Sermons on Shine Jesus Shine:

Waiting 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

Most miracles are forfeited because we give up too soon.

A Course in Miracles: Waiting 301 05.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes A Course in Miracles. Our next series will be The Game of Life beginning in June. To check out old evotionals visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. Waiting Rooms I went to see the doctor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I, Robot Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

You need to know when "no" doesn’t mean "no."

I Robot: Fulfilling Your Purpose 04.22.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues our God @ the Box Office series. To check out old evotionals, visit our evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. One of the most thought-provoking scenes in I Robot is the monologue by Dr. Alfred ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36, 2 Samuel 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fine Tuning Your Focus On God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 12, 2006

The unique way that Abraham’s offering of his son on Mt. Moriah parallels our spiritual journey with God.

We’re continuing the series on Second Chances by evaluating another of the times the Bible uses the phrase "second time." Our focus today is on Abraham. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old for Isaac to be born but he never gave up on God’s promise of a son. Remarkable. That’s why we still ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Giver? Evaluate Your Attitude Toward Giving!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2006

Often times we look at the value of the gift as to how we shall receive it. You can not buy love. Do we value the giver of the gift?

THE VALUE OF THE GIVER? EVALUATE YOUR ATTITUDE OF GIVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Searching For Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2006

Where is wisdom found? Are we mining for it? It can’t be found where the riches of the world are found, in the earth. It can only be found in fearing God.

SEARCHING FOR WISDOM By Pastor Jim May Wisdom – What is it and how can you get more of it? It is defined in one dictionary as being “The ability to apply, or use correctly, all knowledge gained, every experience of life, and all understanding born of knowledge and experience, along with insight. ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things Good Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

To be human means to be made in God’s image, to reflect his character, his goodness, his creativity, his love. It means to relate with others and with God at a personal level. It means to bear the responsibility for his creation, for tending it and caring

What does it mean to be human? Is there any reason for thinking that human life might be more valuable than, say, that of dolphins or whales? Why are we here? How did we get here? Where did we come from? These are the sorts of questions that scientists and philosophers have been arguing about for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005

A summary of the "Christian Behavior" section of C. S. Lewis’ classic Mere Christianity

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #3 “Mere Christianity (part 2)” Philippians 2.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity is important not only because of the way it articulates what Christians believe (and why) but how we are to behave (and why). In fact twelve chapters of the book are devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can You Hear Me Now. . . Good

Contributed by Scott Cody on Dec 9, 2005

God is relentlessly trying to get our attention. Let’s learn from the life of Jonah to watch for his attempts.

Title: Can You Hear Me Now . . . Good Text : Jonah Author: Scott Cody Herrin church of Christ www.herrincoc.com How did your parents get your attention when you were little? Some snapped their fingers and that sound could be heard across an entire room filled with people. Somehow, we could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Disaster Of Spiritual Discouragement

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

Just as an intoxicated person will exhibit certain characteristics, even so, those who are spiritually discouraged will exhibit some disturbing responses to life.

THE DISASTER OF SPIRITUAL DISCOURAGEMENT Text: Num.13: 21-25; Deut.1: 24-28 Intro: Discouragement is certainly no stranger to any of us. It is a malady that plagues everyone at some time or the other. As a matter of fact, one might even say that occasional discouragement is a natural part ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:21-25, Deuteronomy 1:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the Holiness of God is central to our understanding of the christian faith and a true relationship with God.

GOD IS HOLY – ISAIAH 6.1-8 If someone called you ‘holy’ would you take it as a compliment? Well it may depend whether or not something was appended to ‘holy’. I mean if they said your were a ‘holy Joe’ or a ‘holy roller’ that would not be complimentary. Secondly it would depend on how they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Experience, Obedience, Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2004

As the conclusion of a series on the "Experiencing God" discipleship course, and for Christ the King Sunday and a stewardship emphasis. The only way one can experience God is to obey Him and wait for the grace of fulfillment.

The time comes when it is no longer good enough to know about something; you want to experience it directly. The moment comes when it just does not satisfy to have only an arm’s length relationship to something. The only thing that will satisfy is a first-hand, up close and personal, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Greed Of Gehazi

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESIRE OF GEHAZI, THE DECISION OF GEHAZI, THE DECEPTION OF GEHAZI, THE DECREE OF NAAMAN, THE DEMAND OF ELISHA, THE DECLARATON OF ELISHA, AND THE DEFILEMENT OF GEHAZI.

THE GREED OF GEHAZI 2 KINGS 5:20-27 A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Well, Shut My Mouth!"

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 14, 2004

In this message we will look at examples in the scripture where God literally told people to shut their mouths. Sometimes we need to be silent before God, and receive instruction, rather than shooting off the mouth and explaining things from our perspecti

“Well, Shut My Mouth” Joshua 7:6-10 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads. And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosea Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 30, 2004

A one sermon coverage of the situation, sentiments and solution of Israel & Hosea’s circumstances.

Hosea WBC 2 May 04 pm Introduction I wonder how many of you would like to be a prophet? Well, you might feel quite different after this evening! The context in which Hosea is written is approx 8C BC. - So he’s a contemporary of the first 40 chapters of Isaiah, and of Jonah - but unlike Jonah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

After The Cicadas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education: God still sees much to judge in America, and we are laid waste by lingering racism. We must recommit to justice in the nation and in the church.

I am here to announce an invasion. This land has been taken over by an alien army. The invaders are so numerous that all hope of turning them back is gone. It is useless to resist. And not only are they here in massive numbers, these invaders, but also they know no fear. They are perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-8, Amos 5:24

Denomination: Baptist