Sermons on Festival Of Light:

The People Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2013

Peter addresses the church and communicates the glad tidings that we, the people of God, possess tremendous privileges. The Church is privileged in that it is able to shine with & proclaim the excellencies of God.

1 Peter 2: 9 & 10 THE PEOPLE OF GOD [Renewing Hope Series] [Exodus 19:5-6 / Isaiah 43:20-21] A story is told of a hitchhiker who was trying to get a ride one night in Las Angles. A car pulled over to pick him up. When the hitchhiker got into the car he saw the face of the driver and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014

If you find the promises of God are just too good to be true then you need to understand what happen at the cross to understand that you are accepted only by your belief that Jesus rose from the tomb: and that is all.

Title: The Empty Promises of Easter Isaiah 65:17-25 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Acts 10:34-43 Luke 24:1-12 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 31st March 2013. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

The Blessing Paradox Part Ii: Persecution, Preservation, Illumination, Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Part II of the series

Last week, we started this two part "mini-series" of messages in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as The Beatitudes. To the unsaved, they would seem to be insane at first glance: you will be happy if you are poor, if you weep, if you are a 98 pound weakling, if you give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Fire Of God

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 22, 2012

If the fire of judgment is early kindled in us, we, as Christ, die to sin but live to God.

Fire is full of symbolic meaning in Scripture. Fire is used as a sign of God’s presence and as a sign of judgment, both of acceptance and rejection. Fire is a sign of theophany, which is just a fancy way of saying a revelation of God, God’s presence. When God made His covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

God's promise, hope, light and revelation

SIMEON’S SONG Luke 2:28 -32 Dec. 18, 2022 Have you ever anticipated something with so much excitement you could hardly wait? I remember when I was growing up being so excited about Christmas morning that I’d try to go to sleep at 6:00 or 7:00 o’clock the night before…my brother, sister and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 30, 2012

The call upon the life of every believer is to live a life in the light God calls us to.

That little phrase ‘from darkness to light’ should be an accurate description of what has happened in the life of every Christian. 1 Peter 2:9 says, ‘But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

What I Learned From Black History Month

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 21 through 25

Mark 4: 21 – 25 Shine Jesus Shine 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A World Without Christ

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 11, 2012

Jesus changed not just the Christian world but the whole world. Darkness would be everywhere if not for him.

John 8:12 A world without Christ It is an amazing feeling to stand up here. It feels so powerful and humbling at the same time. If I say let’s all stand everyone will stand. If I say let’s all sit down, everyone will sit down. If I say let’s sing a hymn, everyone will sing. I am so tempted to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Trying To Understand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 17, 2013

Perhaps the most important thing you can discover as you spend time immersed God’s Word is this: God loves you. You belong to him. To understand the Word of God, rely on the Spirit of God.

Opening illustration: As an adolescent I read the word of God daily as a routine without really understanding it and kept it under my pillow assuming that it would give me a peaceful sleep and protect me from all harm. When I became a teenager, I still kept doing the same thing except that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Darkness And Deception Spell Danger

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 28, 2013

An original "Trick or Treat" message. Halloween is not for Christians.

Deception and Darknes spell Danger Gen. 32:24-30 Galatians 6:7 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (KJV) 7 No os engañéis; Dios no puede ser burlado; pues todo lo que el hombre sembrare, eso también segará. (RVG04) God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Must Be Told

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Has Your Walk Changed?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

One’s walk is the daily conduct of one’s life; the habitual way or direction of one’s life. When a person receives Christ as Savior and the Lord of their life that person is to live a changed life, walking in a new direction. Has your walked changed?

Has Your Walk Changed? Ephesians 2:1-7 In Colossians 2:6, we are instructed, “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.” One’s walk is the daily conduct of one’s life; the habitual way or direction of one’s life. When a person receives Christ as Savior and the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You May Overflow With Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009

Advent 2(A) - You may overflow with hope by the endurance in God’s word in order to become an encouragement to others.

"YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE" (Outline) December 6, 2009 - ADVENT 2 - Romans 15:4-13 INTRO: One often associates the word hope with the future. Today’s verses describe the word hope as one of the present gifts God gives to every believer. Notice the words in our verses for today: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Day To Begin Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2010

The Gospel of John states that God has sent the Word to us in Jesus. In him is the originator of good news about what life can be when we receive it in on his terms.

Scripture The Advent and Christmas season focus on the coming and birth of Jesus Christ. We read and sing about the baby Jesus, angels, shepherds, infancy stories, and wise men. It is all marvelous stuff, but what does it really mean? Today’s Scripture text for the sermon explains it. John 1:1-18 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed