Sermons on Shadows:

Self-Correction Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 9, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

There was a small town that had been “dry.” A local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It was not long afterwards that lightning struck the bar and it burned to the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Presents From Heaven

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2008

Our Heavenly Father loves to give generous, lavish gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Positioned For Possession

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are called to possess not visit. How do we position ourselves to possess what God has for us?

“Positioned For Possession” Text: Deuteronomy 1:6, Joshua 3:11-14; 5:2-12 I. Opening It was the site of the original “Shock and Awe” campaign. Lightening. Thunder. Fire. Smoke. Trumpets sounding from the summit. The people were so terrified that they insisted that Moses stay between them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Wise Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well as taking care of all the needs of His people. God is a tender yet strong and very patient Shepherd. Jehovah Rohi is also known as Jehovah Rahah. Jesu

April 27th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Five — Jehovah Rohi Sermon: God is wise enough for me Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 53:6 Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm A Transformer And I'm More Than Meets The Eye

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers to never conform to this world because we have been transformed by the Spirit of the living God through Christ Jesus. We are TRANSFORMERS and we are MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE because when we were transfo

Introduction: I remember when I was at the Clifton Park Junior High School on Hartford Road, there was a cartoon out by the name of Transformers. Its theme song was Transformers, more than meets the eye. Transformers, robots in disguise. Little did I realize that there was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Seated Savior

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Jan 3, 2008

This sermon is designed to give the hearer a deeper understanding and appreciation for the incarnation of Jesus Christ.

The Seated Savior Hebrews 10:5-25 Surely the Father would be pleased if we use the Sunday after the celebration of the incarnation to reflect on the accomplishments of our Savior. Hebrews 10 contains the words of Jesus at the time of His incarnation… Wherefore when he cometh into the world, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Guy Named Jesus? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 7, 2008

This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

Who is this guy named Jesus any way? As we journey back over the ages in this series of messages we will explore some of the questions that Jesus asked, as well as some of the questions that people asked of Him. As our journey progresses we will discover that the Bible is not really out of touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Your Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God expects His people to make a difference in the world around them.

REACHING YOUR JERUSALEM Acts 5:12-16 Intro: People have all kinds of expectations about how things should happen in life. Husbands and wives have different expectations of each other. Bosses and workers have different expectations. Kids & parents; Govt. officials and citizens, etc. Something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glimpses Into Hell Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Last sermon in a series focusing on eternity. Hell is very real. This is sobering message on Hell reality. Bill Weise’s book "23 minutes in Hell" was used as a resource for this sermon

Glimpses into Hell Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 30th 2007 Intro: The reality of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines in all of Scripture. Whenever hell is mentioned today, it is generally ridiculed, as if the whole idea of hell were so old-fashioned that only the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Little Wisdom Please Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James reminds us that wisdom is ours for the asking

You Know You’re Getting Old When… 1. You and your teeth don’t sleep together. 2. Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. 3. At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. 4. Your back goes out, but you stay ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Throne Gazing

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

God is beautiful in all His ways. He relentlessly and lovingly pursues mankind reaching out in romantic passion with nail pierced hands.

Deeply rooted in every human heart is an unquenchable longing for beauty, a God-given sense that beauty must have a meaning that is larger and more permanent than ones own self. It can arouse pleasure, delight and even bring rest. Every person longs to observe and be a part of beauty as they seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beloved

Contributed by David Butcher on Dec 8, 2006

Understanding the Love of God for us.

It is very unusual for me to read in a service from the AV but I really want to focus on one word which is commonly used in the AV, more so than in the modern translations. ‘Beloved’ Song of Solomon 2:8-17 AV 8 The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brood Of Vipers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 14, 2006

What drove the man who wore rags rather than “Botany 500” was being true to God’s calling on his life – making certain his generation understood genuine faith and power. There have always been a lot of mistaken ideas about that.

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Why A Virgin?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

“Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Bottle In The Smoke

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006

The Psalmist tells of the pain of going through the fire. He has become like a bottle in the Smoke.

(Psa 119:81-83) "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke..." Years ago I helped clean out a house that had been burnt in a fire. The dear lady for whom we were working asked us, that as we went through the rubble, to pull out anything that might be salvageable. She had a collection of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-83

Denomination: Baptist