Sermons on Enlighten:

Comfort And Courage Sermon V: Victors Not Victims Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have of God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and determining to soar as does the eagle to new heights of trusting in the Lord God our Maker, Father and Redeemer.

Victors Not Victims Why did Jesus teach us to pray “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one”? As the Apostle Paul put it, life’s struggles are “not against flesh and blood, but ...read more

When Others Are Out To Get You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020

Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.

When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary's Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 21, 2020

When Gabriel announced God's plan to Mary, she stood at the crossroads of Fear and Faith. Mary's response is a witness of her faith that in God all things are possible

December 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s Leap of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It was just about 9 months ago that our lives changed with COVID-19. Our last Sunday for gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Spiritual Awakening

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 5, 2024

A Spiritual Awakening is reputed to be a profound experience that has often been correlated to a unique interrelation with the Divine, a deeper understanding of the nature of life, or a sense of inner growth and transformation.

Casandra Brené Brown, a female American professor and author once remarked: “Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1, Revelation 3:2, Isaiah 52:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Kingdom Keys - Kings Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023

Idolatry, injustice and covenant unfaithfulness are the signs that we are no longer walking with God

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom, Healing, And Proclamation: The Transformative Power Of The Gospel Luke 4:18-19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 19, 2024

An Expository Sermon on Luke 4:18-19 is a powerful passage that speaks to the heart of Jesus’ mission and ministry.

Freedom, Healing, and Proclamation: The Transformative Power of the Gospel Luke 4:18-19 Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Luke that speaks to the very heart of Jesus’ mission and ministry. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 4:18-19, where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Acts 10:38, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 11:5, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principalities, Daniel's Experience, And The Subtle Deception In Churches

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 19, 2024

This sermon explores the concept of principalities through the lens of Daniel's experience.

Introduction The Bible tells us that the spiritual realm is teeming with powers, principalities, and forces of darkness. This reality is not distant or irrelevant to our lives today but plays a crucial role in shaping events both in the world and within the Church. One striking biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open My Eyes, Lord: Discovering The Treasures Of God’s Word - Psalm 119:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 16, 2024

“Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” (Psalm 119:18, NLT) This verse is a cry of humility, dependence, and hunger. It’s not just a request for physical sight but for spiritual illumination—to see, understand, and delight in the deep treasures of God’s Word.

Open My Eyes, Lord: Discovering the Treasures of God’s Word - Psalm 119:18 Introduction Today, we gather around a prayer that has been whispered by the faithful for generations, a prayer that leads us into the very heart of God. Our focus is Psalm 119:18, where the psalmist prays: “Open my eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, Ephesians 1:17-18, Psalm 19:7-8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Perfect Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#3] GOD’S PERFECT FAITHFULNESS Luke 1:57-80 Introduction: In your daily life, you encounter moments of joy, trials, and uncertainty; and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, as we look at our text today, we are reminded of an important truth- Our God is perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Paul Robinson on May 17, 2023

How do we as Christians become "acceptable sacrifices" to God?

Sacrifice is a word we don’t like. To sacrifice our time, money, our very lives, is a hard thing. But it is important. There are troops overseas right now who are sacrificing themselves; many have already given their lives. Many Christians have set aside the altar of sacrifice and replaced it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Absolute Oneness

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2023

Oneness has been said to be either relative or absolute.

T. A. McMahon, an author of Christian books and videos once remarked: “For the believer in Jesus, every trial of suffering is an opportunity to grow in the faith, to grow in our relationship with the Lord, and to see Him work in our lives in a uniquely personal way that demonstrates His compassion, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Ephesians 2:8, 1 John 4:8

Are Our Lives A Testimony Of What God Has Done For Us?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2023

Our Christian lives are a declaration of how God has helped us, his continuing assistance from our adolescence to our advanced age.

Or, we could title this... What Are the Five Arts of Grace? Our Christian lives are a declaration of how God has helped us, his continuing assistance from our adolescence to our advanced age. How are we showing the world what we are experiencing every day? The psalmist was elderly, and he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Conquered Enemy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 21, 2023

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our sins is a visible testimony of victory and the assurance from the LORD God Almighty that the curse of sin, death, hell, and the grave are conquered forever, and that Jesus is LORD of all.

The evidence for the existence, ministry, influence, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ should be as plain as day to anyone who is willing to examine the facts, do their own research, quit letting other people do their thinking for them, and avoid the sophistry of so-called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Romans 5:12, Ezekiel 18:19-32, Romans 3:10-18, 1 John 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of The Word

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 2, 2023

Based on Psalm 119 - Helps hearers understand reasons why the Word of God should have a place of priority in our lives.

“THE PRIORITY OF THE WORD” Ps. 119 FBCF – 2/1/23 - REFRESH Jon Daniels “Fresh Start” services – start 2023 off in the Word - Dr. VanHorn’s great overview of the need for us to study, do, & teach the Word (Ezra 7:10) - Dr. Dew’s challenge for us from 2 Timothy 3 to stay in the Word - Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 10:17, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 40:8, Jeremiah 23:29, Psalm 19:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Greatest Things

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024

Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23