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Queen Esther Sermon Ii: Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength rise to the challenge of acting upon their moral convictions thereby doing the right thing rather than giving in to the pressures of worldly-minded folks who urge hostile responses.

ESTHER: THE RIGHT THING WHAT GOD’S PEOPLE WITH MORAL CONVICTIONS DO ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:21-23, Esther 3:1-6

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 8, 2022

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? Our English word sin is a translation of many different words. The original meanings have much to teach us. Missing the Mark A common Greek word for sin ?µa?t?a (hamartia) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Unwasted

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022

When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Matthew 5:17-19, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Catholic

The Offer Of Life In The Light

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2010

God desire is for His people to walk in the light of God after they are drawn out of the darkness of this world.

The offer of life in the light Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- last week we looked at covenants. We closely looked at what God expects from us once we accept Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Nazarene

God Our Rock In A Hard Place

Contributed by Richard Francis on Jan 4, 2005

God is our rock, trust him, let his glory be reflected in you in this world of darkness

God our Rock in a Hard Place Exodus 33: 1 - 23 Consider the Context • Moses in a 1 to 1 meeting with the Lord, how amazing, just after the golden calf incident, the smashing of the first tablets of stone with the ten commandments written by God on both sides of them (would n’t you just want to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipline Of Chastity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores Christian personal purity, discerning right from almost right, and honoring God by avoiding moral pitfalls, particularly sexual immorality.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you once again in this sacred space where we can share in the fellowship of God's love and learn from His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a vital discussion, a discussion that centers on the very core of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

Romans 1:18-23 Why Is The World In Such A Terrible State? It’s In A Tailspin – Romans Message 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 25, 2023

This world is in disarray because of the weight of sin and departure from God. When the light of God is rejected, then darkness clasps the person’s hand, and leads him into its own dark domain. We look at the folly of idolatry, and the world in freefall.

Romans 1:18-23 WHY IS THE WORLD IN SUCH A TERRIBLE STATE? IT’S IN A TAILSPIN – Romans Message 3 [A]. INTRODUCTION We continue the series in Romans. Last time we looked at Paul’s obligation to the gospel and ended with the important verse 18 - {{Romans 1:18 “The WRATH of God is REVEALED from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18, Romans 1:19-20, Psalm 14:1, Isaiah 44:12-14, Isaiah 44:15-17, Isaiah 44:18, Isaiah 46:6-7, Isaiah 46:8-10, Isaiah 44:19, Isaiah 44:20, Romans 1:21, Romans 1:22, Romans 1:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 6, 2003

In these dark times we need to walk with Jesus through the darkness of his crucifixion and death so that as he is "lifted up" we can know that in the darkest of times he will be there for us to bring new life.

5 Lent B John 12:20-33 6 April 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen We live in dark and dangerous times. The stability we crave in life seems shaken every time we turn around. Jobs are continually downsized, the mutual funds that were to give us security in our retirement send out notices of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Handling The Power Encounter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let There Be Light

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2018

I this sermon I am going to use what we do know physical light and darkness to better explain what Christians often have a hard time understanding spiritual darkness and light.

Let there be Light Genesis 1:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Successfully Navigate Life Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

Walking in the dark can be a dangerous thing, both physically and spiritually. Jesus explains that He is the light that shines in the darkness. How can we all appropriate that light to show the way in our own lives?

How many of you out there have ever had any experience with sleep-walking? I imagine we could all share some interesting stories about our sleep-walking experiences. But since I’ve got the floor this morning, you get to hear about mine. I have actually walked in my sleep only about three times ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Numbers 35:30, Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 21:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – The Breastplate And Helmet - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 3, 2024

Believers are sons of light and sons of day and do not walk in darkness. The last days see increasing darkness, but we walk in the light of Jesus. The breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation are vitally important.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – THE BREASTPLATE AND HELMET - PART 3 We continue to look at living in these current days, one of turmoil and declining values and increasing opposition to godliness. [C]. ARMING OURSELVES FOR LIVING IN THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, Genesis 1:1, Galatians 5:22-23, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave The Light On

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 27, 2023

Our world is in complete darkness. Jesus is the divine light that can take away the world's darkness. As Christians, we are called to show and to shine the bright light of Jesus' love to others.

Since the mid 1980’s most of us have seen or heard of those famous Motel 6 radio and TV commercials that even to this day we can’t get out of our heads. Do you remember them? It was that familiar voice of their advertising spokesman saying, “I’m Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we’ll leave the light on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 13:47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Luke (Defender Of The Oppressed) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

a look at Luke’s gospel and his emphasis on Jesus as a lover of outsiders, cultural, gender and moral outsiders, and his healing work

SE121204 GOSPEL TRUTH 2. Luke INTRO: LUKE UNDER THE GUN The holidays always seem to bring out the obligatory religious articles in news magazines. This week, Time has an article on the birth of Jesus*. The ironic thing about these articles, is that they sell a lot of magazines to Christians…. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

Mary’s life reveals the extraordinary blessings and favor that God pours upon those who live a life of moral purity.

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity Luke 1:26-35, 38 Introduction: The Consequences of Wrong Choices Traci stood before the church, tears in her eyes, head bowed to the floor, her mother at her side. It must have been the most difficult situation she had ever been in in her short fifteen years. Yet it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist