Sermons on Compromises:

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 2, 2025

Jesus declared Himself the Light in a darkened temple. This wasn't poetry; it was deity revealing truth. Tonight, discover how God's light guides, transforms, and empowers His people.

Light in the Darkness Week 7: I AM: From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Introduction Open your Bibles to John chapter 8, verse 12. Tonight, we stand at one of the most powerful declarations Jesus ever made. Picture the scene with me. The Feast of Tabernacles has just concluded in Jerusalem. During this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, Revelation 21:23, John 5:26, John 11:25, John 14:6, Exodus 13:21-22, Nehemiah 9:12, Genesis 1:27, Romans 1:20, Genesis 1:2, Genesis 1:3, Exodus 40:36-38, John 1:14, Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:14, Isaiah 60:1-3, Luke 2:30-32, John 14:9, Romans 1:21, John 1:4-5, Mark 16:15, Psalm 27:1, Matthew 5:14, Ephesians 5:8, 1 John 1:7, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Acts 17:8, 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 1:8, Philippians 2:15, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:5, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20/26 Vision (Part 4):un-Muted: The Theology Of The Public Square Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 14, 2026

We’ve spent three weeks looking inward. We fixed our minds, reclaimed our identities, and rested our bodies. But today, we turn the lens outward, and honestly? It’s a little uncomfortable. I want to confess something to you: I have been a Secret Agent Christian.

Three weeks of going inward. Week 1: Fix your mind. Break the algorithm. Week 2: Reclaim your identity. You're not a machine. Week 3: Rest your body. Stop the machine. This week: Speak your truth. Use your voice. We live in a culture that silences the Church through shame. We've learned to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20, Daniel 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Topics: Faithfulness, Obedience

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

A New Wardrobe

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2001

When we become Christian’s, some things need to and will change in our lives.

INTRODUCTION  Last week we took some time out of our day to clean our closets out. As we cleaned out the closet, we examined each thing we found to see if we need to take it with us to our new address in heaven. Out were the disco shirts, the leisure suits, and the powder blue tuxedos and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father Of Vision

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001

Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Opposition From The Carnal

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the children to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people.

Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 35 – John the Baptist, a Faithful Messenger – Luke 3:1-20; 7:18-23; Mark 6:17-29 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people. 2. Explanation of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Defeat Of The Devil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how God has already determined how He will defeat the devil in the final days and throw him into the eternal lake of fire.

Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 42 – God’s Victory Over Satan and The End of the Book – Gen. 3:15: Rev. 12:7-11; Rev. 13:1-10; I John 4:4; Rev. 20:7-10 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God has already determined how He will defeat the devil in the final days and throw him into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gives Victory Over Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how God gives victory over our enemies when we trust, obey and denounce all forms of sin in our life

Victories for God’s People – Numbers 21:12-24:25 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God gives victory over our enemies when we trust, obey and denounce all forms of sin in our life. Illustration:"Duties are ours, events are God’s; When our faith goes to meddle with events, and to hold ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Shadow Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

People need to stand with their Pastor!

EXO.17:9-13 "STANDING IN THE SHADOW OF THE MAN OF GOD" A) Israel had just crossed the Red Sea on a journey that should have taken from 11-14 days. * They should have been crossed over Jordan in Canaan Land and inherited the presence and promises of God! * A journey that should have taken less ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001

A reflection on current trends in abortion and what a Christian should know from Scripture.

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT ABORTION? QUESTION: What is your standard for right and wrong? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Bush Blocks U.S. Abortion Aid By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - On Monday’s anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, President Bush ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Put The Fire Out

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 2, 2001

It is important for us to have a Christian life that is on fire for God and we must make sure we do not put out our own fire or the fire of Christian ministries outside our own tradition or the fire of the little ones.

Once upon a time I went camping. A few of us stayed up late and talked around the campfire. From time to time one of us would add some wood to the fire so the “fire wouldn’t go out” and the camp site would remain warm, secure, and lighted. If you haven’t noticed the camp fires of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-49, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Holiness

Beware Of The Second Love

Contributed by Kenneth Pack on Mar 16, 2001

From various Bible characters we can see that today as then there are many voices bidding for our love and affection. The most important thing is to keep the Lord first in our lives.

Intro: The passage we read in Deut. 20 is often referred to as the laws concerning warfare. There’s no denying that the church is in a war today. It’s an ever-increasing war against the enemy of our souls. Notice – When the officers stepped up they were about to go into battle. The word of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-8, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There Evidence?

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 24, 2001

If you claim the name of Christian, are there evidences in your life to support that claim?

I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." Many today claim the name of Christian or profess Christianity as the basis for their lives. However, a large portion of these same individuals do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist