Sermons on Shadows:

"A Light That Shatters The Darkness”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 17, 2023

I don’t think I have ever seen a stained glass window of Jesus laughing. Did He laugh when Jonah landed on the beach smelling like whale breath? When the wedding party tasted the best wine ever, did He smile? In his discussion with a Canaanite woman is He smiling through the words?

In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2023 Text: Matthew 15:28/Isaiah 9:1b-2 Pentecost XV - Redeemer “A Light That Shatters the Darkness” I have seen many beautiful stained glass windows displaying various aspects of the life of Jesus. But I don’t think I have ever seen a stained glass ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 9:1

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has Called You Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

God's call is Personal, Practical and Perpetual

GOD HAS CALLED YOU 1 Peter 2v9-10 “for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. Once you had no identity as a people; now you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023

A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.

Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-9, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Has Come! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 13, 2021

Based on Luke 2:1-7 - Encourages hearers to consider the reasons that Jesus came & what our response should be.

“JESUS HAS COME!” Luke 2:1-7 FBCF – 12/12/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Last week started series, “Good New of Great Joy!” Looked at Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9:2, 6 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in the land of the shadow of death, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 16, 2021

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" Men have always sought an answer to this question.

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" One question more than all others, from thoughtful minds implores reply. It is as breathed from star and pall, what fate awaits us when we die? Men have always sought an answer to this question. 1. Science says, man ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

A Branch Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021

Repentance, conviction and responding are the parts of the righteous act. Do you want to live as a righteous person this Christmas.

A Branch of Righteousness I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose scandal strap I am not worthy to loose. - Luke 3:16 Nicholas was born of wealthy parents in A.D. 280 in a small town called Patara in Asia Minor. He lost his parents early by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Through The Lens Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 10, 2022

Faith is the only spiritual lens that makes you see through and walk you through the dark tunnel

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 017 2 Corinthians 5:7, CSB: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." WALKING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH The word "walk" in this text is metaphoric and about the way a person conducts his or her life. In other words, the way we live. You can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Charismatic

It Is Finished

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

All seven sayings of Jesus, as He hung on the cross of Calvary, have deep and abiding meaning!

We could take each saying and preach a sermon on it. For example, we could preach on: • His prayer, when He prayed, “Father, forgive them...” The promise of paradise He made to the repentant thief, Luke 23:43, “...Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” • His love ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Down Logic Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 28, 2023

Message 10 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth. This devotional is an abbreviated sermon preached on a Sunday in which the Lord's Supper was celebrated.

On what was probably a beautiful spring day in the first-century Roman providence of Judea, a large crowd had gathered on the Korazim Plateau, overlooking the southern slopes of Lake Tiberias. It was rumored that the increasingly popular teacher, Yeshua (yay-SHOO-a), would be addressing the crowd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Great Mercy Shown To Noah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2023

We must make a great sacrifice and be willing to follow God FIRST, if we are ever going to be successful at living the life of a Christian. Noah shows us how, if we will choose to put those things into practice.

Alpha and Omega, Part 13 God’s great mercy shown to Noah Genesis 7:1 – 8:22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: We saw the clarity of Noah’s life … and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Woman Chapel Funeral Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

This message is designed around the song IN THE GARDEN.

Good morning. This day can be one of sadness and despair but I am reminded from the start of Psalm 30:5 which tells us, “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Here we are at the celebration of life service of someone we loved with all our heart. And we may wonder ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Live, Move And Have Our Being

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2022

Remember 6 things when facing life changing situations Outline from Percy McCray of Health, Hope and Inspiration at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/resources/Your_Life_Belongs_To_God_Not_Cancer.pdf

HoHum: When I have a day off my wife asks me, “What is your plan for today?” I say, “I plan to live, move and have my being.” What I am saying is that I plan living today, enjoying the abundant and full life. I plan on moving, probably just moving from the couch to the refrigerator to see what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28, Acts 17:21-32, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 57:1-3, Philippians 4:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Greatest? A Child?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 16, 2021

In my opinion Mark 9:33-35 explains the complete plan of God since creation. Sin & death is dealt with in Jesus, and then every beleiver is a partner with God in doing good deeds, being servants. quote from: "Unseen Realm" Michael Heiser

In Jesus Holy Name September 19, 2021 Text: Mark 9:35 Ephesians 2:10 Redeemer “Who is the Greatest? A Child?” Just two weeks ago we had our family reunion. We had a great time. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35, Ephesians 5:1, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Lutheran

I Give You My Peace

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2022

True peace only comes from Jesus and only to those who believe on Him. This is a peace that allows us to have peace in the midst of trials.

I Give You MY Peace John 14:23-29 It was a confusing time. Jesus with the disciples had come to Jerusalem. They had seen the joyous crowds a few days earlier on Palm Sunday, Their expectations of the disciples that Jesus would immediately take charge and set up the Messianic Kingdom and take the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hebrew Word Study: Qûṣ Awaken, Waking Up To God's New Thing Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them?

What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them? It’s scary right? As you realize you may be lost, you start to get a little bit nervous but you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army