Sermons on Display Of Glory:

Appreciate The Sovereign Light

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2024

Even the artificial light we truly appreciate. We do not want to have brownouts. If physical lights have an appeal to us, how about the “Light of the world” referring to Jesus? Do we really appreciate Him?

“As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Christmas At The Movies Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2004

Why did Herod want to kill the Christ child? His motivation has much in common with those today who want to kill Christmas.

OPEN: (I sat on a stool on stage, reading the following from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” I taped my sermon into the pages of the book and used the book as both prop and way to hide my sermon notes). Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes Of Our Nation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

4th of July sermon looking at how God was active in the birth of our nation

Heroes of Our Nation Hebrews 11:1-2, 13-16, 12: 1-2 In the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA, there's a special display for a rickety, home-made aluminum kayak. This tiny, makeshift boat seems oddly out of place in the midst of displays for impressive Navy vessels and artifacts from significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Heart-Y Commitments

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 25, 2013

God has given the gift of His Agape love to believers to be "exercised" in your daily life in Holy Spirit-filled ways.

“Heart-y Commitments” Romans 12:11-13 In the Western World, so many people eat and exercise to be “Heart Smart”. It is far more important, though, for followers of Jesus to exercise God’s Love than it is to watch what you eat. We looked at Romans 12:9-10 over the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 19 - God Gives Us Hope Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 23, 2024

As Jonah was thrown into the sea it seemed all was over, but God had prepared a big fish to keep Jonah safe. In all those seemingly hopeless times, God is in control and let’s keep in mind that God’s grace and His justice always go hand in hand.

We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) As we continue our studies on the life of Jonah and its relevance to the church, many have been blessed and we thank God for these good testimonies. God instructed Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15, Jonah 1:4, Jonah 1:17, Psalm 85:10, John 1:14, Job 42:2, Matthew 12:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Can Do Anything PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon explores God's grandeur, His infinite abilities, and the virtue of patience, emphasizing His sovereignty and purpose in every situation of our lives.

Good morning, dear church family! It's a joy to be with you today, gathered together in the presence of our Almighty God, to reflect on His Word and His character. Today, we are going to focus on a powerful passage from the book of Job, a book that offers us a profound understanding of God's ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:2

Topics: Wait, God

A Special Person-For A Special Task

Contributed by Arthur Green on Feb 28, 2006

It describes the qualities that God is looking for in persons who will work for the good of the kingdom

A Special person for a Special Task Exodus 3:10 In the book of Exodus 3:10 you will find theses words, "Come now therefore and i will send thee unto Pharoh that thou mayest bring forth my people, the children of Israel out of Egypt. The history of our text is one that is familar to all of us. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Love - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

Loving God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength

The Power of Love – Part II Mark 12:30 February 15, 2004 Mark 12:30 (NIV) Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. …All Your Heart • More than mere infatuation • Being passionate in your love – Desiring God’s presence – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Be With You

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

In Bethlehem's fields the angels sang, "Peace on earth." The crowd in Jerusalem reply, "Peace in heaven."

PEACE BE WITH YOU. Luke 19:28-40. EXEGESIS. (Luke 19:28). Jesus had already ‘set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). Now His hour had come, and He confronted his destiny. (Luke 19:29). “The mount of Olives” - the direction from which Messiah was expected to come into Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2018

Did you know that Jesus prayed specifically for you? In this message we will recap the last two messages in this series, talk about Jesus' prayer of faith at the tomb of Lazarus and examine a prayer that Jesus prayed for us!

INTRODUCTION • In our first message we talked about Jesus teaching through a model prayer that we call “The Lord’s Prayer”. • In our second message we discussed three of His prayers. They were: 1. His Prayer at His Baptism 2. His Prayer before multiplying the 5 loaves and the 2 fish 3. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3, Luke 11:41-42, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Things Happen

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 16, 2023

Bad things happen to us. The way in which we handle them demonstrates to the world the relationship we have with Christ Jesus.

Things Happen – John 9: 1 - 12 Intro: Some of us have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation usually done in less than fifteen minutes per eye, doctors can remove the clouded lens of the eye and replace it with a clear, artificial lens. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Construction Of Kingdom 6

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction We continue our series, The Construction of a Kingdom.

Introduction We continue our series, The Construction of a Kingdom. We have looked into the life of David, a shepherd boy, a king's servant, a giant slayer, a cave dweller, a leader - but ultimately, God's man chosen to occupy the throne. We have observed his character, his faith, his obedience, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Real Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 22, 2019

If you want to be a real leader that inspires people to real greatness, define the vision, delegate the work; but most important, deny yourself just like Jesus did. That’s because real leaders are real servants.

Several years ago, a 19-year-old man, desperate to get to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, hopped a bus and demanded that the driver take him there. Some say the man was drunk, others that he was disturbed. Either way, only a few of the passengers were concerned, and everyone stayed calm. That’s because ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-10, Joshua 19:49-50, Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007

1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

At (@) The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

Characteristics of Jesus that we can associate with His name.

AT (@) THE NAME OF JESUS Philippians 2:5-11 We can only imagine how carefully God chose those who would be the earthly parents of His son…the ones who would do for this most holy child what all parents do for their children: feed them, clothe them, protect them. Yet one of the most common ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist