Sermons on Light Of Life:

Shine Like Stars

Contributed by Larry Hale on Sep 5, 2022

God wants his church to be a strong, unified family with the common goal of reaching lost souls and disciplining new BELIEVERS by being the light of CHRIST to everyone we encounter.

Shine Like Stars – August 28, 2022 – Larry Hale, Sr. Pastor Glenvale Church of God, Marysville PA Philippians 2:12-18 NIV This year’s theme for Camp Yolijwa was “Shine Like Stars”. The name for the theme came from Philippians chapter 2 verses 14 and 15. This morning I would like dig a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40, Philippians 2:12-18

People Matter Most

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 10, 2021

The christian life has many rituals but the most important requirement of the christian is to treat your brother with love.

Four to hang Three sent up for stealing Woman found guilty or drug charge Two on sex charges Crime and violence are pervading our society leaving in its wake, weeping mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Those who crime does affect, vehicular accidents are affecting, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7, Isaiah 58:10, Matthew 5:13-14, Luke 10:33-36

Denomination: Adventist

We Need Pentecost

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 17, 2014

Sermon describes why we need Pentecost because we are attracted to self centeredness, we need light bearers, we need Pentecost because of what Pentecost births.

WE Need Pentecost Again Acts 2:1-21 We need Pentecost because there are lights that attract 1. One light of attraction are Houses of Ill Repute or Houses of Disorder-ness In Dayton Ohio at a Seminary less than 1 mile there was a small city of Neon, Purple, bright lights that attracted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

For To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 9:1-7 shows us that just as God dispelled the darkness at creation, so he will bring light into a world made dark by sin and unbelief.

Scripture Tonight is Christmas Eve. During Advent, I have preached a series of messages on the Old Testament Scripture Readings that I am calling, “Advent in Isaiah.” In about 740 BC God called Isaiah to be a minister of his Word to Jerusalem and the southern kingdom of Judah. The culture had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - The Water Of Life.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus - The Water of Life. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 7 verses 25-53. Ill: Water facts Quiz. Our key verse this morning is verse 37-38: 37On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “If you are thirsty, come to me! 38If you believe in me, come and drink! For the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-53

Denomination: Brethren

Christian Love Life Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Christian Love Life” Hebrews 13.1-6 10/26/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end. 1 In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A God’s-Eye View Of Someone “under The Influence” Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 13, 2016

Living under the influence of the Holy Spirit means living as light.

In 2013, a South Dakota man received his 16th DUI conviction. That means he was found guilty 16 times of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol—the first conviction was way back in 1977. But from the little research that I did, he isn’t the record holder for DUI arrests ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Opening Presence

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of all. What have you done with this present - his presence?

When my godchildren were little, I went back to Minneapolis for Christmas every year to see them. I left the Christmas morning service just as soon as Jesus’ birthday cake was cut (I did take a piece to eat in the car) and took off for the airport. The plane was always on time and I got off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glorious

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Aug 28, 2011

Let us be like Christ Jesus and be transformed —in our hearts and minds — into the gloriousness of God; and let us reflect the light and love of God for all to see, so that those with veiled faces can see the glorious face of God in us, and desire that to

INTRO Ya know, sometimes it’s good for us to get out of our environment to see the glory of God, and to be even more thankful for all he’s done and given, for that which he is doing now, and forevermore will do for all of creation. I have to say, going on vacation last weekend to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Under The Sun V. Life Under The Son

Contributed by James Vilgos on Dec 17, 2004

In Ecclesiates Solomon writes of the futility of life under the sun. Contrast this with life under the Son, Jesus, God the Son

Life “Under the Sun” v. “Life Under the Son” Chaplain James Vilgos Scripture Reading Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Life “under the s-u-n” v. life “under the S-o-n” When I was young a song titled Richard Cory was popular it was based on a poem of the same title, the lyrics state in part: They say that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

A Life Worth Living Is A Life Worth Working At. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

If the world, can’t see God’s demonstrated in our daily life, Through our behavior, then God hasn’t been seen.

We are quickly coming to the end of the first of Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians. • But there is still one message that He wants to make clear. • That message is to make sure that these new converts live a life that pleases God. • So Paul is giving them some final instructions. • Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Making The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Now whether you are young or old, six or sixty, healthy and wealthy, or puny and poor, you can make the rest of your life the best of your life.

Acts 2:1-4 (A great start) There is an old saying that, "You are never too old to learn." Sure enough, this is one lesson that you're never too old to learn: "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”(Psa. 90:12) Now, what that means is this: "Teach us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Life – New Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013

If we are truly born again, then our new life should exhibit who we are in Christ Jesus!

Old Life – New Life Pt 1 August 11, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are truly born again, then our new life should exhibit who we are in Christ Jesus! Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Supplemental Passage: Therefore if anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Misery And Despair Tranformed Into A Life Of Abundance And Joy!

Contributed by Dennis Shaw on Sep 14, 2015

Bartimaeus was the blind son of a blind father. His was a life without hope. Jesus transformed his entire life when He gave Bartimaeus his sight. Jesus is still transforming lives today by doing the impossible.

Matthew 10:46-52 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Blindness was a very debilitating condition. A blind person was not capable of any productive work, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019

Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational