Sermons on Enlighten Me:

Scared Straight #3 - The Writing Is On The Wall Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 9, 2020

Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams: This shows that purity of heart and faithfulness to God come before enlightenment in divine mysteries. Daniel will later receive great revelation, but now he simply shows himself a dedicated follower of God.

Two weeks ago, we began a new teaching series around the supernatural. We discussed the idea that Jesus' presence and works 2000 years ago represent an orderly working of the world many don’t recognise nor do they understand, so they call the events - supernatural. Supernatural by definition ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

In Proverbs 30:7-9 it records this prayer "Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

In Proverbs 30:7-9 it records this prayer "Two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Significance Of Communion In The 21st Century" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

What is the significance of communion for me personally?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches October 5, 2003 “The Significance of Communion in the 21st Century” Luke 22:17-20 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a little church that had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. When they sang the Gloria Patri they stood, turned to the right facing a blank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-20, Luke 22:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

Forerunner Generation

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Jun 2, 2003

A Prophetic word given to me by the Lord

Recently, I was at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City and The Holy Spirit began to minister this prophetic message to me: He said this generation being born from 1981 and on would be the Forerunner Generation. This generation of Forerunners will prepare the way for the Rapture of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3, Luke 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exercise Your Faith

Contributed by Robbey Smith on Oct 18, 2000

Let me ask you a question.

Let me ask you a question. If I were to walk in the room with all these patients and pray for healing will all be healed? People and some preachers will tell you that if you don't get what you pray for it's because you didn't have enough faith.  God gives everyman a measure of faith But how you use ...read more

The Lord Was With Joseph

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 6, 2001

God is there for me in the midst of daily concerns.

THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH Genesis 39: 2, 3, 21, 23 - "The Lord was with Joseph …" A ’buzz’ word of society these days is the word ’dysfunctional’. It is a word that covers a multitude of issues and problems that beset people with communities and families. If there was ever a family that could be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of God

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 17, 2007

Becoming the mighty me and women of God

The Power of God is inside us. 1st Peter 1:5 Revelations 2:10 As a child of God, we grow and transform into the image and likeness of God. We are given the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit of God. Truthfully, we belong to God. However, we do not belong to Him just because He made us. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

"I Am Afraid Of You"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

list people who scare me

Galatians 4:1-14 "I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain" After Israel beheld the fearful phenomena which manifested the presence of Jehovah upon Mount Sinai at the giving of the law, Moses informs them that a fear of God needs to be before them that they sin not. A ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not That Complicated!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2009

Jesus simply says, "Follow me."

Title: It’s Not That Complicated! Text: John 1:43-51 The Big Idea: Jesus simply says, “Follow me.” Introduction Sometimes I think we make much more of what it means to be a Christian than is necessary or even intended. Perhaps you’ve been following the hiring of Josh McDaniels to replace Mike ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Fear No Evil Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Why death shadows scare me

A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your deliverer. 6. Deliverance comes by relationship to the shepherd. B. WHAT ARE WE NOT TO FEAR? 1. Not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up My Liberty?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2016

You mean it is not all about me?

Rom 15: 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Champion

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

He did it all for you and for me.

Jesus our Champion Matthew 28:1-7 (NKJV) 1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconcile: When It Burns Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019

Reconciliation requires me to engage with conflict

Begin by READing the Scriptures aloud - Lecto Divina: Jonah 1:1-3, 3:1-3, 3:10, 4:1-4 (~760 B.C.) The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 3:1-3, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving 2010

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

What giving thanks does for me.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Strait Betwixt The Twain.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2023

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

A STRAIT BETWIXT THE TWAIN. Philippians 1:21-30. The Apostle Paul had just referred to his ‘earnest expectation and hope’ that Christ should now be ‘magnified’ in Paul’s body ‘whether by life or by death’ (cf. Philippians 1:20). Suddenly, it seems, Paul found himself in a state of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational