Sermons on Bright And Morning Star:

Confirmed By God

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Jun 4, 2012

God’s actions confirm His nature. God breaks in our world to give confirmation of His greatness. He does this in this passage and many times in the Old Testament – to confirm Himself as Lord.

’The proof of the pudding is in the eating’ is a very old proverb. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations dates it back to the early 14th century (albeit without offering any supporting evidence for that assertion.) The phrase is widely attributed to Cervantes in The History of Don Quixote. It means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Funeral Of A Good Woman

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2018

Barb loved many things, but she loved two things above all else: her husband and her savior. She was a "good" woman" but she realized that being enough would not be good enough to go to heaven

I once heard the story of a young girl who walked thru a cemetery every night because it was the shortest route to her house. When asked WHY she HAD NO FEAR of passing thru the graveyard she responded "The reason I’m not afraid…my home is just on the other side.” This morning we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon Of Woes

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Feb 12, 2019

If Jesus stood in your pulpit today, what sermon would He preach?

Sermon of Woes Matthew 23:13-33 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14 [Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Testimony About Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 16, 2014

“Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29.

Theme: Our testimony about Christ Text: Is. 49:1-7; 1 Cor. 1:1-9; Jn. 1:29-42 The Scriptures begin with the well known verse “In the beginning God”. Everything begins with God and the Word of God is a revelation about God and His love for His creation. God’s revelation comes in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The River Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 9, 2022

The river of life is said to represent God's life-giving presence.

Jeffrey R. Anderson, author of ”The Nature Of Things - Navigating Everyday Life With Grace.” once remarked: "The river is one of my favourite metaphors, the symbol of the great flow of Life Itself. The river begins at Source, and returns to Source, unerringly.” Revelation 22:1 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-39, Ezekiel 47:9, Isaiah 44:3, Revelation 7:17

God's Not Finished With You Yet!

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 9, 2019

God's not finished working on us at the potter's wheel. Hope is never lost!

God’s Not Finished With Me Yet! I'm going off-script this morning. I usually preach from the Gospel lesson, but I feel like the Jeremiah reading is timely for us today. Sometimes we need spiritual encouragement. Jeremiah knew that, and he told the story of a potter’s wheel. I hope this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Oath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores how our trust in God is reflected in our words, honesty, and integrity, emphasizing the importance of these values in our daily lives.

Good morning, church family! It's so good to see all of your bright and shining faces today. We're going to be getting into a really important topic today, one that I believe will touch our hearts and challenge our daily walk. We're going to talk about the words we use, the honesty we carry, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Topics: Communication, Integrity

Sermon On A Dawn Of Silence

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 1, 2026

In a metaphorical, but unwelcome sense, a "dawn of silence" is often viewed as the overture to a "winter of discontent."

Leonora Carrington, a female British-Mexican painter and novelist once remarked: "Dawn is the time when nothing breathes, the hour of silence. Everything is transfixed, only the light moves." Psalm 46:10 reminds us: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 8:1, Lamentations 3:26, Habakkuk 2:20

Got A Light?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 3, 2004

Sombody had to help with Saul’s conversion, Have you got the light of Jesus?

Got A Light? I remember seeing in several old movies, when two Spies were to meet they would start with some seeming innocent conversation starter. That was to keep all around them from noticing that the planned meeting was happening, the microfilm passed or other instructions given. One that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

Listen To Jesus Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004

A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This sermon is a personal opinion on racism. Author in 2000, redone in 2008

Looking America in the face Because I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry County, the early years of my life were filled with the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices that we faced as African Americans. For the first sixteen of my life, I was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: *other

Mary's Wonderful Song Of Praise

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon to exalt Jesus and put into perspective the true motive and character of Mary

The Song of Mary Luke 1:46-55 What is so special about Mary? Should she be an object of our worship because she was chosen to be the mother of our Lord? Should she be looked upon as a mediator (go between) when we pray? There is not an ounce of scripture that instructs us to do so. In fact the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Belshazzar's Ball

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on Belshazzar’s Feast from Daniel 5.

BELSHAZZAR’S BALL TEXT - Daniel 5: 1-6, 22-31 INTRO. - There are many people in the Bible who are good examples to follow and teach us about faith, love, sacrifice, and practice Christianity. There are others who are red light warnings that teach us to beware lest we follow in their ways. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Do These Things Bother You?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002

Why do Christians have a problem with Jesus being the only access to God? He is the way, the truth and the life.

Do These Things Bother You? John 14:6 Let me share with you some things that bother me today: telemarketers who call at 8:58 PM or any other time; kids without respect for anything or anyone; motorized scooters; rap music; a lack of commitment that permeates our society; certain cap-less ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

No Room For Darkness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of living as people of light, focusing on the importance of filling our lives with spiritual light from the Bible and eradicating darkness, as guided by various scriptures.

Welcome back to week 3 of our series, “Glow in the Dark.” We have been talking about the biblical concepts of light, darkness, and what it all means in the life of a believer. And today, we are continuing on with this theme by landing on the words of Jesus in the New Testament. Specifically, I want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36, Matthew 5:28

Topics: Light And Darkness, Spiritual Vigilance, Biblical Rhythms

Sermon Series: Glow In The Dark