Sermons on Brightness:

They That Wait

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength.

"They That Wait" Is. 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul, Apostle Of Jesus To The Saints In Ephesus The Faithful Of Christ Jesu Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Sermon series on the Book of Ephesians. This is part 1.

This sermon was preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on Wed., October 27, 2004 Title: Ephesians #1 Text: Ephesians 1:1 Introduction 1. Introduction to Ephesians A. Paul wrote the book of Ephesians while he was a prisoner in Rome. Ephesians isn’t the only book that he wrote from prison… He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 27, 2006

The Heroes of our faith and our country are all dead. Who can we look to for our future? Who will take their place?

Chris Smith April 16th, 2006 Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and direction. Think about a time in the past, in any country or kingdom, and you can name many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Dawning Of New Life"

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005

A look at the effects of the resurrection.

When the resurrection of Jesus dawned upon the understanding of His followers, the results were immediate. They ran to tell the message. This was the characteristic of that day. Everyone was running somewhere. The darkness had been so deep, that everyone was eager to spread the news, the dawn ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"He Has Risen, Just As He Said"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2005

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

Matthew 28:1-10 “He Has Risen, Just As He Said” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Sometime very soon, Jeanne and I will have a new baby girl. And there will come a time when she is old enough that I will take her to her room, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of One Small Word

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 17, 2006

This will show the tremendous power in such a small word... The word "Yea" (in the kjv). How strong is satan with his words? Find out as we look at this powerful but small word.

The Power Of one small Word Genesis 3:1 Please take note of the word “Yea” I WANT US TO LOOK AT “THE POWER OF POSITIVE WORDS...OR POSITIVE THINKING.” Text: Genesis 3:1 ... Notice with me that the first word that the devil speaks in the scriptures is “Yea” or as we would say: “”Yes” in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Harsh Words Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2006

Jesus tongue is a sword. His words are God’s words and they have power to heal or destroy. How do we handle hearing harsh words from heaven’s holy herald?

Read or quote Mark 7. Does God’s word ever say something that bothers you? I dare say, if you have never had that experience, you must not be reading your Bible much! The word of God comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable, does it not? God told Jeremiah, (23:29) "Is not My word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scary Sanity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2007

If you really start to believe in who Jesus really said He was, then you’ve got to entertain the notion that he could radically change YOU too! That is scary!

Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Battle Is Over You Can Shout Now

Contributed by Melvin Wilson on Nov 3, 2006

This is a Funeral Sermon.

The Battle Is Over, He Can Shout Now 2. Timothy 4: 7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truly Amazing

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 11, 2006

A Sermon for the Twenty-third Sunday afte Pentecost, proper 27, series B

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 27) November 12, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the gift of life and all that is needed to sustain us from day to day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Is This Sacrament Different?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 7, 2007

This sermon was prepared for World Communion Sunday in 2007. The title reflects the Four Questions asked by the youngest child during a Passover Haggadah.

Why Is this Sacrament Different? --Luke 22:14-23 We all know that our sacrament of Holy Communion derived from the Last Passover observance Jesus conducted with His disciples on the night He was betrayed. Oftentimes I have observed an authentic, Messianic Passover on Maundy Thursday evening in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Methodist

Headline News

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Repent before it is too late.

HEADLINE NEWS! "Whatever the LORD wishes he does in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all the deeps. He raises storm clouds from the end of the earth, makes lightning and rain, brings forth wind from the storehouse" Ps 135: 6-7 God alone controls the weather and He speaks through natural ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:6-7

Denomination: Catholic

Revelation: Ultimate Blessings

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Revelation the book of Seven’s contains seven blessings for God’s people. Claiming these blessings leads to great rewards for followers of Christ.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Ultimate Blessings Revelation Introduction: 1. Revelation: the book of sevens—churches, seals, trumpets, bowls, woes, heads, spirits, etc. These are an important verses. It is important because of where it is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Valley Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

This passage is unquestionably one of the most favorite sections of the entire Bible. For one-reason: it speaks to the heart. It’s marvelous poetic word pictures connect with us where we live, and hurt, whether we know anything about sheep and shepherds

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Valley Psalm 23 This passage is unquestionably one of the most favorite sections of the entire Bible. For one-reason: it speaks to the heart. It’s marvelous poetic word pictures connect with us where we live, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks Giving & Thanks Living

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Thanking God daily enables us to live a life of Thanks Living

Thanks Giving & Thanks Living Things to be thankful for The freedom and liberty to worship God without government oppression. The freedom to proclaim the gospel of Christ. The forgiveness, mercy, and grace, that comes from God. The love of God which reconciles me to him. The transforming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God