Sermons on Light Your World:

Make Me Like Mephibosheth

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001

It all comes down to GRACE, and this story demonstrates a firsthand example.

ATTENTION: Who’s your hero? Who do you want to be like? Is it an athlete, a politician, a movie star, or a comedian? Everybody in some way wants to be like someone else. Who we choose to be like plays a major part in how we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Comes To A Screeching Halt (How To React When Tragedy Strikes) Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jul 3, 2001

TRAGEDY STRIKES ALL OF US AT SOME POINT. NEHEMIAH SHOWS US HOW TO REACT CONSTRUCTIVELY TO IT.

Intro: When tragedy strikes, some react by getting bitter, blaming God, withdrawing, and never working through a constructive reaction. Nehemiah shows us how to react positively and constructively to tragedy. His tragedy was that his homeland had been devistated, the wall of Jerusalem had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Lord! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

DOXOLOGY FOR THE HYMNBOOK OF PRAISE

BIG IDEA: DOXOLOGY FOR THE HYMNBOOK OF PRAISE (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B) WHERE? “Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse.” II. (:2) WHY? “Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.” III. (:3-5) HOW? “Praise Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Free

Contributed by Richard Maxey on Oct 19, 2001

To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must:

HOW TO BE FREE So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must: 1. _____Consider_________ the cost of following Jesus. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Fruit of the Spirit is love

March 3rd Gal. 5:22,23 Theme - The fruit of the Spirit is love; joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control are its by-products. What are the ways that people misunderstand the nature of the fruit of the Spirit? A person’s wealth does not depend so much on what he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Or What Drives The Church

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Oct 25, 2001

In today society we hear much about the work of the church. In this message we will see that it is the job of all members, not just the pastor or leaders.

THE CHURCH--WHO OR WHAT DRIVES IT Eph. 4:1-16 Intro: why are you here? Why does our church exist? What is our purpose? Do we know? The church has a descriptive in God’s word of it’s job. I) THE CALLING walk worthily walk lowly walk in meekness walk in love walk in unity a) how long ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Active Obedience Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 20, 2007

When the direction of God is clear we have a choice do we follow in obedience or simply ignore the call. This message examines the people’s response to the message of Haggai.

Active Obedience Time to Rebuild – Part II Haggai 1:12-15 Haggai 1:12 (NLT) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of God’s people obeyed the message from the Lord their God. It had been delivered by the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go Of Our Boats

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

How to step out in faith

Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Being sure of what we hope for! Talking about eternal hope (Heaven/Hell) And certain of what we do not see Holy Spirit Wind – We cannot see the wind, but we can see the effects of the wind. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timothy's Mission

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Jun 14, 2002

Carrying the torch of the Gospel.

JUNE 8, 2002 DISCIPLES’ ASSEMBLY TEACHING ON MISSION BASED ON 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-8 RSV [1] I CHARGE you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: [2] preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Godly Waiting Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 1 in a series from Isaiah 40

FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 1-Godly Waiting Isaiah 40:28-31a Sunday, September 9, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee What was the hardest thing for you to wait for when you were a kid? What about as an adult? Isaiah 40:31 is a beautiful verse to commit to memory. Countless times I have recalled this verse ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Calling All Lepers

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon discusses how we should be thankful to God in all circumstances and never forget His blessings even when others do.

A Universal Problem (vs. 11 -12) - Leprosy: bacterial infection that causes skin ulcers, paralysis, and gangrene - Separated from society (leprosy villages) - Could not come in contact with Jesus A Universal Need (vs. 13) - All were in need of mercy - All were in need of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step #5 "The Power Of Prayer!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

The Fundamentals: Step #5 "The Power of Prayer!" Nehemiah 2:1-6 Nehemiah 2:4b "Then I prayed to the God of heaven," (NIV) The Power of God was and is triggered by prayer! What can we learn about the power of prayer from Nehemiah's example: 1. The power of prayer is not merely ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ok - Now What?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Be faithful to finish well!

Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Sweet The Sound Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

What is Grace? “that which brings delight & pleasure” It’s anything that makes God smile! It’s sweeter than the sound of sin, of the law, and of works...

* What is Grace? Common definition- “unmerited, undeserved favor” o “that which brings delight & pleasure” – anything that makes God smile o Grace is in an unusual category of N/V words-(both nouns & verbs) Love, Joy, Hope, and Faith – both a ‘thing’ and something you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24

Denomination: Baptist