Sermons on Let There Be Light:

Why Christians Need Ongoing Repentance Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 13, 2013

A look at some of the reasons why Christians need ongoing repentance and what that looks like in practice.

A SMILE ON GOD'S FACE: God delights in repentance. - Jonah 3:10. - Many have an exclusive view of God as the mean headmaster or the zealous judge, but one of the things that the Bible makes clear is that God loves seeing the prodigal return home. God loves repentance. - Here God has every ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

New Order Of Christ The Messiah

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 17, 2014

To show that we are living in the New Order of Reformation authored by CHRIST, the Messiah.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the New Order? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are living in the New Order of Reformation authored by CHRIST, the Messiah. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:10 (Amplified Bible) 9:10 For [the ceremonies] deal only with clean and unclean meats and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did God Judge Pompeii?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014

On August 24, 79 AD, Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, erupted in what is perhaps one of histories most horrific natural disasters. Was it judgement?

Did God Judge Pompeii? (Inspired from J.R. Church’s article of the same title in Prophesy in the News, August 2010) FBC Chester, IL 1/19/14 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A On August 24, 79 AD, Italy’s Mount Vesuvius, erupted in what is perhaps one of histories most horrific ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 8 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a bad day? All of us have! Have you ever had that bad day turn into a bad week? Many of us have! Have you ever had that bad week turn into a bad month? Some of us have? Have you ever had that bad month turn into a bad year? A few of us have! Do you see where ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Fighting With Fear Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Fear disrupts our ability to live in faith

Fighting with Fear Mark 6:45-51 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 19, 2013 Morning Service Top five things children are afraid of 1. The dark 2. Death 3. Spiders 4. Needles 5. Thunderstorms Top five things adults are afraid of 1. Terrorist attacks 2. Snakes 3. Spiders 4. Death 5. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Easter Message

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014

How much evidence is necessary for belief? By any measure the evidence of the resurrection of Jesus is sufficient for belief. Why not take that step of faith?

A young software engineer was asked by his manager Do you believe in the resurrection of the dead? . . . the day you took off to attend your grandfather’s funeral he stopped by to visit you. It seems to me most people here this morning are probably not interested in the evidence of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: *other

Warm And Comfortable The Day After Easter

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 30, 2014

The resurrection did not end on Monday. The events of Sunday continue 24/7 in our lives. We need to remember yesterday, so we can grow today and tomorrow. The two men on the road to Emmaus needed to remember yesterday so they could Jesus today.

Warm and Comfortable the Day after Easter? It is getting to the point that we may need to turn the A/C on during the day, but the evening air might be a little cool. As we kick off our shoes and reach for the newspaper or maybe a cup of hot chocolate we get that comfortable cozy feeling. We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Nazarene

A Great Dad

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

The importance of a Father

A Great Dad There once was YOUNG MOTHER WHO WENT DOWN TO THE NURSERY AT A HOSPITAL AND FOUND HER YOUNG HUSBAND PEERING DOWN AT HIS NEWBORN BABY WHO WAS ASLEEP. THE MOTHER COULD TELL HE WAS CAPTIVATED BY THE SCENE AS HE STOOD THERE LOOKING AT THE SLEEPING INFANT. SHE WAS SO TOUCHED THAT FINALLY SHE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Mothers ... And Their Kids ... (And God!)

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 12, 2014

Instead of focusing strictly on mothers, this sermon takes a look at the miracle of children and the impact that God, the husband and the children all have on home.

It’s Mother’s Day! Some motherly advice … At times it may be difficult to get the attention of your children … if that happens just try this … The quickest way for a mother to get the attention of her children is to sit down and look comfortable. At other times you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Birth Of The Church, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

The birth of the Church under the New Covenant, The church is the instrument through which God will “Complete the Mission that Jesus Began”.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Birth of the Church, Part 1 Acts 2:1-4 Read Acts 2:1-4 This is a tremendous transitional passage. We have the end of the Old Covenant and the birth of the Church under the New Covenant." All the great elements of God's redemptive plan are right here. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

He is risen , He is risen indeed! That was the proper greeting of the early church. What does the empty tomb mean to believers today?

How does the empty tomb affect me? Selected Scriptures Introduction- Matthew 28:8-10 Mark 16:6-8 Luke 24:4-7 John 20:1-8 Between these Gospels we have an account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have been in a series At The Cross… First we looked at the love of God because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Gate

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on May 27, 2014

Jesus is the Shepherd who is the gate for the sheep to find life abundantly.

I am the Gate John 10:1-10 I. Intro. A. story of a spy captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. 1. general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice a. the firing squad and ’the big, black door." b. spy to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 28, 2014

If you have ever wanted to know what it looked like to live a resurrected life Paul gives the pattern here. God not only redeems and restores our relationship with Him but also with others. Live this pattern to powerfully display Jesus.

Intro: Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will celebrate those that have served in the United States Military because their service and many their sacrifice purchased the freedom to stand or sit or sing or speak today. There are many ways we could come up with to honor their memory, service and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

From The Book “god’s Plans For You” By Andrew Murray

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Noticing in this scripture the direct link between “words spoken” and “God’s works”.

Notice in this scripture the direct link between “words spoken” and “God’s works”. John 14:10 (Jesus) ...The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Jesus says “The words I speak...” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2014

What does it mean when I forgive someone?

Today we begin a series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” I want us to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We’ll consider two thoughts today and consider three more in the next message in this series. 1. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist