Sermons on Bright And Morning Star:

What An Attitude!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2008

Developing the attitude of Christ is central to discipleship. His is the gold standard of all attitudes!

The Longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Jesus (Colossians 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/23/2016 Jesus. There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. At first glance, Jesus’ résumé is rather simple. He never traveled ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

When The Saints Go Marching In Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Look at Isaiah 60 for what you’re seeing is a poem but it’s also a vision of a magnificent city – a transformed city. The city that Isaiah envisions is a magnetic place. It has drawing power.

Apple founder, Steve Jobs was asked to address the graduations of Stanford University just shortly before his death. He said these memorable words: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve encountered to help me make the big choices in life.” Yes, remembering I will be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

What we need today is not cleverness, but the truth of God.

"Nothing But The Truth" 2 Peter 1:12-21 There is a prominent question that is looming in the minds and hearts of Americans today. It doesn't have anything to do with the stock market, who will win the NCAA basketball crown, or if the movie "Star Wars" will meet everyone's expectations. You will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Our worship on earth is often a man-made construct of songs, actions and words. It ought to more closely resemble the worship that is occurring in heaven!

Encountering God – Part 5 – “Heavenly Worship” Review: I have been preaching about worship for the past few weeks. Last week, If you weren’t here, you missed an opportunity to connect with God in a powerful way. There are many reasons people come to church, (see friends, hear music, hear a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014

On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Show Me Your Glory, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 6, 2019

The glory of God is best described as His beauty. God is omnificent and the magnificent, all creative beautiful God. Yet, how can one really define what beauty is?

“God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it.” (Isaiah 42:5 NLT) “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Psalm 19:1 NIV) “..The whole earth is filled with his glory!" (Psalm 72:19 NIV) When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:19, Isaiah 42:5, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 27:4, 1 Chronicles 29:11-13, Psalm 113:4-6, Genesis 9:13, Song of Songs 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:9, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 1:18-20, Exodus 33:14-18, John 1:14, John 17:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

.the Clothes Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

It is no accident that wedding gowns are white. White is a universal symbol of the joy of marriage. No other color can portray the joy of love between two people. No other color can convey the joy of the marriage of the Lamb and His Bride.

A taylor who used an apple as a trade mark was asked why he used that particular symbol. He replied, "If it hadn't been for the apple, where would the clothing business be?" He had a good point. The clothing business did start in the garden of Eden because of sin, and the need to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Least Of The Apostles

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 9

THE LEAST OF THE APOSTLES (ACTS 9:1-9) Do you have zeal for religious, political and social causes? Here are some quotes on zeal: Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man does bad ones. Jewish Proverb Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. Thomas Fuller. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Would Et See

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002

We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 2

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

7 churches

Revelation 2: the Letter to the Churches Review: We are looking at the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, written by the Apostle John in AD 95. John the Beloved had been boiled in oil, then exiled to an island named Patmos, a little ways off the coast of Asia Minor. Our Basis for Study: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Winter - Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

into the dark night of winter, God sent us His son

Today we begin a 3 week series based on C.S. Lewis’ best selling book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Narnia stories have sold over 85 million copies in 29 languages over last ½ century. Lewis was accused of trying to find ways to preach Christianity to children, but what he really wanted to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light Of The World

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 14, 2007

What was the light that was present at Creation?-Jesus Christ

Light of The World(NIV) Genesis 1:1-4 GE 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. GE 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Won To Win

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany 2(B) - Believers are won by Christ to win others to Christ. Philip follows Jesus. Philip finds Nathanael.

WON TO WIN (Outline) January 20, 2008 - EPIPHANY 2 - John 1:43-51 INTRO: Becoming a believer results in actions and reactions. There is a great change in one’s life when the Light replaces darkness. God’s call comes by and through his free gift of grace. The believer reacts with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Discover What It Really Means To Be Saved

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008

Palm Sunday (B) - Discover what it really means to be saved. God is working in you so that believers may try to shine like lights.

DISCOVER WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE SAVED (Outline) March 16, 2008 – PALM SUNDAY (Lent 6) - Philippians 2:12-18 INTRO: Different events in the life of Jesus command our attention. Even those outside of the church take note of different events in Jesus’ life. Jesus’ birth, Christmas, is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran