Sermons on Shine On Me:

The Good Employer Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 13, 2021

The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.

The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

La Mentalidad Que Finalmente Gana Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 23, 2024

El mensaje de Filipenses 2:5-11 analiza la deidad, la encarnación, la crucifixión y la exaltación de Cristo. Su mentalidad y actitud se presentan como un ejemplo de altruismo y servicio. Su exaltación se celebra.

Están sucediendo muchas cosas en el mundo que nos rodea. Con las elecciones a la vuelta de la esquina, los grupos están adoptando posturas y compitiendo por el poder político. Algunos están expresando razones legítimas para su posición sobre ciertos temas. Otros ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Matthew 3:11-12, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:27, John 5:19-30, James 4:10, John 17:4-5, John 10:32-33, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Corinthians 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Real Thing In The Case Of Jesus, His Voice, Is Found In His Word.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.”

April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 10:1-10 Color: White Title: “The real thing in the case of Jesus, his voice, is found in his Word.” Jesus teaches that he is the gate of the sheepfold; no one can enter eternal life except through him. Chapters nine and ten, form one literary unit. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Enduring Turbulent Times 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002

Second of three anchors to navigate turbulent times focusing on enduracne

¡§Navigating Turbulent Times¡¨ Part Two: Endurance -- Romans 12:12 Review Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Last week we maintained that this world has experienced turbulent times from the time Adam sinned against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serving Saints In Need Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 20, 2002

An exposition of Rom 12:13 dealing with generosity and hospitality as a demonstration of genuine love.

“Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. Paul shifts from anchors for navigating troubled times to admonitions for ministering to troubled saints. Verse 13 ends this lengthy series of “ing” phrases with a final ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stooping To A Higher Level Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002

Jesus knew His identity, yet served with humility.

STOOPING TO A HIGHER LEVEL John 13:1-17 S: Celebrate Jesus! Th: Service Pr: JESUS KNEW HIS IDENTITY YET SERVED WITH HUMILITY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: concerns TS: We will find in John 13:1-17 four concerns that Jesus demonstrates in order to serve with humility. The _____ concern that we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes God Gives Us What We Want

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

If God gives us what we want, is there a guarantee of satisfaction?

Art Linkletter’s statement that "Children say the most amazing things" helps us to laught at life from a child’s perspective. But, here are some news items that will cause you to SHAKE you head in amazement. The Stupid - Criminals HALL OF SHAME…… How could anybody do such a stupid thing? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 26, 2001

Without a conscious decision to make God the most important part of your life - without the Helmet of Salvation - you allow the devil to attack your unprotected mind, and you WILL be deceived.

The Helmet of Salvation [Read Ephesians 6:10-18] How many of you are bothered by the demons in Hell this morning? The rest of you need to get saved. · The moment you turn to Christ, Hell has your name on a bulletin board, and the more you serve your Savior, the bigger your name gets on that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Esther- "Such A Time As This."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2001

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel.

Esther - Such a time as this! Thesis: Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. Video Clip of Simon Birch in pastor’s office. Point: “God made each of us special. He didn’t do that to show off, but because he has a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unresolved Anger

Contributed by Priscilla Haselrig on Sep 18, 2002

How unresolved anger can make you loose your blessings.

Number 20:1-2 @ 6-12 Read verse 12 twice Title: Unresolved Anger Has anybody been mad, upset, over the last 60 days? Have you allow someone to get you to the point where you wanted to say something to someone, and the something you wanted to say, and it wasn’t God Bless either. Something you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:12-61

Denomination: Holiness

Even Parents With A Perfect Child Have Problems

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

This message can be used during the Christmas season or a family series and illustrates how Christians deal with the curves that life give us in marriage and life.

Even Parents with the Perfect Child have problems! Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Introduction: Today as continue our sermon series entitled Crosspoints we will look specifically at the “Parents in the Pageant.” Our focus will be on Mary and Joseph and remember we are introduced to them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grumpy Old Christians

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News!

Grumpy Old Christians Thesis: There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News! Texts: Phil. 4:8 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enoch-God Pleaser

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven

Enoch – God Pleaser! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Personal Relationships

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 7, 2001

This sermon outlines how Christ should be exmeplified in our personal relationships.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Personal Relationships Colossians 3:18-4:1 November 11, 2001 Intro: A. [Wife Taken for Granted Too Long, Citation: Robert Leslie Holmes, God’s Man (Kregel, 1998)] A man accompanied his friend home for dinner and was impressed by the way he entered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Collision Course With Reality Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001

Part 2 of 4

Jack Chinn was on board the U.S.S. Princeton when that new aircraft carrier was launched at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1942. For two and a half years, the ship was home to Chinn and several hundred other men. More than just a military vessel, the Princeton was also a small town. Naturally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: *other