Sermons on Brightness:

God And The City

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008

Despite her past, Rahab ended up working for God.

Introduction: A Joshua & Israel still are not in the promised land. 1 Jericho a 8 acres, surrounded by two walls (outer & inner; 6ft & 12 ft, respectively) w/ both walls being 30 feet high. b Many thousand people lived there, we only know one, Rahab. 2 She gave Joshua’s spies safe ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

"He Has Risen, Just As He Said"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2008

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

“He Has Risen, Just As He Said” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Have you ever wanted to join a club or a sorority or fraternity and found that you were not the kind of person they were looking for? Have you ever wanted to make friends with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson 2: Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009

The importance of the gifts presented to Jesus.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Christmas Gifts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2 December 14, 2008 A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Pickip Load Of Manure Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2009

Giving unto God those things that belong to God is a bit tougher than we think!

Mark 12:13-17 “A pickup full of Manure” To understand this text we need to understand the Herodian philosophy. As these men came to try to “catch” Jesus in his words we know that their intentions were evil. The Herodians were likely part of the court of king Herod who supported his kingship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

One God Or Three?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008

How can there be a Trinity when the Old Testament insists there is only one God?

One God or Three? John 1:1 Monte T. Brown July 20, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction How can there be a Trinity when the Old Testament insists there is only one God? If the Old Testament is right, how can John assert that the Word (which ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Fulfills God's Will Series

Contributed by Brad Robertson on Sep 23, 2007

2nd Message in the series "The Pay-off of Perseverance"

Series: The Pay-off of Perseverance Message #2: Faith That Fulfills God’s Will – September 9, 2007 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what was promised…my righteous one will live by faith…we are not of those who shrink back…Now faith is being sure of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Intro Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 12, 2008

The Christian life is not simply the absence of sin but the presence of life manifested in us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

The Fruit of The Spirit - Introductin Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 22 But athe fruit of the Spirit is blove, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, cgoodness, dfaithfulness, 23 7gentleness, self-control. eAgainst such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s fhave crucified the flesh with its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Sunday: If Jesus Was Raised Then What Will You Do About It?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 11, 2009

If the resurrection is true, we need to do something about it! Respond to it. This is a fairly short talk encouraging first time commitments to Jesus

If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead then most of what we do as a Church is a waste of time. If Jesus Christ was not raised then my job is almost entirely meaningless and I am wasting my life away; but if Jesus Christ was truly raised then we have the most important message for the world, for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Narnia: There's A Prophecy Series

Contributed by Chris Hill on Jan 3, 2006

In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe the children meet Mr & Mrs Beaver. They tell the children about prophecies concerning Aslan and sons of Adam and daughters of Eve. This is used to introduce OT prophecies conerning the birth of Christ

Where it’s Winter But Never Christmas: There’s a Prophesy Matthew 1:22 (NIV) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Intro. The happenings in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe are not just happenstance. The arrival of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Focus For Your Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 26, 2007

There are so many things that can gain our focus, but Jesus should be the focus of our faith.

Finding Focus for Your Faith John 5:1-18 Intro: Many accidents are caused by people who are talking on their cell phones. They carry on conversations, and their focus is on the conversation instead of on the road ahead of them. So often we too, have our focus on something or someone instead of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Life Beyond Me: Serve Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Luke 12:15: “… life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot” (MSG).

Last week we started our new message series called, “Life Beyond Me” … and we talked about the art of loving … love is a value word … it in some ways has lost its meaning … and we were encouraged to build the 3 greatest loves of our lives … we should love God … Family and Friends … and The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfect Peace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 6, 2007

Centuries before Christ, the prophet shares a divine vision of perfect peace, which Christians believe is fulfilled through the risen Christ.

Easter Day Yr C, 8/04/2007 Isa 65:17-25 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Perfect Peace” A few years back a west coast bishop returned home from a meeting of his denomination’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is Risen!!! Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Apr 8, 2007

To celebrate together our risen Savior.

HE IS RISEN!!! Luke 24:1-10 My brothers and my sisters we come today to celebrate our risen Savior. This morning it is not about fancy hats and new clothes nor is it about you and me, but it is about the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007

Some characteristics of God

WHO IS GOD? John 1:1-18 Intro: The age old debate rages today as to whether or not God really exists. There is much conflict in our nation over the fact the man Jesus Christ came and died for our sins. In today’s society many say there’s no God and they call themselves atheist. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Carry The Gospel!

Contributed by Anne Benefield on May 28, 2008

If we truly believe then we will want to share the Gospel in actions as well as words.

Introduction: The passage that we study today is called the “Great Commission.” The disciples have gone to Galilee to meet with the Risen Christ. These are the last words of Jesus to His disciples and in them He does three things: 1. He assures them of His power. 2. He gives them a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed