Sermons on Lamp And Light:

A Different Kind Of Christmas

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001

In light of 9/11 and other events closer to home, this Christmas will be a different kind of Christmas for many, if not all. This sermon focuses in on the hope and promise in the birth of Jesus.

#120 11/26/01 Luke 1:26-38 Bibliography: I want you to pause and think with me for just a moment. Here in the last few weeks of 2001, lets look back over this past year, and reflect. We began with a down turn in our economy. In January, February, and March, households in Grace paid taxes on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

God Will Make A Way Where He Leads Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 19, 2002

We will walk with the nation of Israel as God leads them out of Egypt in front of the Egyptian Army, lighting the way of Israel while keeping the Egyptians in darkness.

God will make a way where HE Leads Follow Up Don’t Give Up, Get Up Look Up God Lift’s Up DBF Sunday Sermon/10/20/02 One of the greatest and scariest times of our life was the day that our oldest son Dominique was born. Gloria and I were so very blessed, of course, but we didn’t understand ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For Human Sexuality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003

In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 8, 2004

Paul has finished with the doctrinal part of his letter to the Ephesians. He begins I therefore, in light of what I have just said, there is unity

Unity In The Church Eph 4:1-6 Intro. Chapter three of Ephesians is filled with verses of love. Then Paul speaks of God’s abundancy toward us. I. Therefore: The word therefore refers back to earlier verses. Ephesians like all of Paul’s writings is broken into two parts, doctrine, and practice. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Pleasure"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 6, 2004

There’s nothing wrong with "pleasure" ... it all depends on where you find it. This message is a study on "pleasure" in light of God’s view of it.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “pleasure” Hebrews 11:25 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have studied the words “daily”, “adoption”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “pleasure”. Is there anything wrong with “pleasure”? NO, of course not. BUT … like anything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 9, 2004

It’s a dark world. We Christians are told to live as salt and light. How can we do that each day...live as people of faith?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships February 8, 2004 Questions can test your faith. A little girl was talking to her grandmother. She asked, "Grandma, how old are you?" The grandmother replied, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Beginning With God

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 18, 2006

Just like he did at the outset of creation, God can take the formless voids of our lives, give them shape, and speak light into them.

“Beginning with God” Genesis 1: 1 – 3 First Things First There is a saying, “First things first.” Well, the first thing is God. Our passage from Genesis begins this way. It says, “In the beginning God . . .” The Bible begins with God. It begins with the account of God creating the heavens and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 31, 2009

The Holy Spirit birthed the church on Pentecost. He is alive today and the Christian’s challenge to work out his/her calling in the light of the Resurrection and Pentecost.

Sermon for CATM – Pentecost Sunday – May 31, 2009 It had been the most intense experience of their lives. A Jewish carpenter and Rabbi had called each of them out from where they were. Some were fishermen - 5 of them actually; one was a tax collector; most were of unknown occupation; some were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not About The Money Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 16, 2009

The deaths of two early church members may seem to "about the money," but that isn’t the whole story. See modern church problems in a new light.

There is a bit of folk wisdom that goes something like this: “Whenever you hear someone say that ‘It’s not about the money,” it usually is.” But this morning, I want to share from a passage that is almost always focused on the money and probably should not be. I don’t believe the Holy Spirit ...read more

Denomination: *other

Don't Stop Fighting

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 21, 2009

For young people. There is hope, & a light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t give up. WE NEED TO FIGHT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

I RECEVIED PART OF THIS MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE. I CAN NOT REMEMBER. I HAVE ADDED TO IT & CHANGED IT. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. Don’t Stop Fighting 1 Timothy 6:12 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 1, 2009

Looks at the coming Day of the Lord and what it is and when it occurs in relationship to the Rapture and how Christians should be living in light of being rescued from this day of wrath.

The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 What is the Day of the Lord? The Day of the Lord is a Day of Judgment The Day of the Lord is a Day of Wrath The Day of the Lord is a Period of Time When is the Day of the Lord? The Date of the Day of the Lord is unknown The time of the Day of the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspective From Prison Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009

Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Stronger

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 13, 2009

No one can break the power of Satan in their lives without the power of Jesus. He is the only one that can overcome the darkness to bring seeking men into the light.

Someone Stronger Prairie Baptist Church – 11/15/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 5:1-20 Key verse: Mark 5:19 - However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” Premise: No ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Your True Potential

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 7, 2007

This is a look at Romans 12:1-8. In view of God’s mercy, Paul sheds light on our personal responsibility to live to our true potential.

Romans 12:1 - 8. “Fulfilling our true potential .” When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007

These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist