Sermons on People Of Light:

Genesis Chapter Forty-One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 5, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Pharaoh has a dream and Joseph interprets it. Joseph is then given a place of authority. Thomas Constable (2012) – Genesis 41 Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's two dreams faithfully. This led to God elevating ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disbelief And Still Wondering? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 12, 2024

It's not too good to be true! It is good, so that is why it is true! Jesus is alive and has risen from the dead. We must never live in doubt or fear, but faith and holiness.

EVANGELIST GEORGE MUELLER WROTE, “FAITH DOES NOT OPERATE IN THE REALM OF THE POSSIBLE. THERE IS NO GLORY FOR GOD IN THAT WHICH IS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. FAITH BEGINS WHERE MAN’S POWER ENDS.” THIS IS A POWERFUL WAY TO REMEMBER THE WORDS OF THE ANGEL TO MARY IN LUKE 1:37, “FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48, Luke 1:37, John 20:27, Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sermon On Guidance

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 15, 2023

Guidance is defined as advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, especially as given by one in authority.

John Rampton, an American businessman once remarked: “Empowerment isn't a buzzword among leadership gurus. It's a proven technique where leaders give their teams the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed.” John 16:13 confirms: “When the Spirit of truth comes, he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:105

Is Deuteronomy For Christians?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2023

I'm shocked to learn that some Christians do not read the Old Testament. Let’s review some highlights in Deuteronomy and see how it's still relevant for Christians.

Let’s review some highlights in Deuteronomy still relevant to Christians. Images We’ll begin with statues and pictures in churches. Are such images wrong? What about the images of cherubs and pomegranates in the tabernacle? You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, And Indiscretion, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 20, 2023

The original recipients of the invitation to the banquet (Matthew 22:1-7) refused to attend, giving flimsy excuses that resulted in their destruction (v.7). Who would attend the banquet now? Here is where we see the king's mercy extend to "the least of these".

The Christian band Sidewalk Prophets wrote a song entitled, "Come to the Table", based on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) and the call of God for everyone regardless of their situation to come to the table and take place in the celebration. The Wedding Banquet is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:8-14, Luke 14:21-24, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 22, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham is tested to make a sacrifice of Isaac. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 22 Abraham, being commanded to offer up his son Isaac, when stretching forth his hand to slay him, is prevented by the angel of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Thugs In Paradise” Word 2 Of The 7 Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2023

The seven last words are the seven last phrases recorded across the Gospels that Jesus said before finally dying on the cross. This is the 2 politically charged statement.

Luke 23:43, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Thugs in Paradise” Growing up I understood that I had a little more grit than some of the others. I realized that while some young men were going to stay out of trouble and get home on time and make good grades, I mean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 7, 2023

The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen!

HOPE IS ALIVE Matthew 28 Introduction The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen! Matthew ends his gospel with the staggering news of the resurrection. We should never let this get old in our hearts. In Matthew 28 Angels testified Roman Guards fainted Women ran to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Apr 11, 2023

Daniel 3:25 "He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."

Abednego, Shadrach, and Messach's fiery trial reflects the triumph, victory and glory experienced by today's Spirit filled believer when they trust and totally depend on God to see them through trials, temptations persecution, suffering. Just like the brave trio in the Old Testament, when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4, 1 John 3:2-3, Daniel 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 9:28  (view more)  (view less)

Sermon On Devotion

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 14, 2023

Devotion is defined as love, loyalty or enthusiasm for a person or activity.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “True devotion means becoming the hand of the Divine. Whatever comes your way, you will know how to transform it into something beautiful.” James 1:22-26 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Romans 14:1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 20:35

The Faith Of Abraham. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2023

The LORD will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM. Abridged. Genesis 22:1-14. Sometimes in our Christian lives we are challenged to surrender to God that which we hold most dear, that upon which we set our hopes, even that which God has given to us as a gift. God promised Abraham a son, but the patriarch’s wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Remedy To Our Fears And Doubts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 19, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday of Easter, Year A

April 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 20:19-31; Acts 2:1-4a, 22-32 The Remedy to Our Fears and Doubts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Easter Doldrums. It’s the feeling we get after the high of Easter ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Grow In God’s Glory (Emeralds) - Revelation 4:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 6, 2025

The rainbow around God’s throne reflects His covenant faithfulness, His mercy, and the promise of eternal life. The emerald colour symbolizes the restorative life that flows from God — eternal, unending, and radiant.

Go! And Grow in God’s Glory (Emeralds) - Revelation 4:3 Revelation 4:3 (NLT): “And the one who sat there looked like jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald circled the throne, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.” Introduction: The Green Flame of Eternal Life Picture a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:3, Psalm 1:3, Genesis 9:13, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Galatians 5:22-23, John 10:10, Revelation 22:1-2, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fourth Commandments Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Why does God tell us to remember the Sabbath?

A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ninth Commandment Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Jesus: You try to live a lie before Me, but I know the truth.

NINTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not lie to your neighbor” (Ex. 20:16, ELT). “I speak what My Father tells Me to say, but you speak what you father tells you . . . your father is the devil . . . a murderer from the beginning and does not have the truth in him. I tell you the truth” (John 8:38, 44). ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, John 8:44, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist