Sermons on Divine Light:

New Beginnings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013

This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Waiting On God

Contributed by James Thomas on Oct 27, 2013

God's Promises are true wait with expectancy and assurance

The blessing of waiting on God Psalms 40:1-5 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. waited -to expect :- gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon a.) He turned toward me b.) He heard me while I was calling him he heard me c.) While I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's All-Sufficiency In You

Contributed by James May on Oct 27, 2013

Through the Sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross, everything we need to be all that God wants us to be, has already been provided and dwells in us. When Jesus said, "It is Finished"; that's exactly what he meant!

God’s All Sufficiency in You Sunday, October 27, 2013 By Rev. James May To begin this morning, I want to ask a question to each of you. That question is this: “Is there anything in your life that you lack in order that you may have dominion over sin and the ability to live a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tree And Its Fruit

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013

In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Touch Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 3, 2013

Why touch a leper? They were "untouchable", declared unclean, outcasts to all. But Jesus touched this man. Why? And what can we learn from what He did that day?

We’re going to begin today’s sermon with a trivia question: Question: What is the largest organ of your body? (Answer: the skin) If you an average adult, your skin covers about 21 square feet of your body. It will weigh 9 pounds and contain more than 11 miles of blood vessels. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Mark 1:4-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Well

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 4, 2013

We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith... just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: How to Finish Well! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: We finish well when we fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith… just for the honor of doing well for the glory of God and the good of others. Introduction The Word of God inspires us in Hebrews 12:1, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013

To live a life of thankfulness we must have a foundation of the reasons for our thankfulness... the first is that God is God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 1, 2013 Date Preached: November 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 1st Piling – God is God Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does The Bible Say About Real Men?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2013

If you want to be a real man or woman, live your life knowing that you will eventually answer to God. We will answer for every thought we think, every word we speak and every action we take or omit.

10-11-04 What Does the Bible Say About Real Men? Genesis 1:1-3:21 When I began studying Adam and learning what it means to be a real man, I asked myself, "What will the women be doing while I am speaking?" Well, I have an answer for all the women this morning. You’ve worked hard all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Out

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 13, 2013

Laments are not just for the past, but we need to learn how to Lament and communicate with God.

At an Optometrist's office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." 2. In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." 3. On a Plastic Surgeon's Office door: "Hello. Can we pick your nose?" 4. At a Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Righteousness By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are saved by God's Righteousness

Romans 3 - Righteousness by God’s Grace - 1/25/09 Turn with me again this morning to Romans 1. In Romans, Paul gives us as explanation of the gospel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news.” The essence of Paul’s letter to the Romans is that there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, What’s In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2012

a study of the Gospel of Luke 18:24-30

Luke 18:24-30 So, What’s In It For Me? “24 And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:24-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Little Things In The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 25, 2012

The great, awesome, majestic God has a wonderful way of using little POSSESSIONS, little PLACES and little PEOPLE to accomplish his will.

Little Things in the Christmas Story Chuck Sligh Christmas 2012 TEXT: Luke 2:4-7 – “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Here; Did You Notice?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

We need to take time to intentionally focus on God because... "when we obey, when we accept, when we pause, when we awaken, when we realize and recognize and receive, love transforms everything."

I am Here; Did You Notice? August 12, 2012 Intro: I am learning a valuable lesson lately – about things I’ve never noticed. Things I’ve taken for granted for a long time. Things that have been around, doing their job, with never a celebration or a word of thanks or the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Here; Did You Notice?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

We need to take time to intentionally focus on God because... "when we obey, when we accept, when we pause, when we awaken, when we realize and recognize and receive, love transforms everything."

I am Here; Did You Notice? August 12, 2012 Intro: I am learning a valuable lesson lately – about things I’ve never noticed. Things I’ve taken for granted for a long time. Things that have been around, doing their job, with never a celebration or a word of thanks or the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist