Sermons on Lamp In A Dark Place:

Trading Places Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 22, 2010

This life gives us a temporary opportunity to trade our old life for a new one in Christ - all because He traded places with us by dying on the cross.

Trading Places James 1:9-11 9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing Places

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 27, 2010

How would the world see you if Christ fully changed places with your heart for one day? Would they see a noticeable difference?

Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:22-25 Other Ref: Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines Believer’s Bible Commentary 1. Introduction a. In 1882 Mark Twain published the novel The Prince and the Pauper in the United States. b. Set in 1547, the novel tells the story of two young ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Secret Place

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 13, 2013

I usually feel very privileged and honoured when people share their secrets with me. I mean "their own" secrets, not those of others (gossip)! This is because it's an indication or proof of trust.

Secret Place - Holy Ghost Psalms 91:1 - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I usually feel very privileged and honoured when people share their secrets with me. I mean "their own" secrets, not those of others (gossip)! This is because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Market Place

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013

The marketplace touches virtually every person on the earth and this includes the church. The church cannot ignore what goes on in the world and should position itself to be effective in society as a whole which includes the marketplace.

The Market Place When we refer to the marketplace in this book, we mean: * the world of business, trade, and economics * the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold * an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up * where goods and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Charismatic

A Place To Belong

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013

Everyone needs a place to belong. A place that fits us like an old pair of jeans. A place that's as comfortable as our favorite recliner. This sermon explores the benefits of belonging to a church family. Expository and alliterated.

A PLACE TO BELONG Scott Bayles, pastor Church in the Park, Modesto: 8/26/2012 Good morning again and welcome to Church in the Park. Whether you’ve been attending church your whole life or you’re just sort of testing the waters right now, I want you to know we’re glad you’re ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-11, Ecclesiastes 4:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Two Places

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 16, 2014

Judas went his own way, to his own place, but he did not have too. That is why Jesus came to earth, to save sinners, sinners just like Judas!

Matthew 27:3-5-Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Grace Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

The cross is the place of grace. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp. We’ve experienced it in our life, but it ‘s diifult for us to understand.

The Place of Grace Luke 9:51-56 In this series, we’ve been talking about the Crux which in Latin means cross. But you can’t understand the cross if you don’t understand grace. The cross is the place of grace. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven Is A Place

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 23, 2013

Heaven is the hope of believers. It is a place promised and revealed.

Introduction D.L. Moody described our hope of heaven this way. “What has been, and is now, one of the strongest feelings in the human heart? Is it not to find some better place, some lovelier spot, than we have now? It is for this that men are seeking everywhere; and they can have it if they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Heavenly Places

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2013

How we should enjoy our Christian life.

HEAVENLY PLACES Ephesians 2:6 and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindness toward us, through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Place

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Secret Place

Psalm 27:1-6 The Secret Place I. There Is Personal Guidance - The LORD is my light and my salvation; 1. It is a Personal Activity - The LORD is my light 2. It is a Passive Activity - and my salvation 3. It is a Progressive Activity - 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

A Place Of No Water

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2016

We may well find, like Moses, that the answer is already to hand.

A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His people in their bondage (Exodus 3:7), and sent Moses to them: but it had been all Moses could do to convince them to accept ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High Places

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

Did you realize there are 5 mountains related to the Easter narrative? So often the focus of our Easter study begins with the garden tomb but have you ever considered the story that comes to us from the mountains...the High Places?

Opening -How many of you grew up with Easter baskets…favorite candies…what I remember most was that feeling as I fell asleep…expectation! -that feeling of expectation the night before Easter, that capacity of the human heart, especially children, to feel something wonderful when waiting for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 14, 2016

The "blessing of the Lord" is the difference between those that spend their lifetime trying to make ends meet and those who live in the abundant prosperity that operating in God’s kingdom can bring.

The Place of Blessing Ps 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. Ps 67:5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Ps 67:6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. Ps 67:7 ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Heavenly Places

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 31, 2012

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SPIRITUAL POSITION IN CHRIST

HEAVENLY PLACES THE EPHESIAN LETTER, WRITTEN BY THE APOSTLE PAUL AROUND 60 A.D WHILE IN PRISON IN ROME IS ONE OF SEVERAL LETTERS HE WROTE WHILE IMPRISONED. HE ADDRESSED SEVERAL REALITIES OF THE CHRISTIAN’S WALK IN THIS LETTER. THIS TEACHING ADDRESSES THE REALITY OF HEAVENLY PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Prepared Place

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Sermon for Funeral

Jesus, in his text tells us He has provided… 1. A PREPARED PLACE Jesus has prepared a place – a final resting place A place called Heaven – no more pain, sorrows, tears It’s a place of green pastures; flowing streams; streets of gold It’s a place that we should all long to dwell But, this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist