Sermons on Light And Darkness:

Who Gets In?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Making sure we are ready to enter heaven is probably as important as anything in life

A man was stranded in the desert. As he crawled across the burning sand, dying of thirst, he encountered a necktie salesman. "Can I interest you in a nice new tie?" the salesman asked. "Are you crazy?" the man gasped. "I'm dying of thirst and you want to sell me a necktie?" The salesman shrugged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Christmas Message

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Charismatic

How Is Satan Attacking You

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Nov 26, 2003

When you think that the problem is what God has allowed in your life, read this.

November 23rd 2003 HOW IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU? By Rev. Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor and Founder of Light Of The World Church, Inc. 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Texas 77074 November 23, 2003 Find the Book of the Revelation chapter 2 Verse 12 The book of the Revelation is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 4, 2003

This is the second in a Christmas series of OT prophecies of Christ. This one focuses on Jermiah 23:6 which says that Jesus is our righteousness. The sermon contrasts righteousness by religion vs. righteousness by relationship.

Do You See What I See? Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Jeremiah 23:1-6 December 7, 2003 Intro: A. [Standard of Judgment, Citation: Craig Brian Larson, Choice Contemporary Stories and Illustrations (Baker, 1998), p.181; Brian Burrell, Words We Live By, (S&S Trade, 1997)] In Words We Live By, Brian ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World. Series

Contributed by Tony Rivers on Dec 12, 2003

A look at Romans 12:1-2 and how God uses Hot Water situations to draw out the flavor of our hearts.

Sermon Title: The Image of Christ: Subject: The Concept of Biblical Change By: Pastor Tony Rivers Date Presented: June 8, 2003 Biblical Text: Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, (that) you present your bodies a living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 14, 2003

God’s wondrous work should solicit three responses from us.

Matthew 1:18-25 The Wonder of God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 14, 2003 The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year. It is a time enjoyed around the world by people of all kinds of religious backgrounds and by people with no religious background. It is celebrated by people of differing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Freed To Serve

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2004

Through Christ we are free, not to indulge our sinful nature, but to willingly lay down our lives in service to our King.

Freed To Serve Galatians 5:13-15 It is time that we get back to our old friend, the book of Galatians, and pray that we might glean from this powerful little book the lessons the Lord has for us this morning. We’ve taken a four week break from our study of Galatians as we journeyed through the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Life

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 22, 2004

A pro-life sermon on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, 2004.

THE VALUE OF LIFE Genesis 1:26-31 Two of the persistent questions we repeatedly ask are: "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" God addresses both of those early in the scriptures. In Genesis 1:26 we read, "Then God said, ’Let Us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule. . . .’" God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Use Your Head!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

We must stay in God’s Word so that the lessons of faith we have learned can continue to be lived in our daily lives.

“Use Your Head!” Galatians 3:1-5 Mike was heading off to college. He had spent the last 18 years of his life with those who had loved him most, but now he was packing up, pulling out, and staking a claim on a new life of his own. When Mike arrived at the University he completed all of the paper ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Likeness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003

All who claim Christ need to become like Him.

INTRO.- ILL.- What do you think of my mustache? I haven’t always worn a mustache. I grew it for a fun program that we had at our last church and Elaine liked it so much that I just kept it. BESIDES, DON’T YOU THINK I LOOK AN AWFUL LOT LIKE TOM SELLECK OF MAGNUM PI FAME? Don’t answer that! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Your Suffering

Contributed by Kelly Grant on Sep 10, 2003

Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.

Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Becoming Psychically Conscious Of Our State Of Surrender."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 10, 2002

June 16, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 6 Matthew 9:35--10:8 Color: Green Title: “Becoming psychically conscious of our state of surrender is a life-long challenge, a life-long discipline.”

June 16, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 6 Matthew 9:35--10:8 Color: Green Title: “Becoming psychically conscious of our state of surrender is a life-long challenge, a life-long discipline.” The Harvest Is Great, the Laborers Few 35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning The Secrets Of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3

Learning the Secrets of Being Self-Controlled – 2 Tim. 3:3 Illustration: During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run yourself." Respecting Mrs. Johnson’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption - Part Ii (The Riches Of His Grace) Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 26, 2002

The ungrace of the world does not nullify the Grace of God. (#5 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us. ” Redemption: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The First Christians Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002

This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational