Sermons on Let There Be Light:

Storm Survival

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020

This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"breaking Free" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

100 women were asked to name something men try to fix but often just make it worse. These were their top answers.

“Breaking Free” Matthew 5:7 & 9 100 women were asked to name something men try to fix but often just make it worse. These were their top answers. 1. Plumbing 41 2. Car 13 3. TV 9 4. Relationship 6 5. Fight 5 6. Dinner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Learn How To Be Humble

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Proud Pharisees were upset. Jesus displayed divine compassion and consideration to those in dire need.

LEARN HOW TO BE HUMBLE (Outline) October 4, 2020 - Pentecost 18 - LUKE 14:1-11 INTRO.: Our Savior Jesus Christ teaches us how to be humble. Humility is not what the world teaches. There is an obvious difference between what the world thinks and how God thinks. These opposites are called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am What I Am

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 9, 2020

"I am what I am." That is, a sinner saved by grace. A sinner among the least.

“I AM WHAT I AM” (Outline) August 23, 2020 - Pentecost 12 - 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 INTRO.: We might wonder about sin and sinning. What is the worst sin? In the eyes of God sin is sin. Our loving, heavenly Father does not rate sins. Sin is breaking the law. Sin is not doing what we ought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Churches Unveiled. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2020

Revelation chapter 2, Under the caption in my Bible—Ephesus, The Loveless Church.

The Seven Churches Unveiled. Revelation 1:1-3, 9-11NKJV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Philippians 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 12, 2020

Whats does 'The Day of the Lord ' in Amos, and the praable of the 10 virgins have in common? How we behave while we wait.

Introduction This morning we have two quite controversial passages to look at. By controversial, I mean that their interpretation is disputed, with different commentators proposing different understandings. So, I’m going to look at each passage separately and then try to see if there is common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

Christ In Your Mind Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2020

Christ is the Center of Everything and Everything relates to the way we think about things. Our thoughts, our heart, our mind - this is the core of who we are. And Christ is at the center of this also.

Christ and Your Mind Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction Christ is in the Center of Everything! The Center of our Faith and Prayers He is our only hope - Christ in you, the hope of glory! He is at the Center because of who He is. He gives us the power to see it through by making us alive in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parables Of Matthew 13 "a Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 23, 2020

What is the kingdom of God? What is this kingdom of Heaven in these two parables? William Barclay offers this helpful definition: The kingdom of God is “a society upon earth in which God’s will is as perfectly done as it is in heaven.” Are you the Pearl of Great Price?

In Jesus Holy Name July 26, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:44 Pentecost VIII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” Hidden Treasure & A Pearl of Great Price A pair of treasure hunters using their metal detectors, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, made the discovery of a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Lutheran

More… Freedom Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020

Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the US, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed.

MORE… FREEDOM "How can we experience true freedom in Christ?" Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the US, freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be, oppressed. But freedom in Christ is not the same as political or economic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Insignificant?

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 68:5-6, Matthew 25:31-45, Isaiah 49:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Comes To Us

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020

In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wicked Tenants (October 8, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The text for today is almost a mirror image of how religious leaders who were so called qualified, failed miserably for those who relied on their leadership.

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33 - 46 Back in 2002 I was helping my oldest sister Teresa clean up her condo. She and her husband lived there while my brother-in-law was studying to be a doctor at the Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia. I had remembered what the place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracle Of Grace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 15, 2020

Grace is the kind, merciful, generous love of God for us, and the essence of our witness in the world.

During a conference on World Religions, scholars were debating what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They agreed that it wasn’t morality, or compassion, or a belief in judgement and an afterlife. Other great religions included those same teachings. So the question was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

The Far Country

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Aug 15, 2020

I believe the prodigal was a wayward (backslidden) Christian.

The Far Country (Luke 15: 11-24) Introduction. This text is one of the most familiar in the New Testament. Every preacher has a sermon on "The prodiga1 son. Well, I have one too. In keeping with our modern soap operas etc., I have divided mine into episodes. I believe the prodigal was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

The Joy Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 24, 2020

Sermon based on Phil. 4:4-13 - Encourages the hearers to rejoice no matter what their circumstances.

“THE JOY OF REJOICING” Phil. 4:4-13 FBCF – 8/23/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Biggest struggle in life: - Not $ stress - Not personal conflict - Not addictive behaviors & habits - Not pride, anger, impatience #1 struggle we all have: ANXIETY – stress or worry – #1 thing that quenches & steals ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist