Sermons on How To Be A Light:

How Is Your Vision?

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 16, 2004

"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Are you a "people"? Then this statement applies to you! Vision from God is essential for leaders, teachers, parents, ministers, disciples to be effective in the Kingdom of God and in bringing others into t

Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. KJV Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. NASB Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Be Used By God

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

What does it take to be used by God? Do you need a dynamic personality? A great word flow? A lot of education? An young, energetic person? This sermon is an examination of Jeremiah’s life to see why he was used by God, and draw principles from this f

How to be Used of God INTRO: What do you think of when you think of a person who can REALLY be used of God? - A dynamic personality? - Someone who always seems cheerful? - Someone who never meets a stranger? - A young person? - An older person? - Highly trained? Do you ever think of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Holiness

How To Say No To Temptations Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Test vs. leading into sin...ah now there’s a question for us

Little things can and do make a difference. Remember the big power failure back east last year. The New York Times reported, “one sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events which led to the largest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Christ Came To Be

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 9, 2008

The celebration of Christmas has evolved over the years to what we know today. But, the coming of Christ was planned and implemented by God through history.

Chasing the Seed How Christmas came to be Michael Wiley December 07, 2008 Introduction: Christmas has been around, well, not as long as you think. The early church didn’t celebrate Christ’s birth, they celebrated His resurrection. The celebration of Christ’s birth in December came as a way to use ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray Powerfully Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James encourages believers not only to pray, but to pray powerfully!

JAMES 5:16 HOW TO PRAY POWERFULLY “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” How would you describe your prayer life? Are the prayers you offer vibrant and vigorous? Or are ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Diet?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 21, 2007

We get so much watered down theology these days. We need to have a voracious appetite for God’s word. This is an encouraging message to get after it.

When our son was born he was feeding very well. We found out later he had acid reflux. He was basically on a starvation diet because he wasn’t eating very much and he wasn’t keeping much down at all. When I went to Ranger school I lost about 20 pounds in just a few weeks and I was fortunate to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Recovery?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007

God gives us a heart transplant when we become believers in Christ. How are we doing at taking care of our new heart?

How’s your recovery coming? Don’t look at me like you don’t know what I’m talking about. How’s your recovery coming? Recovery from your heart surgery? Okay, your spiritual heart surgery? How’s your recovery coming? You all know that heart disease comes from a number of factors: stress, diet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How Done Will You Be

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 27, 2007

Your preparation for the coming of the Lord.

How Done Will You Be At His Coming Matthew 24:35-46 (35) Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. (36) But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. (37) But as the days of Noe were, so shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A True Servant

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 4, 2008

What can we learn about being a true servant from a man who lived several thousand years ago?

How to be a true Servant Genesis 6:1-8 1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3And the LORD said, My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Worship With Integrity

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

Worship of God has been described as the chief end of man’s existence. In order to be effective, however, man must worship God with integrity. That means we worship Him with our entire life and person and not simply out of ritual or habit. True worship c

HOOK: Let me ask you a question: Why are you here tonight? Several layers to the question: Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Why are you here tonight? Man is a religious being. We live in a religious society. For all that religion, society isn’t much different or changed. To ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Important Is The Blood?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2008

A look at the Blood of Jesus and what its importance is to the Christian.

How important is the Blood of Jesus? Hebrews 9:11-26 Note: This is not only a salvation message, but a life application message for Christians who have forgotten the simple truth of the cross, and the need for shedding of blood. Introduction This morning, we are going to examine the reason for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Tame Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008

While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Cope With Stress Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. John the Baptist shows us how to cope in times of extreme stress by trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Title: How To Cope With Stress Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Luke 7:19-23 Subject: Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. Introduction Psalm 23 Antithesis The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Happy Christian Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A practical analysis of beatitudes and their application to Christian living in our world today.

How To Be A Happy Christian Matt. 5:1-12 This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the scriptures. It is the core of what has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. Those who believe salvation is by works rather than by grace through faith alone, point to these verses as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Walk

Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 23, 2008

What does it mean to walk with God?

Learning How to Walk Isa. 30:18-26 Introduction: Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour De France titles. His training regiment for the sport of cycling did not begin just prior to the Tour De France but began long before the race. Even in the off season training was essential. It has been estimated that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational