Sermons on Illumine:

Keeping The Faith When Times Are Tough Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

RECENTLY, SOMEONE SHARED WITH ME A “RULE OF THUMB” FOR THEM PERSONALLY. IT GOES LIKE THIS, “WE ARE ALL PROBABLY ABLE TO HANDLE THREE CRISES IN OUR LIVES AT ANY GIVEN TIME.” WELL, I THINK THAT PAUL IS PROBABLY AT HIS LIMIT HERE! HE HAS TO ADJUST TO A WH

KEEPING THE FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH Acts 9:19-31 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Wind Power Or Wind Poor?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 24, 2012

One of the many symbols for the Holy Spirit is the WIND. It is a powerful symbol that we need to recognize and accept. Without Him, we will be spiritually poor, by our own choosing. Let the wind blow and be blessed.

Wind Power or Wind Poor Man has only begun to take advantage of the wind. Giant windmills are being built in drafty locations to convert the breeze into energy to light and heat homes and businesses. PNEUMATOLOGY A symbol of the Holy Ghost There are other symbols that tell us a great deal about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year - 2013

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012

Friend, you cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit! A passive attitude will not conquer and possess! Are you listening to me?

Begin with a bang! Possess the land - 2013! Leviticus 20:24 But I have said to you, "You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey." I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples.” Friend, you cannot fight the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word To Sowers Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

After giving the interpretation of the parable of the sower Jesus speaks a few words to the future sowers. They are instructions to the disciples and us about the dissemination of the Gospel.

A Word to Sowers The Book of Mark Mark 4:21-25 I. Introduction. A. Those of us who are believers have a responsibility given to us by the Lord. B. We have a purpose and that purpose is stated very clearly in Matt.28:19-20 and in Acts 1:8. 1. This is the great commission given by Jesus just before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss This Opportunity

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Dec 8, 2013

Secular observance of the pre-Christmas season focuses primarily on the First Coming of Christ that occurred 2,000 years ago. As Christians, our focus is on preparation for the Second Coming, which in turn readies us to remember Christmas.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Throughout the year, we get mailings from stores telling us of some special sale or event where they will save us tons of money on whatever it is that the stores tell us we need. It seems that quantity increases tenfold or more during the Christmas shopping time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

God's Favor To Face Life's Pressures Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 11, 2015

What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Find out in this sermon from the book of Daniel.

Intro: What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Everything that we see in the book of Daniel is Daniel trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Being carried off to captivity 900 miles from where he was born and raised. Placed in a foreign country and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

We cannot know the truth of the Trinity lest God reveal it to us. He has revealed it in His Word and continues to reveal it to believers today through His Word and thru His works.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2003 Date Preached: January 8, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About the Trinity Text: 1 John 5:7 Introduction: The doctrine of the Trinity is a difficult doctrine to understand and even more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Ephesians: Understanding The Mystery Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Study in Ephesians on the Great Mystery Revealed.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Understanding the Mystery Theme: What is the mystery of Ephesians and how does it pertain to us. Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 In the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Is He In You?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Every year just before Easter and Christmas the world sets out to attack Jesus. A recent example is a movie recently produced by an American entertainer named Bill Maher. He called the movie "Religulous" borrowing from the word incredulous.

Is He In You? John 6:41-70 The sermon title today is a little like the slogan used by a popular sports beverage "Gatorade". That companys slogan is "Is it In You"? The suggestion is that if you don’t have Gatorade in you that you will not be able to perform to your best as an athlete. Iam ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-70

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Creative Minority

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

It was a very small minority which saved the Hebrew nation...it's prophets, like Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah. It was its singers in the Psalms, it was the group of the righteous who looked for the redemption of Israel. Their faith in God was the

A CREATIVE MINORITY GENESIS 18:32 There was a biologist who once did an experiment with "processional caterpillars." On the rim of a clay pot that held a plant, he lined them up so that the leader was head to head with the last caterpillar. The tiny creatures circled the rim of the pot for a full ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:32

Signed – Sealed - Delivered

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Jesus signed, sealed and delivered us!

Revelation 1:5, Ephesians 1:12-14, II Corinthians 1:9-10 SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: John Adams (2nd President): “The Christian religion is, above all the religions that ever prevailed or existed in ancient or modern times, the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing In The Last Days Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 4, 2013

Healing in the last days we must have the confident humility of a John Wimber. (Pray knowing that YHWH is our God and He does all the work.)

Healing in the Last Days Part II January 20, 2013 Healing in the last days we must have the confident humility of a John Wimber. (Pray knowing that YHWH is our God and He does all the work.) 1 As we pray there are 4 secrets you should know about healing that empowers you as you pray for others to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Down The Path Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 7, 2013

Each decision we make in life is not a discrete unit. It is connected in a long chain of decisions that leads in a trajectory either towards the character of the Lord or away from it. This part of Psalm 119 helps us set the right course in life.

105 – 112 Verse 105 is one of the coolest verses in the Bible. It really speaks to the working of God’s Word in our lives. A “lamp to my feet” suggests providing guidance in the near-term, the everyday sorts of decisions in life: how do I answer, how should I react, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-144

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Within The Veil

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010

Any church not built within the veil was not built by Jesus.

Within the Veil September 29, 2010 Opening Illustration A If you’ve ever been in a bad thunderstorm, out in it, you know what it’s like not to fully aware of your surroundings. 1 Stuck in the middle of a lake when the sky broke open, rain in buckets. a In between lightning strikes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Super Sundays

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 7, 2011

One Sunday each year the Super Bowl is played, thus it is considered a "Super Sunday" - but the Bible lays out at least 3 SUPER SUNDAYS for us to celebrate!

Super Sundays Gen 1:1-5, Luke 24, Acts 2 * Since 2006 we have celebrated “Super Sunday” on the first Sunday of February. This is the Sunday that each year the professional football final game is played which is called the “Super Bowl.” Ever since my first pastorate in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist