Sermons on Brightness:

Why You Should Pray Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 13, 2005

All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with God. 2. Wisdom and understanding. 3. Power to experience miracles. 4. Peace and joy amidst

Can You Hear Me Now? 40 Days on God, Prayer, and Cell Phones 1. The Advertisement: Why You Need It October 8/9, 2005 Don Jaques BIG IDEA: All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Have An Invitation Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

We offer invitations each week, but does the congregation know why we do that. This sermon will help in this area.

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have an Invitation Each Week? Prior to Lisa and I getting married (and most of you did this as well), we invited as many people as we could to our wedding. We obviously wanted our physical families to be there and to share this special moment. We wanted our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2003

God gave every believer exactly the right gift.

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 2 of 3 Romans 12:3-8 September 21, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Do you ever feel like you are in something just over your head? That is precisely where God wants you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2003

Revelation 19 tells us how Jesus will fulfill His promise: "I am coming soon." But there is more to this passage than meets the eye.

OPEN: At the beginning of WWII, the Philippines were about to fall to the Japanese, and General Douglas MacArthur was ordered by President Roosevelt to evacuate his staff immediately. Before he left, MacArthur made a promise to the Philippine people: “I shall return!” Because of the complexity ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 17, 2003

This is a contrast between the gift we received from Adam and the gift we received from Jesus

INTRODUCTION • It will not be long before we get to Christmas. During the Christmas season, we receive and give gifts. • I am the type who has always appreciated any gifts I have received from people. I am touched that someone would consider me worthy of their time and efforts. • Throughout our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Steps To Jesus

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 18, 2003

The saddest thing that can happen to a Church member is to go to the grave without receiving Christ into their life. You’ve heard the invitation over and over again but here are four practical steps that might be helpful.

One bright and beautiful Sunday morning, people gathered in the church and listened to the organ play. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the door, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from him. Everyone left except ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003

This is the first in a 3-part series about heaven and hell. The first two sermons are on Heaven, the last is on Hell.

Heaven INTRO: In Our Greatest Gift, Henri Nouwen tells a parable of faith and hope. He imagines twins–a brother and a sister–talking to each other in their mother’s womb: The sister said to the brother, "I believe there is life after birth." Her brother protested vehemently, "No, no, this is all ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part Iii - That I Might Know Him Series Series

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001

Was Jesus capable of sinning?

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part III The Vital Secret Of The Holiness Of Life Pastor James L. Groce Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida March 2, 2001 1 Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Decide Who To Align Yourself With

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Mar 17, 2005

Where are you Going? and who is in Charge? If it hasn’t happened to you yet there will be a time when you must decide who to align yourself with. Who is Lord of your life?

Finding our place in the Glory Ian Johnson Mar 17, 2005 Finding our place in the Glory March 2005. One of the greatest scientists of our time was Albert Einstein. He was a man who was so focused on his scientific theories. He was so focused; he often neglected even the simplest things of life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Snare Of Sexual Sins

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How sexual sins will trap you

Intro: I think I have mentioned before, I have a chipmunk living in my house. He’s a very sly little animal. He’s very cute to look at, and no one would ever want to hurt such a little animal. Yet, he’s also very destructive. He’s made a home up under my vinyl siding and is chewing away at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Pilgrims Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 13, 2005

we are Gods pilgrims...chosen by Him and on the journey we will meet trying times but we must remember what He has promised

1 Peter 1 Gods Pilgrims Jan 05 Thesis: Christians are only pilgrims in this world which is not our home. Introduction: Someone said the word Bible can be written out, using each letter, B-i-b-l-e, to mean Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. 1 Peter is a guide for Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A "Fast" Message - Fasting - Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

"God’s 9 Main Purposes for Fasting" from Is. 58 make for a great outline and eye-opening sermon for your committed crowd. Also, Biblical admonitions on the Benefits and Dangers to consider when fasting. Free Powerpoint at website.

A Fast Message From God Is. 58:6-8 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FastMessage.html I. Definition of Fasting Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting mentioned in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Table Crumbs, And More

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon has a strong focus on "little-c catholic Christians," focusing their attention on the words of a Canaanitish woman which found their way into Western Christianity’s eucharistic liturgy.

Second Sunday in Lent Matthew 15:21-28 If one were to pick episodes out of the Gospels in order to introduce Jesus to someone who does not know him, I’ll bet that the gospel lesson appointed for today is exactly the one they would never pick. There is, of course, much in the Bible that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Light Breaking Through Darkness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 1, 2005

Every Christian was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. How did the light of the gospel begin to break through?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist March 6, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent "Light Breaking Through Darkness” II Corinthians 4:3-7 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian you have ever met--including yourself--was once living in darkness with a heart filled with sin and hopelessness. “But God, who is rich ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

Rising Above Doubts And Fears

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2005

Eight realizations for dealing with trouble.

The book of Second Corinthians is about trouble so we’re going to use a small passage from chapter four of this letter to gather some clues on how to deal with our trouble. This is the last sermon in the series "How to Have a Great Year!". We’ve learned that if we’re going to have a great year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist