Sermons on Brilliance:

A Good Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Through Us! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2009

As a Believer of Christ, God sees you like a mirror capable of reflecting God’s glory and every Christian has a responsibility to allow God’s glory to reflect more and more.

Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly o’er the plains. And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strain: Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! The word glory appears over 350 times in the Bible! It’s a significant word in Scriptures. What does it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sent To Serve Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Deacon Ordination Message

As we gather together today we are celebrating the installation and ordination of our deacons as well as commissioning the White family as they head to the place where the Lord has called them to as missionaries. As we celebrate this great day I want us to spend some time together in REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Straining Forward

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2017

A New Year's Day message encouraging us to Press On

Straining Forward Philippians 3:12-14 January 1, 2017 I remember many, many years ago, when I was just a young kid – – – I remember being outside with a basketball and shooting baskets. There would come a time during my shooting where you would have a final countdown. The game is on the line. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 11, 2017

The Christmas story is all about God's love for you.

`“The Christmas Story” Matthew 2:1-16 “The Christmas story is fascinating to me. There is so much going on. God the Creator takes on human form as a baby. He was born in a barn with all those colorful images; Wisemen from the East came to see Him after following a star that led the way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Soon, Jesus Will Burst Through The Sky Just As He Burst Through The Tomb, Nothing Will Hold Him Back. Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

The same enemy who tried to keep Jesus in the grave tempts us to doubt. Doubt that the Bible is accurate. Doubt that such a miracle could happen. Yet we have the opportunity to be the people Jesus talked about when He said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).*

Heaven held its breath. The angels waited in anticipation while most of the earth slept—unaware of what was about to take place. Some humans who were awake spent the night weeping. Others tossed and turned, their minds filled with questions and doubts. Some sat and stared, while a few hid all night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Scroll

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2014

God's word should be our nourishment every day – and we should devour it! He is not calling us to give one another lip service, but to be devoted to Him fully. The challenge is, are we?

The Little Scroll Revelation, Part 12, Revelation 10:1-11 Introduction - In Ch. 9 John sees 5 sins that will plague mankind during the tribulation -- Idolatry (Greek word is eidololatria) -- Murder (Greek word is phonon) -- Sorceries (Greek word is farmakeiva) -- Sexual immorality (Greek ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light Of The World

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life.

For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life. This “I am” statement was made in Jerusalem during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Huge lamps were lit outside the Temple to commemorate the pillar of light that guided the Israelites during their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Congregational

Integrity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 15, 2012

To have integrity is to be consistently and predictably honest in your dealings & relationships. God’s people are to be people of integrity. Let us open our heart & learn that the true way is always the best way.

INTEGRITY PROVERBS 11: 3 A person of integrity has the blessing of the Lord. To have integrity is to be consistently and predictably honest in your dealings and relationships. It is a noble thing to be known as a person of integrity. It means being willing to do what is right-even if it costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-20, Proverbs 28:6-18, Proverbs 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid. Jesus' Glory Days Are (Still) Here!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2010

The vision the Apostle John received on Patmos reminds us that Jesus is standing in our midst and reigning on our behalf.

Today is the last day of regular season games in the NHL. That means the Stanley Cup playoffs are upon us. Of course Oiler fans won’t have anything to cheer about this year. Nor did they have much to cheer about the year before that. 2006 was their last good year in recent memory. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven Bound

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 9, 2010

What will be experience in heaven?

[To receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Are you looking forward to going on a summer vacation? Summer vacation is one of the highlights of most people’s years. We plan our vacation activities. We save our money. We count down the days. But then once ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bored Of The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question.

Intro People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question. To some, being relevant in the church means that worship is exciting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Worship Of Work Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 11, 2011

When our work is done unto Christ it becomes worship. Our entire lives are worship so our lives should characterize God's glory with our excellence.

Intro: The world often disregards the church today. They do the same that Sanballat and Tobiah did here in Nehemiah they say if God loves you so much why are you such a mess. Our church answer is we are forgiven not perfect. The world often disregards us because we focus so much on what is wrong ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just An Ordinary God

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015

Who is God? He is more than we can comprehend. David had much to say about who God is.

NOT JUST AN ORDINARY GOD PSALM 8 David wrote this psalm to proclaim the majesty of God. When he looked around at all that God had created on the earth, in the sky, and even within man the main feeling of God that he had was “majesty”. This morning God desires for you to experience ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Celebrate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 12, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "God Is Here". This sermon is an overview of Esther and a glimpse of the Feast of Purim. Have fun with this celebration, (even if it's Baptist style- Like we did). After all, we always need a reason to eat at Church.

Series: God Is Here [#10] IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE Esther 9:20-10:3 Introduction: There are times in life that we need to celebrate. Look with me at these final verses in Esther. Esther 9:20-10:3 (MSG) “Mordecai wrote all this down and sent copies to all the Jews in all King Xerxes' ...read more

Denomination: Baptist