Sermons on Shine Before Men:

Grace By Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 19, 2012

What is faith?

Grace by Faith Intro: Where is your faith? 1: What do you believe in? a) Life? Do you love your life? b) Do you seek to live life a little better each day? c) Do you abuse your life? d) Do you take it for granted? Point: Some people only believe in this life that we’re living right now. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Other

Mary Magdalene - From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2012

When Mary Magdalene encountered Christ, it transformed her from a sinner to a saint. Are we willing to allow God to do the same with us?

TAS and WSSM 22-07-2011 Sermon Today is the Feast of St Mary Magdalene. She has a special place in the history of the church as Mary Magdalene is honored as one of the first witnesses of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Waiting For The Whisper

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 3, 2012

Even when we are most discouraged God calls us to get back to work, doing what He has called us to do.

Waiting For The Whisper July 15, 2012 1 Kings 19:4-15 Intro: What are you doing here? That is a great question. One we could ask each other as we gather as a church. What are you doing here? Why did you come? It is a great question we could ask corporately as this church – what are we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Snow

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

when Jesus came as a little baby, and was born in a stable and placed in a pig trough with strips of linen wrapped around Him, he was hardly what they expected. This has been a problem for ages. Many of us want Jesus to be something He is not. We want

“Let it Snow!” Luke 2:8-11 One of the reasons why the Jews and many others didn’t recognize Jesus as the coming Messiah was because he wasn’t what they were looking for. The Jews were sick of the Romans and the way they ruled the country and what they really wanted was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring The Virtuous Women Series

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012

God desires that we honor woman for the roles they fulfill in our lives – as wives and mothers.

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION I read a story about a six-year-old boy who was separated from his mother in a supermarket. So he frantically called her mother, “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Alien Communication - Aliens - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 1, 2012

Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them!Communicate with them!

Aliens Pt. 3 – Alien Communication Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Green skinned, one eyed, antenna adorned, space hopping creatures spying on us! We are intrigued by the question, "Are we alone in this universe." We established in week 1 that we believe in Aliens. In fact, the truth be told, we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trying Times - "High And Mighty" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2013

What competitive madness demands we do contrary to common decency?

Trying Times – “HIGH AND MIGHTY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013) “And one told David, saying Ahithophel is among the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Reuin Recognition Restoration

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Aug 5, 2013

To show people the path of sin leads to ruin but there is hope and help just for the asking.

LUKE 15:11-24 RUIN RECOGNITION RESTORATION INTRODUCTION: A. The story of the prodigal has always intrigued me, not just because Jesus told it, but because it contains and reveals so many truths that is pertinent to everyday life. a. One of the outstanding truths it reveals is the downward path ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Holiness

Give Thanks For Everything

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoy The Lord's Banquet

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 4 - God's Word is the banquet believers will want to enjoy. This banquet is a feast for our salvation. This banquet is our reason to rejoice.

ENJOY THE LORD’S BANQUET (Outline) July 10, 2011 - Pentecost 4 - ISAIAH 25:6-9 INTRO: Most people enjoy eating at a free banquet or feast. Very often food and celebrations go quite well together. Too often we think about our next meal even before being finished with our current ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 24, 2013

focusing on 3rd statement of the Lord's Prayer

Hallowed Be Thy Name Matthew 6:9 Opening ILL/ Dialog: Job - many problems. Cattle, sheep, kids - DEAD. day 1 wife - “curse God and die” Friends - came condemning Job for “???” Job - one major flaw his tongue Job cried out... (3:1) Eliphaz the Temanite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Ways Churches Fall Short When God Calls Them To Evangelize Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 28, 2013

This sermon looks at five ways that churches aren't as evangelistic as we should be.

- The beginning of the book of Jonah is very clear: a call for Jonah to share a message with the people of Nineveh. Within the statement that God makes, there are five phrases that are worth our attention as they point toward some of the things that we do wrong. Five Ways Churches Fall Short ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Arrogant/Humble Servant

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013

If we exalt ourselves, we hinder God’s work and His ability of using us for His work and glory.

Every time a missionary came to our church when I was a young person, that was where God was calling me. We had many missionaries come to our church at that time which created a lot of confusion for me. I wanted to serve God but I did not have any confidence as to where God wanted me to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"That They Would See Jesus

Contributed by James Kelly on May 25, 2013

This sermon is on making a commitment for Jesus Christ.

That They Would See Jesus” Text: John 12:20-33 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir we wish to see Jesus.” Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed