Sermons on Reflecting The Past:

The Shadow Of Light

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 7, 2021

A message on being a reflection of God in the darkness of this world

In the first chapter of the Bible, God's very first recorded words were "Let there be light" (Gen 1:3 NIV). In Hebrew, it says, "Light, become!, and light became!" In that single finite moment, before time began, the infinite God spoke the Universe into existence. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-12, Romans 13:12-14, Genesis 1:3, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 60:19-20, John 8:12, Isaiah 40:22, Hebrews 11:3, 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 42:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Poured Out

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 7, 2025

This is a complete Good Friday reflection words and readings

Introduction to the Service This morning, we gather in quiet reflection to remember the cross. This is a solemn space — a moment to pause, to listen, and to reflect on the depth of Christ’s sacrifice. Good Friday is a day of sorrow, but not of despair. It is a day of grief, but also of love — the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:62-65, Mark 15:1-5, Isaiah 53:1-6, Luke 23:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Is It I? - A Good Friday Meditation Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2007

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Is It I? – A Good Friday Meditation "When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve. Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each of them began to say to Him, "Lord, is it I?" Matthew 26:20-22 (NKJV) It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop, Look, Listen

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

We must remember our past, but not live in it. We have to discover how to stop living in our past and begin living in His presence!

I. Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-10 II. Profiting from the Past A. God told them to remember their past so that they could appreciate their present. He didn’t tell them to live in their past. (verse 2) B. Moses told them on the day that they left Egypt to remember that day (Exodus 13:3) C. They are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Three Ages Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

REMEMBER SCROOGE’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE THREE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE? WITH THIS THOUGHT WE LOOK AT THE CHRISTIAN ASPECT OF CHRISTMAS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

THE THREE AGES OF CHRISTMAS I. SCROOGE’S STORY A. The old, selfish, stingy grouch who hated Christmas B. Visited by the three Ghost’s of Christmas C. I would like to use the idea of that story to present this Christmas message II. CHRISTMAS PAST A. For the first 300 years of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Memories

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 9, 2016

The hope of the future is based on the memories of the past, and this hope gives meaning to the present. That way of living will give us hope for the future that is based on the memories of the past and present.

How many of you have memories of things that happened years ago? Memories can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Memories such as those of our families can be good or bad. Memories of loved ones who have died can be good or bad. In the reading we heard from the Book of Joshua a few minutes ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Harvest Time

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

With the Psalmist, we celebrate, but like the Psalmist we will not let the memory of the past slip into a slumbering nostalgia but allow the past to give an impetus to confidence for the future and present.

Opening illustration: When we arrived in Iowa in 2007, we had no idea what we were getting into. But one thing was clear, God had brought us here for His plan and purpose that He alone could fulfill through our lives. Maureena and I were on a God-given mission and were bent upon accomplishing it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ending The Year In Faith, Beginning The Future In Hope Lamentations 3:22-23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 23, 2024

Today, as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to the year before us, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness, His guiding hand, and the hope we have in Christ.

Ending the Year in Faith, Beginning the Future in Hope Lamentations 3:22-23 Introduction Today, as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to the year before us, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness, His guiding hand, and the hope we have in Christ. Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to realize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflection B.8 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 24, Isaiah Foresees Global Environmental Destruction

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Isaiah foresaw global environmental destruction. That's what we have today.

People often talk about ratios. We have student-teacher ratio, price-earnings ratio, debt-GDP ratio, power-weight ratio and so on. I’d like to propose a ‘significance-study ratio’ to highlight significant passages of Scripture which we overlook. Today’s passage is one of them. World leaders and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of His Sufferings

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 6, 2013

Do you know Jesus? I am not asking whether or not you know about Him. Do you know Him? And if you do, do you know Him intimately? Do you have a desire for Christ, to really know Him, to reflect Him, to be like Him?

The Fellowship of His Sufferings Philippians 3:8-11 Do you know Jesus? I am not asking whether or not you know about Him. Do you know Him? And if you do, do you know Him intimately? Do you have a desire for Christ, to really know Him, to reflect Him, to be like Him? Your relationship with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Free People: Using Freedom To Honour God - 1 Peter 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2024

1 Peter 2:15-16 speaks directly to how we live out our faith in the world around us by encouraging us to use our freedom in Christ wisely, to honour God in all things.

Living as Free People: Using Freedom to Honour God - 1 Peter 2:15-16 Introduction Today we’re diving into a powerful passage from 1 Peter 2:15-16, which speaks directly to how we live out our faith in the world around us. Peter, writing to early believers who faced persecution and challenges, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-16, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:2, Matthew 20:28, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Love With The Heart Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

Love is at the core of the Christian faith - no matter how gifted, knowledgeable, or generous we may be, without love, we are nothing.

Go! And Love with the Heart of Christ Introduction: Love is at the core of the Christian faith. The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, teaches us that no matter how gifted, knowledgeable, or generous we may be, without love, we are nothing. Today, we will explore what it means to love with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 6:1, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Shine Like Diamonds In The Darkness - Malachi 3:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 6, 2025

God takes us — broken, buried in sin, seemingly worthless — and through His grace in Jesus Christ, He cleanses, refines, and transforms us into something of eternal worth.

Go! And Shine Like Diamonds in the Darkness - Malachi 3:17 Malachi 3:17 (NLT): “They will be my people,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child.” Introduction: Diamonds in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:17, Ezekiel 28:13, Isaiah 54:10, Zechariah 13:9, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:9, John 8:12, Matthew 5:16, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost: Birthday Party Or Memorial Service?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2014

Has Pentecost become a dim memory of God's past dealing with the church?

Pentecost: Birthday Party or Memorial Service? Acts 2: 1-41 Introduction Today is Pentecost Sunday on the church calendar. In it we remember the birth of the church when the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and came upon the believers in Jerusalem. In many Schools today, children will cut out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Right To Life

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Jan 31, 2005

Reflections on right to life including abortion, capital punishment and war

The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible