Sermons on Shine Before Men:

The Path Before Us

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

This morning we are going to pause to take a look at “The Path Before Us” as found in Psalm 16:11 to help us get off to a good start for our journey down the road of 2006. We will look at three simple truths that the psalmist has shown us: [1] The Path

THE PATH BEFORE US – New Year’s 2006 Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: January 1, 2006, who can believe it? 2006 now lay before us as an open road. We are at the beginning of a journey—a long journey! What will the next 365 days hold for us? To be sure there will be some ups and some downs in the road ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is No Excuse Before God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 31, 2004

We will stand before God for what we have done with what he has give us

There is no excuse before God Exodus 3:1-7, 10-14, 4:1-5, 10-14 An excuse is a reason we give for not doing what someone else expects us to do. We not only make excuses for missing church, but for missing work, school, and meetings. We also make excuses for bad behavior and for bad attitudes, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Darkest Before Dawn

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 6, 2005

Why does God wait till the last minute?

Darkest Before Dawn God of the Last Minute Why does God wait till the last minute? There could be many reasons. All of them good but unpopular with our flesh. Like: · God is building patience in us. · God is teaching us to trust Him. · God is teaching us to rely and lean on Him. · God is building ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before You Eat

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

I got concerned that every time I took communion, I might be risking my life. What would happen if I ate the bread or drank the cup in an "unworthy manner"?

Teddy Roosevelt, the man who would become the 26th President of the United States, was afraid to go to church when he was a child because of a creature he called "The Zeal." His mother eventually realized the reason for Teddy’s fear was a Scripture verse he had heard the pastor read, John 2:17, "It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

No Gods Before Me Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 15, 2001

An Exposition of the First Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application.

INTRODUCTION q The commandments begin with God. That is where life begins and ends. God himself lies at the heart of the commandments. These are God’s commandments and His name and character are stamped through them. q It is only possible to obey the commandments when we are in proper ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7, Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before You Eat

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

The Lord's Supper: the wonderful privilege we as Christians have in coming to the Lord's Table together

Teddy Roosevelt, the man who would become the 26th President of the United States, was afraid to go to church when he was a child because of a creature he called "The Zeal." His mother eventually realized the reason for Teddy's fear was a Scripture verse he had heard the pastor read, John 2:17, "It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Before There Was Time There Was Christ

Contributed by Joshua Monda on Mar 18, 2003

This message talks about how before time ever existed Christ was in existence because he has always existed.

Tonight we are going to talk about how Jesus always existed. We are going to talk about before time began Christ existed. Introduction Use a bicycle wheel for this intro. Question #1 – What if I took the hub out of this wheel; what would happen? Question #2 – What if I took ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Darkest Before The Dawn Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Part 11 in a Sermon Series through the 119th Psalm

Darkest Before the Dawn Part 11 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 25, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalms 119:81-88 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, seems to be the darkest time during the psalmists writing. We are not told exactly what it is; pressure and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinner Before The Judge

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

This message deals with the accusations Satan will make against us when we stand before God, and how God will answer him.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Zechariah 3:1-7 Title: A Sinner in God’s Courtroom Date: August 5, 2001 Introduction: This morning we find a sinner having faced physical death, and as Hebrews 9:27 states, “…and after this the judgment.” The sinner has come to a place to which we will all ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness Before God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

The entirety of 1 John chapter five deals with faith in Christ. These verses bring to remembrance the extent of God’s love for us in what he has provided for us. God has promised eternal life through His Son and the ability to speak to Him through His S

Boldness Before God 1 John 5:13—15 INTRODUCTION The entirety of 1 John chapter five deals with faith in Christ. These verses bring to remembrance the extent of God’s love for us in what he has provided for us. God has promised eternal life through His Son and the ability to speak to Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Before The Crown Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 6, 2004

Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.

We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to America ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Dancing Before The Lord Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 3, 2009

Sometimes worship maybe seen as unsusal and even radical, but before we can offer worship that is acceptable to God some things must be in order

Dancing Before the Lord II Samuel 6: There are many examples of worship in scripture and even though we may or may not follow these examples explicitly there are principles in these examples that we must follow if we are to offer worship that God will accept. God will not accept worship that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Before The Foundation Of The World

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011

Eve was created solely from Adam - nothing else was added - Eve was not a composite. What was once a part of Adam’s body, without independent consciousness, became an extension of him as another life and together they became one flesh. Since the sai

“So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, ‘This is now bone of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

U Before I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2010

Christ makes himself known to us through his love for us and through us as we live out his love toward others.

Title: U Before I Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: Christ makes himself known through the way Christians live out love. The title for this message was lifted from Homiletics Magazine, January/February 2010, Vol. 22, NO. 1 Introduction You may recall being taught a little mnemonic device ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before Optimus Prime... Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

This message looks at the lessons we can learn from the conversion of Saul.

* "Transformers" = "more than meets the eye" * Concept of transformation: a complete change; to change into another form (inward and outward) which, under the power of God, will find expression in character and conduct * 2 Cor. 5:17; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18 * The man who wrote more about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist