Sermons on Illuminator:

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 18, 2007

If you have turned from Jesus, feel far from him, he is closer than you think ready to met with you prepared to forgive and restore, all you need to do is ask and recive his unconditional and never ending love, are you ready?

This is an amazing message for us and the Church Why, it tells of God and his heart for all of us brings us hope eternal and true Why, well its tells of forgiveness and love beyond belief Why, through this we see the foundation of the universe it self here is Gods fingerprint his blue print for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Need More Wisdom? Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2007

#2 in the series on the Book of James. If we need wisdom, let ask God, but we will only receive from God what we have faith to believe that we will receive.

Book of James Series #2 Do You Need More Wisdom? By Pastor Jim May Could you use a little more wisdom? In all of the decisions that you have had to make in life, how much better would your life be today if you had the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time, to avoid many of the mistakes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009

What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthened, Established And Filled

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 28, 2011

When our spiritual tanks are bone dry, God by His Spirit stands ready to fill to us overflowing.

August 28, 2011 – “Strengthened, Established and Filled” – Ephesians 3:16-19 Charles Price, pastor of People’s Church in Toronto, says that verses 16-19 of Ephesians 3 is one prayer that you don’t really need to add: “…If it is Your will”, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness Vs. Revengefulness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 29, 2011

This message reveals the differences between one who responds to life’s hurts and insults according to righteousness, and those who respond according to revengefulness.

Righteousness vs. Revengefulness Text: Eph. 4:31-32; Gen. 50:21 Intro: According to Webster’s Dictionary, revenge means, “to inflict damage, injury, or punishment in return for (an injury, insult, etc.) retaliate for.”(1) A shorter, modern-day definition would simply be “payback, settling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting....a Centering Excercise

Contributed by Derek Noorman on Dec 8, 2012

With three powerful words, "Let it be...," Mary goes from Nazerene poor girl to highly exalted mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. But Mary's words also give us a different perspective on our own waiting.

Prayer for Illumination: Lord we bring ourselves to your word this morning, And we ask that you would speak to us that we might hear your words. Unstop our ears to listen, Chase the thoughts of tasks unfinished and tasks yet to do from our minds, Open our hearts to be responsive to your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 5, 2011

We often live in bondage when as followers of Christ we have been set free. Learn again to declare your independence from the law of sin and shame, from self, and from Satan.

Our Declaration of Independence (Gal. 5:1, 13-14) 235 years ago tomorrow the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was a day in which the thirteen colonies of New England finally decided to break from their motherland and begin their journey as an independent nation. It certainly wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Commanded Blessings

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 24, 2012

God has commanded blessings in the area of giving, unity, and upon His people (Numbers 6). "God, teach me to give to You, as You have given to me, lest You give to me, as I have given to You."

The Commanded Blessing Today we are going to speak on the subject of the commanded blessing. We will explain what a commanded blessing is, the areas God commands blessings, and I will break down the commanded blessing in Numbers chapter 6. As we look in the scriptures we see that God commands ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 6, 2011

A brief study of the Ten Virgins and the need to be ready

The Ten Virgins 1997 Grady R. Henley INTRODUCTION: Much has been stated and said over the years concerning the parable of the 10 virgins of Mat. 25. On the whole, and speaking from my personal opinion, probably more false teachings are proposed as truths in this one parable than any of the others ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Untouchable

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

to God we're all untouchable. Jesus gave us the example of reaching out and touching those that are outcasts.

Touching the Untouchable Leviticus 13:3; The priest will examine the affected area of the skin. If the hair in the affected area has turned white and the problem appears to be more than skin-deep, it is a serious skin disease, and the priest who examines it must pronounce the person ceremonially ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nic At Nite

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 10, 2012

Sermon on the difference between a do and a done salvation experience.

“Nic at Nite” John 3:1-11 John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Open My Treasures

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 30, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany: the Magi inspire us to believe in Jesus' royal birth, to walk in his radiant light, and to present him with rightful treasures.

Ready to Open My Treasures Matthew 2:2 Ages ago, some pilgrims - we call them Wise Men or Magi - set out on a long and uncertain journey in search of the promised Messiah. Their quest was gloriously rewarded, thanks to that guiding star. Whatever led you here this morning, I believe God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Mennonite

A Light Beam On Dark Paths

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

The power of the Word of God in a believer's life can help overcome the tactics of the devil.

Psalms 119:105-112 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [106] I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. [107] I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. [108] Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Talking Book

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2017

The Bible looks like any other book in a bookstore, but it’s not. At Barnes and Noble, it’s thrown in with other books, but it’s nothing like them. The words of this Book are ALIVE! This message looks at the supernatural character of the Bible

THE TALKING BOOK Prov. 6:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: We live in a World of Give and Take 1. A Jewish Rabbi, named Levy, and a Catholic Priest, Father O'Malley, were best of friends for 10 years. 2. One day they were talking at Father O'Malley's house when O'Malley surprised Rabbi Levy by suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Bring A Rubber Knife To A Gun Fight

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Christian Armor

Don’t bring a rubber knife to a gunfight (Eph.6:10-18) Illustration: My life fell apart in the summer of ‘68. One minute I was the happiest man in the world then wham! It was all over. My countenance changed from a look of total contentment into one filled with agony and anguish. Here I was living ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal