Sermons on Illuminator:

A Spiritual Alarm Clock Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2018

Light and Darkness, Spiritual Awakening, Worship

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - A Spiritual Alarm Clock July 7, 2025 (Briar Ridge Revival) Ephesians 5:8-20 Introduction: My wife Kari is not a morning person. She hates to get up and is hard to wake up…but she is a million times easier to get up now than when we first got ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Around The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2020

Here's a look at 10 colorful Christmas traditions in far-flung countries on different continents. Then we focus on the real meaning of Christmas as described in John 3:16 followed by an illustration that captures the sense of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD John 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Arjun: What do you call a snowman with a six pack? Alexander: I haven’t the foggiest. Arjun: An abdominal snowman. 2. John: What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? Zack: What? John: A cookie sheet. 3. Zoey: What do you get ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Saved? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 4, 2021

Based on Titus 2:11 - This sermon helps the hearers to understand what it means the be saved & search their own hearts to answer the question, "Are you saved?"

“ARE YOU SAVED?” Titus 2:11 FBCF – 1/3/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – New Year – new resolutions – new commitments – new challenges – new opportunities. - Steve Lawson: “A life of resolve comes with a price tag. You will be tested by the lure of the world. But you must turn a deaf ear to the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Alone In Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

God did not intend to make man in His image with the nature of love and desire for companionship, and then not meet that need.

Back in the days when women were fighting for the right to vote there were a number of women speakers who could expound eloquently on the virtues and values of women. The story is told the one such speaker who brought her message to a conclusion by saying, "Where would man be today without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Heaven- A Place Like No Other Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 25, 2019

2 things: 1) Talk more about our eternal home- the actual place 2) Who will be in heaven Material adapted from Chauncey Crandall, MD, book entitled, "Touching Heaven"

HoHum: Heaven is a wonderful place, filled with glory and grace, I wanna see my Savior’s face, cause heaven is a wonderful place, I wanna go there! WBTU: Like an exciting move trailer, God’s Word previews this place and our future, whetting our desire for the real thing. And though what we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 22:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7 I Am Statements Of Jesus

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Today we’re going to talk about the 7 I Am statements of Jesus in John. The 7 “I Am” Statements of Jesus are a great way to build in your mind a framework of who jesus is and what his position as our “savior” really means.

Today we’re going to talk about the 7 I Am statements of Jesus in John. The 7 “I Am” Statements of Jesus are a great way to build in your mind a framework of who Jesus is and what his position as our “savior” really means. I’d encourage you to memorize one or more of these “I am” statements. And ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-4, John 6:35, John 10:7-16, John 10:11-14, John 11:25-27, John 14:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

"jesus The Word" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 28, 2021

This sermon is on Jesus as the Word, and also serves as an introduction to this series of sermons from the Gospel of John

JESUS THE WORD John 1:1-5; 9-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 17, 2021 Video Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/DX3V10YV3jw INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to begin a series of messages on the Gospel of John. 2.) This is a series of messages for the entirety of 2021, and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God It Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The primary proof that the Bible is the Word of God is practical. All who truly believe it and have perfect confidence in it, experience its power.

In his book God’s Word In Man’s Language, Eugene Nida tells of young Belgian parachutist who was dropped into this country during World War II to work in the underground against the Germans. He was captured by the Gestapo and put in solitary confinement. In the cell next to him was a Belgian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

King David’s Theme Song Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 2, 2022

We will look at King David’s Theme song. This song has extremely high praise of God and is filled with metaphors. Some of the metaphors describe God as, a Rock, a Fortress, deliverer, refuge, shield, salvation, strength and lamp.

You probably can sing a television theme song, and someone could name that tune right away. The theme song identifies the show. Even when the older shows are gone their theme song live on. If any of us sang Gilligan’s Island or Beverly Hillbillies, then the rest of us could sing along. Do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

One Will With Him.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2022

What's God's Will? Jesus speaks of a shepherd, and how the shepherd will leave 99 safe sheep, to go after one sheep lost and endangered. Jesus states, when the shepherd finds His sheep, He rejoices over it! Jesus states, in Matthew 18:14...

One Will With Him. Matthew 18:14NIV Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a reminder that the Christian lives day in and day out with power that can overcome any challenge. In our darkest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Independence - There Ain't No Such Thing

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 3, 2021

We Americans like to think of ourselves as independent people but we never can truly be totally independent. In the spiritual world we are slaves in the kingdom of darkness or the kingdom of light but the motivation is entirely different!

Independence? - There Ain’t No Such Thing Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, John 8:44, John 8:34, John 3:16-18, Titus 3:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2021

Galatians 5:22 mentions endurance as one of the slices/ traces/graces of the fruit of the Spirit of God. I want to leave with you three things related to longsuffering. Patience is a valuable character quality.

Theme: Fruit of Patience Text: Psalm 40:1-13 Greetings & Introduction: The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We will meditate from Psalm 40, about the fruit of patience. Galatians 5:22 mentions endurance as one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The City Of Oxyrhynchus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2022

Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there.

The city of Oxyrhynchus Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 24, 2021

The joy of Christ coming into the world, God with us.

Christmas Eve December 24, 2021 Christmas is such a great time of the year. It’s filled with a little more excitement and energy than in the middle of February and March. Yet, as excited as we are about Christmas, it’s easy to gloss over the Christmas story because we’ve heard it over and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

"The Prophet Meets The Messiah”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 6, 2022

When Joshua had the priest step into the Jordan River, they knew God was present, His promise. becoming reality. A new future, past gone but not forgotten. At the River Jordan, Jesus brings a new beginning. (Quotes from Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name January 9, 2022 Luke 3:16,21-22 “The Prophet Meets the Messiah” “The Mystery of God” said Isaiah, “is a bittersweet mystery.” It is a mystery for all kinds of people. Those who are bitter against God, or so,for what they consider His lack of concern, and a mystery for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:19-21, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran