Sermons on In Your Light We See Light:

Eaten By Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2022

Talk about the dark places of the earth and about the light for those dark places (Outline adapted from Phil Young of Illinois)

HoHum: An American was visiting in a 3rd world country. While walking down the street, he was surprised to see a native reading the Bible. “My good man,” he said. “In my country, that book is considered out of date.” The native responded, “My good man, if that book is considered out of date in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20, Psalm 74:7, 1 Samuel 5:3-4, Romans 1:29-31, John 8:12, John 12:46, Romans 2:12, Romans 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"lord When Did We See You?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 16, 2020

A sermon about loving Jesus by loving others.

“Lord When Did We See You?” Matthew 25:31-46 Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked him for help. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue, shivering with cold, and Martin gave him what he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2022

"Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31, NIV) How you wish people would treat you is how you should always treat them. Do you wish people were always kind to you? Then it would be best if you treated others with kindness.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:12 The Golden Rule Jesus preached many beautiful lessons in the Sermon on the Mount. The lessons were practical and applied to everyday life. One important thing that Jesus said in his Sermon was to "do to others what you would have them do to you." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Comes In Victory (Advent 1, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In our world, there are rivaling kingdoms! The world’s darkness rivals the light of Christ, His light and His truth with what is counterfeit.

WHEN CHRIST COMES IN VICTORY Text: Mark 13:24-37 “ The story is told about one of the episodes of the French Revolution. A “… maddened crowd burst into one of the picture galleries of Paris, intent on devilry, destruction and death, they paused irresolute on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

What I Learned From Black History Month

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trying To Understand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 17, 2013

Perhaps the most important thing you can discover as you spend time immersed God’s Word is this: God loves you. You belong to him. To understand the Word of God, rely on the Spirit of God.

Opening illustration: As an adolescent I read the word of God daily as a routine without really understanding it and kept it under my pillow assuming that it would give me a peaceful sleep and protect me from all harm. When I became a teenager, I still kept doing the same thing except that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Witness Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Continued discussion on witnessing as a spiritual discipline.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Supplementary Notes to previous message Winning Witness Pt 1 An estimated 95% of all church members have never led anyone to Christ. I. God gives us a Powerful Commission A. The Great commission 1. The basis of the commission – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Truth Hurts, But Here's Help Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

John describes the universal lost condition of humankind and its cure in six short verses, what Paul in Romans takes chapters to develop

The Truth Hurts, But There's Help I John 1:5-10 Introduction Last week, we saw the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus who is both God and human. John wanted us to know that he witnessed with his eyes, ears, and hand the earthly Jesus. This experience had forever changed John, and now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pass The Salt Please Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 42 – 50

Mark 9: 42 – 50 Pass The Salt Please 42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

A Spectacle To The World

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 22, 2020

One purpose for the church is to reveal the character of God to men and angels

Introduction This has been an interesting election season. We each had to vote for our next leaders, often based on insufficient or conflicting information. But we try our best to evaluate: * What is the candidate’s platform? * What are they promising? * What is their character? * What sources ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 4:5-8, Deuteronomy 7:6, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 4:9, Ephesians 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Jesus did not come to only show us the way, teach us the truth, and give us the life, though He does all of this, because He is the Way to God, the Truth of God, and the Life in God.

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." In His Own Words 12/07/08 PM Reading: John 14:1-6 Text: John 14:6 Introduction I saw a piece of Bumper Art (that’s the marketing term for bumper sticker) that sent me to the Internet for information. It said “I’d rather be Mooneyating.” As it turns out, Mooney ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunday Of Lent, Year C--Assume The Power, The Devil Told Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 7, 2025

An image or fantasy is presented to me...

Satan tries to drive a wedge between Jesus and his Father. “If you are the Son of God,” Satan begins two his temptations. Same with us, with baptism, “If you are a child of God.” Doubting baptismal identity. Lent is a time of self-appraisal and accountability. When we remember and reflect on our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

We Do Not See Enough Divine Healing In Our Churches.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2018

This is actually a difficult passage to speak with authority, but I will try as we although we believe in healing, we don’t see enough of it in our churches.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th October 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 “Please ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Episcopal

Check Your Motive

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 11, 2018

Jesus contrasts the Teachers of the Law with the poor widow. In the former, we see people more interested in themselves than in God; hypocrites, pretending to be something they were not. In the latter, we see a lady who loved God authentically and completely.

Check Your Motive Mark 12:38-44 In March 2009 Bernie Madoff pled guilty to running the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Bernie’s last name is appropriate, because he literally “made off” with billions of dollars belonging to his investors. A Ponzi scheme is pretty simple in concept: you convince ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist