Sermons on Shine For Jesus:

4 Things About The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018

A look at the life of Caleb and God's plan for our lives.

4 Things God Wants You to Know About the Rest of Your Life Joshua 14:7-12 Introduction At first glance, this story doesn’t seem too remarkable. But when you know the story behind the story, it is incredible. It actually begins 45 years earlier when Moses was still alive and leading the people … ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Grateful

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message intends to show how great and awesome God is in our lives, therefor we should show our gratefulness towards him.

Psalm 100:1-5 (A Psalm of Praise.) If I could take anything away from this passage of scripture it would be these few things: 1. JOY “Make a joyful noise unto to the Lord, all you lands!” Psalm 100:1 (NKJV) Our lives are meant to be a joyful call to God. God wants us to get excited about who He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 23:1-3, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Depression To A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 6, 2019

In spite of the fact that Prophet Elijah was one of the greatest spiritual giants of all time, he almost became a spiritual and kingdom dropout because of a combination of many factors. No matter what you're going through today, God's Word encourages you not to give up.

"And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away." 1 Kings 19:14 (KJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, 1 Kings 19:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Presence Driven I Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 12, 2019

What does it mean to be “Presence Driven”? – It means that we live tuned in to the never-ending presence of God and let His presence guide our lives!

Psalms 140:13 - Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Sermon Illustration: This is a true story not just an illustration. The year was 1985. I was on my very first international mission’s trip into Old Mexico. We were taking a van full of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:13, Psalm 139:7-14, Jonah 2:1-10, 1 John 2:17, Romans 8:27, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Luke 1:19, Acts 10:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Pre-Purple Series

Contributed by Justin Lewis on Oct 15, 2019

Understanding who we are before entering the dating world

Purple - Pre-Purple Our identity before our unity Before a man loved a woman, long before the birds and the bees, God created a man, and then a woman. God created a man in His own image with a purpose before he created man’s wife. Before he created the first marriage, he created the first ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Farewell Speech On His Way To Freedom

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 20, 2019

Paul gives us a very vivid picture of what it means to stay and finish the race!

Weekly Message/Devotion October 27, 2019 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-1 Paul’s Farewell Speech On His Way To FREEDOM Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Sins Will Find You

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

SINS WILL CATCH YOU

They’ll Find You Out: 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Illus: Billy Bob –South Pittsburg My friend Billy Bob Johnson lived in South Pittsburg, Tennessee when he was a young whipper snapper. By our standards South Pittsburg Would be considered out in the sticks at that time, but they had a soda shop at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imago Dei (Sanctity Of Life 2019)

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The Christian worldview regarding life is framed in biblical doctrine

A. Opening illustration: It would be good for us to reflect on our likeness to God more often. It will probably amaze us to realize that when the Creator of the universe wanted to create something “in his image,” something more like himself than all the rest of creation, he made us. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Top

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

Life is a mountain we all must climb.

A. LIFE IS A MOUNTAIN ALL MUST CLIMB 1. God gives everyone a mountain to climb, but each mountain is different. a. Some steep. b. Some dangerous. c. Some beautiful. d. Some mountainous. 2. Your mountain climb is determined by: a. Your parents. b. Your neighborhood. c. Your schooling. d. Your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Shepherd Stories: Good Shepherd Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 17, 2019

Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday, Cycle C

Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday One man tells about working at a club on the weekend of the biggest motorcycle gathering of the year. When the roaring machines pulled up outside, the patrons of the club turned their eyes toward the door and the conversation turned into an uneasy ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30, Acts 13:43-52

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Evil? & Introduction To The Proverbs

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

We don’t grow up learning proverbs, we learn everything else except for that: science, math, economics, etc. We live in a fallen world and we need God's capsules of love and wisdom to not be trapped by the ways of this world.

Introduction v. 1 The Proverbs of Solomon, son of David, King of Israel v. 2 to know wisdom ???????? (hakmah) and correction (instruction in the form of discipline & visa versa) to understand words of understanding v. 3 to take ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 30th Sunday Year A -- Love Of God And Neighbor

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2020

He was not asked for a second-place commandment.

It is the story of the courtship of Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the great German composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Moses Mendelssohn was a small man with a misshapen, humped back. One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter. Though Mendelssohn admired her greatly, she ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Pilgrimage

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 18, 2024

A pilgrimage is principally defined as a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion.

Eric Clapton, an English guitarist and singer-songwriter once remarked: “I think everybody has their own way of looking at their lives as some kind of pilgrimage. Some people will see their role as a pilgrim in terms of setting up a fine family, or establishing a business inheritance. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, 1 Peter 2:21, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Isaiah 40:31

Transformed By Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024

In Job 38:1-10 God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Three key points: The Majesty of God’s Creation, The Limitations of Human Understanding, and The Invitation to Trust in God's Wisdom.

Transformed by Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into one of the most profound passages in Scripture, where God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Let’s turn to Job 38:1-10 in the New Living Translation: "Then the Lord answered Job from ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-10, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 40:28, Job 38:2, Proverbs 3:5, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 38:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uriah’s Be Careful

Contributed by Samuel M on Jun 24, 2024

Uriah blindly trusted David because of his reputation and position, without discerning his intentions and motives. Uriah worked hard and had a good reputation at work, yet he died as a result of David's grave sin. Uriah’s only mistake was blindly believing David.

And David wrote in the letter, saying, “Set Uriah in the forefront of the [c]hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down and die.” 2 Samuel 11:15 When a man of God is living in sin, he is more dangerous than Satan. Run away from a man of God who is living in sin; he is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:15