Sermons on Lighthouse:

Overcoming Fear With Faith

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Nov 1, 2008

Fear subtracts from life, but Faith expands who we are and what we can do. 1. Respond rather than React 2. Eliminate Sin 3. Don’t run from fear, stand Firm in God

Replacing Fear with Faith Grant van Boeschoten November 2, 2008 Main Thought: Fear subtracts from life, but Faith expands who we are and what we can do. Romans 15:13 (NIV) 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2022

Submission is an ugly word in our culture, but it is an important key to spiritual maturity and to experiencing real Christian community. In this sermon we will explore what submission is and isn't, and will learn why it is so important to learn how to submit to one another.

A. I like the story of a battleship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance. 1. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message, “Alter your course 10 degrees south." 2. Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destroying Your Discouragement

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

Discouragement can destroy us if we don’t destroy it first. Here is how.

Destroying Your Discouragement Nehemiah 4:4-14 From the series "Slaying The Giants In Your Life" Introduction: Most of you have never heard of Lawrence Hanratty, who was named the "Unluckiest Man In New York City." (Profiled in the Los Angeles Times) A Nearly electrocuted to death in a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Shepherd Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008

You are called to shepherd the people God has given you.

Lighthouses of Prayer – The Call To Shepherd January 13, 2008 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the country. This is his commission: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other

God Is The Ultimate Game Changer: Five Even Though's In Scripture” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 26, 2024

GOD HAS THE POWER TO TURN THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.

Title: “God is the Ultimate Game Changer: Five Even Thoughs in Scripture” The Comeback… was a National Football League (NFL) game held on January 3, 1993, as part of the 1992–93 NFL playoffs. The Buffalo Bills overcame a 35–3 deficit to defeat the visiting Houston Oilers 41–38 in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God When All Hell Breaks Loose SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023

How to make it when your world is chaotic

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by our faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through the scriptures, a journey that will lead us to a better ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Topics: Trusting God When All Hell Breaks Loose In Your Life

Unshakeable Foundations Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

It’s easy to feel unstable like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and enduring—a way to build a life that withstands the storms.

In a fast-paced world, the ground beneath our feet can feel shaky. We see political upheavals, moral confusion, and social divisions, all swirling like a storm around us. It’s easy to feel unstable, like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Other

When To Cause Trouble In The Church Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005

Should a person ever cause trouble in the church? Yes! This sermon tells you when. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

WHEN TO CAUSE TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Galatians 2:1-10 (NASB) 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. {2} And it was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

How The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Perceptiveness Enabling You To Understand That The Best Things In Life Are Free

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Perceptiveness Enabling You to Understand That the Best Things in Life Are Free ( I Cor. 2:9-16)

How The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Perceptiveness Enabling You to Understand That the Best Things in Life Are Free I Cor. 2:8-16 Illustration;Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Light Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007

This is the third sermon for the Lenten series The Signs of John. In this sermon we focus on the healing of the man born blind.

Divine Light I. Introduction A. with our sign this evening being the healing of the man born blind I thought about turning out all the lights in the building so that we can experience the darkness of being blind. But no I thought why repeat old tricks. B. Instead tonight I’d rather focus on ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Salt And Light In The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 9, 2020

In what way can we be salt and light in the world

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Living The Kingdom Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2025

The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5 to 7, reveals the heart of kingdom living. Jesus calls us to live differently — to embrace values that are countercultural, radical, and life-giving.

Living the Kingdom Life Introduction Today, we are diving into one of the most profound and transformative teachings of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount. Found in Matthew chapters 5 to 7, this sermon reveals the heart of kingdom living. As we explore this message, we will see how Jesus calls us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 34:18, Colossians 4:6, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Live For His Glory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025

Why are we here? What is our purpose? These questions have profound answers in the Word of God, and they point us to the glory of our Creator.

Go! And Live for His Glory Introduction Today, we gather to explore a foundational truth of our faith: the reason we were created. Why are we here? What is our purpose? These questions have profound answers in the Word of God, and they point us to the glory of our Creator. Our key texts today are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:7, Isaiah 43:21, Psalm 19:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 96:3, Acts 1:8, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Armed With Vulnerability Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus sends us out "armed with vulnerability:" Praying for someone might be the most vulnerable thing we do.

Lighthouses of Prayer – Heal the Sick February 17, 2008 Show March of the Unqualified as people come back from coffee Read Luke 10:1-9 from “The Voice” Review of Lighthouses of Prayer From this passage we receive a way to impact our neighbours for Jesus: The Luke 10:1-9 The Model 5-6 - Bless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:3-9

Denomination: *other

The Eternal Power Of God's Word Matthew 24:35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024

Matthew 24:35 is a powerful declaration by Jesus reminds us of the eternal, unchanging nature of God's Word. In a world that is constantly changing, God's Word stands as a beacon of stability, truth, and hope.

The Eternal Power of God's Word Matthew 24:35 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound truth encapsulated in Matthew 24:35: "Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear." This powerful declaration by Jesus reminds us of the eternal, unchanging nature ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 40:8, Psalm 119:89, Hebrews 13:8, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal