Sermons on Brightness:

Fireproof - If You Can't Take The Heat

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Standing up in trials

Harry Truman - If you can’t take the heat... The Kitchen is where it’s Cookin! What I know about Heat and pressure - Hot Wings! Iron into Steel Charcoal to Diamonds Jeremiah 12 - "Why do wicked prosper? Rub it in my face?" So you can run w/ the horses If you Mickey Mouse around with God - you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kept From Falling

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

The strength of God’s grace can heal inner weaknesses that would otherwise cause you to crumble.

It was at 5:30 a.m. on March 13, 1933 that a giant, vigorous redwood tree crashed to the floor of a california forest. Its fall ended a life of more than 1200 years. A section of the stump was removed and studied through the science of tree ring chronology and the life of the tree was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Washed Clean

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 11, 2001

Children’s Assemby / Sermon using a really clever piece of magic/basic science to illustrate the dirtiness of sin and the washing clean of Christ

Washed Clean based on an idea by Daniel Henderson Tools: 2 Clear Glass Bowls 1 small bottle of Iodine 1 bottle of Film Fixer 1 Purificator or Handkerchief Preparation: Fill the two bowls with approximately 1 litre of water, in one bowl have approximately 150-200mls of fixer in the bottom [adding ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Can Change Your Destiny : The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about how you can change your destiny and is a study of the prayer of Jabez. The Seven truths revealed are namely 1. PITIABLE 2. PETITION 3. PATRONAGE 4. PROSPERITY 5. PRESENCE 6. PROTECTION 7. PLEASURE

YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR DESTINY : THE PRAYER OF JABEZ OUTLINE 1. PITIABLE 2. PETITION 3. PATRONAGE 4. PROSPERITY 5. PRESENCE 6. PROTECTION 7. PLEASURE THE MESSAGE YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR DESTINY : THE PRAYER OF JABEZ : I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, 2 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

An O. T. Prophecy of the coming Messiah.

ISAIAH’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Isaiah 9:6-7; 53:4-11; 55:1-11 INTRO: Isaiah saw clearly the Messiah’s true nature and mission and drew word pictures of Him. ILLUS: A child was sitting at a table in her room feverishly working on a project. Her mother came in and asked, “Honey, what are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Not Conformed Series

Contributed by Daniel Godfrey on Aug 6, 2001

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World or Word Written by Daniel Godfrey 7-31-01 Illustration: On a bright sunny day, when you walk into a dark movie theatre you really notice how dark it is. You tend to congregate at the back until gradually the darkness seems to lighten off & you begin to see again. After a while you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 3 John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe We Can Fly

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

The reality is that where there is no vision the people perish

I Believe We Can Fly “Where there is no vision the people perish” July 20, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The loss of dreams: Waking up and remembering part of a dream, frustration, straining to remember, longing to catch another moment of the dream II. Personal Dreams: History teacher, God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

You Will Bear A Son

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 19, 2002

It is immaterial how old a person is, how shattered, how poor or rich; no one is locked up in the past. One could always and everywhere follow the voice of his or her angel and start a new life.

Jim’s parents regarded him as dull and unintelligent. He performed poorly in his studies. His bad performance in the school confirmed the opinion of his parents. During a summer camp, he learned to play chess and defeated all his campmates. In a declamation contest, he stood first. There Jim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

The Lame Shall Leap

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 16, 2003

Spiritual health and healing

Introduction. Isaiah promised that "God will come ... and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing" (Isaiah 35:4-6). When John the Baptist sent some of his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:6

Denomination: Baptist

David Faces Goliath

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

Facing our fears with faith

David Faces Goliath 1 Samuel 17 Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to face their fears with faith. Introduction Have you ever been terrified? Have you ever been afraid of something that you didn’t know what to do about? That’s what I want to talk about in this message. Facing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Turn On The Lights

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 7, 2003

The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God. Discover two keys to living honestly before God.

Turn on the Light March 2003 · Our relationship with God is never static – it is always advancing, always changing, and hopefully getting richer, deeper and more intimate. · How do we take the next step? How do we get to the level of relationship and ministry we desire? How do we see the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4, John 3:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Were Meant To Live!

Contributed by Erik Hinchey on Apr 28, 2005

This is a sermon used to challenge and encourage young people to live! to share the gift that they have been given, to be REAL!

The seasons are changing, the dogwoods are beginning to bloom, and the grass is growing and is most likely in desperate need of a trim. There is Life springing up all around us. The earth is slowly waking g up from it’s three month slumber, with a stretching yawn the warmth of the sun is felt ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of A Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2004

What death is to a Christian - a funeral message for an elderly Christian.

(Please note that the basic outline of this message was adapted from a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon related to a Christian’s death and prayerfully reworked to meet the need of the family of the deceased) THE DEATH OF A CHRISTIAN PSALM 116:12-15 What shall I render to the Lord For all His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On! Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2007

Here’s an exercise. Smile for 10 seconds, and think about how great God is! Testimony: Bobbie... smiling/She has every reason not to smile her and her husband on the mission field and her husband dying, but she has learned how to pull her cheeks up, and s

Moving On Pt.2 Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 18). Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19). Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. I. The creator (God) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal