Sermons on Radiance:

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdo

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday! Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18, Colossians 1:9-14, Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2015

The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Straight Highway Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2010

The Baptist called for those who heard to prepare a straight highway for the coming Lord. What is meant by that call?

A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Heaven (Parts 1-3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 9, 2022

What are the images John sees when he arrives in Heaven?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 2 Corinthians 12:2-4 “I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 11:19, Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 66:1, Ezekiel 1:1, Psalm 11:4, Exodus 24:16, Hebrews 1:3, Deuteronomy 4:24, Exodus 13:21, Revelation 21:11, Daniel 7:9, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 3:18, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 2 Timothy 2:12, Isaiah 11:2, Zechariah 4:2, Matthew 3:11, Ezekiel 1:4-28, Psalm 80:1, Psalm 99:1, 1 Kings 6:23, Revelation 15:7, 1 Timothy 1:17, Psalm 97:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Class: Becoming Spirit Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God.

Pursue Kingdom Teaching: Becoming Spirit filled and empowered by The Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the believer filling them and empowering them to do the work of the Kingdom of God. Quote: Jim Cymbala from book “Spirit Rising-” “A church without the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 14:15-18, Acts 1:4-5, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Superpower - 2 Peter 1:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 10, 2024

It’s always a fun question to ask, “If you could have one superpower, what would you want it to be?” But the far more important question is this: “What would you do with it?” If God gave you unlimited access to divine power for the next 30 days, how would you use it?

Look at the first three words of 2 Peter 1:3 "His divine power …." That’s an awesome set of words—His divine power. They’re awesome words and their intriguing words, because so much of the frustration of life comes from not having the power we need. Wherever there’s failure in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Jude 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2023

We need to contend for the faith because false teachers and non-Christians will try to wear us down so that we give up the faith fight!

Video Transition: A Million Little Choices Sermon: Jude The following from https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Jude.html • Timeline: The Book of Jude was written somewhere between A.D. 60 and 80. The Book of Jude is closely related to the book of 2 Peter. The date of authorship for Jude depends ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4, Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrong Conclusions About God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 17, 2001

Since September 11, many feel that God’s love and protection have left them,they feel vulnerable and alone. Come and learn the truth about God at this difficult time.

WRONG CONCLUSIONS ABOUT GOD Hebrews 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION When Joey Barrow was a teenager, his classmates labeled him a sissy. His mother made him take violin lessons, hoping he would “make something of himself.” While his classmates were engaged in rough, tough masculine activities, Joey was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Crescendo Of Praise

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 26, 2000

What kind of praise does God expect from us?

A CRESCENDO OF PRAISE Psalm 150 As you know, all of my life, I have been a fan of Alabama football. Even though we have lived in several states and different parts of the country and I know that every state has an intense football rivalry, nothing I have ever seen compares to the annual Alabama ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural impact in the United States and around the world. Dan Brown’s mystery novel has not only met with massive popular success, but has shaken the faith of many with its astonishin

Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code Part 1: Jesus and the Gospels This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The Da Vinci Code – first the book and now the movie – has made a huge cultural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Or Friend? (3) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Majesty In A Manger

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005

The child in the manger was no mere child. In this sermon we investigate all the Jesus is.

A. Most of you are aware that the date for Christ’s birth remains a mystery and that December 25th was in ancient times a Roman holiday to celebrate the passing of the winter solstice and the lengthening of the days which would lead to spring and summer. 1. Many centuries ago this date was chosen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attack Of The Clones

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 6, 2005

Christians be careful not to make the mistakes of the pharisees and try to make new believers fit YOUR mold of Christianity.

Track 3 Track 4. Track 11. Jesus is talking to the Pharisees Matthew 23 Matthew 23 Religious Fashion Shows 1Now Jesus turned to address his disciples, along with the crowd that had gathered with them. 2"The religion scholars and Pharisees are competent teachers in God’s Law. 3You won’t go wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

How Can Mothers Relate To "Father" God?

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 8, 2003

From a study of the Genesis creation account, we learn much about God’s provison for mothers.

How Can Mothers Relate to “Father” God? After all, He is male, isn’t He? A Mother’s Day Message by Bruce Morrison Introduction: The Way We Think About God This then is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven….” (The words of Jesus from Matthew 6:9) Jesus taught us a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Considering God’s Choice

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002

God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist