Sermons on Radiance:

Conformed To The Image Of His Son: A Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

We are all in a process of change, "becoming something." Followers of Christ have been called to the highest of purposes: honoring the Preeminence of Christ while we are being conformed to His very image.

CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON: A Family Resemblance Romans 8:29 We all were BORN into a human family; we all had a father and a mother and, for better or for worse, we acquired certain traits and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Place Than Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on May 30, 2013

Many Christians are more anxious to go to heaven than to remain here and work. Heaven is wonderful, but the Bible reveals why the Earth is still the focus of heaven's attention, and why most heavenly saints still probably wish they were down here!

A BETTER PLACE THAN HEAVEN 1 Jn. 2:28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tom and Matt were best of friends, they played football once a week for 50 years. 2. When they were getting older, they had an argument about whether people play football in heaven. So they agreed that whoever died first would let ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Lord & My God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 18, 2015

Why are we concerned about our purpose as a church, & what we are trying to do? To answer that, let me tell you of something that happened here about 9 years ago.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: John 20:24-28 As most of you who are present here this morning know, our Wed. Evening Bible Study group, before we had to stop meeting because of the Covid regulations, was using Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28, John 20:11-13, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Hebrews 1:3, Luke 6:46, 1 Peter 2:21, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Old Testament Kings Not Permitted To Be Priests

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD gives distinction between the old and new covenant, we wait for GOD, not GOD waiting for us, because He is KING OF KINGS to come for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you king? JESUS CHRIST is KING OF KINGS, and I am His king. 1 Timothy 6:15 (Amplified Bible) Which [appearing] will be shown forth in His own proper time by the blessed, only Sovereign (Ruler), the King of kings and the Lord of lords, 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Testament Kings Not Permitted To Be Priests

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD gives distinction between the old and new covenant, we wait for GOD, not GOD waiting for us, because He is KING OF KINGS to come for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you king? JESUS CHRIST is KING OF KINGS, and I am His king. 1 Timothy 6:15 (Amplified Bible) Which [appearing] will be shown forth in His own proper time by the blessed, only Sovereign (Ruler), the King of kings and the Lord of lords, 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Wrote The Epistle To The Hebrews? Series

Contributed by Duane F. Giles on Jan 13, 2019

Who wrote it? For whom was it written? For what purpose was it written? If it’s to the Hebrews then was it originally written in Hebrew?

Who it was The Epistle to the Hebrews written to? -The Greek copies had “to the Hebrews” written above the beginning, and many believe this was written for those born as physical Israelites. In James’ Epistle, he wrote “to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad,” as brethren; and Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1, Jude 1:3

Turn Or Burn Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

Chapter two in Nahum which tells of God's supremacy

“TURN OR BURN!” Nahum 2:1-13 & David P. Nolte Last week we noted that those who, by stubborn persistence in sin, make themselves God’s enemies will discover that He is a Formidable Foe. Nineveh was a stubbornly sinful city. But 140 years before Nahum came along, under the preaching of ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 3, 2018

This message looks at the pre-incarnate Christ.

Jesus in Creation - Finding Jesus in the Old Testament - Part 1 Intro Story: When I was young believer, I wasn’t really clear on who Jesus is. I had a sense that he was divine, that He had the power to forgive sins, and I believed that he had given his life for me, taken away my sins in order to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

51. Christ's Three-Fold Office Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

Jesus is the realized embodiment of these three functions of Prophet, Priest and King

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 51 – CHRIST’S THREE-FOLD OFFICE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 7:24-28, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 2:11-12, John 14:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gifts Of Christmas: Joy Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Joy Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/18/2016 If you have been able to join us the past two weeks, you know that we began a journey through the season of Advent by unwrapping the gifts of Christmas. We began with the gift of hope—hope for yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Why You Should Listen To Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

Next in series in John. Examines the input of Jesus in our lives

John 3 (4) Why we should listen to Jesus Yesterday I was working in the the high lift, decorating the bay tree in the field. I checked the gas one time and thought, I can finish this before I refuel it. I ended up running out of gas and getting stuck in the air. I started thinking of Elmer Fudd ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

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

The River Of Life In The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2019

An insightful look at the wonders of the blood running through our veins which will help to bring greater insight - and understanding - of why Jesus had to shed His blood to forgive sin.

When my wife’s kidneys failed, she had to go on dialysis in order to live. Dialysis cleanses the blood of impurities. If the blood isn’t cleansed daily, a person would quickly die. There have been times when my wife had to get a blood transfusion because her blood platelets or hemoglobin were too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-8, Leviticus 17:11, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 51:5, Exodus 34:7, Romans 3:22-23, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational