Sermons on Shadows:

"born Again: Embracing The Transformative Love Of John Chapter 3"

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jul 26, 2023

Good morning/afternoon, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we embark on an exciting journey through the pages of John Chapter 3—a chapter filled with deep insights, humor, and the life-changing message of spiritual rebirth.

Introduction: [Opening Prayer] Good morning/afternoon, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we embark on an exciting journey through the pages of John Chapter 3—a chapter filled with deep insights, humor, and the life-changing message of spiritual rebirth. Imagine Nicodemus, a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hear My Prayer O Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 28, 2023

We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed.

“Hear My Prayer O Lord” Psalm 102 We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed. I don’t know about anybody else but this study is helping me to pray in a manner that is in line with the Bible. I have to be honest and say that my prayers have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Preferred Pronouns? - Or - You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 17, 2022

A look at the Ninth Commandment in a Woke World

In this information age, people know more things yet believe less. The world has lost the concept of absolute truth and information is not a substitute. It is being built on falsehood rather than honesty. “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Isaiah 59:14, Exodus 23:1-3, John 8:44, Matthew 26:59-60, James 1:17, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 121:3, Psalm 84:11, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failure Not Final Sermon V: From Bitterness Of Failure To Boldness Of Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

God's greatest servants suffered incidents of failure, but their recall of such a close relationship and personal experiences with the Lord in the past sparked repentance and renewal of faith.

FROM BITTERNESS OF RUINOUS FAILURE TO BOLDNESS OF RENEWED FAITH Standing there in the Sistine Chapel with head craned backward as far as possible, gazing in awe and amazement at the ceiling above, my eyes beheld the wonder we had heard about but could not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

The Hope We Have

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 22, 2020

This is a brief message that was preached at a Sonrise service on Easter morning.

Good morning and God’s blessing to you from SEBC here in San Antonio. I want to testify to you today that it doesn’t matter if you WHO are part of this celebration are Catholic, or Methodist, or Baptist, or non-denominational. How we worship, what methods or music we use to praise our God is not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"god's Power Found In The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2021

A sermon for Good Friday.

“God’s Power Found in the Cross” Matthew 27:27-56 The cheering crowds from Palm Sunday are gone. Now Jesus is alone, nailed to a cross, dying. The robbers crucified with Jesus cruelly mock Him. Those who pass by hurl insults at Him and shake their heads, as do the religious authorities who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, our Christian challenge is to become distinctively Christian in attitudes as well as platitudes.

TAKE THE CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:4-7

Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

In a topsy-turvy world, our Christian Challenge is to reexamine our core beliefs and renew our commitment to Christ.

When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generations to challenge others to some kind of difficult venture or unheard-of activity. This was supposed to be fun. At our senior adult stage in life, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Rhetorically Speaking Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 11, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I come to you today with the same thoughts that came upon me yesterday

Rhetorically Speaking by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 11, 2021) “Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:9-10

Denomination: Friends

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Of Grace Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 25, 2019

In Romans, Paul writes of the Good News of Jesus and his deep awareness of his need for Jesus and gratitude for the gifts of God.

Not Ashamed of The Gospel of Grace Romans 5:1-11 Introduction Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. In Romans, Paul writes of the Good News of Jesus and his deep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2019

Catholic Bible Sunday

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, now dedicated to promoting a love and knowledge of Scripture, it’s like our new annual “Bible Sunday” for Catholics! South African Anglican Bishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, likes to tell: “When the missionaries came to Africa, we had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Vii: Jesus Our Lord Meets Everyone's Need For Direction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

In our day of denial, many folks love the darkness while many others hate their dark situations. Both need to see "the light at the end of the tunnel". Point them to Jesus our Lord, the Light of the world, for the direction they need.

JESUS OUR LORD MEETS OUR NEED FOR DIRECTION “I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12) What on earth would we do without light? In the beginning God . . . created the sun to give light by day and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-19

A Stall Full Of Joy Series

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 2, 2019

Begins with my experience in an AIDS orphanage

It was near Christmas, but it didn’t feel like it. In Cambodia there are two seasons. Hot and hotter. Christmas is just hot. I had led a study tour with fifteen over privileged Hong Kong students to a orphanage called Wat Opot, run by an American expat in his 60’s. It is difficult enough grasping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Adventist

Sermon On The Necessity For Pollination

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 29, 2022

The list of creatures that can pollinate is long and includes such insects as bees, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths.

Albert Einstein the German-born theoretical physicist once reputedly quoted: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Genesis 1:25 reminds us: “And God ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:20-23, Exodus 20:11, Hebrews 11:3

Trust God

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 13, 2021

Even despite trials and struggles in life, trusting God means you continue to turn to Him and away from the naysayers. You keep praying even when those prayers seem absolutely effective.

Trust In God John 14:27 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. [NIV} Introduction The fact that Jesus admonishes us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” indicates that certain things we go through will indeed cause us trouble (worry, fear, doubt). Challenges ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Methodist