Sermons on Being A Light:

Take The First Step

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 18, 2022

Just as Jesus stepped forward to claim His identity, so must we take the first step to follow Him

JOHN 2:1-11 Today we heard about the first miracle that Jesus performed in his ministry. It was one that he really did not want to do, but who can disobey your mother? During his ministry, Jesus performed thirty-seven miracles: • He turned water into wine • 26 times he healed people • Twice he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:46, Deuteronomy 11:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal

The Three Days You Should Never Worry About! Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 19, 2022

The circumstances of your past cannot close the chapter of what the Almighty can do for you today and the coming future.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 022 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Matthew 6:26, NLT: "Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26, Hebrews 13:8, Deuteronomy 2:7

Denomination: Charismatic

You Can Resist A Lion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 12, 2022

We may imagine that we could never resist a lion. But lions will cross our path and Peter tells us to resist them.

[N.B. Earlier in the service we had a short presentation on Rosa Parks.] Today we’re continuing our series of ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’ve had four talks so far. We’ve remembered that God will be with us. That he will strengthen those who wait on him. That there’s a glory to come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Characteristics Of The Perfect Way Of Love

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 13, 2022

Today we consider the most perfect way of life that anyone can live, the way of love. And we’ll be addressing the 7 ways we can best understand and live out the way of love.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Can Because He Will

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019

The Corinthians are exhorted to look at the example of the Israelites and take heed.

YOU CAN BECAUSE HE WILL SCRIPTURE: KJV I Corinthians 10:13 “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 5:12, Matthew 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Easter Story Part 1: Up Calvary's Mountain Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 17, 2019

An exposition of the events leading up to the resurrection. Part 1 covers the journey from the soldier's barracks to tje arrival on Calvary

THE EASTER STORY PART ONE: UP CALARY’S MOUNTAiN 1. Mocked by the Soldiers Matthew 27:27-30; Mark 15:16-19 1) The Suffering Jesus, having already been scourged earlier (?), was mocked once more by the soldiers. After this came more suffering. Crucifixion was the most horrible execution ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

There Was A Plank

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

The promise is to supply all your need; but it is all your need - in this, the promise is both broad and yet restricted. (David Guzik).

THERE WAS A PLANK Title is based on a section from the book “Hinds’ Feet On High Places” by Hannah Hurnard SCRIPTURE: Philippians 4:10 - 19 *Phil. 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” INTRODUCTION: A promise given to the Philippian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:6-11, Hebrews 13:5, Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival (Section 2) Revival In A Bone Yard (From Charles Finney Revival Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

Some revivals start at the bare bones.

Revival (Section 2)– Revival In A Bone Yard I. REVIVAL IN A BONE YARD Ezekiel Chapter 37 A. Again, Revival Begins with the Bare Bones B. God Works through Men C. Prophets are: 1. Lone men: they walk alone, pray alone, and God makes them alone. 2. Spirit-led --- Ezekiel 37:1 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-10, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crucifixion And Burial: The King Is Dead Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 2, 2019

Jesus hung on the cross BECAUSE of you, and He hung on the cross FOR you. Notice what Jesus endured for you and me: Multiple Trials, Multiple Mockeries, Multiple Tortures, A Singular Act, A Single Offer

Crucifixion and Burial: The King is Dead Mark 15:6-39 “Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us, we have to see it as something done by us.” John R.W. Stott “Unless you see yourself standing there with the shrieking crowd, full of hostility and hatred for the holy and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 3, 2019

If there are two things which are universal to the human condition, it’s that we all hold hope dear to our heart, and we all have to face disappointments and some time or another. Though many may not realize it, hope isn’t just a universal experience, it’s a universal need.

OPENING STORY On this Armed Forces Day weekend, I am reminded of one of the persistent dreams of my childhood. When I was a kid, there was nothing I hoped for more than to one day be a Soldier like my dad. In fact, both my parents had served, and some of my earliest memories were putting my dad’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Wounded Worshippers

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Apr 3, 2019

Worship Through The Pain

WORSHIP THROUGH THE PAIN OR AS A SUB-TITLE (WOUNDED WORSHIPPERS) Isaiah 6 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reading The Bible Literally

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 7, 2020

Paul's instruction that the Corinthians were to "greet one another with a holy kiss" provides a nice open door for discussing whether we are to take the Bible literally. This message looks at four considerations that we need to keep in mind to read the Bible correctly.

- I have four questions for you as we begin. Let me hear an “Amen” if you agree with what I say: a. The Bible is the Word of God. b. We believe in the Bible. c. The Bible is literally true. d. When I came into church, I greeted everyone with a holy kiss. - Where were all the cries of “Amen” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 20:22 – 21:1. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 20:22 – 21:1 “The Book of the Covenant” Pastor John Bright Exodus 20:22-21:1 22 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: 'You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. 23 You shall not make anything to be with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 6:14-15, James 2:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

Toss The Coin And Roll The Dice

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

How many live their lives like they toss a coin? Do you realize how many people leave their life to chance?

Toss the coin and roll the dice Proverbs 16:1-9 Prayer- Good Morning Introduction- Proverbs 16:33 tells us that (NIV) “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” The passion version says, “We may toss the coin and roll the dice but God’s will is greater than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Nazarene

"defeating Depression" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

Distance runners like those who run marathons often experience what is called hitting the wall. When they get to about mile 20 of the 26 mile run their energy begins to run out and they begin to think, will I actually make it to the finish line?

DEFEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES “Defeating Depression” 1st Kings 19 Distance runners like those who run marathons often experience what is called hitting the wall. When they get to about mile 20 of the 26 mile run their energy begins to run out and they begin to think, will I actually make it to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist