Sermons on Enlightens:

A Pastor's Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021

It is my prayer for you today to see how blessed you are and how much power is at your disposal because we are united in Christ.

A Pastor’s Prayer Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. "A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight." 2. A number of years ago, God called me to be a Pastor, and shepherd to his people. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Meaningful Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2021

If you want to improve your marriage, spend time with each other, help each other, and fit each other for the glory of God.

After reading a book called Man of the House during his commute home from work, the enlightened husband stormed into his house to confront his wife. Pointing his finger in her face, he said, “From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house, and my word is law. Tonight, you are to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Role Of An Elder

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

We’re in week number two of a three part message serious where we are looking at the different role’s within the church... Last week we talked about deacons. We saw that deacons are the ultimate example of servants. And that their role is to come along side of the elders and help carry out the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus On The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 19, 2023

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He can't look upon sin.

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He couldn't look upon sin. The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8, 45:6; James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 139:7-8, Ephesians 2:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

According To The Pattern

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 10, 2025

But He still loves us and wants to be with us. This is why Moses went up the mountain. God called him up to give him some instructions in what needed to happen before He could dwell with the people.

According to the Pattern Exodus 25-27 We serve an amazing God. He is the one and only God of gods, King of kings, and Lord of lords. He is high and lifted up, and His train fills His heavenly temple. There is none like Him, and all of His creation will either bow before Him in love and reverence, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ministry Partnerships-5(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 11, 2025

5 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-V—Luke 1:39-56 --Luke 1:46-55[part-3--:54-55] Attention: An International Mission Board article dated Oct. 7, 2019 states: •“It was the second day of our evangelism training for women in South Asia, & to our surprise, one of the women who had said she was a Hindu the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:54-55, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 10, 2025

footnotes by biblegateway.com

God’s Final Word in His Son 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 [a]in these last days has spoken to us [b]in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [c]world. 3 [d]And He is the radiance of His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 7, 2025

Facing questions concerning suffering.

“Why Does God Allow Suffering?” John 9:1-7 Our text brings us face to face with one 0f the questions that we all have asked ourselves at one ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Empowerment Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

join me in the journey of not “I’m doing the best I can” Christian life, but living an overcoming, set-free, fulfilling, fruit-bearing empowered Christian life.

Background to passage: New series today. The Empowered Life. This the foundational truth to the next 4-5 weeks. You may not get it all today. The ramifications and practical applications are endless, and those will come. At the risk of sounding like Joel Osteen, life filled by the Spirit is your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Bible

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 24, 2024

Thinking correctly about God is of utmost importance because a false idea about God is idolatry. It is much easier to know doctrines than it is to know God - because you don't have to pay a price to know the doctrines.

The first and primary evidence for the existence of God is the existence of the creation. It is only natural that man, being a reasoning creature, should ask questions about the creation and the creator. Obviously, the universe and all that in it, had not been created by man, and yet its design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16-17, John 3:16, John 1:1-14, Colossians 2:9, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Colossians 1:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A. B. C. Visitation Of Mary To Elizabeth. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024

MAY 31st, All Years.

1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113:1-9, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-57 A). A CELEBRATION OF GOD-GIVEN OPPORTUNITY. 1 Samuel 2:1-10. The Song of Hannah is a song of reversals. It was a celebration of a God-given opportunity through the birth of a child. Yet it is not only a personal response to one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113:1-9, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4. Cultivate New Relationships Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Dec 7, 2023

The subculture of the Church wins a hearing for it's message of New Life by living out radically different ways of being in all the relationships we enter into.

MS112623 HOW TO STOP YOUR CULTURE FROM DYING 4. CULTIVATE NEW RELATIONSHIPS (SLIDE) In this series we said culture is in rapid decay and splitting apart at the seams: - Politically - Ethnically - Morally and - Socially. (SLIDE) But we said, in the letter to the Ephesians is God’s Renewal Manual. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Christians Still Sinners, But Saved By Grace? Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, James 2:26, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Intercepted By God-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 18, 2024

2 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-II—Matthew 1:20-25(:18-25) Attention: ‘Chopper Cops’ TV show. The show highlights excerpts from the operations of the Marion County, FL(Ocala) Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter Team. The team is key to catching criminals, &/or aiding civilians. As a crime scene is made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three Important Reasons Why Jesus Came To This World

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1. SALVATION 2 . DELIVERANCE. 3. ABUNDANCE

THREE IMPORTANT REASONS WHY JESUS CAME TO THIS WORLD OUTLINE 1. SALVATION 2 . DELIVERANCE. 3. ABUNDANCE THE MESSAGE THREE IMPORTANT REASONS WHY JESUS CAME TO THIS WORLD 1. SALVATION The Lord Jesus came into this world for our salvation. God loves us so much that He gave his only Son to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:8, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal