Sermons on Darkness And Light:

The Special We

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2009

As Christians we are chosen by God to join others in a church community where we find belonging, significance, love, and where we serve one another. A church is not about catering to our own individual needs and wants.

The Special WE September 6, 2009 1 Pet 2:9-12 Intro: We are special. That is a true statement, and an important one. We are special – we, the people of God called Laurier Heights Baptist Church are special. As true as the statement is, it is problematic. We hear “special”, and think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

'don't Worry.... Simplify!!!'

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The Fourth and Final Sermon of the Fall 2008 Series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So That You Can Say ‘Yes.’

In the past month, we have taken time each Sunday to think about the issue and reality of overload on our lives. (Slide 1) We spent time with 1 Peter 5:7, ‘Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.’ How to deal with worry was our main topic of discussion. Then ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What God's Word Can Do For You

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 17, 2016

God’s Word can: 1. give you a heavenly view of your heart. 2. give spiritual birth to your soul. 3. give you a clear view of Christ. 4. give you a firmer grip on your faith.

What God's Word Can Do for You Hebrews 4:12-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 7, 2016 *Is there anybody here who wants to be weak in their Christian life? -- No! We want to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might! But in order to get there, we must spend time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 5 A Worthless Harvest Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Be Careful of calling evil good and good evil.

Isaiah 5 A Worthless Harvest Chose to be Wild vs. 1-7 6 Warnings vs. 8-23 Two Choices vs. 24-30 Intro: When we get into this time of year, just before the leaves start to change, something cool happens If you don’t know it it is grape harvest season If you drive down La Purisma Rd or Hwy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

In a world gone mad with sin and depravity, what should the true church of Jesus Christ be doing? We should not fear what man may do, we should bend the truth of God's Word, and we should not bow before the "gods" of political correctness.

Where do we go from Here? Wednesday, February 17, 2016 By Rev. James May We live in a world where the words of the prophet Isaiah are ringing loud and long, and the warnings of what will come in these last days are coming to pass with alarming speed. Who can doubt that we are nearing the time of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Misfit Christmas: Impact Of The Greatest Misfit Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2021

A MISFIT is “a person who’s not like everyone else – they’re different.” We Christians are supposed to be different -- we're supposed to be like Jesus! Jesus turned the world right-side-up because it was upside down. Has He touched you yet?

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: Impact of the Greatest Misfit INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good Idea 1. Two Centerpoint natural Gas company men were checking gas meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of an alley worked their way to the other end. 2. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In God Our Constant Companion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2018

Hope is found Here because God is your constant companion, trust in His promises, trust in His presence, His protection and His provision. Don’t be afraid, for God is with you. Don’t be afraid. God is here to help you.

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are focusing on Hope in the Companionship of God and each other. This morning I want us to consider together the hope we have in the presence, protection and provision of God. Listen to these words of God recorded for us in Isaiah chapter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 145:13-14, Psalm 27:1-2, Romans 15:13, Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:13, 1 Peter 3:14-16, Isaiah 41:9, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message #3: Unlocking God's Design For Sex Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 12, 2023

God has a wonderful and beautiful design for sexual intimacy, He ordained for sexual intercourse and sexual intimacy to be a mutually pleasurable and special act between a man and woman in the confines of a Biblical marriage.

1 Corinthians 6:15-20-Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For “the two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 7:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Isaiah 5:20, Mark 9:42, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 4:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Belong To? Adoption Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2009

There are some powerful applications to what we receive from God when we’re adopted by Him.

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who explained that her favorite spot at the local zoo was the “House of Night”, where nocturnal creatures crawled and flew about. She said “One very bright day, I stepped into the exhibit and was plunged into total darkness. Almost immediately, a small hand ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Help In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006

We can let our crisis handle us or we can let God handle our crisis.

God’s Help in Times of Crisis Text: Gen. 32:1-21 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:1-21 2. Illustration: A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Semper Paratus Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2007

The inbreak of God, whether now or in the day of His return, is both judgment and blessing. But if we are always prepared, we can handle the judgment without being destroyed and can receive blessings even though disguised.

If we prepare, we can handle just about anything. Preparation allows us to handle both negatives and positives. If we are ready, we can take the negatives and deal with the blows that fall on us. And if we are ready, we can also enjoy the positives and receive the blessings. When I was growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First (1) Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

We draw meaning from the stuff we collect.How Jesus turned Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Human Needs” pyramid upside-down and flattened it with a single statement: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). We live in a pretty materialistic culture; we tend to confuse purpose or meaning in life with success. And we tend to confuse success with the accumulation of material possessions. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Higher We Rise

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2018

Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and he and his family were lifted above the flood. And God will lift us up as well.

Genesis 6:5-8 [5] And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. [6] And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. [7] And the Lord said, I will destroy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

In Psalm 22 we find assurance in the truth of God’s plan of salvation through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. Assurance and hope for all nations for all time.

Psalm 22 07/08/07 AM Text: Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction Few of the Psalms are any more interesting and intriguing to study than Psalm 22. But also, few of the Psalms are any more encouraging and motivating to our own faithfulness to God. I. Overview Psalm 22 Psalm 22 is a "messianic" psalm: it is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Investing

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 15, 2009

What kind of investment advice have you gotten lately? In Ephesians 5 we learn about what REAL investing is!

There is a lot of talk lately about what is wise and unwise. We see this especially in relation to the financial world. With economic times being tough, it seems that there are “experts” popping up everywhere like weeds to tell us how to invest wisely. They tell us that we need to diversify our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-21

Denomination: Lutheran