Sermons on Shine On Me:

Friendship Evangelism Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul writes to call them to a higher standard. And to call us to a higher standard as well. There should be a difference in how we live and how the world lives.

GOING PUBLIC “Friendship Evangelism” 1st Corinthians 3:1-10 In our text, today, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. This is a church that Paul started around AD 50. This letter appears to have been written about 5 years later. So this is a very young church, full of men and women who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 9 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

These are the last chapters we will cover in the Book of Joshua.

As we come to the middle of the book of Joshua, the book of Joshua takes a sharp turn. From the beginning of the book until the middle of the book we have: • Heard about victory after victory. Some of those victories occurred on the other side of Jordan, but most of them occurred after they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Company Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2022

Paul continued to teach the Saints in Corinth about the Resurrection. The resurrection of Christians from the dead is the greatest hope. Some groups of Corinthians did not believe in such a resurrection.

Theme: Bad Company Text: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34 Joke: A new Pastor preached his first sermon for 10 minutes; the congregation was so happy. The second week was preached for 30 minutes. The third week he spoke for 2 hours. People got upset and asked, why did you do it? His response was, the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Denomination: Methodist

"When The Manna Ceased” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022

Now they have crossed the threshold of the Jordan River into the promised land. They are entering into a new season a new time with God and new experiences. Covid-19 is ending, or at least transitioning and they are moving into a season of blessing. But, the manna has stoped.

When the manna ceased Joshua 5:9-12 Forty years of wandering behind them. A generation has come and gone. They are now inside — just inside — the promised land. Encamped at Gilgal. With the liberative threshold that was the Red Sea crossing, God brought their parents out of Egypt, out of slavery. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Ki Le’olem Chasedo His Mercy Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022

Today, in our Hebrew Word Study series, we consider events surrounding the life of King Jehoshaphat. He was king of Judah, during the time when Israel was split between Judah and the northern kingdom.

Today, in our Hebrew Word Study series, we consider events surrounding the life of King Jehoshaphat. He was king of Judah, during the time when Israel was split between Judah and the northern kingdom. There was a great army marching on Judah, from the other side of the dead sea. The historical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is Going On Here?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 8, 2022

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, there was more being accomplished than just riding a donkey into town for Passover.

PALM SUNDAY IS MORE THAN JUST THE WAVING OF PALM BRANCHES. PALM SUNDAY IS MORE THAN TELLING THE STORY OF JESUS RIDING ON A DONKEY. PALM SUNDAY IS THE CATALYST FOR FULFILING PROPHECY. PALM SUNDAY NEEDED TO HAPPEN. THE HIGHEST PEAK OF SALVATION HISTORY IS NOW BEING ACCOMPLISHED WHEN ALL THAT HAS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 22:37, Matthew 26:18, Luke 9:56, Psalm 118:26, Romans 10:13, Zechariah 9:9, Zechariah 14:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Hosannas” Public Praises Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2022

The mission of Christians is to publicly praise Jesus just as clearly as the people on the road did at the triumphal entry of Christ at Jerusalem.

“Hosannas” Public Praises The Christian’s Public Praise Under the preoccupy The Triumphal Entry in the Bible we read, “…the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting ‘Hosanna!’ Blessed is he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7-10, Luke 19:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thursday Evening After Passover

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 12, 2022

What happened after the Passover and what was its cause?

Thursday Evening after Passover Mark 14:53-72 Rev. Dr. Michael Koplitz 53 They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gathered together. 54 Peter had followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2022

Based on Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 - Challenges hearers to realize the power that is ours through the Holy Spirit.

“THE POWER” Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 FBCF – 2/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – On a New Year’s Day at Tournament of Roses parade, one of the beautiful floats sputtered & died right in the middle of the parade. It had run out of gas. Parade came to a complete stop until someone could get some gas cans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Mode Series

Contributed by Davd Willard on Feb 16, 2022

What is Survival Mode? It is overcoming with the help of the Lord. It is doing extraordinary things with what you have.

2022-01-23: Survival Mode What is Survival Mode? It can be described as flight or fight. Hoarding toilet paper. Storing months of food. Maybe some words come to mind: “Batten down the hatches, Circle the wagons, get in close formation, When covid hit and we got ejected from our school. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Psalm 94:22, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Separate From Lot Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 4, 2022

Abram left the country, left the people but not the household (Genesis 12:4). He took Lot with him. Now, he decided to depart from his household. After, Lot departed, God spoke to him.

Text: Genesis 13:8-18 Theme: Separate from Lot Greetings: Joke: A husband and wife were in church. The pastor noticed that the husband has fallen asleep and said to the wife, “Wake your husband up!” The wife answered, “Pastor, You're the one who made him fall asleep, you wake him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

Grace From Galatians (2 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

At the beginning of the Book of Galatians, we saw that Paul dealt with two problems.

(1) HE HAD TO DEFEND HIS APOSTLESHIP Those who hated Paul were stating that he was not a true apostle. Ministers go into the ministry for a number of reasons: • Some think it is an easy job, SO WHY NOT • Some folks enjoy being in front of people • Some are in the ministry because Mommy wanted a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (11 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Paul knew how much these Galatians held Abraham in high esteem.

He takes this knowledge that they had of Abraham and uses it as he makes his third of the five appeals to them. Paul had no problem regarding the spiritual roots believers have in Abraham, because God's promises were clearly made to him. But he wanted them to know that having the PROMISED ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (4 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In 1 John, chapter one, John had the audacity to tell some of those who claimed to be saved that they were liars.

Evidently John never took a course in “HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE”. If he had taken it, he would have had a hard time passing the course. We know this because we see he called those people liars five times. He used “liar(s)” in: • 1 John 1:10. • 1 John 2:4. • 1 John 2:22. • 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist