Sermons on Lamp Under Basket:

What It Takes To Be A Star?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001

Paul tells the Philippians to shine like stars and his message is the same for us today. this is a brief inductive message

What it Takes to Be a Star Philippians 2.12-18 November 23, 1997 Morning Service 1. Stars in people A. Movie: C. Eastwood, J. Wayne, K. Costner, J. Roberts, Princess Diana B. Music: G. Brooks, A. Grant, B. Joel C. Sports: Basket - M. Jordan, Football - D. Marino, B. Favre, Hockey - Gretzgy, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

John Saw

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2001

John was a man who had witness these things with his own eyes

John Saw 1 John 1:1-10 John had been there, when Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman. He was there, when a invalid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get To The Top Of Mount Blessing

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 4, 2008

It is contrary to the nature and character of God NOT to bless! Everyone wants to be blessed! So whay aren’t we? Here’s some steps to getting to the top of Mount Blessing.

How to Get to the Top of Mount Blessing 1 Cor 2:9 9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." (NKJ) It is the contrary to the Nature and Character of God NOT to BLESS! And Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Remembering A Saint

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 8, 2007

God calls us in the watrers of Baptism to be saints of God

Let Us Pray: Merciful Father, endless is your love and compassion for all, especially those who are called by the waters of Baptism to be Saints of God. Through your son Jesus Christ, we are woven together at the feast of everlasting grace. Lord allow us to walk in your ways for your Glory, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Apostleship Of Paul

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

Paul had a personal encounter with the resurrected Lord, and was chosen, called, commissioned and sent by Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Apostleship of Paul. Galatians 1:11-18. Paul's testimony is that he is “the least of the apostles,” but he still saw the risen Lord and is a witness to the resurrection “as one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:8-9). Paul asserted his apostleship by saying, “Am I not an apostle? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 25, 2015

All of us have been afraid at one time or another, even adults. Being scared is nothing to be ashamed of. When we invite Jesus into our lives, we don’t have to be afraid, because we aren’t alone

Good morning boys and girls! Have you ever been scared? Would anyone like to tell me about a time when you have been scared? Has there ever been a time when someone told you to do something and you were scared to do what they told you to do? You know, even people in the Bible were scared from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Jehovah Mephalti (Lord My Deliverer)

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 17, 2018

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel shall deliver from every trap of the enemy

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: JEHOVAH MEPHALTI (LORD MY DELIVERER) Acts 9:23-25 King James Version (KJV) 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith Amnesia

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016

We must not forget what God has done for us.

Faith Amnesia August 21, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not forget what God has done for us. Focus Passage: Mark 8:1-10, 13-21 Supplemental Passage: "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! "You shall love the LORD your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Small Things SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The world often values the big, the many, the rich, and the famous. However, this sermon explores the idea that less can be more, and that there is strength and importance in the small and few when God is involved. It challenges the belief that bigger is always better, and encourages finding value in simplicity and smallness.

The world often promotes the idea that bigger is better and smaller is not good. The unbelievers believe that more is always better and less is not valuable. They believe that there is strength in numbers and that the few are unimportant. They prioritize the rich and famous over the poor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-29

Topics: God's Presence In Hardships, Value In Simplicity

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2003

Who are the Elis and Philips in our lives? Do we realise that God calls us often through the least likely of people and circumstances?

Sermon for 2 Epiphany, Yr B 19/01/2003 Based on I Sam 3:1-10 & Jn 1:43-51 “Who is Calling?” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson This Sunday I want to begin by complimenting the international ecumenical committee for their wisdom and inspiration in selecting the biblical passages that they did—since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 6 Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction We have looked closely at the church age – the first three chapters of Revelation were an open book for us. They were a guideline of how we should make corrections as needed in God’s eyes – and we have seen specifically the things that God does ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I Am.” They knew these words referred to the

I Am The Light Of The World; John 8:1-12 In Vs. 58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. I cannot fully comprehend that because I had a beginning, but in Christ I will not have an ending ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Your Words Give Light

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the light? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the light, that is the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Both the Written Word and the Living Word IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:130 (Amplified Bible) The entranc

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the light? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the light, that is the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Both the Written Word and the Living Word IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:130 (Amplified Bible) The entrance and unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoid Enslaving Yourself To Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2021

St Paul shares the reason serious Christians are most careful to avoid sex with anyone other than his spouse, why sexual sin is always serious: it’s a sin against our very selves.

The overarching theme of today’s sacred scripture is the call of God to the individual, or what we call the “universal call to holiness.” Saint John Paul wrote in 1988: “We come to a full sense of the dignity of the lay faithful if we consider the prime and fundamental vocation that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2019

Are we ready for the Coming Christ?

Are You Ready? Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Our series is Surprise Endings. Just like many favorite movies and mysteries, Jesus’ parables often carried an element of surprise, a plot twist that we may not be ready for as we are reading. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ