Sermons on Pink Candle:

Looking For Jesus.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013

When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Most Important Things

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

Love is the highest priority in our life because God is love. We must remember that it is God that defines and demonstrates what true, godly love looks like

I have been spending a lot of time lately reflecting on the nature of love. There are those that define love in so many ways. There was a time when I would have automatically thought of unbelievers as being the ones who have all of these various ways of defining love. But I have come to realize ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Business (2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

How would you have felt if you had been Mary? Today’s text points out three important things, separation, recovery and discipleship.

THE FAMILY BUSINESS Text: Luke 2:41 - 52 The late John Hughes is one of my favorite filmmakers. He was known for making many come-of-age movies like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, Weird Science, Uncle Buck. He was also well known for two classic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Importance Of Repentance” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 9, 2018

A sermon on the importance of repentance.

Today, we are beginning a series of messages on the subject of repentance. Our goal is to clarify the value of repentance in in our lives as believers and recognize what true repentance is and isn’t. So what is repentance? The Greek word translated “repent” is metanoia. It literally means to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Acts For God

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 27, 2014

The sermon talks about doing beautiful and selfless acts to glorify God and bless others.

Beautiful Acts for God (Mark 14:3-9) Introduction – There is a story of a child who was slow in learning and did poorly in her first grade in school. However, when she started grade 2, her grades started to improve dramatically. The reason: her new teacher, on the first day of school, would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Illumination

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2014

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Spiritual Illumination John 16:13; I Cor. 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpiritualIllumination.html I can speak to ears, but only God can speak to hearts! That's supernatural revelation...the Spirit of God opening our eyes to the truths beyond our intellect. Now, spiritual illumination... 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Calloused--- Waxed Cold?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

THE DANGER OF A HARD HEART GROWS IN OUR MIDST. We can grow calloused and wax cold... Beware!

CALLOUSED, WAXED COLD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Life has a tendency to cool the hot, Lukewarm the cool, Dull the sharpness, take off the cutting edge... Strong love can die... Young get old... Erosion washes away the top souil? Introduction: Zech. 11:2 Howl, fir tree; for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is A Duty To Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 2, 2023

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty.

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty. There is to be no time in our lives where we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

"saying 'yes' To God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2022

A sermon for Christmas Day.

“Saying ‘Yes’ to God” Luke 1:26-38 I am indebted to Mike Slaughter's Book: "Down to Earth" for directing me through this sermon. Mary was a teenager when the angel Gabriel visited her, and more than likely, she was doing what most teenage girls in the first century would have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"Magic, Mystery, Miracle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 20, 2022

The theme is take from Leonard Sweet the message of Christmas. In our society, there are two great religious holidays—Christmas and Easter. The green wreath of Christmas is juxtaposed to the Good Friday wreath of thorns.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2022 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Magic, Mystery, Miracle” Christmas is here. I’m sure you went through rolls of scotch tape in order to decorate all the Christmas gifts. Your scotch tape was probably made by the 3M ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Judging And Discernment Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

There is a right way and a wrong way to judge. This message looks at the right way

JUDGING AND DISCERNMENT MATTHEW 7:1–6 “DO NOT JUDGE, OR YOU TOO WILL BE JUDGED. 2FOR IN THE SAME WAY YOU JUDGE OTHERS, YOU WILL BE JUDGED, AND WITH THE MEASURE YOU USE, IT WILL BE MEASURED TO YOU. 3“WHY DO YOU LOOK AT THE SPECK OF SAWDUST IN YOUR BROTHER’S EYE AND PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE PLANK IN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Dirty Water Pot PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores God's perfect timing, as illustrated in the wedding at Cana story, encouraging us to trust in His divine schedule and plan.

Good morning, family! It's always such a blessing to be able to gather together like this, isn't it? We're all here, in this place, ready to learn and grow together. I'm just tickled pink to have the chance to share with you something that's been on my heart recently. Before we get into the meat of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-8

Topics: Dirty, Transformed

The Practice Of Fasting Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2023

This morning we are to talk about the practice of biblical fasting… Not fasting to lose weight or to detox your body – but fasting, going without food for a period of time for a specific spiritual purpose…

The Practice Of Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start our time this morning by reading just a few verses that Jesus (God the Son) spoke on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee 2000 years ago. For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through The Promises Of God (Christmas Eve) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 24, 2019

Joy is found in believing the Promises of God especially the big 4: 1. God is with Us! 2. God is in Us! 3. God is for Us! 4. God loves Us! 5. God Light guides Us!

Movie Illustration: The Nativity and Bethel God is with us! Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-37, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2016

Allow the light of the world to bring you out of darkness so you can shine in the darkness around you.

The Light of the World John 8:12-32 Rev. Brian Bill February 13-14, 2016 [Bring up flashlights, candles, nightlight, lantern, spotlight, construction lights, etc.] This little nightlight is not very bright but it gives just enough light to dispel the darkness in the middle of the night. On the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist