Sermons on Guiding Light:

"God Changes Names" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 5, 2007

Sermon 1 in a study in Hosea

“When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea, “Go, take to yourself a wife of harlotry and have children of harlotry; for the land commits flagrant harlotry, forsaking the LORD.” 3 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. 4 And ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

My Sediments Exactly

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

We must be in the Word of the Lord regularly to renew our joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Psalm 30:1 – 5 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #705 “It is Well with My Soul” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lot's Wife

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007

: "Remember Lot’s Wife!" Why would Jesus warn His disciples (and us today) to remember Lot’s wife? After all, we don’t even know her name. There must be a powerful lesson for us hidden somewhere in Genesis 19. Let’s take a look!

Luke 9: 62 Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."Gen 19: 1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Our Giving Matter To God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2007

Our giving matters to God, because: 1. It's an obligation to God (Mal 3:6-9). 2. It brings demonstrations of God’s blessing (Mal 3:10-12). 3. It reflects our adoration for the Lord (Luk 7:36-50). 4. It can help a desperate situation (Php 4:13-19).

Does Our Giving Matter to God? Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 7:36-50, Philippians 4:13-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 28, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Nov. 10, 2006.) *Years ago, a friend of ours started coming to church with us, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Philippians 4:13-19, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Get Into The Game!

Contributed by Phil Layton on Jun 26, 2007

Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor Dale has already taught through some of the truths in this

Eph. 4:11-16 Sermon– Get into the game (Preached by pastoral candidate Phil Layton on Sept. 3, 2006) Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do They Party In Heaven

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

What causes the angels in heaven to rejoice?

Do they party in heaven? Luke 15:1 1Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

Final in a four-part series from Ruth. Boaz fulfills his promise to redeem Ruth and illustrates Christ’s redemption of us.

Trinity Baptist Church July 1, 2007 Ruth: God Redeems The best is yet to come Ruth 4:1-22 I love a good read. And I really like stories with good endings. The book of Ruth gives us both. We’ve seen what a great piece of drama it is. Ruth is one of the Bible’s shorter books -- it only has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Inspiring Intentions Incurred Ineffectiveness Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 23, 2007

There was no one who was more outspoken for his Master than Peter. He was the one whom everyone could count on to stand for Jesus and define his faith in the one from Nazareth. After all, Peter was the "Rock." He was up front, a get in your face type.

MARK 14:66-72 INSPIRING INTENTIONS INCURRED INEFFECTIVENESS I. INIMICAL: A. Impulsiveness. B. Inexplicable. C. Impasse. II. IMPEDIMENTS: A. Immaturity. B. Isolation. C. Idle. III. INDICATIVE: A. Impertinence. B. Impatience. C. Improvements. The last days of our Lord, in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Methodist

A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Cares...when I Have A Sudden Loss? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007

Fourth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores sudden losses in life.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Show "Who Cares" Video Clip from Outreach tools. In an instance, life can change. You are cruising along through your day. Maybe heading out to church. Maybe attending a youth ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Muslims Believe Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This is the second in a post 911 series designed to help listeners understand the beliefs and motives behind the Twin Towers attacts.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 29, 2007

Sermon 17 in Galatians series. Deals with false teachers as wolves in sheeps clothing, as well as comparing Christian life to a foot race.

07/29/2007 “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing” (Gal 5:2-6) There is an old fable about a wolf in sheep’s clothing. One of Aesop’s fables. A wolf had his eye on a certain flock of sheep, but he couldn’t get any of the sheep he wanted because of the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. Then he saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Barabbas' Baneful Biography Banished Briskly Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 31, 2007

It is impossible to study the Easter Story without studying Barabas. However, this interesting character deserves careful study on his own. He was all the Bible said he was and more, yet, he serves as a type of every sinner who is set free because Christ

MARK 15:6-15 BARABBAS’ BANEFUL BIOGRAPHY BANISHED BRISKLY I. THE BIOGRAPHY: A. Bitterness. B. Brutality. C. Bonds. II. THE BIZARRNESS: A. Bartering. B. Balancing. C. Biasness. III. THE BLESSINGS: A. Blameless. B. Beginning. C. Beholding. Barabbas has to be the most fortunate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Foundations

Contributed by Heath Carlton on Aug 1, 2007

A look at the foundational importance of understanding the Genesis account of Creation as reliable - illustrated from Jesus’ Words in Matthew 7:15-29.

I’ve titled my sermon this morning, “Foundations”. The reason for this is that God has impressed on my heart the deep-seated need for this generation of Americans to understand a key difference in how we look at things, how we approach our daily lives and the decisions we make. The foundation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Be Content Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007

6th and final of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

FREE TO BE CONTENT Freedom! Series - Week 6 PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 INTRODUCTION:(Drama: Puzzle Pieces - from Willow Creek) Do you know any Cam’s? Folks that look like they’ve got it all together... money, great house, expensive car... They’ve achieved pretty much everything they have set out in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian Church