Sermons on Light Things:

Some Things God Puts First

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021

As you study the bible you can really see that God has placed some things above others. In other words, God has some ‘first things first’.

I hope I never become unthankful or ungrateful for those who had a part in molding and making me. 1. Many of you here tonight have helped and taught me. 2. My stepdad has helped me. a. He is dead and gone, but I am still thankful for him. b. He was a man of low morals and few principles, but… 1) He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 14, 2021

In our rush for immediate fulfilment of our desires, we have replaced the concept of delayed gratification to instant gratification. As individuals and as a culture, we have exchanged independence for entitlement.

Romans 8:28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. WORKING ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In All Things At All Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 22, 2021

Words of encouragement can keep us moving forward in the right direction.

There was a young pastor who said he served alongside the senior pastor and he witnessed him writing 5 to 10 notes of encouragement every Monday. He sent these notes to different people in the church. At the time, he didn't really understand the importance of what he was doing. Why spend so ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Are Possible, "Only Believe!”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 26, 2021

God is very aware of how much power His Words and Promises possess, when you proclaim them and speak them over your life! The question is, are you?

All things are possible, “Only Believe!” How many here this morning believe God can answer prayer, no matter what? John 14:12-14 MSG 12-13 “In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones, because I am going to be with the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's The Little Things

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2022

It's the little things in life that can make all the difference - the ordinary things that God can use to bring about miracles in our life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Theme: Little Things can be Big Things How God can use the little things, the ordinary things in our lives to bring about miracles all around us. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Dirges, Grief, And Other Sad Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2022

In the midst of our sadness and anger and guilt and anxiety and shock which we can roll up into one word ‘grief,’ we must call on God and give our grief over to Him allowing Him to bind up our hearts with His strength and His peace.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DIRGES, GRIEF, AND OTHER SAD THINGS 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 55:1-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION When I think about grief, three episodes in my life come to mind. First, I think about a gentleman with whom I served for over 9 year in ministry. Up until recently, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23, 2 Samuel 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Changes Things And It Changes Me Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2022

1) Pray until God answers 2) Pray until God changes our prayer 3) Pray until God changes us (adapted from Bob Hostetler)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis: “I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God. It changes me.” WBTU: Why do we find it so hard to keep praying for the same people, the same needs, the same things, day after day, without giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 9:52-56, Luke 1:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eight Things The Holy Spirit Does

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 3, 2022

To understand how the Holy Spirit influences our lives.

Pentecost ---------------- Today is Pentecost, the day when we celebrate the birth of the church. Pentecost means 50th day, this is the seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday, and the 50th day of Easter. We didn’t hear that story today, so it’s worth a quick re-cap. Re-Cap of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

You Have Asked A Hard Thing

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2024

Elisha wanted to be full of the Spirit. Being filled with God’s Spirit is an easy thing, but also a hard thing.The hard part is for modern Christians to prepare our hearts and to seek Him until we’re filled.

YOU HAVE ASKED A HARD THING 2 Kgs. 2:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Churches have often been better known for their banquets than their spirituality. 2. The pastor of one Church was asked what was required to join his church. He said, “You need to be saved and to have an 8½ X 11 casserole ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unique Things About Jesus #2 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus really was different. Let's discover some of those ways in which He was different.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #2 UNIQUE THINGS ABOUT JESUS (Mark 1:14-45) Parallel Passages: Matthew 4:13-22; 8:14-17; Luke 4:14-5:16 “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are my ways your ways.” Do you know what that means? God through Isaiah is saying: “Do you understand that I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-45

All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 14, 2022

This promise is for believers in Jesus Christ. In effect, Paul says that if you don’t LOVE God, you can’t claim this promise. If you don’t LOVE God, everything isn’t someday going to work out for “Good”.

Alba 2-13-2022 ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28 In Robert J. Morgan’s book, The Promise, he tells the story of John Peterson. When John was a teenager he had a remarkable singing voice and was in high demand as a performer. His greatest ambition was to become a famous vocalist. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Only God Can Do Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark continues to help us see who Jesus is and why we can trust Him. In this section we see that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds His sheep and rescues His sheep.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever fed 5000 men, plus women and children with only five loaves and two fish? Anyone? 1. Well, our Camp Hunt cooking staffs have come pretty close, especially in those early years when we had a shoe-string budget and got by on government surplus commodities, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56, Job 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Does All Things Well Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark shares two stories about Jesus ministering to two Gentiles. As Jesus ministered to them in unique and marvelous ways, we see how it is true that He does all things well. We can trust that Jesus will continue to do all things well in our lives.

Introduction: A. I’m sure you have heard of the saying, “Jack of all trades and master of none.” 1. I wasn’t familiar with this version that says: “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” I can see how that could be true. 2. I thought you would get a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living When Things Come Apart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 18, 2024

So, what do we do when life starts to come apart? Understanding God is our refuge causes us to be able to trust Him freely without fear knowing. God is closer than whatever we are going through.

Living when things come Apart. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day I was getting ready for work, and I grabbed a pair of pants and as I was putting them on, I noticed the hem on one of the cuffs had begun to unravel and part of my pant leg was hanging down. I was trying to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon # 10 - The Things God Detests Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

There are certain pagan practices that God detests, and we are cautioned to not dabble with them. Our protection comes from God alone, and we must be watchful so that we are not deceived by Satan’s cunning ploys.

The incident that we are studying in detail is from Numbers Chapter 23. As the people of Israel progressed towards the Promised Land, the King of Moab out of fear and envy wanted to curse the Israelites, and thereby hoped that he could hinder their advancements. He bribed the Prophet Balaam, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:9-10, Numbers 23:19-21, Numbers 23:23, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Exodus 4:1-3, Exodus 7:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Exodus 8:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other