Sermons on Brightness:

Please God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

Whether we like it not we need to stay in that position until God speaks to us. Obeying God can be at times inconvenient, uncomfortable, unclear and difficult; however, we need to please Him in all ways.

Jeremiah 42:6” Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God…” At a time when I was groping in the dark to hear the voice of God about a particular issue that as a family we were praying, on a particular day, when I was inside the Church, God revealed His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Title: "triumph Found In Humility" Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023

The unexpected triumph of Jesus' birth in a humble manger and emphasizes the divine purpose behind this choice. It encourages believers to recognize the small victories in their lives, persevere in faith, and find ultimate triumph through Jesus Christ.

Sermon Title: "Triumph Found in Humility" Introduction: Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honor to stand before you today. Before I begin, I kindly ask that you bow your heads as we seek the Lord's guidance through prayer. Body: The Unexpected Triumph: a. Victory defined: Victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Casting Our Cares On God And Trusting Him With Our Future Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

God's Word encourages us to cast our cares on Him..

As believers, we are not immune to worries about the future. We fret about our careers, finances, relationships, and uncertainties that lie ahead. But as Christians, we have a heavenly Father who cares deeply about our future and desires to guide us through life's journey. In 1 Peter 5:7, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Genesis 39:21-23

Jesus Gives Life. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus is the Giver of life, and in Him, we find everything we need to live a fulfilling and purposeful life.

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the source of eternal life, and through faith in Him, we can experience a rich and fulfilling life, both now and forever. The Gift of Eternal Life Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He is the only way to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 6:19

Threads In The Palace Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 15, 2025

Walk through a royal palace and you’ll find polished marble, priceless art, golden thrones — and in the corner, if the light is just right, the shimmer of a web.

THREADS IN THE PALACE SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT (Proverbs 30:28; 1 Corinthians 1:27; Matthew 19:30) “The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.” “God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and the weak things of the world to confound the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:28, Matthew 5:3, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Matthew 19:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Desires Of Moses

Contributed by David Carter on Jan 15, 2020

The five desires of Moses

FIVE DESIRES OF MOSES EXODUS 33 EXODUS 33:13 – SHOW ME YOUR WAY - Moses prayed to know the way of God. He wanted to be sure he was leading the people the right way. Proverbs 14:12 – There is a way that seems right unto man but the end is the way of death. Psalm 103:7 – God made known His ways to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Would Say To An Atheist Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2010

When addressing an atheist, Jesus would go to the Word of God to show that there is ample evidence for believing in God. The problem is that some don't want to believe, not that they can't believe.

What Jesus Would Say to an Atheist Psalm 14:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/7/10 Ravi Zacharias tells the story about one-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali: “Ali was flying to one of his engagements and during the flight the aircraft ran into foul weather. The passengers were instructed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Come Lord Jesus! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 21, 2011

The Book of Revelation gives Christ followers the confidence to pray “Come Lord Jesus!”

This morning we’ll complete a journey that began all the way back in July of 2009 as we began with an overview of the Day of the Lord as it was addressed by the Old Testament prophets. Then with that important background established, we began working our way through the book of Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Friend Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2012

Sinners can get get close to a holy God only if they we appeal to His grace. Pray that God in His grace would show us His path, grant us His presence, and reveal to us His person, which He has already done in His Son. Get close to Jesus and you will get

On one occasion, Dr. Mortimer Adler suddenly left a discussion group at a tea quite disgusted, slamming the door after him. Someone in the group, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” To which the hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pets In Paradise?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 29, 2025

Will Pets Be Raptured and With Us in Heaven? A look at what the Bible has to say about it.

What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” —the things God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV - see also Isaiah 64:4) The Bible clearly proclaims that the Triune God is love, good, and kind, and His faithfulness and mercies are new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Peter 5:1, Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purifying Fire (Zephaniah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2025

If you want to be clean in the face of God’s purifying judgment, genuinely seek the Lord, patiently wait for the Lord, and joyfully sing to the Lord.

If you have a stainless-steel refrigerator, you know it’s very hard to keep clean. But what if you owned a stainless-steel car? That’s what worried Matt McClure even before he purchased his brand new $100,000 Tesla Cybertruck. He spent hours researching the internet for tips on keeping the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18, Zephaniah 2:1-15, Zephaniah 3:1-20, 2 Peter 3:10, James 5:7-8, 1 John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Up On The Mountain Or Down In The Valley

Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 2, 2001

God is with us on the mountain and in the valley of our lives.

Up on the Mountain or Down in the Valley Luke 9:28-36 February 25, 2001 The re-release of the Star Wars movies a few years ago created quite a stir among movie goers all across the country. When those movies were first released about 20 years ago, those of us who went to see them were amazed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternity Matters Part Iii: The Glory Of It All

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

HEAVEN IS A HOLY PLACE!

ETERNITY MATTERS PART III: THE GLORY OF IT ALL JANUARY 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

He Is With You Always

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002

Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Heaven Touches Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 13, 2002

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. Slightly evangelistic

When Heaven touches earth. WBC 15.12.02pm Carols by Candlelight I was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to my day-care children one morning. As usual, I stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" I asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist