Sermons on Shine For Christ:

Christ's Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Jack Brooks on Apr 19, 2020

Christ has a law of love.

Christ’s Law of Love. Romans 12:9-21 There are lots of Christians who seem to think that because salvation is a free gift of grace, that there are no laws involved with the faith anymore. That there are no more commandments. They seem to think the New Testament is a collection of suggestions, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"receiving The Mind Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 31, 2021

A sermon about trusting in the love of God during times such as these.

“Receiving the Mind of Christ” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Ever since The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 to be a pandemic back on March 11, 2020 things have not been the same. Sure, there was a short respite at the beginning of the summer, once the vaccines arrived and the case-loads ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Readiness For Christ's Coming

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Sep 8, 2021

The coming of the draws nearer each passing day. Every believer must live each day as if is one's last day on earth. Everyone must be conscious of the coming of the Lord

READINESS FOR CHRIST'S COMING. 1 Thessalonians 5:6,8,9 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God hath not appointed us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-9, Matthew 25:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Keys To Grow Up Into Christ Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 6, 2021

Traits of Babies: fussy, cranky, want pacifier, throw fits, want sweets, wear diaper -- is what many Christians resemble. God wants us to grow up. Here's 5 tips to gaining maturity in Christ.

5 KEYS TO GROW UP INTO CHRIST BURLY IN GROWTH Eph. 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Elon Musk Jokes 1. Conversation between a guy and a salesperson during the new Tesla roadster drive test..."Excuse me, sir, I see on the specs that the new Tesla roadster comes standard with a defibrillator. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Christ: The Messiah, Not A Meal Ticket Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2021

When Jesus fed the five thousand, as recorded in all four gospels, He demonstrated what He taught about God being the Provider of our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Most of the crowd, however, wanted food, not faith.

The Lord Jesus never taught anything about the nature and character of God the Father that He Himself did not demonstrate or model before either His disciples or the people who followed and listened to Him. When we first read of this miracle, mentioned in all four gospels, we see the Divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14, John 6:22-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Look At The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

What sort of Church are we? What sort of church can we be, and become?

March 29, 1992 Mark 8:27-38 [The Relationship of Faith to Faithfulness] [27] Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Comparison And Contrast Between Adam And Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In 1977, a school teacher in England by the name of David Watson, then 56 years old, was fired because he believed in the existence of Adam and Eve.

He had his appeal rejected by Hertforshire County Council. It was overthrown based on a syllabus which dated back to 1954, which stated, “The Genesis stories of creation are only part of the collection of the myths and legends (Hebrew religious folklore) which make up the first eleven chapters of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Jesus Came To Save Sinners Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2022

1 Timothy 1:12-17 teaches us two aspects of God’s call.

Scripture On one of his missionary journeys, Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with problems in that church. He wrote his First Letter to Timothy and urged him to charge certain persons not to teach a false gospel (1:3-4). After Paul gave this charge, Paul expressed thanks to God for his call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kodak Moments In The Life Of Christ (Christmas)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Christmas is a very special time of the year. It is one of the happiest times of the year for most folks. But it is not only the happiest time of the year for some folks, it is also a very sad time for others.

The statistics tell us that suicides rank high at this time of the year. WHY IS THIS A SAD TIME OF THE YEAR FOR SOME FOLKS? It is especially sad for some folks for two reasons: (1) SOME HAVE SUFFERED A DIVORCE This Christmas is the first year they have had without their marriage partner. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

"our Wonderful Christ!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 19, 2022

Isaiah, announcing Jesus’ birth, said HIS name would be called “Wonderful!” According to dictionaries, the word wonderful means… “Marvelous, Excellent”

I Yes….. He is Wonderful. He is Marvelous. He is Excellent. He is Amazing. I. Jesus was wonderful in His LIFE. Jesus was tempted in every way that we’re all tempted, yet He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Our Desperate Need For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 18, 2020

Everybody desperately needs to believe in Jesus Christ: 1. Because He is the only hope for justification (vs. 19-24). 2. Because He is the only hope for redemption (vs. 24). 3. Because He is the only hope for propitiation (vs. 24-26). 4. Because He is the only hope for righteousness (vs. 20-31).

Our Desperate Need for Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 3:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 17, 2016 (Revised October 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 3, and remember that it begins like the closing argument in a trial where all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Imitators Of Christ During Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 26, 2020

Being the children of light we become the presence of our Human Saviour and we express Humanity in action like Christ Jesus to all people, at all times and in all seasons in our lives during COVID-19 and beyond

Be Imitators of Christ During COVID-19 Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Resurrection Of Christ - The Empty Tomb Investigation

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

Today we will be investigating some of the facts or proofs of Christ's resurrection.

Last time, we looked at the various kinds of sufferings that Jesus Christ experienced both on His way to the Cross and once He was nailed to the Cross. We concluded, as the Scripture teaches, that Jesus died and was very much dead. He had to die in order to pay the penalty for our sin. Today we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Significance Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Sleep is a metaphor for death. The Bible promises that every gospel-believing, Christ-loving, Bible-living person will not stay dead. Instead, you will rise again.

I invite you to join me next Sunday as we launch on a three week series, The Love of God. It’s my hope that you will not only see but feel how much God cares for you. So join me next week and invite an unchurched friend. And speaking of love…. In just four weeks, our church will celebrate LoveLoud ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9, Luke 17:20-37, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Maturity: Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on Jun 13, 2021

What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should?

SPIRITUAL MATURITY: GROWING UP IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION What does it take to grow up and become spiritually mature? Why do some Christians not grow as they should? Growth is development or improvement toward a goal called "maturity" (or, in the Bible, "perfection"). When one is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal