Sermons on Candlelight:

Seven Ways To Say I Love You

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 14, 2016

A message to focus on the love of Jesus for mankind.

Seven Ways to Say I Love You Matthew 27:16, Luke 23:34, 23:43, 23:46, John 19:26-27, 19:28, 19:30 Introduction: How many of you have ever heard the following: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height, My soul can reach, when feeling out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Night Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the second message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

No Christmas Eve candlelight service would be complete without singing the song we are going to look at today. In fact, I had expected this one to easily hold the top spot in our survey. As you have probably guessed the song is “Silent Night.” This song has the ability to bring peace to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Just Like That"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 28, 2010

To love as Jesus loved is to love, not based on our opinions or prejudices or feelings of justice at any given time. It is unconditional; it includes everyone and excludes no one. And it goes all the way!!!!

John 13:34-35 “Just Like That” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I think it’s safe to say that this is the simplest, clearest and hardest command of all! Perhaps more than any other single verse in the New Testament, this one should ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: United Methodist

A Love Story Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012

The heart of the Christmas story

Advent # 4 Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Love Story Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Lesson drawn from Hosea about the depth of love we can know

A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16, NIV) But, God’s love story is not about roses, candlelight, and romance! It’s more ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrate With The Shepherds & Angels Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 18, 2023

Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Encourages hearers to focus on the magnificence of seeing Jesus as Christmas.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE SHEPHERDS & ANGELS” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/17/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – We’re getting pretty good at this “Come Celebrate Jesus!” thing around here! - Last Sunday night – “His Name Shall Be Praised” – Adult choir – children’s choir – packed house here in sanctuary – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"an Opinion Poll... What's The Buzz?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 22, 2020

Jesus reminds the disciples at Caesarea Philippi that the "Gates of Hell" will not prevail against the church and the confession of faith.

In Jesus Holy Name August 23, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:15-16 Pentecost XII – Redeemer “An Opinion Poll…What’s the Buzz?” When Jesus and His disciples arrived at Caesarea Philippi He asked them a critical question about His identity, purpose and mission. It was an opinion poll. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Staying In Character

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004

It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fourfold Name In Isaiah 9:6

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 17, 2002

The magnificent fourfold name given to the promised child in Isaiah’s prophecy is a great encouragement, at Christmas and all year round.

Introduction I don’t expect any of you to remember, but I promised at this time last year to preach tonight’s sermon at some time. My pre-Christmas message in 2001 was on the subject of “God’s Unique Sign” and in it I briefly discussed the verse in Isaiah 9:6 where the promised son is to be called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, Showing The Way Through The Darkness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

Jesus, shows the way through the darkness, keeps us on the true path, shows us our sin and reveals the truth.

John 8:12, John 9:5, Matthew 5:14 (this sermon is based on a previous sermon of mine “Jesus, the Light of the World”. It has been adjusted and updated to suit the church in Kabul, Afghaninstan) Introduction Leading up to the celebration of Christmas, our cities are filled with festive lights. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaching For The Invisible God Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

How can we find the invisible Christ in our daily life? Where does our faith enter in?

December, 2006 “Reaching for the Invisible God” John 1:1-18 Introduction: The opening lines of Howard Thurman’s famous Christmas poem, The Work of Christmas, describes where we find ourselves today--at the end of an old year and at the start of the new one. Only a week after the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Surviving Motherhood Part 5 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Raising children to be survivors requires dedication to press in to God and in following His

Surviving “Mom” Soul Survivor Part 5 – Mother’s Day Text: 1 Samuel 1:8-18 God was looking over His wonderful creation one day and noticed that every creature He had created had a partner, they were frolicking around being “fruitful” and all, - all but Adam. When God caught up with Adam in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knots - Part 3 - Knot Candidates Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 9, 2014

We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

Knots Pt. 3 - Knot Candidates We talked about how our relationship status is the number 1 way of categorizing people in our society. We are either a "have knot" or "have no knot". Relationships can either be one of the greatest blessings in your life or they can produce more pain than drugs, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Let's Keep The Shepherds In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon about humility.

"Let's Keep the Shepherds in Christmas" Luke 2:8-20 Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" Pastor Adam Hamilton tells a about a time, years ago, while he was serving as a Youth Director of a Church in Texas, that he took the Youth to do repairs at the homes of two elderly women ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist