Sermons on Radiant Reflection:

Rise Up Its Time To Move

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 3, 2006

God has been moving his bride forward since the day of Pentecost; there have been times of rest and times of moving forward. I believe that the trumpet has sounded! The time for camping has ended, its time to rise up and move forward.

Numbers 10:5 “When you sound the trumpet to move on, the tribes on the east side of the Tabernacle will break camp and move forward. 6 When you sound the trumpet a second time, the tribes on the south will follow. You must sound short blasts to signal moving on. I believe that the trumpet has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Transformed! Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

The word transformed is used 4 times in the New Testament. Twice describing Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration and twice describing God’s affect on Christians. Thankfully, it is not something I try to accomplish, but something God accomplished in me.

When I enlisted in the Army in 1985, I was a naïve, country boy from WV. After their offer and my oath of commitment, the Army upheld their responsibilities and I upheld mine. Over time, by their influence and training, I was transformed into a soldier. If the military can accomplish that in me, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Will Show God To The World Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 26, 2004

The third message in a series from 1&2 Timothy looking at God’s purpose for the church.

(a) Through The Church’s Faith 1. A Faith That Is Taught Through Family Principles (1:1-6) 2. A Faith That Is Refreshing (1:13-18) 3. A Faith That Promotes Endurance (2:1-13) ------------------------------------------------------- (b) Through The Church’s Boldness 1. God Gives The Church A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Design For Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 18, 2004

First part of three part message of how God desires to change our lives.

“Extreme Life Makeover” Gods Design for Your Heart July 18, 2004 Intro: God created us with a heart to reflect his glory. The very center of our being was designed to be a reflection of who he is. “God created human beings; he created them godlike; Reflecting Gods nature.” Genesis 1:27 (The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Personal Call To Communion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake:

Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake: 1. Communion is an Invitation, Not Just an Ordinance Often overlooked is that Jesus didn’t just institute communion—He invited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:15, Matthew 26:29, Revelation 19:9, John 6:56, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Luke 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover - God Edition

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007

God was into extreme makeovers before extreme makeovers were cool - not leaving us how He found us when He saved us.

Extreme Makeover – God Edition TCF Sermon September 9, 2007 Change is big business on TV these days. TV’s love affair with reality shows has led to many TV programs that have to do with change. You have interior and exterior design programs on TV, that transform an ugly home, or an ugly room, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Doing Right By God And Obeying Parents? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical call to obedience, its impact on character development, and its role in aligning our will with God's.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united in our love for God and our hunger for His holy word. We are here today to navigate the waters of spiritual wisdom, to understand more deeply the divine directives that shape our lives and our relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Topics: Children, Obey, Parents

2 Big Questions

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 1, 2007

Encouragement for those times when God seems silent.

Two Big Questions John 11 This story in our text is probably one of the most familiar stories in the New Testament. It is the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus, and we’re all familiar with that ... how Jesus called Lazarus back from the dead. But I want you to look at perhaps an ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In What!?!?!

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006

We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2007

The Law illimunates, it ignites, and it incinerates.

The Slippery Slope of Sin Romans 7:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/24/07 [Sermon opens with a mime. Woman approaches a chair set up on stage with a sign on it that says, “Do not touch.” She reads the sign and starts to walk away but then comes back to the chair, looks around to see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 1, 2005

Ignorance about spiritual warfare is a disaster and when things go wrong, people are caught in the enemy’s web.

There was a brother called Lucky. He knew the Bible but not very fervent. One day, he was about to go to work and he prayed the usual three- minute prayer. The Holy Spirit asked him to continue and he did. After a few minutes, he decided to stop and goes to work. At the bus stop, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:12, Daniel 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursue Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

Christ calls his followers to be different from the world. We show this difference in our efforts to reconcile relationships.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:17-26 TITLE: “PURSUE RECONCILIATION” INTRODUCTION: A. A young insurance salesman had just completed a training seminar in which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 15, 2006

Choose your colors, just not plain brown.

Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper I preach at a local rescue mission and I used most of this message there one night. I wanted to warn them because desperate people are very vulnerable to deception in the name of Christ. I have added some verses because I want to approach the same subject but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist