Sermons on Shine Before Men:

65. From Law To Relationship Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Opposing sin because it breaks the law is replaced by the Spirit inspired knowledge sin threatens the very concept of the godhead itself, intimate loving relationships.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 65 - FROM LAW TO RELATIONSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:9-10, Luke 6:42, Romans 8:15, 1 John 5:13, John 5:39-40, John 4:23-24, 1 John 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Absurdity Of Advent

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 3, 2018

If on Advent Sunday all we do is to look back to Christ's earthly life and forward to his coming again, our present life seems to occupy a sort of interval when nothing much is going on.

TITLE: THE ABSURDITY OF ADVENT SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 40:3-5 I so enjoy this time of the year in the Christian Calendar. Even after 35 years of Preaching and Pastoring, this season never grows old or tiresome as I stand in the pulpit. This is the First Sunday in Advent. • In the media the season ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Healthy Christ-Follower

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 16, 2018

The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. Connect to disciple-making community. Invest in God’s Kingdom. Gather together in worship

The Healthy Christ-follower Acts 2:43-47 The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. V.47 Connect to disciple-making community. Vv.44, 46 Invest in God’s Kingdom. V.45 Gather together in worship v.46 This past November, our family drove to Galveston and got on a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

Intentional Parenting Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2018

The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably

This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd At The Gate

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Shepherd at the gate John 10:1-21 Good morning everyone, certainly glad that you are with us this morning. May God touch you with His Word. Prayer- Father let us come this morning with no perceived idea of what you want to say to us. Lord we just that you want to speak to us. May our hearts be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Man Named Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Knowing Jesus

Shepherd at the gate John 10:1-21 Good morning everyone, certainly glad that you are with us this morning. May God touch you with His Word. Prayer- Father let us come this morning with no perceived idea of what you want to say to us. Lord we just that you want to speak to us. May our hearts be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving’s Top Ten

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2021

Here are 10 reasons you and I ought to be thankful this Thanksgiving season. This is a rewrite of Don Jaques' inspirational message of almost the same title. It will bless your people!

THANKSGIVING’S TOP TEN Psalms 103:1-5, 22 INTRODUCTION A. THANKSGIVING HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand Firm

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Just as in sports, your Stance will affect your ability to defend.

Stand Firm The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Good News For The Weak Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2021

God uses the weak to shame the strong; he does this by choosing the young Mary for the important task of bearing his Son.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next three weeks, we will look at different characters in the Christmas story to see how the birth of Jesus was good news of great joy for all of them, a poor young couple like Joseph and Mary, the marginalized shepherds, or even cosmic beings (angels). • We tend to focus on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Guaranteed Return

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 19, 2021

Some investments give good returns. Others completely fail. Is there any investment which gives a guaranteed return? Yes, there is.

I expect some of us invest money, maybe in property or in shares in companies. Perhaps some of us ‘invest’ in other ways. We invest in our future by studying and passing exams. We invest time in people. When we invest, we hope for a return. What do you suppose is the best investment of all? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Place

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021

The secret place will become the sacred place, and the sacred place will become the desired place, and when that happens you will not only experience protection, but also an anointing of power.

Read Psalms 91:16 Read 2Sa 5:17-19 I want to bring your attention to the book of Samuel, and these 2 verses. David was anointed to be king over Israel, the Bible says that the Philistines came out against David. Notice... The Philistines were notified of Davids new level anointing, and they came ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, 2 Samuel 5:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering The Lessons From James Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2021

In this concluding sermon from the series on James, we summarize the main lessons from James that we want to be sure to remember and to put into practice.

Introduction: A. Today as we conclude our sermon series on the letter of James, I want us to do a unique review of the book. 1. First, we will look at an 8 minute video summary created by a nonprofit called BibleProject, and then I will share a list of the lessons from James that I hope we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"anger (Part 2): Four Types Of Anger In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 13, 2021

This sermon address the factors that can trigger anger, the four types of anger in the Bible, and how we should deal with them.

Illus.: A passenger boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York flight. He asked one of the flight attendants to wake him up and make sure he got off in Dallas when the plane was transiting there. But he woke up just as the plane landed in New York. He was furious. He called the flight attendant and asked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:32, Matthew 11:29, Matthew 21:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:1, Ephesians 4:26-27, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:21-22, Proverbs 19:19, Proverbs 22:24-25, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Such A Silent Night

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

If your Christmas isn't coming together the way you would like, remember that our God is a God for the rough times, too. Look what Mary went through on the first Christmas.

If a good fairy appeared and said you could make a list to put together your perfect Christmas, what would you put on your list? Every year around Christmas time we get several chances to watch various versions of Charles Dickens’ classic story about Ebenezer Scrooge and the various spirits of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Keep The Marriage Intact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2022

Divorce is a concession and not God's original intent. If separated, remain as we are. Do not initiate divorce even if your spouse is an unbeliever. Stay and bless the marriage and family, by the working of God's grace through you.

The word “intact” is beautiful, it means “not damaged or impaired in any way.” • Keep the marriage intact, so that the marriage union is not damaged or impaired in any way. Keep it intact and complete. From chapter 7 onwards Paul was answering the questions raised by the Corinthians in a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Matthew 19:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible