Sermons on Illumination Of The Temple:

Practical Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2018

Yield yourself to the Lord; He is the most wonderful Master, and the “salary” He pays lasts forever.

Practical Sanctification Romans 6:13-23 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Struggle Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2018

"Even though the believer wants to be delivered from the guilt and penalty of sin, he will not be free from the presence of sin until he goes to be with the Lord or Christ returns.

Struggle of a Saved Soul. Romans 7:15-25 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do; I agree with the Law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Farewell To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 16, 2015

To establish that Paul’s farewell was one of kindness and deep concern for the church leaders at Ephesus, and all ministers and elders should aspire to foster this same spirit in their work of Christ everywhere.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Commitment To Ephesus 2. Paul’s Commission to Ephesus 3. Paul’s Character in Ephesus Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson outlines Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian church elders who came in haste to see him before his journey to Jerusalem. These elders had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Backsliders

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

God begins to lament concerning his people’s backslidden condition. He was grieving that His people had turned their backs on Him...

Jeremiah was a prophet who prophesied for 42 years, ministering from the reign of the last good king of Judah, Josiah, to the final destruction of the city of Jerusalem. Politically, the region was going through many changes as the Assyrian Empire got smaller and Egypt, Babylon, the Medes, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Check Up For The Church - Ministry/Fellowship – The Physiology Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

If you are a Christian, you are a member of this body and have a specific function to perform.

Human Physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of normal humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study. Anatomy is the study of form, and physiology is the study of the function of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2020

7 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VII —1John 3:16b-19(3:10--4:21) Attention: There will always be people who attempt to place all belief systems ‘in the same basket’ as it were. Claiming that all of them—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc.— are ‘chasing after’ the same things, albeit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 2, 2022

So often we treat the will of God like some kind of good luck charm, lucky penny, or rabbits’ foot. The will of God consists of things that are in line with God’s plan and purpose.

The Will of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There comes a point or there should come a point in every person’s spiritual walk and their ultimate relationship with God that they get tired of religion at least it has for me. Now that doesn’t mean we get tired of God or serving Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Psalm 15 – How Do I Obtain Top-Level Clearance To God?

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 15, 2022

Do I qualify, Lord, to come and worship You? To enter Your presence? I fall far too short of perfect, Lord. How could I ever attain such heights, Lord?

Psalm 15:1 (NLT) says, “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.” Do I qualify, Lord, to come and worship You? To enter Your presence? According to this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

This sermon is about the false narratives that surround the idea of "generosity" or "giving" and the things that hinder Christians from having a generous spirit.

I want to start off by saying giving in the Christian life is not so much an external action. Something that we do out of guilt or obligation, but really what we do in response to the love of God and the generosity of God. A generosity that we try to imitate as we seek to be more like Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16, Deuteronomy 8:18, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Table

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the illustration of a table and chairs to model biblical principles for the structure of the local church.

THE TABLE March 27, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG How many of you have ever been to the flea market at Canton, Texas before? Let me see the hands. All right. Yeah, I've been there a couple of times. One time I went with my lovely wife, Lisa, and it was pretty unique watching mostly women moving at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14, Hebrews 6:1, John 4:34, John 6:35, John 6:44, Luke 14:23-24, Luke 14:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"your Kingdom Come, Your Will..." (Part One) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 17, 2023

In part one we will answer the following questions... What is the kingdom? What does the kingdom look like? Where is the kingdom? What does it mean to pray these words?

“Your Kingdom Come, Your...” OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 Kings Part 4 Chapters 16-20 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 24, 2023

notes from biblegateway.com

Ahaz (bad) Reigns over Judah 16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, became king. 2 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and he did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord his God, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Gaslighting God

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024

This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husband, Love Your Wife-Body (Ephesians 5:15-33) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2025

Husband, you love your body. Your wife is your body. Love your wife. We focus on the head; Paul's interested in the head-body metaphor. Love by sacrificing, cherishing, providing.

Today, we continue our series on Ephesians, and we continue to talk about husbands and wives, Christ and the church. Last week, I focused on wives, because that's where Paul starts. We saw that what it means for a wife to submit to her husband primarily revolves around the idea of treating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33