Sermons on Light From Heaven:

Hard To Explain

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 30, 2013

To show that we need to aim for understanding every WORD of GOD we read by meditation.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have difficulty in understanding? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to aim for understanding every WORD of GOD we read by meditation. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:11 (Amplified Bible) 5:11 Concerning this we have much to say which is hard to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Kind Of Mother

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Some mothers give their self to their children. Others give their children to themselves. God's kind of Mother does this.

God's Kind of Mother 1 Kings 3:16-28 Today is a very special day… a day when we honor and pay respect to a very special person ... our Mothers. To use the words of Abraham Lincoln, "It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this" Mother‘s Day began in Virginia, back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Preview

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 20, 2012

It is our willingness to give God a preview that shows God that we will not forget what He will do because we refuse to overlook what He has already done! It is our preview that shows God that we won't take the miracle we are asking for for granted becaus

Preview I don't get to watch a ton of movies. I don't go to the movies so I am usually way behind on what I do get to watch. It is after I have heard about a movie and watched the build up of excitement that I finally go and rent the video. However, when I get the video more often than not my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 11, 2012

It’s time to wake up, clean up, and dress up, because Jesus is soon returning and the saved will go up...who will it be who will show up? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

What Time is It? Romans 13:11-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatTimeIsIt.html Each morning we wake up to an alarm. I hate that clock. But I’m thankful for it, because if not for it, we would be a mess. We like to sleep. We wouldn’t have jobs, our kids would not pass school. And we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Romans 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting Ahaz Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

The problem is not that God will not give a sign, but that we are afraid of seeing one. The implications for how we have been living and how we must live are too unnerving.

Isaiah 7:1-12 Doubting Ahaz 12/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in one of the rare sections of Isaiah that is an actual historical recount. Most of the book is made up of Isaiah’s actual prophecy. It takes a bit of study to figure out the context of much of the prophecy. It is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Unfailing Faithfulness

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2016

God is faithful through the worst calamaties of life. God's love always exceeds his judgment. In the midst of tragedy, we can look to him for hope. While sorrow may last the night, joy comes in the morning.

Lamentations 3:19-26 God’s Unfailing Faithfulness Have you ever had tragedy strike? Some of you have lost a loved one, a devastating blow for sure. Some may have lost a lot of money in the stock market. I know some who have lost a child or gone through a hurtful divorce or lost a job or ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Decisions, Decisions, Decisions" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 11, 2016

Let me ask you a question this morning... How do you go about making the major decisions of life? Life is full of so many choices. How do you go about making those decisions? What is the process for you?

“Decisions, Decisions, Decisions” Joshua 24: 14-15 We have been walking with the Israelites and with Joshua as their leader now while for the past 14 weeks. And we have seen God do some powerful things as he has used this man named Joshua. Before the death of Moses God put his hand on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Blesses The Lesser

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014

To show that we are being blessed every moment in every opportunity by GOD, the Greater One.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you so blessed by the Greater One? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are being blessed every moment in every opportunity by GOD, the Greater One. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:7 (Amplified Bible) 7:7 Yet it is beyond all contradiction that it is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Abraham, Part 10: The Great Intercession Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Gomorrah.

The Life of Abraham, Part 10: The Great Intercession Genesis 18:16-33 Introduction In the last lesson, Abraham had met three men or what he perceived as men show up at his tent of pilgrimage in the hottest part of the day. Abraham showed great hospitality to them and even killed the fatted calf ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Love Is Priceless Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

True Love is priceless because within the confines of true love we can experience #1 Freedom, #2 Unity and #3 Peace.

Intro • I have had the blessed opportunity to sit down and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ so far with two of my three children. • I’m still praying for my youngest and I have faith that he will one day come to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior. • Not only have shared the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 44 Come Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 44

Isaiah 44 Come Holy Spirit Fill Us Up vs. 1-5 Take a Stand vs. 6-8 Remove the Idols vs. 9-20 Return to Me vs. 21-28 Intro: Unless the Lord Builds the House Geocaching You use your phone and satellites to find these hidden cases You put your name on a list that you found it The cases can be as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focused On The Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 16, 2016

Paul exhorted the church to rejoice in the Lord, even though they faced adversity, and avoid false teaching. He also emphasized that works were not enough to secure salvation. If they remained focused on the faith, they could overcome in Christ.

Focused on the Faith Philippians 3: 1-6 As we begin to discuss the third chapter of Philippians, it appears that Paul is seeking to begin concluding his thoughts to the church. While this may have been the beginning of his conclusion, he has quite a bit more to share with them. Following the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Let Us Make Room --- I Will Never Be The Same Again

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2016

It was a sad day when there was NO ROOM for the son of God. The Shunammite woman made a room for the Preacher. There were benefits for making making room for God's plan.

COME, LET US MAKE ROOM... I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psalm 116:12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? ANSWER THIS QUESTION: WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hail! Hosanna, David's Son!

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Jan 16, 2017

Our Advent Sermon Series was "David's Royal Branch," focusing on the coming Christ and His connections to David. This is the second sermon of that series, looking at Jesus' lineage. He is, indeed, David's son--but even greater, He is the Son of God!

“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” With these two questions, Jesus turns the tables on the Pharisees once again. They, along with the Sadducees and Herodians had put Jesus to the test several times in a row. They asked Him unimaginable, theoretical, philosophical, theological ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Matthew 7:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Chase Your Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 2, 2015

To show that GOD our ALEPH-TAV chases and defeats our enemies for us as we continue to fear the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you chasing your enemies? Yes. Reverential fear is only due the LORD. Matthew 10:28 Matthew 10:28 (Amplified Bible) And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). II. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:7

Denomination: Pentecostal