Sermons on Pink Candle:

Joshua 10: Joshua And The Very, Very Long Day Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2024

Joshua and Israel needed extra time and daylight to finish defeating an enemy. The LORD heard Joshua's prayer and gave him a lot of extra light!

Introduction: Not everybody was pleased to hear about Israel’s victories at Jericho and Ai! The first two verses of Joshua 9 mention several kings of several groups decided they were going to fight against Israel. Of course, they must have hoped that delaying, if not destroying, Israel would make ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Church Just Our "Dotty Maiden Aunt" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2012

The word of God calls us to the obedience of faith. We cannot compromise with evil, even when tempted to do so by our convenience.

Monday of 6th Week in Course Verbum Domini Is the Church Just Our Dotty Maiden Aunt? “Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word.” There’s a memorable scene in A Christmas Story, in which Ralphie, who longs for a BB gun for Christmas, opens a parcel from his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023

Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

"Your Life As A Light"

Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007

This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

“Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What It Takes To Hear From God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 21, 2005

The example of the shepherds who heard about the birth of Christ leads us on hearing from God.

What It Takes to Hear From God Part 4 of 4 in the series, "Christmas Calms Our Fears" Luke 2:1-20 (NLT) 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Saying Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 17, 2004

5th of 5 messages on Jesus Controversy: Jesus is the “Light of the world”. He doesn’t say, “I can see the light” or “I know the way to the light”; He says, “I am the Light of the world.”

5/16/04 – It’s All in the Saying John 8:12-59 Rick Black Slide The world is a very dark place… [lower lights in aud] Light Candle #1: Look at the newspaper... and you will read about darkness. Go to the magazine rack in any grocery store... and you will glimpse darkness on the covers. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Step Closer To The Tomb Tenebrae Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2023

This is a solemn service for the night of Good Friday. It is a candlelight service that brings Jesus to the tomb and then ends with a solemn and quiet dismissal.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Parbar?

Contributed by Zera Young on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon will help you realize that God’s work whatever it is, is of vital importance

Where is YOUR “Parbar”? {1st Chronicles 26:18} How often do you read the Bible? How often do you study the Bible? They are a difference. How often do you read 1st Chronicles and read the verse, “At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.” I have read that before but didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:18

Leaving The Comfort Zone (Vision 2012)

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 29, 2011

All of us are surrounded by comfort zones; those invisible barriers that make us feel cozy and secure. Comfort zones develop after we have done things a particular way for a period of time. Unfortunately, they can make us feel so comfortable, that we neve

Opening illustration: A spy was captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian Army. Before carrying out the sentence the general gave the spy a strange choice. He told him he could have his choice of a firing squad or a big black door. After much deliberation the spy chose the firing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32, Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Attributes Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2007

Today I want to study three attributes of God mentioned in Romans 2:4, namely, God’s kindness, tolerance and patience.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:2-4: 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christians Are Bright-Eyed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 28, 2002

God’s grace cures all spiritual blindness.

The other week was interesting to say the least. Our whole family was infected with “pink eye.” Joseph had it the worst. His eyes were irritated and red; watery, itchy, and oozy. Pink eye made it hard for him to see. The doctor examined him and put him on an antibiotic drop. God examines our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Different Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

God calls us to be different than the vile, unbelieving culture around us. He offers us power to do that.

Be different! Preached August 4, 2003 It’s not easy to be different, you know. You see a young lady with pink hair spiked up like a porcupine at Pizza Hut. Her clothes are black, her eyes are black, her fingernails are black. All is black except for the silver glint of her countless metal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of Fairh Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

The life of faith is not just believing to see, it is living it

The Life of Faith Hebrews 11: 1-7 Intro: We established last time that faith is seeing the invisible as though it were visible, and living that way. Arthur Pink says it this way “faith is bringing future things near” Faith is the reality before the reality It is the firm grasp on unseen fact. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006

Christmas Eve candlelight service message.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2006 The Properties of Light You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal Of Wedding Vows

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 4, 2001

This is a renewal of wedding vows for a couple on their 27th anniversary.

RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS ARNOLD AND KATHY THOMAS JULY 27, 2001 INTRODUCTION: We are here in the presence of God to renew your wedding vows. God is always pleased when we rededicate our lives and our homes to Him. VOWS: (Please join right hands). Do you promise to renew the vows, which you made ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist