Sermons on Shine Brightly:

The True Essential Of Life

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 5, 2023

Out of these shaky days will come a vast spiritual harvest.

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:41-42) Our lives are being stripped to the bare minimum and most essential-GOD-not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham's Obedient Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2023

Is there a difference between works of the law and works of faith? Many Christians confuse the two as one, but they are not. Let's let the Bible answer the question.

A false equivalence is bad logic. It occurs when we believe that the same word in different contexts means the same thing. This happens in Christian discussions of the word works. We solve the confusion by asking what kind of “works” is being discussed. Is it works of the law or works of obedient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant People In The Dock.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2022

When He calls His covenant people to judgment, those bound to Him by sacrifice, it is not necessarily something to strike terror into our hearts: because that covenant is true, and that all-sufficient sacrifice is Jesus.

COVENANT PEOPLE IN THE DOCK. Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23. “A Psalm of Asaph,” reads the superscription. Asaph was a chief musician contemporary with King David (1 Chronicles 16:4-7). Asaph is also referred to as a ‘seer’ (2 Chronicles 29:30). Taken as a whole, the content of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Topic: The Parable Of The Bridesmaids

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 7, 2022

There were three stages of the Jewish weddings. First is the Engagement where fathers of both families agree on the marriage.

Topic: The Parable of the Bridesmaids Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Mat 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Mat 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Mat 25:3 They that were foolish took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Danger Of Lukewarmness

Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Sep 1, 2023

Lukewarmness is a dangerous place to be in our relationship with God. When we are lukewarm, we are not fully committed to him. We are not passionate about his love or his ways. We are not willing to put our all into following him.

In the book of Revelation, Jesus warns the church of Laodicea that he will spit them out of his mouth because they are lukewarm. What does it mean to be lukewarm? It means to be neither hot nor cold. It is to be indifferent, half-hearted, and apathetic. Lukewarmness is a dangerous place to be in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are Christians Hated By The World? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated by the world. Why? And how do we respond?

WHAT DOES THE WORLD THINK OF JESUS? It hates Him. - John 15:18, 21, 22, 23, 24. 1. It’s easy to think of Jesus as a Mr. Rogers’ kind of guy and not think about the fact that they killed Him. He was not eminently likeable. - He called His enemies “vipers” and the “blind leading the blind.” - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful- Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 20, 2024

This is the 219th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 2 Timothy.

Series: Action [#219] FAITHFUL- FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction: Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, (a young pastor in Ephesus) who was facing many challenges in his ministry. False teachings were beginning to creep into the Church, causing divisions and confusion among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Law Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2023

How does Jesus explain the Spirit of the law. Let's continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount in in Matthew 5 part 2.

Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Let’s understand the context and the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5:38-48. Eye for an Eye Let’s begin with an eye for an eye. You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. (Matthew 5:38 CEB) Have we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas/Advent , God's Love, The Mortar That Holds Us All Together.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 22, 2024

An advent message describing God's love in the person of Jesus, through out scripture, throughout history, holding everything together. A short message.

I well we Rochelle an I had a chat about God’s love as this is the Love week of Advent. We light the candle of love, that indicates God’ love. As you will be aware as this year, we have journeyed through Old Testament texts, God’s love is woven through those passages. We see Jesus represented ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 4:11-12, Matthew 27:45-50, Daniel 3:16-28, Psalm 22:1-31, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Church #5 Found In Freedom Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

We are free when our lives are uncommitted, but not to be what we were intended to be. Real freedom is not freedom "from," but freedom "for."

~ Intro: … I have on my table a violin string... it is free. I twist one end of it and it responds. It is free. But it is not free to do what a violin string is supposed to do--produce music. So I take it, fix it in my violin and tighten it until it is taut. Only then is it free to be a violin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Know You Are In The Light?

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 12, 2025

Song: I have the light of God in me /2x; I have the spirit of the Son of God; I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God.

Song: I have the light of God in me /2x I have the spirit of the Son of God I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God. Let us read 1 John 2:7-11 which says, “Brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 3:15, Leviticus 19:17, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Un-Changed Message In An Ever-Changing World

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

In a world that never stops changing, the Gospel remains our constant, unshakable truth. While our methods may adapt to meet people where they are, the message of Christ’s love and salvation remains timeless and unaltered.

Introduction We live in a world where everything seems to change rapidly—from the way we communicate to the way we live our daily lives. But amidst all the uncertainty and shifting trends, the Gospel of Jesus Christ stands unshaken. As Christians, we’re called to adapt our methods for sharing this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22, Colossians 4:5-6, Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph: A Timeless Model For Modern Families Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: A Timeless Model for Modern Families The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life. The virtues of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 21:1-3, Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Other

Unexpected Gift

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 19, 2023

Israel was expecting a Messiah but not like the Messiah that came.

“Unexpected Gift” Luke 2:1-20 1. Today’s reading there was some expected things needed done • It was expected that all Israel be registered for tax purposes • It was expected that Joseph go to Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness Defined: Transformed By Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2024

Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16. In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of aligning our lives with the truth of God's Word.

Holiness Defined: Transformed by Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NLT). In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 99:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal