Sermons on Bright Morning Star:

...and He Made The Stars - Creation Day 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 26, 2021

When you get to understand how big our world is, the more motivated you are to turn your life over to the Lord

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Introduction And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19, Psalm 8:3, Job 26:14, Psalm 146:6, Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 147:3-5, Psalm 33:11, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Why Did God Speak To The Magi Through The Stars

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2012

Why did God speak to the Magi through the stars

Walsoken 08-01-2012 The Magi Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this morning that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Pay Back Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 18

Ezekiel 7: 1 – 18 ‘Pay back’ Part 1 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “And you, son of man, thus says the Lord GOD to the land of Israel: An end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. 3 Now the end has come upon you, and I will send My ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Pursuit Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2014

We can hear the psalmist's heartfelt prayer within these 8 verses. From his cry, call & confession we can receive some instructions and incentives to persist in prayer.

PSALM 119: 145-152 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH [John 14:15, 23-24] The psalmist called on the Lord to deliver him because he obeyed, hoped in, and meditated on His Word. In this section [Qoph the 19th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist is clearly troubled. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Baptist

Does Preaching Still Matter?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 14, 2013

Ezra's sermon to a weary people brought them joy and renewed strength to serve the Lord. Preaching today is no different. God's Word will bring joy and delight to those who sincerely seek Him.

We have a new pulpit! Today is our first Sunday to share this new piece of furniture. It was carefully selected to replace our old pulpit which was built by Herb Perkins over 30 years ago. We wanted to have something smaller, easier to move and more contemporary in design. This pulpit has both ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words And Meditation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

A prayer for guidance.

WORDS AND MEDITATION. Psalm 5:1-8. PSALM 5:1. David longs for a hearing from the LORD: “Give ear to my words, O LORD” (cf. Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1). Then he adds, “consider my meditation.” We see the same combination of words and meditation in the well-known quotation from Psalm 19:14. If we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction focuses on the significance of the empty tomb as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, providing hope and gratitude to believers.

Welcome church and happy resurrection Sunday! Today, as much as any other day in the Christian calendar, we have so much to be grateful for. Today is a day we look back and remember, but it’s also a day we are reminded of the hope we presently have in Jesus as we look to an uncertain future. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:14

Topics: Empty Tomb, Resurrection Hope, Easter Morning

Sermon Series: Sunday's Coming

Jesus The True Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

Ever since the brightness of heaven flooded the hills of Bethlehem; and the far off twinkling star guided Eastern wise-men to the new born King…Christ has been the Light of the world, and we have celebrated Christmas with colorful lights.

Jesus the True Light of Christmas John 1:1-9 Isaiah 9:1-2 The Apostle John in his Gospel the first chapter gives us a description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. :”In the beginning was the Word, (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Five Star Church (Living Up To Our Calling)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 14, 2008

It takes a lot to become a five star restaurant... it takes a lot to become a five star church (based on the 5 points of Acts 2)

Acts 2:42-47 The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

What’s at the end of the Star?

Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men - 9th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-12 From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit Christ, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a King born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Fifty Days After Easter, At Nine O'clock In The Morning..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2012

A sermon for Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 “Fifty Days after Easter, at Nine O’clock in the Morning…” Sometimes there are names that are so attached to a particular product or something else that people might forget where the name originally came from. For instance, how often do you ask for a tissue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Learning Light From The Star . . . Learning Wisdom From The Wisemen

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Dec 4, 2001

Christian symbols are important at Christmas.

LEARNING LIGHT FROM THE STAR… LEARNING WISDOM FROM THE WISEMEN BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT Christmas is filled with symbols. The Christmas symbols of the world are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, presents, roasted turkey, cranberries, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Brighter-Side Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 13, 2016

Jeremiah gave not such a bright sided outcome for Israel. But there is a bright side there is a balm, it our choice or decision to repent and return to God.

Jeremiah 8:18–9:1 The Brighter-side of Life Jeremiah is known as the weeping Prophet because his message from God was always gloom and doom 1. Jeremiah does not seem to live on the brighter-side of life "My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick," writes the prophet Jeremiah to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

It Looks Like Rain

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2011

We are able to discern the signs before it rains; Jesus said we should be able to discern the signs of His coming!

It Looks Like Rain November 13, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are able to discern the signs before it rains; Jesus said we should be able to discern the signs of His coming! Focus Passage: Matthew 24:4-12, 36, 42 Supplemental Passage: And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Epiphany And All It Characters, The Full Story.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 4, 2016

The Epiphany is all about the divinity of Jesus being revealed to the world; but not everyone like this news. This is a very interesting story with a variety of characters: eg. compare the characters of Jesus with Herod.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th January 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal