Sermons on New Light:

The Next Step Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2018

Discipleship, Obedience, Faith, Light

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN - The Next Step January 7, 2018 Philippians 3:12-14 (p. 819) Introduction: The letter to the Philippians, as well as Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians were written by the Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome. He would spend two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"pointing To Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2022

Like John the Baptist, our lives are to point others to Christ.

“Pointing to Jesus” John 1:6-8, 19-29 Many thanks to Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” for helping guide me in this sermon. John the Baptist is famous for many things, but his most important role is to point away from himself and toward Jesus. In our Gospel Lesson for this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2025

Satan’s power only lies in darkness, smoke and mirrors. Though the darkness may seem deep, engulfing, and suffocating, it has no real hold on the believer. The believer has been called out of darkness into the marvelous light.

Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness Scripture -1Peter 2:6-9 “As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-9, John 10:10, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 27:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven Has Come Near Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

When the Son of God is born as man, we’ve already seen His plan.

A couple weeks ago, NASA landed their 8th Mars lander, InSight, on the surface of Mars and started a photoshoot. They kind of look like selfies on Mars to me. They were thrilled at a successful landing - the first of its kind in a few years. It cost a lot of money, and NASA hopes to learn a lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon Get Ready For Something New! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023

I hope this message will motivate each of us to seek a new vision and a new interest in the things of God. If God wants to do a new thing, How we do embrace it?

Sermon Get Ready For Something New! TEXT: Isaiah 43:18, 19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. “Forget the former ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 55:7, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

2012: Spiritual Goals For The New Year

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2012

While secular society is obsessed with losing weight or exercising more faithfully, the New Year is an opportunity for us to make some spiritual strides.

2012: Spiritual Goals for the New Year (Psalm 16) 1. Yesterday I tried making sausage with my new manual sausage stuffer. 2. It was an awful experience – ground pork all over me and the kitchen, after several hours I finally ended up with 3 lbs. of Italian sausage. 3. If I ever make sausage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Serve: A Charge To New Deacons

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025

A short and to the point deacon ordination charge.

Called to Serve: A Charge to New Deacons November 2, 2025, Special Afternoon Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Good afternoon, church family. This afternoon is a sacred moment: a time of commissioning, of calling, and of charge. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Plight Of Loneliness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 19, 2024

Loneliness could be defined as a feeling of sadness within the heart, because one has no loving friendships, relationships or company.

Taylor Caldwell, a female American novelist once remarked: “I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 147:3, John 14:18

A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

We often refer to the offer of salvation as an invitation and it is but it’s also a command.

A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 44-50 Someone in a seminary class once asked the professor, “How many points should a message have?” And he wisely said, “At least one.” And I hope to fulfill the dreams of all my professors this morning because there’s nothing worse ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Winners' Circle

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 25, 2013

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION REVEALS JESUS CHRIST IN HIS MAJESTY AND POWER. JOHN, THE APOSTLE, THE LIKELY AUTHOR WRITES OF EVENTS LEADING UP TO CHRIST’S MAJESTIC RETURN. THE TIME AND DATE NO MAN KNOWS, HOWEVER, WE MUST BE FORWARD LOOKING TO THIS EVENT. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:5

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing The Extraordinary To Become Ordinary

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 3, 2012

Walking in the light, do not let your extraordinary relationship with Christ fade.

Allowing the extraordinary to become ordinary. 1Thes 5:1-11 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Jesus is coming again. Are you tired of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

Walking In The Light: Transformed By Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024

In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates the transformative power of Christ's truth in our lives.

Walking in the Light: Transformed by Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Introduction: In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46, Ephesians 5:8, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 John 1:6-7, Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Bridges Of Hope

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 3, 2024

The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is defined by Wikipedia as a natural light display in the Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions in the vicinity of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Sir Philip Nicholas Outram Pullman, an English writer once remarked: “The Aurora!" Her wonder was so strong that she had to clutch the rail to keep from falling. The sight filled the northern sky; the immensity of it was scarcely conceivable. As if from Heaven itself, great curtains of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:3, Proverbs 23:18

Raising A New Generation [vision 2013]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 3, 2013

This is the year for empowering the new generation with prophetic, pastoral and administrative gifts. We the generation that goes before the new generation has to mentor and facilitate it and the new generation needs to come under that mentorship and grab

Opening illustration: Scientists studied a native tribe in South America whose people have been dying prematurely for generations. After thorough investigation, the cause of premature death was determined. The disease was transmitted by an insect that lived in the walls of their adobe homes. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational