Sermons on Radiance:

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 2, 2020

We have many questions in our day. We go to Google for answers. What kind of answers can we find with God?

Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/yxaTRq51900 Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Introduction The late Francis Schaeffer was a 20th century American Presbyterian theologian. He wrote a number of great books, including a well-known one called “How Then Shall We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16-26, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

Redeemed Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 16, 2020

It’s my prayer today that you would understand, really understand, what Easter means and that it would change you permanently from the inside out.

Redeemed: Galatians 4:4-7 Easter 2020 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church April 12, 2020 I Didn’t Get It Easter Sunday morning, 1980. Wooddale Church of Christ. I was 12 years old, uncomfortable in my Easter dress clothes, sitting with a couple of friends in the back of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Grace

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 8, 2020

In Hebrews 4:14-16, the “throne of grace” is described in two main ways… authority and power and then sympathy and understanding.

THE THRONE OF GRACE HEBREWS 4:14-16 #throneofgrace READ Hebrews 4:14-16 (READ THE PASSAGE ALOUD TOGETHER) Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 23, 2020

Of the four gospel writers, Mark is the journalist. In chapter 1, he answers the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of the gospel.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Mark chapter 1. We are starting a new series that’s going to take us through the next several weeks, and we are calling it “GOOD NEWS.” For the longest time, there were basically just two types of news. There was BAD NEWS, and there was GOOD NEWS. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

David Anointed King Of Israel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020

Second Samuel 5:1-16 shows us the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth.

Scripture Perhaps as many as fifteen years earlier, the Prophet Samuel was sent by God to anoint young David as the future king over Israel (1 Samuel 16:1-13). David lived an incredibly full life after his anointing. He single-handedly killed Goliath, fought countless battles, evaded numerous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Very Real Danger Of Spiritual Neglect Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 1, 2021

The issue of Christians who fall away from the faith was present in the New Testament, even as it is today. How can we prevent this from happening, and be vigilant against growing weary of following Christ ourselves?

Today we begin a new message series from the Book of Hebrews which I’ve entitled “The Faith that Endures.” It’s a sobering book because it addresses a sobering topic—an issue that I know that I would prefer not to admit that it exists. It addresses the issue of Christians who are tempted to fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7, 2 Samuel 7:14, Psalm 110:4, Psalm 102:25-27, Deuteronomy 32:43, 1 John 1:9, John 5:17-18, Hebrews 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Pilate The Procurator – A Double Minded Psychopath - Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

Jesus was brought before a very evil man who was supposed to uphold the Roman law but compromised. It was Pilate a man who freely murdered. This message examines that man, one of the Characters of John’s Gospel, and draws several lessons from the account.

PILATE THE PROCURATOR – A DOUBLE MINDED PSYCHOPATH - PART 1 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL PART A. To understand the man better we will start with some secular history:- FROM DON STEWART “Pontius Pilate was the prefect of Judea from A.D. 27 to 37, and sentenced Jesus to death by ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, John 8:31-32, John 14:6, John 16:13-14, Matthew 27:19, John 19:1-3, Exodus 10:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Through Sorrow’s Deep Sea – Easter Message From A Poem – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 21, 2023

In this 3 Part series we are going to look at Calvary and draw material from Isaiah and the Psalms and the Gospels. The messages are focussed on the Trial and what happened at Calvary. They will all be connected with a poem of mine. This is a serious message because Calvary is so pivotal.

VICTORY THROUGH SORROW’S DEEP SEA – EASTER MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PART 1 The following poem is one I did for Easter 2022 but each stanza comes from one of the following sources:- Psalm 22 Psalm 69 Isaiah 52 and 53 The Gospel accounts of the betrayal night and the crucifixion. This is how I did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:9, Matthew 27:24, John 19:12, 1 Timothy 4:2, John 19:5, John 19:14, Acts 2:23, John 19:15-16, Matthew 8:12, Matthew 7:23, Luke 23:26, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 19:16, Zechariah 14:9, Isaiah 53:2, Psalm 22:7-8, Matthew 27:29-30, Psalm 22:6-8, Mark 14:34, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Visitors: 'the Magi'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2022

Christmas Visitors: 'The Magi' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A wise man’s journey is one of FAITH. • A wise man’s journey is one of WORSHIP. • A wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE. SERMON BODY: Ill: • For more than thirty years, archaeologist Howard Carter, • Searched the deserts of Egypt for something that most people thought didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Habakkuk's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 16, 2021

This is from a series on the great prayers of the Bible.

Title: Habakkuk’s Prayer Scripture: Hab. 3 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-17-21 Intro: How do you live by faith in a fallen world? Have you ever struggled with the perception of there being a lack of justice in this world? In philosophy courses in college the problem is often put as a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouragement Encourages Encouragers Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, the famous polar explorer, had adventures of being lost and then found that are amazing. In his book Alone, he tells of being alone for six months in his little shack in 1934 living through a long Antartic winter. Every day he would take a walk, but he would take a bundle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

The Priority Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The messages to the seven churches are vital to the survival of the church in any part of the world at any time in history. The lights of the church go out all through history and produce dark ages when Jesus is not heard and heeded.

If someone asks you, "What is the modern name of the country where Paul was born?" Would you know? If someone asked you, "What is the modern name of the country where Christians were first called Christians?" Would you know? If someone asked you, "What is the modern ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Do I Need Purging? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 20, 2025

A look at what happens after we die.

What About Purgatory? Hebrews 1:1-4 April 11, 2010 Lately, I’ve been asked by a number of people very sincere questions about eternal life. What is it? What does it mean? Is there really a heaven and a hell? What will happen when I die and what about my loved ones? Has God really forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Colors Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

One thing is for sure, heaven will be the most colorful place we will ever be. The light of God will bring out every color the mind of God can conceive. It is always light, and never night, and this means never ending color and beauty.

Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. The painter replied, "Lady, there ain't no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

The Glory Of Heaven Unveiled Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025

There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about them, read their biography, admire their work, and still have no relationship with them.

The Glory of Heaven Unveiled December 7, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION — KNOWING ABOUT JESUS VS. KNOWING JESUS There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-15

Denomination: Brethren