Sermons on Illumine:

Raising The Roof

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Turning a visitation into a habitation.

“Raisin’ The Roof” Text: II Kings 4:8-16 Changing a visitation into a habitation! A. No room in present structure. (There was evidently no room for the prophet to move in to make room they had to raise the room. They had to expand their present structure.) Often there is no room in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Binding The Strong Man Series

Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010

Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us to see things the w

Binding the Strong Man: Title: Identifying the Strong Man. Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Body, Soul, Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 10, 2012

This message shows the gates into the body, soul, and spirit.

Spirit – Soul - Body Hebrews 4:12 Genesis 2:7/8 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-8

Denomination: *other

Lessons In The New Year From Lepers - Part 1 Series

Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 7, 2012

Learning from the trials and testings of others to be strong and courageous.

The story of the Four Lepers is a story that we as believers personally might learn from, but we as a church should allow this story to teach us congregationally as well as we move in this New Year. It’s one of my favorite Old Testament stories that I have on other occasions used as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Woman

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 13, 2012

A woman of faith who served the Lord.

“A Great Woman” Scripture Reading 2 Kings 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. ********** One of the first names ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow And The Sacrifice

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

The first covenant was a shadow of the perfect sacrifice that would purge our guilty conscience

“Shadow and the Sacrifice” Hebrews 9:1-14 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper November 2, 2008 Introduction: In our text, he shows that the old covenant sacrificial system was temporary and imperfect. It could not provide a clean conscience for the worshipers. God designed that old system ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trinity: God Is Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Jul 16, 2008

There is one God. He exists in three distinct persons of Father, Son and Spirit. Pastor Mark Driscoll explains the doctrine of the Trinity in the first sermon of our new series, Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe.

This blog is intended to augment my recent sermon on the Trinity as the first of thirteen sermons in the series Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe. The new series will follow the storyline of the Bible and serve as a class of sorts, teaching the essential truths of Christian doctrine. With so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Influence Our Society?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2009

We’ve tried all sorts of ways of trying to impact our culture. What does Jesus have to say about the way to make a difference in society?

How Do We Influence Our Society? It’s not through programs. It’s not through politics. It’s not through buildings. It’s not through books. It’s not through ideas. - Only focus on the negative ideas here. 1. Programs. - “If our church could get more programs going, we could make a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Epiphany

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 1, 2009

A sermon for the Sunday of Epiphany, encouraging us to develop in ourselves the capacity to experience our own epiphanies of faith

Matthew 2:1-12 Experiencing Epiphany It isn’t very often that, here in (this part of) the UK, we get a ‘White Christmas’. In fact, last year (2008) we had a White Easter! But the last time I remember that we had ‘significant’ snowfall was at this time in 2004 – even then it missed Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Peace Within You

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 1, 2011

This Advent let your search for peace bring you to Jesus. Apply Him to your heart and let the peace of God which surpasses all understanding leave you in a state of Grace rather than disgrace.

The “Peace” within you John 14:27-31 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 28 "You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leaders, Losers And Learners Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Allow me to shed some light on three arenas; authority, agony and academics.

LEADERS, LOSERS AND LEARNERS ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 Introduction: In chapter 8 Solomon continues his theme on wisdom. Allow me to shed some light on three arenas: authority, agony and academics. Let me put it this way. I. The Traits of Wise Leaders (v. 1-9) These verses are for all who are in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Kingdom Of God (Part2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Mar 31, 2010

There are things that we do not see but it’s real. God is the King of the unseen realm called Heaven, but heaven is more real than the natural realm.

Introduction This is the 2nd part of our series on understanding the kingdom of God. Let us review our last Sunday’s lesson: What is a Kingdom? A state or government, anything conceived as constituting a realm or sphere of independent action or control. “Kingdom” - means, a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Thankful For The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a pendulum swings to both

BEING THANKFUL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT John 14:15-27 INTRODUCTION: This morning, I want to teach about a topic feared by most Baptists and most conservatives; the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a pendulum issue. By this I mean that we tend to think issue in extremes. Just as a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Salt And Light In The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 9, 2020

In what way can we be salt and light in the world

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Proclaimer’s Appreciation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2019

October is the season of the year which is set aside to appreciate those who have the Christ apportioned gift of pastor. The truths in this message will set your heart in good order for pleasing the Lord.

Proclaimer’s Appreciation Honoring Those Who Teach The Word of God According to the Book of Ephesians chapter four, Jesus gave pastors to the Body of Christ to prepare them for works of service, so they mature in their faith and be unified in the work of the Lord. Pastoral Appreciation month has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, 2 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational