Sermons on Dazzle:

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Why People See Christians As Weak Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Boasting or bragging is excluded because it elevates you to the pinnacle of importance. It’s sad to say this, but religion is a great place to do just this – to brag about one’s morality

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 5, we encounter the Sealed Scroll, the Slain Savior, and the Singing Scores.

(Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/22/2017 As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, we are four weeks into this exciting adventure through the magnificent and often mysterious book of Revelation. While many see Revelation as an intimidating enigma to be ignored entirely, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 28, 2024

Easter is about the hope of Jesus defeating death.

The Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4 March 31, 2024 Have you ever been in a cavern or tunnel or some room where you can hear your voice echo? It’s kind of cool to hear the reverb in your voice. To hear your voice echoing, continuing for more than a quick second. Keep that in mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Luke 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 102:15-22, 2 Kings 6:14-23, Romans 12:16-21, Matthew 8:1-13. A). THE SET TIME. Psalm 102:15-22. The immediate context of these verses speaks of how the eternal LORD shall yet ‘have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come’ (cf. Psalm 102:13). This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:15-22, 2 Kings 6:14-23, Romans 12:16-21, Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Millennium And Final Judgment Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 2, 2024

Satan is chained by circumstances. He has had no access to Heaven since his banishment and he can’t tempt anyone on earth because there is no one to tempt. The wicked are dead and the redeemed are in heaven. He just gets to wander around muttering to himself for 1000 years.

August 03, 2024 The Battle of Armageddon results in total destruction. The earth resembles a vast battlefield – a desolate wilderness. The chaotic scene before John resembles Palestine during the Exile: Jeremiah 4:23-26 - I looked at the earth, and it was formless and empty; and at the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:23-26, Matthew 19:28, 1 Corinthians 6:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 11:35-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Can I Believe In God? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 18, 2018

How Can I Believe in God? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 15, 2018

How Can I Believe in God? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 15, 2018 Main point: To help engage some of the reasonable basis for believing in God….while recognizing that it is a relationship between ourselves as finite and God as infinite which cannot reduced merely to our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behind The Curtain - Mark 9:1-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2023

What is the purpose of the Transfiguration? And how can it help you in your daily life? This message will answer those questions and show you how this event explodes with meaning when you understand the “hyperlinks” in the setting.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-7, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

The Burdened Watchman

Contributed by Dan Stires on Nov 6, 2002

How do we become burdened for those who are lost in their sin and need a Savior? The text here deals with the burdened watchman of Dumah.

The Burdened Watchman Isaiah 21:11-12 Intr: Illus. 1. Hattie Wiatt, a little girl, came to a very small Sunday School and asked them inside the church if she would come in. 2. But it was explained to her there was not enough room for her to come. 3. In less than two years she fell ill, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12, 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Available For Life-Shaping Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2003

If we want to be worthwhile, trustworthy, respected people, we must be available for life-shaping. That means to downplay disappointment, pick perceptive people, consider consequences, and accept affirmation.

Worthwhile lives are made, not born. No one gets to get be great just by dumb luck or by the genes they inherited. Worthwhile people, trustworthy people, respected people are made. They are formed. They are shaped. Somebody has to take raw material and shape it into something useful. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 28, 2007

This is part I in the series - 24. It is a first person narrative account from the owner of the upper room. The Preaching Idea: Give Christ the place of honor in your life.

They were 24 hours that would forever change the world. No war or time of peace, no government or nation, no army or ruler has or ever will impact the course of human history in the profound manner in which that one day did. From sundown to sundown it was by far the worst and best day the world has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven Pt-3 Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

Concludes with a 1 paragraph description of Heaven for use in witnessing.

Understanding Heaven PT 3 So far we have learned why we should want to go to Heaven. How we are going to get there (salvation/rapture) Rewards we will receive(Crowns of Judgment) Now we will learn who and what we will exactly see and do in Heaven. 1-Who are the inhabitants of Heaven? God, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005

Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 27, 2006

Do you want bread, or The Bread? Are you willing to live a life of abandon for Christ?

Plato’s Cave is an allegory told by the ancient Greek philosopher. In the allegory he tells of people who live in a cave who have been chained there since childhood. Their limbs have atrophied and their heads are fixed so that they can only look at one wall in the cave. Behind them is a fire. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Methodist

How To Get Rich

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Examines the spiritual riches of the child of God.

“HOW TO GET RICH” Gal. 4:1-7 INTRO – Everywhere you look, you’ll find a “get rich quick” scheme that someone has cooked up. Went online just to see what was out there in this area of getting rich: - How to be a “one minute millionaire” - There’s a “free secret website” for the Online Ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist