Sermons on Perfect Light:

Salty Christianity

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 7, 2023

Jesus tells us we are the salt of the earth.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salty Christians or Believers 1. The following is some of the uses I found for Salt: • Salt is used for money and many people fought for in wars. "worth his salt" because of the value of salt. • Salt is used to cure and store meats It is used to disinfect wounds • It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Teachers About God's Kingdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 9, 2023

Humble beginnings lead to miraculous results.

JESUS TEACHES ABOUT GOD’S KINGDOM (Outline) February 5, 2023 – Epiphany 5 – MATTHEW 13:31-35 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus teaches us about the kingdom of heaven. God’s kingdom. Jesus wants us to understand this divine mystery. It is important to understand the Bible’s definition of mystery. Mystery: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Saul The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2023

God is in control of our lives, and we need to follow where he leads us.

SAUL THE APOSTLE PAUL Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Years ago, when I was a young Christian, my chief form of fellowship was Christian coffee houses. This is much different from what Christian coffee houses look like today. There would be refreshments, but the main goal of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Sight To The Blind, And Blindness To Those Of Sight. Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 13, 2021

This is the account of the Healing of the Blind MAN IN JOHN 9. By restoring this man's sight, Jesus proved himself to be the Light of the World. Through that miracle he also revealed himself as the spiritual light of the World.

SIGHT TO THE BLIND AND BLINDNESS TO THOSE OF SIGHT John 9:1-41 Sermon # 20 in the Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ June 13, 2021 Video Link To message: https://youtu.be/uSxsZOOyq4U INTRODUCTION: 1.) In our message two weeks ago, Jesus made the declaration that he is ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Psalm 118:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Aug 11, 2022

These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a fallen world.

Last Sunday I began a series of sermons on qualities or characteristics found in the christian life which identify you as a Christian. These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4-10, John 1:3-5, John 3:19-21, Psalm 51:10-12, Jeremiah 15:16, 1 John 2:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:21-23, Romans 5:19, Romans 6:16, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised But Not Napping Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 25, 2019

The coming of Jesus will be like a thief in the night – unannounced and without prior warning. Our call as Christians is to be watchful, not by trying to guess an unrevealed time and season, but by living as those who ate in the light.

You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Surprised But Not Napping Why is it that there are so many modern Christians who seem to think that we are somehow smarter than the first century Christians. I’ll show you what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Of Dedication

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 23, 2021

Hanukkah or the Feast of Dedication is a time to remember the dedication of the Priests who brought liberty; the dedication of the place of the temple; and the dedication of the people.

1. DEDICATION IS COSTLY Bertoldo de Giovanni was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to Bertoldo, but it was already obvious that he was enormously ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In 2020, I Resolve To:

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2019

Making Resolutions and How God Offers Us Admonitions Via The Apostle Paul

Message/Devotion December 29, 2019 Ephesians 5:1-20 In 2020, I resolve to: The Reading Walk in Love 5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2020

Jesus shows His true color in the Transfiguration

2.23.20 Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James; and he led them up onto a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light. 3 Just then, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Seven I Am's Of Jesus In The Gospel Of John.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2019

Moses heard God's Name from the burning bush was 'I AM'. It is because He is not the great I was, or the great going to be but the Great I AM. It is because God is unchanging. Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8 Everybody thinks of changing Humanity and Nobody thinks of changing Himself.

Seven I AM'S OF JESUS in the Gospel of John. I. Jesus is the Bread of Life. John 6:35 (KJV) And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. A. Jesus is the Source of Life. II. Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 8:12, John 10:7-11, Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, John 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

Cold Call Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 12: 20 –50

John 12: 20 –50 Cold Call 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

This Is Us - Pt. 2 - Square Pegs And Spotlights Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 2 - Square Pegs & Spotlights I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God In A Body Suit

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2016

Jesus is more than just a baby in a manger. He is Lord; worship Him. He is Light; welcome Him. He is Love; trust Him with your life.

On January 12, 2007, Joshua Bell emerged from the Washington D.C. Metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket in the station. He was a young white man in jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a Washington Nationals baseball cap, pretty nondescript. From a small case, he removed a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Spectacle To The World

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 22, 2020

One purpose for the church is to reveal the character of God to men and angels

Introduction This has been an interesting election season. We each had to vote for our next leaders, often based on insufficient or conflicting information. But we try our best to evaluate: * What is the candidate’s platform? * What are they promising? * What is their character? * What sources ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 4:5-8, Deuteronomy 7:6, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 4:9, Ephesians 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist