Sermons on Responding To The Light:

Genuine Faith Aligns With The Word Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 14, 2018

There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.
 Alignment empowers!

Genuine faith aligns with the Word 1:19-27 A legacy is not a list of accomplishments. It is the imprint you leave on the future. Brian Dodd There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.? Alignment empowers! To align with the Word, we must: (build) ?1. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall We Do With This Man? Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 28, 2022

As with each major sign, Jesus' words and deeds revealed where the hearts of the people were with God. The question is: How will we respond to His miraculous works and Words?

We are finishing up with John chapter 11 today. Last week we saw how Jesus wept at Lazarus’ grave, commanded the people to roll the stone away from the tomb, and then raised Lazarus from the dead. We talked about how it was a picture of how Jesus can take things that are dead and decaying in our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simple Steps To Mental Health And Happiness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 29, 2017

When your eye is right, it responds to light. When your ear is right, it responds to sound. When your heart is right, it responds to God, and that response is called F-A-I-T-H

Mental illness is one of the major health problems of today’s society. Medical science recognizes that emotions such as fear, sorrow, envy, resentment, and hatred are responsible for the majority of our sicknesses. Mental health problems like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Shine

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 7, 2016

"This little light of mine; I'm gonna let it shine". What light? Let it shine how? Let's find out.

LET IT SHINE "This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine." What light? Let it shine how? Let's see. The light is Christ. John 12:46, “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” We all start out in the darkness; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Candlestick (Intro)

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick.

Tonight I would like to look at three things indicated by light, it can also be seen as an introduction to the article of the candlestick. We want to look at (1) The Nature of Christ as God, (2) The Necessity of Man, (3) The Need of the World. Look with me at: I. THE NATURE OF CHRIST AS GOD- (1 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-39

Lord Save Me

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 4, 2010

The crowds followed Jesus into the wilderness without a second thought. Almost like children, they seemed to respond to Jesus in a manner that they truly believed that Wherever Jesus is; He will care for us. Do we feel that way about Jesus?

Remember the back country trip that we read about last week, when Jesus sought solitude after He received word of John the Baptist's arrest. The crowds followed Jesus into the wilderness without a second thought. Almost like children, they seemed to respond to Jesus in a manner that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:18-25, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Our Christian Legacy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015

In our world where trying to get ahead of one another seems to be the rule, God asks us to consider a new reality: to love genuinely and reciprocally, to clutch that which is good and to compete to show the most integrity.

Have you ever thought about the legacy you want to leave behind when you die? I’m not talking about a physical legacy such as the things you own. I’m talking about how you want people to remember you. The type of legacy you leave behind will depend on the kind of life you lead on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Anglican

Defining Your Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 17, 2014

The way we define ourselves in the moment reflects our awareness of God's activity in our lives.

20140817 10th Sunday after Pentecost A Title: Defining Your Moments (The moment should not define you… you define your moments.) Text: Genesis 45:1-15 The way we see ourselves in the moment defines our awareness of God’s activity in our lives. Introduction A humblebrag is false ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Una Vida Guiada Por El Espíritu Santo

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 8, 2024

Esta historia es un ejemplo de cómo fueron guiados y dirigidos por el Espíritu Santo mientras caminaban cerca de Jesús.

Esta historia es un ejemplo de cómo el Espíritu Santo los guió y los dirigió mientras caminaban cerca de Jesús. Pablo y sus compañeros viajaron por toda la región de Frigia y Galacia, ya que el Espíritu Santo les había impedido predicar la palabra en la ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Foursquare

When The Spirit Speaks Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon focuses on how to hear the Holy Spirit’s voice, recognize the ways He speaks, and respond to His leading. It highlights how the Spirit guides us in every area of life and ministry when we are open to His promptings.

Throughout the Bible, we see a consistent truth: God speaks. He speaks through creation, through His Word, and through His Son. But one of the most profound ways God communicates with us today is through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God, living within each believer, is actively speaking, guiding, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2

Denomination: Other

Holy Spirit-Led Living

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 1, 2024

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus.

This story is an example of being led and directed by the Holy Spirit as they walked close to Jesus. Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. Then coming to the borders of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016

The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. Christians, like that great light, are to be conspicuous signs for others to find their way "home" to God,

• “THE EXTREMITY OF THE ISLE, PHAROS, IS A ROCK WHICH HAS UPON IT A TOWER CONSTRUCTED OF WHITE MARBLE WITH MANY STORIES AND BEARS THE SAME NAME AS THE ISLAND. • THIS WAS AN OFFERING BY SOSTRATUS OF KNIDOS, A FRIEND OF THE KING’S, FOR THE SAFETY OF MARINERS, AS THE INSCRIPTION SAYS; FOR SINCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Candle For The Lord...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

I use an envelope and a candle for this lesson. All life comes from a gift when God says, LET THERE BE LIGHT. aS THE MOON HAS NO LIGHT, THE BRIGHTNESS IS BUT A REFLECTION... Are you reflecting light? The candle gives itself for the light.

A CANDLE FOR THE LORD... MAKE ME... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 6:23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! Matthew 6:23 (MSG) If you live squinty-eyed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How Christians Should Respond To A Non-Christian World"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 31, 2004

This sermon was written after the 10 Commandments were removed from the Supreme Court Building in Alabama. It is a Biblical response to a society or government that is anything but Biblical.

“How Christians Should Respond to a Non-Christian World” I Timothy 2:1-5 & Titus 3:1-2 1TI 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5, Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 7, 2022

The world is watching how we as Jesus-followers respond to those who have authority over us. Does what they see enhance the cause of Christ or damage it?

Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Living-Hope 1 Peter 2:12-23 We are in this section of our study of 1 Peter called, ‘Somebody’s Watching Us.’ The theme verse in 1 peter 2:12. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ