Sermons on Enlightenment:

Zechariah Vs Mary: Response To Gabriel

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2024

Imagine Mary & Zechariah COMPARING NOTES about their encounters with Gabriel. Mary & Elizabeth TALKED about God, were FILLED with the Holy Spirit, and PROPHESIED; Zechariah was not. Unbelief has embarrassing consequences!

ZECHARIAH VS MARY: RESPONSE TO GABRIEL Luke 1:13-67 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: One Liners 1. If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. 2. Happy is the person who can laugh at himself. He will never be short on entertainment. 3. Some call it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-67

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Messiah's Message Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 16, 2025

His mission as the Messiah is firmly in mind as he begins in earnest his public ministry.

The Messiah’s Message   Luke 4:14-21 Introduction We have been studying the beginning of the ministry of Jesus. He was about his Father’s business at the age of 12. At the age of 30 he is baptized by John the Baptist. From this point on, we have an up-close view of Jesus. Jesus is led into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying True In A Time Of Deception

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2025

In a world saturated with deception and shifting opinions—even infiltrating the church—believers must stand firm in the timeless truth of God's Word, pursue godliness through disciplined devotion, and anchor their hope in Christ, who alone is the unchanging way, truth, and life.

Staying True in a Time of Deception 1 Timothy 4:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Immanuel Kant and other constructivists would argue that truth is not something objective, but rather the construction of each person’s mind, shaped by perceptions, experiences, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing To The Angels

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 24, 2025

Paul wrote in Ephesians 3:10, 'So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.' What does this mean?!

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re moving on to Ephesians 3. In my first talk, I showed you this picture. It’s produced by the BibleProject and it presents the structure of Ephesians. Ephesians 1 and 2 both get a lot of space. But look at Ephesians 3! It just gets a little corner! It seems that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Of Vines And Branches - Part Four Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2024

The world will hate Christians because it hates Jesus. But we are called to love as He loved.

Of Vines and Branches (Part Four) Text: John 15:18-27 Imagine for a moment that you had to spend the day in Norman… You had to shop at Walmart, you had to go to a restaurant, and you had to go to the OU campus and speak at a presentation… not such a bad thing right? But imagine that you had to do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27, Hebrews 6:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Rail: Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

We don’t talk about sex because it is only a symbol, a surrogate for what we really long for - a deep and unwavering connection of our soul to God’s heart.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex in polite company” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your job.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19-20, Matthew 5:27-32, John 8:1-11, Matthew 19:12, 1 John 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2024

We are saved by grace! What does that mean?

INTRODUCTION - Today, we begin a mini-series entitled One Thing within our Core 52 series. - Paul was a world traveler and premier teacher, yet he had a remarkable ability to simplify the most complicated ideas into a singular truth that one could carry with them. - In this series, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light And Dark: What Is Shining Out Of Us?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 19, 2022

Light and Dark: What is shining out of us? Luke chapter 11 verses 33-36 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Light must shine (vs 33) (2). Light must illuminate (vs 34a) (3). Light must not grow dim (vs 35-36) (4). Light must be our goal (vs 36) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The brightest star ever found in the universe goes by the catchy name R136a1. • It is 165,000 light years away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Brethren

God Breathed Scriptures Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2022

Moses wrote all the words of the Lord (Exodus 24:4, 32:16, Deuteronomy 31:9), Jeremiah wrote in a book all the words that he had (Jeremiah 30:2, 36:2), God told Habakkuk to write the vision (Habakkuk 2:2). What does it mean whether it was dictated or remembered or collected as oration?

Theme: God-breathed Scriptures Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to share with you this evening the God-breathed Scriptures as inspired scriptures, instructing scriptures, and involving scriptures. Let me explain the word scripture: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Life That Matters

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

We all want to make an impact in this world. We will look at the life of Solomon.

Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 I hope the title of the message caught your attention. Living a life that matters! I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Spirit's First Work

Contributed by Richard Bowman on May 27, 2025

To win a person to faith, there will be three steps. Faith in Jesus, accept the righteousness of Christ, and believe the devil has been defeated.

THE HOLY SPIRIT’S FIRST WORK (How He Works in Unbelievers) Warsaw Christian Church, Pentecost 2025 Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Primary text: John 16:7-11. Today, we celebrate Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit was given to the church. He is given to you if you have true faith in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

The Trumpets - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 25, 2024

Before the 5thAngel sounded his Trumpet, John hears a vulture (eagle) announcing a Triple Woe “to the inhabitants of earth.”

April 27, 2024 Before the 5thAngel sounded his Trumpet, John hears a vulture (eagle) announcing a Triple Woe “to the inhabitants of earth.” In Deuteronomy 28:47-49, Moses used the imagery of an eagle to indicate the swiftness by which the “nation” would destroy Israel should they choose to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21, Exodus 10:13-15, Jeremiah 51:14, Joel 2:1-11, Isaiah 9:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Are More Than Your Possessions SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

What you own is not who you are.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, we are called to reflect, to ponder, and to meditate on a question that is as old as humanity itself, yet often overlooked in our fast-paced, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Topics: What Defines You?

"Does God Play Favorites?" Romans Pt.. 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 26, 2007

Does God play favorites with people’s lives and choose some for eternal life and others for eternal judgment and even eternal death? Does God only call his favorites to serve Him in the Kingdom and anyone who wants to but is not His favorite is not allowe

Does God Play Favorites? Romans part 13 Opening Video Clip - from Romans 8 to review for the message today. Scripture Text: Romans chapters 9-11 Romans 9:1-33: 1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit—2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"They Made Light Of It"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006

urging men to come to Christ now

They made light of it” Matthew 22:1-14 Man has not much changed since his creation. That which was recorded in history as having been done by man centuries ago, might be written again, for "there is nothing new under the sun." The same class of men is still found (although, perhaps, differently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist