Sermons on Being A Light:

Being Still Among Shaking Circumstances

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 27, 2008

How do you handle stress? What strong points do you value in your life, that keeps you going in a situation that you are unsure of? Examine how Daniel stood still among his shaky circumstance he was about to face.

Youth Challenge: Who Is It? Each player writes down a little known truth about himself that perhaps the rest of the group doesn’t know. The paper slips are handed in and read aloud one at a time. The players guess who they think wrote that slip. After everyone has guessed, the truth is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

07. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2023

How can we be the salt in a world full of decay?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that is very fitting for our service today. As we come into this sanctuary for the first time to worship together, I can almost hear the words of Jesus’ message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Show Me State Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 14, 2017

To "Get Real!" and be genuine in our world, we must live in the state (condition) of showing our faith, not hiding it. We are challenged to see the unseen; live with certainty, and put our faith into practice.

1. [Joy Villa made a fashion statement at the 2017 Grammy Awards. She made an appearance, first with her outfit covered in a white outer garment; then revealed her red, white, and blue dress with the words, “Make America Great Again” and “Trump” embroidered on it. a. Where do you think she is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh, Boy!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2019

The path of servanthood in Christ come with a cost, the cost of discipleship

September 8, 2019 Hope Lutheran, Eau Claire Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 14:25-33 “Oh, Boy!” Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of you may remember the old TV show “Quantum Leap.” The show was about a quantum physicist named Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The "be" Attitudes 09

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 8, 2023

Thie is the last of the series on the beatitudes and deals with the nature, reason, and encouragement when we face persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE “BE” ATTITUDE’S PART 9 MATTHEW 5:10-12 MATTHEW 5:10–12 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 11 “BLESSED ARE YOU WHEN PEOPLE INSULT YOU, PERSECUTE YOU AND FALSELY SAY ALL KINDS OF EVIL AGAINST YOU BECAUSE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 9, 2016

Only one of the ten lepers in today's story thought to thank the giver for his miraculous gift of healing. God calls us to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, as we thank him for every good gift from heaven above.

Luke 17:11-19 Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been late, so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her prescription, pick up the children from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Swimming Upstream, Chasing After Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019

It this message we will talk about what it means to pursue holiness. A pursuit we are all called to take as Jesus-followers.

Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness #setapartforChrist Bumper Video (switchfoot) The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. – John 10:10 I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Jesus saved me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:13-19, Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Less Is Truly More

Contributed by Tony Lee on Jan 2, 2015

Spiritual Growth, being less, allowing God to be seen more in your life.

Scripture Text John 30; 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. Introduction History tells of a queen in Scotland by the name Queen Mary Tudor. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII, after his death she quickly and successfully disposed of Queen Lady Jane. She was also very objective of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jailhouse Transformations Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016

A jailer's life was transformed through an encounter with Paul and Silas who remained faithful to Christ even while in a Philippian prison.

We are all familiar with the concept of “jailhouse transformations,” that phenomenon associated with a prisoner whose life is “miraculously” transformed, but only after they get to prison. We recall the “jailhouse” transformation of the likes of Ted Bundy and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 28, 2023

In Part 2 of this series we look at the life of Abraham and how in his old age when God told him to step out into the darkness - the unknown - he did not hesitate or question God. He was surely comfortable in the dark.

Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6; Genesis 12:1-4; Romans 4:1-4; Last month I preached a sermon to you titled “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” In that message I told you that if we are to walk in faith, we had to get very comfortable walking with God not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glorious Grace Of Being Royalty In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to embody and live out the Gospel, reflecting their identity as a chosen people and royal priesthood in Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered in this sacred space, under the shelter of His grace, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here, not because we are worthy, but because we are loved. Isn't it a wonder? Isn't it a marvel? We, the ordinary, are invited into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Topics: The Real Thing, Grace

Being Set Free By God's Power

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 3, 2005

God can set us free by His power alone

BEING SET FREE BY GOD’S POWER EX. 13:17-18, 21-22. 14:10-14, 21-22, 30-31 President Dwight Eisenhower spoke these words in his first inaugural address on January 20, 1953, “History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak and timid. He knew first hand the cost of victory as well as the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Genesis 1:4

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 10, 2012

This sermon focuses on Genesis 1:4

We gather on this day to discuss the meaning of Genesis 1. Many people know without a doubt that Genesis 1 is the story of creation. It is in this first chapter that we find out that everything was created. It is because of Genesis 1 that we know as humans that we to have a beginning. Could you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:4

Denomination: *other

Illuminate The World

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

YOU CANNOT HIDE LIGHT FOR LONG. IF YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD NO DARKNESS CAN COVER YOU RATHER DARKNESS BRINGS OUT YOUR BRIGHTNESS

ILLUMINATE THE WORLD Main text- Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” “let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven”….Matthew 5:16 Alleluia I am a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evil Men In The Hands Of A Good God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2017

In the midst of evil, God is watching. He is not oblivious. God's decree directs history. He will judge evil and sin. His light still shines through His faithful prophets.

1 Kings 15-16 Evil Men in the Hands of a Good God ES 1 Oct 17 1828 We are going to touch on 1 Kings 15 today. Now that we have two kingdoms – ISRAEL and JUDAH, the author swings from one to another, telling us about the reigns of the Kings in both Kingdoms. • Following the account of King ASA of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:25-29, 1 Kings 16:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible