conference in Cavite City, Philippines) A STRONG ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY GOD Philippine Missionary Fellowship, Inc. is a mission-organization founded in 1957. It is now 46 years old. Members, workers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-5, Acts 6:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cronicles Of Daniel #6: Finding Focus

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004

Finding clear focus is the only way to avoid the pitfalls of life.

THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #6: FINDING FOCUS DANIEL 6: 1-16 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Nothing that is valuable is achieved without effort. Fritz Kreisler, the famous violinist, testified to this point when he said, "Narrow is the road that leads to the life of a violinist. Hour ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Gear Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004

Pt 3 in a series on the spiritual battle we are in and how to use the weapons we have to win these battles

Battle Gear pt 3 At the beginning of world war II, France believed that they were safe against Germany behind the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s. It stretched for over 200 miles on the NE border of France. It was state-of-the-art, built of thick concrete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Truth Be Told Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004

This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 30, 2004

Memorial roll sermon. 1. Blessed are the dead? Surely not! 2. Blessed are the dead...WHO DIE IN THE LORD 3. They will have rest from their labors. 4. Their deeds follow them.

February 1, 2004 Title: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Text: Rev. 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." Rev 14:13 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Clear The Conscience

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

Even as Christians we still need to have our conscience cleared. How? This sermon will explain.

How To Clear the Conscience Hebrews 9:11-14 But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That’s why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist