Sermons on Gods Light Show:

Seek And Consult The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show that we don't trust ourselves or men for our needs, providence, and other things; but we only trust the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you trust your money to provide for your needs? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we don't trust ourselves or men for our needs, providence, and other things; but we only trust the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 31:1 (Amplified Bible) 31:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Now Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

Instead of living in the future, God wants us to live in the now in light of the future.

During the first Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 I noticed that many pastors in our communities changed their preaching during the conflict. No matter what they’d been preaching about prior to the conflict, it seemed like pastors throughout our nation decided that the conflict in Iraq would be a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little Epiphany

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 17, 2024

The Glory of God is shown both in the Old, and even greater in the New Covenant. Paul shows us how Christ is Greater than Moses.

Good Morning. We have a Harder Theme today. One of the very different ways people wrote and communicated at the time the Bible was put together was their emphasis on imagery. The stress of imagery was to help you to remember in a time when actual writings were scarce. Now, a lot more people could ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:27-33, 2 Corinthians 3:4-14, Luke 19:41-47

Denomination: Anglican

God's Not Like Us

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

I was watching an American Gospel production and it showed a bible opened to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you thought I was altogether like you". Thinking God is like us puts human thinking and reasoning into the mind of God. But God is not like us.

GOD'S NOT LIKE US I was watching a trailer for an American Gospel production about how the gospel had become watered down in America and how some churches are conforming to please the masses. At one point it cut to a shot of a bible opened up to Ps. 50:21 focusing on the words, "you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:6-9, Isaiah 40:13-14, Romans 11:33-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Within You

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 1, 2011

This Advent let your search for peace bring you to Jesus. Apply Him to your heart and let the peace of God which surpasses all understanding leave you in a state of Grace rather than disgrace.

The “Peace” within you John 14:27-31 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 28 "You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit Indwelling A Believer Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022

The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is the mechanism whereby the Christians salvation is accomplished. It is the Holy Spirit who convicts the unbeliever and causes him to see the truth of the gospel in a clear light.

THE HOLY SPIRIT INDWELLING IN THE BELIEVER TEXT: 2 Corinthians 6:16, Ezekiel 36:27, Acts 6:5, Galatians 5:22; 1 Corinthians 3:16 Introduction: The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is the mechanism whereby the Christians salvation is accomplished. It is the Holy Spirit who convicts the unbeliever and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are Those Who Hears And Obey Gods Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him in the womb.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Because I hear GOD's WORDS and practice it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are So Many Uninterested In The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2018

Paul tells us the world is blind to the gospel. What is the key to help them see?

- Earlier, use this for the Children’s Sermon. Have a box with one side open and that open side up against the wall. Let the kids guess what might be in the box. Then have helper pick up the box and hold it front of their face, causing a light to shine on their face from the flashlight in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Pharisee Learns About Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 10, 2009

Interesting insight regarding Nicodemus’ visit and its implication for us

We read and hear so much about covert ops these days. People trying to hide what they’re doing from those around them for personal, political, or economic gain do things in secret that they wouldn’t do openly. Nicodemus was a man on a quest. He flew in the face of popular opinion in order to learn ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019

This Christmas Sermon is the 1st sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#1] THE BEGINNING John 1:1-18 Introduction: What a week. Between the politics and busyness that comes with the Holidays; it has been a bit frustrating. I cancelled a subscription to Christianity Today magazine and their weekly newsletter this week that I have had for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Swimming Upstream Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 17, 2022

In this message we will discuss... why we should swim upstream (and live lives that are different than the world around us) and we will also look at some practical steps we can take that will make swimming upstream possible.

Swimming Upstream Living-Hope (part 4) Video – Be The Church “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Deuteronomy 18:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Know I Know Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

message 4 in 1 John focusing on how we know we really know Jesus.

How Do I Know I Know Jesus? 1 John 2:3-6 Review/Introduction Jesus named the Apostle John, along with his brother James, the sons of thunder. They were simple yet powerful fishermen. In his letter/sermon to Christians, John demonstrates a holy thunder yet a tender compassion. He became known as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 13, 2009

I am the light of the world...as opposed to the darkness in which we find ourselves apart from Christ.

In many congregations across our nation today there will come a time in worship when the pastor will ask his or her members, "Can I get a witness?" as a church member[s ]may take time to give a testimony of how God has moved in their lives.1 The assurance that God intervenes in everyday lives and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul’s Pisidian Antioch Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

This sermon became a turning point for the gospel going to the ends of the earth. The gospel would be preached to all for the gentiles to receive .

Context of Paul’s Pisidian Antioch sermon This message to Pisidian Antioch came well into the journey after the Holy Spirit told the Antioch church to set aside Barnabas and Saul for the work for which He called them. This journey of Paul and Barnabas began and ended in Antioch of the Syrian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection And The Life: Transformed By The Truth Of Jesus - John 11:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2024

In John 11:25, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying." Let us unpack this powerful statement and discover how it transforms our lives today.

The Resurrection and the Life: Transformed by the Truth of Jesus - John 11:25 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the profound truth found in the words of Jesus Himself. In John 11:25, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal