Sermons on Limelight:

Not Limited By My Limiataions.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 3, 2001

This sermon deals with going beyond the limitations others seek to place on us to the point of reaching God’s calling for our lives.

Not Limited By My Limitations 7/14/96 ECU 3:1-8 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Mark 10:46-52 When we look at the success and lives of others, we may sometimes cry out in envy, that’s not fair. Why doesn’t that happen to me? Why can’t I have it like that. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Answers Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 20, 2003

God always answers prayer, but sometimes the answer is No, Slow, Grow or Go. Adapted from a sermon by Rev. Crowe.

INTRODUCTION ILLUS: Remember Johnny Carson? If you’re below forty, then you probably don’t know who I’m talking about. Johnny was the king of late night television before David Letterman and Jay Leno. He had a lot of different comic routines, one of which was Carnac The Magnificent. Johnny would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Appointed"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 5, 2005

We are appointed to eternal life, and once we’ve responded to God’s call and been saved we are appointed to service.

“For thus the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles that You should bring salvation to the end of the earth’. And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:47-49

Denomination: Orthodox

In The Darkest Hour Expect A Miracle

Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005

Our God is a Deliverer! When the devil thinks he has won and the world thinks your done - that’s when God will deliver! Expect a miracle!

IN THE DARKEST HOUR EXPECT A MIRACLE by Pastor Jim May What a wonderful God we serve. I can truly say that serving the Lord is a wonderful privilege. To be used by God, even in the very smallest of manner according to our opinion, is a great privilege indeed. Though most of the members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(Narnia) Aslan: Tragedy Turns To Triumph Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 22, 2005

Third in a series of three. This message brings the message of CHristmas and Narnia together for a conclusion focusing on Aslan the Roaring Lion.

ASLAN: TURNING TRAGEDY TO TRUIMPH Eveyone here knows that line from Away in a Manger that says: The cattle are lowing the baby awakes but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. Personally I think that is one of the stupidest lines ever written. Why do so many people insist on taming Jesus? Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:69

Denomination: Free Methodist

Beware Lest You Fall

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2008

We must ever be on guard lest we allow the enemy of our souls to cause us to fall into rebellion. Just one slip can be so costly!

Beware Lest You Fall By Pastor Jim May Miriam, the sister of Moses and of Aaron, is a perfect picture of what it means to be both led of God, blessed of God, used of God, and then cursed by God if allow sin to enter our lives. Even more importantly, through Miriam and God’s dealing with her, we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Philips- I Believed Therefore I Spoke

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

Believe in Jesus, speak about Jesus, second passage Acts 8

“I believed, therefore I spoke” or lessons from the two Philips (DRBC, 21/03/04, pm) Introduction • [Show picture]- Who is this? • George Foreman, ex-boxer, now famous promoter of…the Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine • Sold over 50 million in the US, and 5 million in the UK- approx. 1 in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

At The Center Of The Season: It's Not You!

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 15, 2008

The attitudes that we see in Mary’s life that keep her focused during the first Christmas season...

At the Center of the Season: It’s Not You! Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 All of you probably know someone who loves to be the center of attention. Wherever they are or wherever they go, they are the ones that people are watching and paying attention to. There are some who crave and create the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It's Lonely At The Bottom

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 12

IT’S LONELY AT THE BOTTOM (2 SAMUEL 15) Several years ago, a Los Angeles Times (5/23/01) article with the curious headlines of “Pests Pester Even the Poshest of Posh Spots” caught my eye. The poshest of posh spots was the famed and luxurious, 285-room, 16-floor Four Seasons Hotel nearby the upscale ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call For Revival

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2008

A message that deals with what we must do before any revival can begin. Text, audio, and Communion message will be placed at: www.sermonlist.com

Can you remember when you were 8-years old? What was your top priority at that age? Was it the efficient operations of your household, or was it to hurry and go out so you could play with your friends? All I can remember was that I was in the 3rd grade and I loved recess. If you would have ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

You Might Be A Great Servant If...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist as a model of servanthood and challenges the listener to look for those qualities in himself.

Introduction: One of the features of the Bible that I love is how people basically haven’t changed much in the past 6,000 years. Jn 3 shows that well. First, open to Mk 9:33ff, a scene 2 years later. Just kind follow along with me there. The disciples are on the road to Capernaum, having an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warriors In The Army Of God

Contributed by James May on May 28, 2006

What did God see in Gideon that caused God to call him a "Mighty man of Valor"? Does God see that in us?

Warriors in the Army of God By Pastor Jim May Welcome Warriors, Oh Mighty Men and Women of Valor! Welcome courageous youth; welcome children of God who have come to join the fight; Welcome to the Lord’s Army. All of you have volunteered for service, for the duration of your life, and you are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 20, 2015

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Peace of the Cross John 17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PeaceCross.html We're backing up to chapter 17 in John's Gospel to cover something we missed. Last time we began studying the trial and torture of Jesus, leading up to Calvary's cross. But the victory wasn't to be completely won on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Servant’s Heart To Use Your Spiritual Gifts?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

Use your gifts!

1 Timothy 4:14: “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” Using our gifts to serve God and serve others is something that goes against our natural desire for popularity, influence, and prominence. Our corrupt flesh only wants to oblige itself and it only wants to help others only if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 9 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, by Charles Swindoll. We discuss the fact that like Saul and Barnabas, we need to be ready to obey when God calls for the changes in our lives and ministries.

Introduction: A. I want to begin this sermon with a statement from Peter T. Forsythe. 1. I believe he was right on when he said, “The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom, but its Master.” (Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Pub., 1991, p. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ