Sermons on Heavenly Light:

I Honor Him – He Betrays Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 25, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 13: 18 – 30

John 13: 18 – 30 I honor him – he betrays Me 18 “I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.’ 19 Now I tell you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Come My Prayers Aren’t Answered? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 14: 12 - 31

John 14: 12 - 31 How come my prayers aren’t answered? 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Summer Of Love, Through The Glass Darkly Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 3, 2017

Even when we can't understand why and life is a puzzling reflection we have to believe that a day will come that we will understand and that in the end love wins.

Summer of Love 10 Seeing clearly By September of 1967 the residents of Haight Asbury had fallen out of love with the 100,000 hippies and flower children who had descended on their neighborhood for what had come to be known as the Summer of Love. The bloom was coming off the rose for the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Gotta Be Honest And Prayerful

Contributed by Richard Horton on Sep 10, 2017

A look at how Matthew 18 teaches us to be honest about our sins and that we need to be prayerful

Introduction to sermon This morning we come to another very familiar passage. It’s only five verses long but wow! What five verses they are. If your brother sins (or sins against you) what are we to do? Do we take offence or do we build a bridge (show the kids talk lego). There is so much going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS ENEMIES Numbers 16:1-35 -Years ago I was talking to a woman about a situation she was in. -She was describing someone that was causing problems her in life and was asking me for advice. -And she used A WORD that shocked me! -People are usually pretty careful about what words ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas According To Luke Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 20, 2014

In a logical and well-researched manuscript, Luke helps the skeptical and scientific know that the account of Jesus is fully trustworthy. We can learn from the shepherds as we develop awe, accept the message, and act on it.

Christmas According to Luke Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 20-21, 2014 Bridge from “Still He Came” We wander and we’re accustomed to darkness, blinded by our own sins as we turn our backs on you. And yet, Jesus you still came…for us. And so here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perspective - Omniscience Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 31, 2014

What do we mean when we say that God knows everything?

GOD’S PERSPECTIVE – OMNISCIENCE A man selling vacuum cleaners knocked on the door of a remote farmhouse. When the lady of the house opened the door, he walked in and dumped a bag of dirt on the floor. “Now,” boasted the salesman, “I want to make a bargain with you. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reaching Forth In The New Year

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 4, 2015

This sermon is about setting goals for the new year, making a plan to realistically achieve those goals and having persistence to follow your plan to the end.

Reaching Forth in the New Year Chuck Sligh January 3, 2010 (AM) / January 4, 2015 (PM) TEXT: Philippians 3:12-14– “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Mere Men-10--Sec. 3, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2015

10 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-X—1Corinthians 3:1-23 —SECTION 3(:18-23) Their BOAST— Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes that their world is in need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

When All Else Fails, Read The Instructions

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 16, 2015

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When All Else Fails, Read the Instructions John 17:17 / Romans 6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ReadInstructions.html Ravi Zacharias recalled: [in “Walking from East to West: God in the Shadows”.] "I was ministering in Vietnam in 1971, and one of my interpreters was Hien Pham, an ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Third in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Arrives: He Is Prophet. Jesus is asked a question of authority, responsibility, eternity, priority & identity.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 3:The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Mark 11:15-19 I. Introduction A. Did ya'll hear about the very prestigious psychologist who was called to testify at a trial? A severe, no-nonsense professional, she sat down in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Fifth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. Judas' betrayal, unholy partnering on unforgettable Passover fulfilled an unbelievable prophecy teaching unchanging principle

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 5: The Servant Suffers - He Is Betrayed Mark 14:10-21 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series, exploring the greatest week in all of human history during which God's Suffering Servant "came not to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eight in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned. Pilate's condemnation of Jesus stands as a stark warning to our country & churches.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 8: The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Mark 15:1-20 I. Introduction A. A Southern Baptist pastor was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about 12 boys, all of them between 10 & 12 years of age. The group had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Finishes - His Burial Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eleventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Burial. Joseph's treatment of our beloved Lord & Savior has much to teach us.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 11: The Servant Finishes - His Burial Mark 15:42-47 I. Introduction A. Have you ever passed a funeral home, saw the parking lot overflowing, and thought "Wow, who died?" - they must have been important? Take the following: Babe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Twelth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection carries a ministry of love, a message of life & a mission of liberation.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 12: The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection Mark 16:1-8 I. Introduction A. Last time we met, we looked at Joseph of Arimathea's wonderful act of love and mercy in preparing our Lord's body for burial, even using his own tomb in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist