Sermons on Light Your World:

Judgment And Hope In The Preaching Of John

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

The need for true repentance, and amendment of life.

JUDGMENT AND HOPE IN THE PREACHING OF JOHN. Matthew 3:1-12. Without any warning from the narrator, John the Baptist bursts onto the pages of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 3:1) as suddenly as Elijah had burst onto the pages of Israel’s history centuries before (1 Kings 17:1). And like Elijah (2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013

Thankfully, the LORD does offer second chances...

BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians (Isaiah 7:1), by setting up a puppet king - a ‘Son of No Good’ (Isaiah 7:6) - in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Indoor-Outdoor Spiritual Barbeque

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2015

A damning indictment against stubborn unbelief, and a shocking redefining of 'family'...

AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPIRITUAL BARBEQUE. Mark 3:20-35. Belief crowds in towards Jesus, oblivious of walls (oblivious of the roof on one occasion), in the hope of a healing touch (Mark 3:20). Unbelief stands outside, questioning Jesus’ sanity. Some well-meaning acquaintances of Jesus wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Grievers Series

Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013

Sermon on the Second Beatitude.

I. Introduction A. Our view of grief B. What causes us to grieve C. How do we respond to grief D. Job’s response to grief: 20 Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped. 21 He said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Laodicea Baptist Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus.

Laodicea Baptist Church July 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

#7 Transformed By The Power Of The Spirit (Experiencing Salvation) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sernon speaks about the work of the Holy Spirit in a person's salvation. The Holy Spirit is our agent of salvation convincing, convicting, helping us to confess Christ, and our spiritual conception.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Salvation) Introduction: Video “Living with Power” Review: The three participants in transformation: God, You, and other believers God’s part in transformation is through ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparation Precedes A Blessing

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Preparation always precedes a blessing from God

Intro: - Jesus had to be announced before He could come (John 1:19-23) - Naaman had to wash seven times before he could be healed (2 Kings 5:10) - Before fire could consume the burnt offering barrels of water had to be poured on it. (I Kings 18:33) - Jesus had to go out into the wilderness before ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Walk

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What is the Christian walk?

I. Trials Produce Steadfastness - Vs. 1-4;12 - Genesis 22:1-18 - Greek word “peirasmos” = proof - Hebrew word “nâsâh” = prove - Steadfastness = true Christian - 1Jn_2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Provide

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 26, 2015

Abraham was born from a family of idol worshippers. At the age of seventy five God instructed him to leave his country of birth for a land that HE would identify unto him.Abraham obeyed God. God promised him that He would make him a mighty nation.

The Lord said to Abraham: “Go and get Isaac, your only son, the one you dearly love! Take him to the land of Moriah, and I will show you a mountain where you must sacrifice him to me on the fires of an altar.” When Abraham was seventy five years old, God instructed Abram to leave the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Season Of Grief Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2014

There is a time for everything, it is time to grieve but we will not stay there.

Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-11 Lesson: The passage of scripture from the book of Ecclesiastes; the Teacher, is well known thanks to a song that the Byrd’s released in the sixties called “Turn, turn, turn." The original words are thought to be written by King Solomon the second king ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 2, 2014

God paid a great price that we might enjoy the eternal blessings of His Kingdom!

God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense September 28, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God paid a great price that we might enjoy the eternal blessings of His Kingdom! Focus Passage: Ephesians 2:4-10 Supplemental Passage: He has not dealt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blood And Water

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 5, 2013

The blood and water represent two powers released upon the earth through the death of Jesus. Jesus carried two great treasures within His body which was only released when He died.

Blood and Water John 19:34 - But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. The blood and water represent two powers released upon the earth through the death of Jesus. Jesus carried two great treasures within His body which was only released ...read more

Scripture: John 9:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Have Good Connections?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 10, 2013

Uzziah had a good guardian Zechariah who got him connected to God, as long as king Uzziah sought the Lord he prospered.

Do you have good connections? 2 Chronicles 26:5” Uzziah sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper.” Uzziah had a good guardian Zechariah who got him connected to God, as long as king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise To Do Evil

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 23, 2013

The Lord cried passionately, ‘my people are wise to do evil!’ The level of manipulations we see now in methods of trickery is astounding!

WISE to do evil Jeremiah 4:22" For My people are foolish, They have not known Me. They are silly children, And they have no understanding. They are wise to do evil, But to do good they have no knowledge." The Lord cried passionately, ‘my people are wise to do evil!’ The level of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean For Christians That Jesus Was Born "King Of The Jews"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2013

A look at how the Jews' rejection of Jesus opened the door for our salvation.

The Storyline: - We’re going to be relatively brief in this first part and then spend a little more time on the later parts. 1. Jesus is born “King of the Jews.” - Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 2:1. - Notice that He is born King of the Jews. There is nothing else He needed to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist