Sermons on Bright Morning Star:

Scriptural Daily Morning Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 24, 2025

Isaiah 45:2 "I will go before you and will level the mountains I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron." Yes Lord, go before us now.

1. Heavenly Father, we rise this morning not with the weight of the world on our shoulders but with our hands lifted to you because you are the lifter of our heads, Psalm 3, the one who never sleeps nor slumbers, Psalm 121:4. The God of impossible things, we come to you with open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:4, Psalm 91:1-2

7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Keep the faith, persevere to the end, because you’re already part of his eternal kingdom, already one of his priests able to come into his presence to worship him and to serve him.

It’s hard to imagine what life was like for Christians in the first century. They were a marginalised minority, looked down on by Jews, Greeks and Romans alike. But as if that wasn’t enough, as the century drew to its end various bouts of persecution broke out against them led by the Roman emperor. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Shining Stars (Part 2)

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

Sermon witnessing

SHINING STARS (PART 2) PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16 03/08/95 Most of you are aware of that I happen to like Christian contemporary music. One of the groups that I particularly like is a group called the Newsboys. As I was listening to their songs I noticed that one would fit in well with what I am trying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Follow The Star, Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 23, 2008

A Look at the Visit of the Magi in Matthew 2.

FOLLOW THE STAR, PART 1 MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION As we begin to focus on the Christmas season, we are going to look at the visit of the Magi, or wise men in Matthew 2. Turn there in your Bible. Now, there is a tremendous amount of background and introductory information that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011

A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 1, 2023

This is part of a Christmas Season - focusing on the S of Christmas - The Star, The Shepherds, The Stable and the Savior

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10 The S’s of Christmas – Sermon Series +The Star of Bethlehem +The Shepherds +The Stable +The Savior The Star – What can we learn about Our Savior through the Sign, the Symbol and the Siren of the Star of Bethlehem. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10, Philippians 2:14-16, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On Star-Crossed Lovers

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 13, 2024

Star-crossed lovers are defined as two people who are in love but unable to be together, often as a result of fate.

Ryan Bingham, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist once remarked: “Make no mistake, your relationships are the heaviest components in your life. All those negotiations and arguments and secrets, the compromises. The slower we move the faster we die. Make no mistake, moving is living. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Psalm 8:3-4, Deuteronomy 4:19, Daniel 12:3

Being A Slave Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 28, 2003

Using the testimony of Bill Bright, I looked topically at being a slave, and how that should affect our service to Him and to others.

Romans 12:11 – Being a Slave of Jesus Last Saturday a good man died. Oh, lots of people died that day, but this man was different. This man left behind him a legacy of faith and Christ-followers. He will be remembered for Campus Crusade for Christ, a Christian evangelism ministry with its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Philippians 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Star Wars - The Real Deal

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 29, 2015

There is a real war going on. 1. We are at war, 2. We have an evil enemy, 3. We need to put on our armor, 4. We need to get into the fight.

Star Wars January 3, 2016 Isaiah 14:9-16 9 The realm of the dead below is all astir to meet you at your coming; it rouses the spirits of the departed to greet you— all those who were leaders in the world; it makes them rise from their thrones— all those who were kings over the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:9-16

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Revealed (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. This three-part sermon series answers the question, "Who is Jesus?" by examining three descriptions of Jesus given in Revelation.

Jesus Revealed: Part 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/24/2013 H.G. Wells, who is famous for his fiction novels like The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, once said, “I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Live Like A Rock Star

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 18, 2014

Live Like A Rock Star (Not like a Rolling Stone, but like the Living Stone.)

Screaming fans. Fat paychecks. Private jets. Caribbean villas. Roadies and personal assistants ready to serve you hand and foot. That’s my impression of what life must be like for a rock star. It sounds glamorous to be surrounded by people who keep telling you that you’re the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Church Needs Intolerance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance.

Intolerance has a negative connotation. Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance. But when a church tolerates someone who teaches or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Star Gazers Or Earth Shakers?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2020

When Jesus ascended, the apostles kept staring up at the clouds -- even after He was out of sight. Two angels felt it necessary to reprimand them and get them moving toward their true mission, the saving of lost souls. This message will nudge you to that!

STAR GAZERS OR EARTH SHAKERS? Acts 1:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A family had a reunion on a Saturday in California. On Sunday they all went to church. During the opening hymn, an earthquake hit. The building shook, the overhead lights swung back & forth. In true California style, they never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel According To Star Trek Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2015

: Accepting the Great Commission requires following the directives of Captain Jesus.

The Gospel According To Star Trek Text: Acts 8:26-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: If you've ever been a fan of the sci-fi show Star Trek then you are familiar with the quote that opened every episode. "Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

5 Star Disciples At Work

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2021

No matter the environment and no matter your boss, you are called to place a steeple at your workplace. Work as unto the Lord! No matter where or how your receive your paycheck, picture taking the Lord’s Supper while at work.

For more than a century, a French company has issued a series of guide books where they award stars to the best restaurants. It’s the Michelin rating system. Here’s a quick run-down of their rating system - Three stars is exceptional cuisine and worthy of a special journey. Two stars is excellent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist