Sermons on Radiance:

A Visible Presence

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermons addresses what Jesus teaches about the key to ministry: the Holy Spirit

A Visible Presence John 16:12-15 Ray Pritchard tells of doing a TV interview with David Mains about his book, “Names of the Holy Spirit.” Everything had gone well until David caught him off guard with this question: “If you had to grade your congregation on their knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

All To The Glory Of God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2014

The biggest problem in churches today is not personnel, property, potential or financial. It is that we are too self consumed that we are not consumed and concerned with the Glory of God.

Intro: Dr. S.M. Lockridge was the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, San Diego CA from 1953 - 1993. He entered heaven in 2000. He is well-known for a passage out of his sermon titled “He’s My King”: “He’s enduringly strong, He’s entirely sincere, He’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2014

Jesus answers the question: "Who Is Jesus" with the words..."I am the Way and the Truth and the Life."

Introduction: A. The story is told of a father who sat in his recliner trying to read his magazine, but he kept being interrupted by his little daughter. 1. Finally, in desperation, he tore a page out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. 2. Tearing it into small pieces, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Want To Give The Very Best Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

What would your life be like if you were giving Jesus your very best?

“When You Want to Give the Very Best” Mt. 2:1-12 Are you giving Jesus your very best? What would your life be like if you were? What might be different – perhaps even radically different? As you reflect on that, let’s look at the Magi - the Gentiles – who made a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

In the ancient past, God protected Israel with a pillar of fire by night/cloud by day while they were in the wilderness. The pillar/cloud were both tangible manifestations of the presence of God, Shekinah Glory.

Manifest Presence Series “God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 7, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Isaiah 4:4-6 (NASB) 4 When the Lord has washed away the filth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Believe

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 26, 2014

Strengthening our faith and growing spiritually is predicated upon allowing the Scriptures to expand our understanding of God … allowing God to show us there is more to him that we have here-to-fore understood.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BELIEVE JAMES 1:5-7; HEBREWS 11:6 Big Idea: Strengthening our faith and growing spiritually is predicated upon allowing the Scriptures to expand our understanding of God … allowing God to show us there is more to him that we have here-to-fore understood. JAMES ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The True Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2012

There certain fundamental truths that all Christian denominations share, and the first of these is that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.

Ash Wednesday was this last week which marked the traditional beginning of Lent. According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus spent forty days of fasting and preparation in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan, but He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Lord Bless You And Keep You Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2018

Aaronic Blessing. Aaron was the one who announced it to the people, and that is how the Aaronic Blessing got its name.

12-10-05 TITLE: THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU Text: “The LORD bless you and keep you.” (Numbers 6:24) Introduction At the beginning of the twentieth century, we didn’t have any ancient copies of the Hebrew Scriptures. The oldest existing copy dated back to about A.D.1000. The critics of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Voice

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

I often wonder how many times I’ve been distracted by the cares of this life and miss God’s voice? Do you hear His voice? Do you feel his presence? Are you on Mount Carmel or on Mount Horeb?

Introduction I’m from Shawnee, a fairly small town in Oklahoma. Your pastor’s wife, Angela is from there too. We graduated the same year from Shawnee High and were all members of Oak Park Church of God. She could probably tell you all sorts of funny stories about the place. One of Misty’s police ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Last Word Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2016

God spoke to us in a Son, who owns it all, made it all, and is Lord of all.

Many years ago, there was a man in Wales, who worked very hard to win a certain lady’s affection. She was his neighbor; and every week for 42 years, the shy, but persistent suitor slipped a love letter under her door. They had had a fight, and she simply refused to talk to him. Then after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Promise Of Resurrection And Life Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015

Jesus proclaims His fifth I AM statement, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" and explains the meaning of his declaration.

The Promise of Resurrection and Life John 11:1-27 The time Jesus spent beyond the Jordan was short-lived and Jesus moves back into the area of Jerusalem in John 11, his death on the cross only days away. The rejection and hatred toward Jesus would not dim the unmistakable witness of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation: The Dragon, The 7 Bowls, Babylon, The Millennial Reign, And The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

"The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Messiah have now come, because the accuser of our brothers has been thrown out: the one who accuses them before our God day and night. They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb

"The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Messiah have now come, because the accuser of our brothers has been thrown out: the one who accuses them before our God day and night. They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

How/Why Paul Prays For The Church (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

What does Paul most want for the Ephesians? What would He like God to do for them?

In Ephesians 2, we learned that God has this incredible plan for his creation. God is creating one family, one nation, one people for himself. He is making peace with all people through Jesus. Jesus is our peace. God is doing something in the world that is far bigger than [place], or North ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2020

The Holy Spirit initiates, guides, empowers and saves. He is always in our lives to direct us. Are we hearing Him well?

Hello everyone! May the Lord bless you and be gracious to you. Let us continue to enjoy all that God has given us, and that includes the Bible, His holy Word. • Let us pray and ask God to bless us as we feed on His Word. Speak, O Lord, as we come to You to receive the food of your holy Word. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible