Sermons on Radiant:

"precepts From The Empty Tomb."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 1, 2024

This message relates to the story of Jesus's crucifixion. It depicts the disciples, who were heartbroken and hiding in an upper room after Jesus's death, with their hopes shattered. The message conveys the excitement when Jesus appears before them after his resurrection.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 24:49) "] And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." (John 20:19-20) [19] "Then ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20, John 20:21-23, John 20:21-25, John 20:26-29, Matthew 12:40, 1 Peter 3:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Your Mind On The Lord Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

in Ps 16:8 David said, “I have set the LORD always before me….” Sermon encourages Christians to practice the presence of God in their daily lives and give some instruction on how to do that.

Romans 8:5 3-29-15 Our study over the last few weeks has led us one phrase in Romans 8:5, “… those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires” (NIV).i To walk in the Spirit as KJV puts it, to live life as it ought to be lived, requires that our minds be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-12, Psalm 16:8, Romans 1:28-31, Genesis 28:16, John 5:17-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

One cannot have fellowship with God and at the same time walk in darkness.

John wrote his first epistle from the city of Ephesus. It helps to understand this epistle if you know something about the city of Ephesus at the beginning of the second century. There were four important factors that were in play in Ephesus and throughout the Roman world when John wrote this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greetings & Love Expressed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 18, 2013

Ministries and churches don’t go far without faithful workers. Paul devotes 16 verses to ordinary christians who made ministry happen.

ROMANS 16: 1-16 GREETINGS AND LOVE EXPRESSED The capital city of Rome was a magnet that drew people from all over the empire. In addition Paul’s travels to many of the major population centers—Jerusalem, Syrian Antioch, Philippi, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus—brought him into contact with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 20, 2014

In verses 1-4 we can see love from (1) The Coming Lord (Malachi 3:1-2)and from (2) The Purifying Lord (Malachi 3:3–4)

As much as people love seeing Christmas movies and Norman Rockwell-esque nostalgia, we tend to find out that the life that we have now never seems to live up to that ideal. For those who have lived long enough, they tend to say that life has always been hard, and those depictions were always just ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Other

The Makings Of A Good Mom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 15, 2017

What are some of the qualities that are found in a good mother?

THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD MOM INTRODUCTION: Happy Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Protection - A Detailed Look At The Armor Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2024

At exactly 6:11 pm on July 13, 2024, a demonized person with a high-powered rifle shot 8 bullets at the ex-President of the United States, Donald Trump, with one hitting him on the right side of his head, at a campaign rally.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿y Si Pudieras Elegir A Tu Propio Dios?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 21, 2021

Tema: Este sermón trata de cómo crearías tu propio Dios si no quisieras el que se encuentra en las Escrituras.

¿Y si pudieras elegir a tu propio Dios? Éxodo 32: 1-8 Romanos 1: 21-25 Tema: Este sermón trata de cómo crearías tu propio Dios si no quisieras el que se encuentra en las Escrituras. ¿Cuántos de ustedes alguna vez han creado algo desde cero? Podría ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-8, Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guardian Angels Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Guardian angels are real, and there can be no doubt of that, but they are not our business. We have no control over their activities, and no claim on their protection.

There are few stories more exciting than escape stories. One of my favorite kinds of movie when I was a kid was prison escape movies. They are so full of suspense, and the obstacles to overcome are enormous. There is a great need to be clever, and best of all, they are not fiction, but are based ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Man Enough To Stand Alone Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jun 19, 2003

As Elijah faces the prophets of Baal, we will look at what it takes to be a real man in a society that has neutered manhood.

Title: Man Enough to Stand Alone Text: 1 Kings 18:16-24 Series: The Prince of Prophets, Elijah A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wow =what A Man

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This is a sermon preached on Father’s Day with the theme we should live lives so that others can look back and declare, Wow--What A Man

Wow—What A Man Father’s Day 6/15/2003 Genesis 39:1-23 2 Colossians 3:12-17 Today we celebrate Father’s day. One thing we all have in common here to is that we all had an earthly father who was the instrument God used to bring us into existence. We can say thank you Lord, whether the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hinduism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

Part 2 of this series--inspired by Adam Hamilton who preached a similsr series

(I have include web sites that I conulted in the body of the sermon) (VIDEO CLIPS taken from video available form Willow Creek: I have a Friedn who Thinks All Religions are the same) SLIDE 1 Today I continue the series on Christianity and World Religions. My goal is to help you to learn more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Exodus 20:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 18, 2004

Part 2 of 2 in "The Day After Tomorrow" series. This sermon takes a look at the present realities of the city of God as found in Revelation 21.

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW – PART TWO The City of God Revelation 21 June 20, 2004 Introduction: Last week we looked at The Day After Tomorrow in the context of the worries that we have about the future. Whether it be weather related worries like in the movie or family or finances or one of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Do Right And You Will Be Right! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong?

Do Right and You Will Be Right! Thesis: When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong? Video Illustration: The Movie Rudy The Movie: Based on the true story of Rudy Ruettiger, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Means Of Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2005

This is the clergy talk I do when serving as Weekend Spiritual Director for a Women’s Walk to Emmaus. With slight modification I also use it for a Men’s Emmaus Walk, and it can be adapted into two effective sermons your local Church.

II Corinthians 12:9 Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, testifies: "I’m probably the least likely person to head a mothering organization. I grew up in a broken home. My parents were divorced when I was 5. My older sister, younger brother, and I were raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Methodist