Sermons on Divine Illumination:

Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Way, The Truth & The Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2016

In truly celebrating the birth of Christ, we celebrate His uniqueness as: 1) The Way (John 14:1–6), 2) The Truth (John 14:4–11), 3) The Life (John 14:12-14).

This morning, Christians around the world gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. But how did December 25 come to be associated with Jesus’ birthday. Celebrations of Jesus’ Nativity are not mentioned in the Gospels or Acts, the date is not given, nor even the time of year. There is no mention of birth ...read more

Denomination: Other

From Wrong Things Said To Wrong Things Done Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2017

A study of the book of Job 36: 1 – 33

Job 36: 1 – 33 From Wrong Things Said To Wrong Things Done 1 Elihu also proceeded and said: 2 “Bear with me a little, and I will show you that there are yet words to speak on God’s behalf. 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4 For ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mere Stones/Reminders-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2017

5 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-V—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger *The Spirit absolutely moved in this sermon to FBCC. He took my focus to His level in the pulpit! Attention: I am constantly typing things into the calendar on my smartphone. I’m not being rude, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Mushy Minds

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

We can't just "feel" our faith - we have to think, and it's time to take our Christianity seriously and renew our minds

Mushy Minds TCF Sermon March 6, 2016 ---------------------------------- NOTE: the powerpoint for this sermon, which includes a video and visuals illustrating the message, is freely available at this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Not The Greatest

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 2

I AM NOT THE GREATEST (ECCLESIASTES 2) Ecclesiastes begins with a resounding five-fold repetition of the word “vanity” in one verse, a literary abnormality even in repetition-heavy Jewish literature: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity (Eccl 1:2). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jeremiah Files. Unique Me? Unique Call? Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 6, 2017

A sermon that attempts to explore Jeremiah's call in relation to our own - Uses a massive illustration from the Hebrides revival in Scotland I have included it verbatim as the reader can then use what they feel is appropriate.

The Jeremiah files. Unique Me? Unique call? Jeremiah 1New King James Version (NKJV) 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 3: The Son Redeemed Believers In The Historical

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2017

In Christ we have been delivered from the shackles of sin, from enslavement to Satan, and from all the misery associated with such enslavement.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 12/21/16 Title: The Son Redeemed Believers in the Historical Past (1:7-12) Series: Paul's letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:7-12 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Obedience Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 18, 2017

Be careful about causing others to sin, be careful about sin in your own life and live out the cause of Christ.

Radical Obedience Mark 9:42-50 Rev. Brian Bill February 18-19, 2017 Did you hear about what happened in California this past week when the spillway around the nation’s tallest dam started eroding so severely that officials warned a 30-foot wall of water could be unleashed on towns below? Around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2017

Genesis 2:4-3:24 teaches us that God banishes sinners from Paradise with a view to restoring his perfect Paradise on earth.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Genesis 1-11 that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” I plan to preach only six sermons on these 11 chapters. It is just an overview of redemptive history. Last week I preached a sermon on Genesis 1:1-2:3 about God creating the heavens and the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul Sees The Lord Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2017

It was a little more difficult to preach in Samaria, because of the ancient traditions and prejudices of long standing which were expressed in the familiar words, “Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans” (John 4:9).

February 26, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.B.1: Paul Sees the Lord (9:1-9) Scripture 1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Defends Himself Before The Jerusalem Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 10, 2017

It appears that when the church leaders in Jerusalem had heard of Peter’s experience in Joppa at the home of Cornelius, they challenged his action and recalled him to Jerusalem for the purpose of justifying it.

May 6, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.D.7: Peter Defends Himself Before the Jerusalem Church (11:1-18) Scripture (Acts 11:1-18; KJV) 1 And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Easter Gifts

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 13, 2017

In our passage Jesus passes out some wonderful Easter Gifts - 1. Peace 2. Assurance 3. Commission 4. Holy Spirit 5. Ability to Heal and Forgive

Scripture: John 20:19-29 (cf. 19-23); 1 Peter 1:3-9 and Call to Worship (Psalm 16) Theme: Jesus' Easter Gifts In our passage Jesus passes out some wonderful Easter Gifts - 1. Peace 2. Assurance 3. Commission 4. Holy Spirit 5. Ability to Heal and Forgive INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

If Christ Is Not Risen From The Dead, Then What?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Apr 24, 2017

What if the Resurrection of Jesus had not occurred? Have you thought of the consequences and what the Christian faith would be like? Quote: “Christmas is the promise, and Easter is the proof.” But that proof Is called into question by skeptics.

BUT IF CHRIST IS NOT RISEN FROM THE DEAD, THEN WHAT? 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you - unless you believed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

My Miracle Is On The Way

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

My Miracle Is On The Way

I Can See It, My Miracle Is On The Way 2 Kings 4:8-17 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8

Denomination: Foursquare