Sermons on Bright Morning Star:

Ask What You Can Do For God Series

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Mar 15, 2019

More than likely, most people are always asking for something from God. But God showed me one Tuesday morning during my prayer time that I need to reverse that and ask Him what could I do for Him.

Sunday AM January 6, 2019 Like me, many of you are now are have been involved in a trial that almost over-whelmed you. Satan would fill you with fear that you just can’t make it I just can’t carry on, many have felt the same way but with hope in our heart we must continue to walk on. The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Paradox Of Weakness

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 22, 2025

This morning we looked at St. Paul's teaching about Weakness, and the Paradox of the fact that the weaker he was, and of course, the weaker we are, the greater we can see God as He uses us as a painter uses a canvas.

Good morning. We read from Paul, If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. I hope to show you this morning, as we look at Paul’s message to the Corinthians, that these might just be some of the most comforting words that you can find in the Bible. I’m thankful for these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Faith In The Right Things

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 16, 2025

This morning, a Canaanite Woman barges into the house Jesus is praying seeking his help. Jesus comments seem cold, but her acknowledgement of Jesus authority, and her need for Grace brings about a great lesson in where we stand before God.

Good Morning. Today, we have a tough lesson, in that it seems to show us a Jesus who is not the approachable loving friend we sometimes can imagine, but standoffish, aloof, and cold; similar to the way he talks to Mary in Cana before He turns water into wine. As the cartoon on the bulletin cover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Mercy Again

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 7, 2025

​Do you feel you've used up your last chance? God's answer is Mercy Again. Lamentations 3:22-23 promises His compassions are new every morning. God is not finished with you.

I. The Source of Mercy: It's Fixed in God's Unchanging Heart. God's mercy is not a temporary feeling, but a Permanent Attribute of His character. It is the very reason we are not consumed. Lamentations 3:22-23 “The LORD’s acts of mercy indeed do not end, for His compassions do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repainting Your Canvas

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2021

In this message, we look at the role HOPE plays in the manifestation of FAITH in our lives.

The title of the message this morning is “Repainting Your Canvas.” How many of you have seen “The Mona Lisa”? I don’t remember the painter’s name, but whoever he was, “The Mona Lisa” was in his mind long before it hit the canvas. Every stroke of “The Mona Lisa” was already up here (pointed to my ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17, Matthew 9:32-35, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 1:27, 1 Timothy 1:1, Genesis 6:14-22, Numbers 13:26-33, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:4-6, Colossians 2:9-10, Genesis 1:26-28, Proverbs 29:18, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan And Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Faith in Christ works like an on/off switch but there are also degrees of faith in Christ once your faith is switched to "on." I want to encourage you to grow in your faith – to move saturation of your faith higher this morning by seeing the plan God has for eternity.

Serendipity is a 2001 movie starring John Cusack. Cusack’s character meets a young lady named Sara at Bloomingdale’s at Christmas time. They randomly meet as they both attempt to purchase a pair of black cashmere gloves. Both are mutually attracted to one another even though they are in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Look inside today’s story for two items the Spirit does in your life: 1) The Spirit makes you bold ; and 2) He makes your conscience tender to His touch. My hope this morning is simple: I want you and I to hunger for life-changing power the Holy Spirit brings.

This morning I want look at what the Spirit does to transform us. Today, we are looking at a famous account inside the New Testament, called Pentecost. Let me set up our story for those of you who may have missed earlier messages. The miracle of “speaking in tongues” had worked liked shooting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

S.w.o.t.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

S.W.O.T. is an acronym for Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. While time this morning does not permit us to expound on an exhaustive SWOT analysis of our church, let us consider some of our major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and t

As we come to the end of this year and face the beginning of a New Year with a clean slate, we need to good look at our church and ourselves. We need to see where we are and where we should be. In the business world, many companies when planning use a method of business analysis called SWOT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

"The Family Under Attack!" Part 1 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 1, 2002

How’s your family this morning? Strong, vibrant, standing in good relationships with love? Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and desperation? Our families today are under attack like never before, it’s time to reclaim our homes for Christ.

"The Family Under Attack!" "Home Improvement" series Part 1 of 5 Text: Psalm 127:1 Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - February 3, 2002 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Psalm 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Bible Church

God And Divorce Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 26, 2003

series #4 The phrase “Deal treacherously” and divorce would seem to be the theme to this passage of Scripture. And yet it starts out by asking the question “Why do we deal treacherously with one another?” We would do good this morning to ask ourselves thi

Sermon Series on Malachi #4 God and Divorce Malachi 2:10-16 The phrase “Deal treacherously” and divorce would seem to be the theme to this passage of Scripture. And yet it starts out by asking the question “Why do we deal treacherously with one another?” We would do good this morning to ask ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wonders Of God ~ Salvation” Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 2, 2002

Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond was absolutely beautiful...This is a beautiful picture of what happens to a life that is tu

“The Wonders of God ~ Salvation” Part 3 of 5 John 17:5 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin November 3, 2002 Thursday morning we got up to see the first snowfall of the season. Looking out over the colored foliage and the fresh pure white snow being reflected in our pond ...read more

Scripture: John 17:5

Denomination: Bible Church

Baptism: Taking The Plunge

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2004

One of the foundational doctrines of our Christian faith is the doctrine of baptism. I would like to share with you this morning that on the map to Heaven, baptism is one of the directions. I do not want you to take my word for it. I want you to listen

BAPTISM: TAKING THE PLUNGE JOHN 3:1-17 ACTS 2:36-41 ROMANS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION... Bits and Pieces, Vol. F, #41 The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his career when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question Of Response Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

I believe this is a pivotal truth for each of our hearts this morning as we continue in our series entitled “Holding out Hope in a Wounded World” and especially as we return to the subject of SANCTITY OF THE WOMB; RIGHT TO LIFE. Last week we looked at th

For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of one man the many will be made righteous. 20 The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten P's Of God's House

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 12, 2008

There are “The Ten P’s of God’s House” this is what the title of our message is this morning and “The Ten P’s of God’s House” are, Purity, Prayer, Power, Praise, Promised, Pulled Down, Perdition, Purged, Promised, and Proclaim.

The Ten P’s of God’s House Matthew 21:4 Monte T. Brown March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday Heart O’ the Hills Introduction In preparation for the Holy Week, the days leading up to the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we must prepare ourselves for a cleansing, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

This morning I want to look at the life of Samuel because his life is a good example of what ministry is all about. And I’m taking about ministry that takes place in the life of ordinary, everyday people... people just like you and me.

THE CALL OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 3:1 I read the legend of a man who found the barn where Satan kept his seeds ready to be sown in the human heart. And he discovered that there were more seeds of discouragement than any other kind. He also learned that these seeds could be made to grow almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 3:1-10