Sermons on Radiance:

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016

The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. Christians, like that great light, are to be conspicuous signs for others to find their way "home" to God,

• “THE EXTREMITY OF THE ISLE, PHAROS, IS A ROCK WHICH HAS UPON IT A TOWER CONSTRUCTED OF WHITE MARBLE WITH MANY STORIES AND BEARS THE SAME NAME AS THE ISLAND. • THIS WAS AN OFFERING BY SOSTRATUS OF KNIDOS, A FRIEND OF THE KING’S, FOR THE SAFETY OF MARINERS, AS THE INSCRIPTION SAYS; FOR SINCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus: Mark 9 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 10 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 9.

Following Jesus (10) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 9:2-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/5/2017 For nine weeks we’ve followed Jesus from the banks of the Jordan River to a Judean Synagogue, across the Sea of Galilee and into the dusty villages of Caesarea Philippi. In the first two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Refuge For The Righteous

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 9, 2026

While we scramble to catch up, the King is seated on His throne. This message invites the weary to find refuge in God’s finished work, where chaos becomes glass and fragments become full.

Most of us live with the nagging sense that we are behind. We are behind on our work, behind on our rest, and—most significantly—behind on our souls. We imagine God as a disappointed coach standing at the finish line, looking at His watch, wondering why we’re still struggling somewhere back at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:7-9, Psalm 93:1-2, Psalm 103:19, Revelation 4:2-6, Revelation 5:6-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Boards And The Believers

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 26, 2002

How God, through typification, teaches us Basic truths applicable to a Christian life.

"The Boards And the Believers" Introduction: IN THIS passage of scripture, we find that Moses is still at work, sending out the edict of the tabrenacle with the LORD commanded him to build. He Intricately instructs on every detail, of every part of that sacred sanctuary; From the Laver ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:15-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

NO COMPARISIONS TO OUR CHRIST

THE SUPERIORITY OF CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: THE JUSTICE SYSTEM OF THESE UNITED STATES, WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES IS BY FAR, SUPERIOR. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM IS NOT WITHOUT FLAWS AND SHORT COMINGS. LADY JUSTICE WHO STANDS WITH SCALES IN HER HANDS AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Strangers Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006

A Study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:17-21 Suffering from Happiness – We are strangers! Pt. 2 I. A short summery of the Christian faith. Vss.18-21 A. Redemption vss. 18-19 B. Revelation vs. 20 C. Resurrection vs. 21 II. Redemption as seen through-out the Bible A. Redemption as seen in Genesis B. Redemption as seen in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatness Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 3, 2004

As we look at the first three verses we discover something of the Greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is certainly greater than the greatest of any of the prophets of the Old Testament era. Our Lord is indeed, greater than anything.

THE GREATNESS OF JESUS CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-3 Our God is not a silent God. He has always revealed Himself to mankind. Hebrews 1:1 tells that in times past God spoke to man through the Prophets. He spoke on numerous occasions and in different ways. God’s revelation through the prophets was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Fourth Stanza

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Meditation for November 25, 2007 singspiration.

This is the season of the song. What holiday, other than perhaps Easter, do we celebrate and remember with so much singing? Christmas carols and songs are a part of this holiday season. What would Christmas be like without the classic carols, “Silent Night” or” Away In A Manger?” Or the traditional ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008

Our blessings from God are so much more than merely our material possesions

Joel 3:17-21 “We Are Blessed” We are blessed because we can know God. Vs. 17 • “You will know that I am the LORD your God.” o Blessing begins with the knowledge of God. o This type of knowledge is more than just knowing about something. o Many people know about and even believe in God. James ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Expectations Of Us

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

How We Should Live As Christians.

THE LORD’S EXPECTATIONS OF US EPHESIANS 2:10 I. INTRODUCTION NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE CERTAIN EXPECTIONS THAT WE MUST LIVE UP TO. IN OUR HOMES THERE ARE EXPECTATION. ON OUR JOBS THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. IN THE CHURCH THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Glory!

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 2, 2005

To encourage the congregation to have the same kind of hunger and thirst for God that Moses had

Showmeyourglory For 12/5/04 pm service SBC Philippi Show Me Your Glory! Exodus 33:7-23 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to have that same kind of hunger and thirst for more of God like Moses did. Our passage begins at a very difficult time in the history of Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do With God’s Gift? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 20, 2010

Believe in Jesus Christ because He is a gift to be received, but we are also to open and experience Jesus Christ in our lives.

Who was that baby born to Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem? We read from the Gospel of Luke 2:10-12, “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Jul 21, 2009

An overview of scriptures teaching of the Sovereignty of God and our proper response.

“Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (Psalm 90:2) "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1:8) “He is before all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than A Prayer (10) - "thine Is The Kingdom, Power And Glory,; For Ever, Amen. (Conclusion Of Series)

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It reveals who the father is to his children.

TEXT: Matthew 6:13 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." OUR FATHER OWNS EVERYTHING The Lord's prayer is much more than just a prayer guide. It tells us who God, the father is. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Revelation 11:5, Psalm 62:11, Psalm 24:10, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Stopped Listening To God?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 28, 2020

What is uncertain is not the “coming” of Christ but our own reception of him, our own response to him, our own readiness and capacity to “go forth to meet him.

ILLUSTRATION: Speaking of Jesus the Christ: "What is uncertain is not the “coming” of Christ but our own reception of him, our own response to him, our own readiness and capacity to “go forth to meet him.” Quote from Thomas Merton The time between the Hebrew Scriptures and the Greek New ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Luke 2:8, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible