Sermons on Divine Illumination:

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 17, 2016

As we think about this event, it makes sense to me that there are four groups of people present at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and each of them have a different motivation for being there and sheds light on their hearts.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? JOHN 12:12-19 [Palm Sunday 2016] INTRODUCTION… cnn.com/2016/03/13/politics/thomas-dimassimo-donald-trump-protester-interview/ It is election season so there is much going on in the news about the candidates and the rallies that they hold. I heard about a rally that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Grace Is That To You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2022

Jesus preaches an extreme type of pacifism in order to let our lights shine.

2.13.22 Luke 6:27–36 27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer the other too. If someone takes away your coat, do not withhold your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Heroes Of The Bible: Moses Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 19, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Moses. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

Heroes of the Bible: Moses Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/01/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-22, Exodus 2:3-4, Galatians 1:4, Exodus 14:13-14, Exodus 2:11-15, Exodus 3:5-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Heart For A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 22, 2022

Jesus’ teaching and ministry was a way of reframing the use of Scripture. The Scribes had made notes that were superimposed on Scripture. Jesus holds before us a new way of living life. One based on mercy, grace, and love. Jesus modeled the heart and intent of God.

As a child we would attempt to salvage anything and everything. The house I remember from early childhood was an interesting building. When my mother wanted to clean the floor, she would pour water on the floor, scrub it with a broom, and the water would drain through the floor. The first home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28, Matthew 5:17-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 11:6, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Still Small Voice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

This message looks at a situation in the life of Elijah in which he felt all alone. This account teaches us that God is with us, and He has our best interests in mind at all times, even though we may not immediately hear from Him.

This morning we are going to learn about hearing God during the midst of life’s difficult circumstances. How many of you have ever been through a difficult time in which you felt like God had abandoned you, or perhaps that He was nowhere to be found? I am sure a number of us have experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022

The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Baptist

Check The Foundation

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

Foundations are important to a structure. Without a good foundation everything you build will fall apart if it's not on a solid foundation. All we do for God needs to be on a good foundation of Faith.

I. “IF” That word alone is mentioned 1,420 times in Scripture. A. The Dictionary describes "IF" this way : in case that; granting or supposing that; on condition that: Sing if you want to. Stay indoors if it rains. I'll go if you do. even though: an enthusiastic if small audience. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

"Going To The Harvest” Pt.7 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

In this series I have encouraged you that the glory of the latter house will be greater than the former house. I have challenged you to get plugged into the vision of the house and to leave your comfort zone and go into your gift zone and from there you will enter the challenge zone and then score ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, John 4:35-38, Luke 10:2

A Prayer For God’s Will

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

When it comes to praying for God’s will, we often find ourselves at a loss for words. Perhaps, the way to make the greatest impact is to ask for a blessing; to pray for the spiritual and material resources we need to enlarge the kingdom.

I’ve entitled our message this morning “A Prayer for God’s Will.” When we think of God’s will we often have in mind how the Lord wants to use us for His glory; how God wants to include us in His plans and work through us to make an impact for the kingdom. But when it comes to praying for God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolishness Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2022

If you want to repair your broken relationship(s), reject the wisdom of this world and rely on the foolishness of the cross

Several years ago, there was a Mensa convention in San Francisco, whose members have an IQ of 140 or higher. They were having lunch at a local café when they discovered that their saltshaker contained pepper and their peppershaker was full of salt. How could they swap the contents of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go.” We have to stop allowing ourselves to be controlled by the things of this world that hinder our usefulness to Him. Letting go and letting God is called faith.

Our sermon this evening is entitled “Let Go and Let God.” The title is derived from a popular statement used among Christians today. Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go,” or throw off the chains that hinder our usefulness to the Lord. We have to stop ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 22 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter 15, we studied the sad separation of Paul and Barnabas.

Before this, in Acts 13:2, we read, "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them." God, the Holy Spirit, had called them unto this work, and they were being greatly blessed of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Jude!

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 20, 2022

Verse by verse with a Derek Prince section (NASB)

HEY, JUDE - The Warnings of History to the Ungodly Some words from a famous song by the Beatles: Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Then you can start to make it better. Hey Jude, don't be afraid. And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain, Don't carry the world upon your ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Trust And Obey(1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Desiring to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was.

When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, "If you'll come to the Church meeting this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to Heaven." The boy said to Dr. Graham, I do not think I'll be there. If you do not know the way to the post office, how are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Look inside today’s story for two items the Spirit does in your life: 1) The Spirit makes you bold ; and 2) He makes your conscience tender to His touch. My hope this morning is simple: I want you and I to hunger for life-changing power the Holy Spirit brings.

This morning I want look at what the Spirit does to transform us. Today, we are looking at a famous account inside the New Testament, called Pentecost. Let me set up our story for those of you who may have missed earlier messages. The miracle of “speaking in tongues” had worked liked shooting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-41

Denomination: Baptist