Sermons on Shadows:

End Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 23, 2011

Do I truly believe that the end of this world can happen in my lifetime; therefore am I living for God eternal who is my only Righteous judge?

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 read, For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The People God Can't Forget: Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Robert Stone on May 28, 2011

We all love to be remembered by others, but the best remembrance is by the Lord Himself and He wants each of us to be...one of the people He can never forget!

Text: Nehemiah 13:31 Remember me, O my God, for good. Introduction: The bible says, “God remembered Noah,” because of God can’t forget obedience. (Genesis 8:1) “God remembered the covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” (Exodus 2:24) The Lord cannot forget people ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Homily At My Step-Father's Funeral

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The homily I preached at my step-father's funeral.

R. Joseph Owles Layton’s Funeral Home June 2004 An aged and bitter Mark Twain wrote shortly before his death: A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;……they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:1-58

Denomination: Catholic

The Cry Of Victory Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Sep 1, 2012

Christ's cry, It Is Finished, was not a cry of despair but of glorious victory. Christ's sacrifice was stainless, perfect, complete. Also, Satan and the powers of evil received a death blow from which they never will recover.

The Cry of Victory In John 19:30 we read, “When Jesus had received the drink he called out with a loud voice, it is finished!” In the original Greek language of the New Testament this phrase, it is finished, is one word of 10 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Right, So You Can Die Right

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 10, 2012

How to live so you can DIE

How To Live So You Can Die Robert A. Glass Life is a unique thing, we never usually think about life until someone dies or is about to die. Truly, how a person lives IS important, but how someone dies is MORE IMPORTANT. (Genesis 2:7) “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reach Out And Touch

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 1, 2013

An amplified story of the woman with a haemorrage and how we too can be cured if we just reach out and touch Jesus.

Her bleeding began after the birth of her fourth child. That, of course, was normal. What was not normal was that it did not stop. That was 12 years ago. Twelve years is a long time. It’s a long time even when life is good and the years slip gently by, but if you are poor, or ill, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Guidelines For King Solomon

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have clear guidelines from GOD like King Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the guidelines set forth from the Word to King Solomon. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:9 (New Living Translation

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have clear guidelines from GOD like King Solomon? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the guidelines set forth from the Word to King Solomon. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “And Solomon, my son, learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Song To Remember

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2013

Remembering God’s goodness puts a song in your heart. What is the purpose of Christian song writing today? Where have we failed in it and how can we retract from it and set our hearts on songs that worship and please God alone. Consider what God might wan

Opening illustration: I was delighted when I received a free gift in the mail - a CD of Scripture set to music. After listening to it several times, some of the melodies took root in my mind. Before long, I could sing the words to a couple of verses in the book of Psalms without the help of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“i Am The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 11, 2013

Jesus can get the job done.

Jesus refers to Himself here as the “Good Shepherd.” There were two words for “good” in the Greek language. The first one, “agathos,” indicated good in the sense of morality. The second word, “kalos,” referred to goodness in the sense of capability. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is This All There Is? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 4, 2012

In our world of entertainment, glitz, and glamor, we are led to believe that if we follow the pattern of this age we can get satisfaction. But in the end it is only temporary. David tells us that the satisfaction that comes from a relationship with God ha

Psalm 16 is a Miktam. We don’t know what that Hebrew word means, but it could suggest music in a “plaintive” style or a contemplative poem. This psalm is about God’s protection, praise, and provision. It is about how to live life in the here and now, and how to be assured of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Giving Thanks Is Normal"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 24, 2012

Daily from the media we hear about America driving off the Fiscal Cliff. Trillion Dollar Deficits spiraling out of control * More taxes just approved for tax burdened Californians * More layoffs looming on the horizon * More Murders * More States

Cornerstone Church November 18, 2012 “Giving Thanks Is Normal!” Ephesians 5:20 We live in interesting and difficult ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life.

For people living in darkness, Jesus is the Light! And light that produces life. This “I am” statement was made in Jerusalem during the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Huge lamps were lit outside the Temple to commemorate the pillar of light that guided the Israelites during their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Congregational

Hope For The Season

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 2, 2012

Only when Christ is the OBJECT of our hope can EXPECTATION be realized. Find your hope in Jesus this Christmas.

Dakota Community Church December 2, 2012 Hope for the Season Isaiah 59:1-11 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. For your hands ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

New Jerusalem

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2012

What blessings and hopes for mankind are unfolded by the descent of this city of God!

Title: NEW JERUSALEM Text: Revelation 21:2-7, "2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2-7

Denomination: Church Of God