Sermons on Shine On Me:

Chapter Two Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

1 John: Chapter Two 2:1 Warning - Do Not Sin

1 John: Chapter Two 2:1 Warning - Do Not Sin John starts a new section, 2:1-17, with a term of endearment, ‘my little children.’ His next purpose in writing is that they ‘not sin.’ 'These things' he writes refers back to vs. 8-10. Sin is defined by John as lawlessness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Against Process Theology

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013

A sermon loosely based on Isaiah 46 which dwells on God's immutability (Much material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 25 "The Immutability of God")

HoHum: Lars Wilhelmsson says, “We are all in process. We are being made.” Yes, we are but not God. WBTU: A. Exegesis on Isaiah 46 Vs. 1 Bel and Nebo were names of two false gods the idol-worshipping nations served. It is as if now God gets personal, “naming names” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should I Do When I’m Not Sure Of God’s Leading? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2013

This passage deals with the myth that the Magi followed the Star of Bethlehem all the way to Jerusalem. In truth, the star disappeared and then reappeared after they were in Jerusalem. The message applies this phenomenon to the way that God often guides

STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The Magi followed the star from their homes all the way to Jesus. - This is the version of the story that we’ve seen shared in countless Christmas plays, movies, and cards. - And, as we’re going to be discussing at several points in this series, the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Project 7

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 18, 2013

While sitting and praying in my office this past week about a man the world only knows as Jesus. My mind began to wonder who the non-church goer really thinks that Jesus is...or why He even came and lived on earth. For those of us here today that ar

Video... Welcome to our Church Slide #1 Welcome... Prayer While sitting and praying in my office this past week about a man the world only knows as Jesus. My mind began to wonder who the non-church goer really thinks that Jesus is...or why He even came and lived on earth. For those of us here ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

D-Day

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 25, 2013

June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept not

Video.... Easter Invite 2012 Slide #1 Welcome Prayer June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Challenges Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013

Challenges by Paul to the church

Challenges – Are we ready to step up to Paul’s Challenges? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 I. Challenge to Churches (12-13) a. We are to Respect, Recognize, and Honor our Leaders 1. Senior Pastor 2. Youth Pastor 3. Deacon Leadership aa. Pray for Them • Prayerless pews equal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Justification

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2013

A sermon on justification preached on a Sunday night (Material adapted from John Stott's book, The Cross of Christ, chapter 7 The Salvation of Sinners, section under Justification)

HoHum: Let's say we where caught speeding down the highway. We are doing 100 mph, obviously slightly out of the acceptable speeding window. We go to court and just as the judge is about to throw the book at us, someone steps forward and says, "I will pay the fine. I will take the punishment." And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Being Judgmental Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's warning against being judgmental.

Has any of you ever been guilty of one of the most deadly sins? The sin I am talking about is the one Jesus attacked more often and directly than any other sin. Still clueless? This sin is the most widely justified and practiced sin in the world. I would even venture to say that this is the sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Evidence Against Us (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's third round of evidence support his indictment of the human race.

Well I have to admit that this study from the book of Romans have roughed us up a little. So far Paul has definitely shown the reality of our sin problem. But before we dive in to our text I feel we need to quickly review what Paul has said up to this point in regard to our condition before. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strongman - Pt. 1 - Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Comic book character? Super human? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman Pt. 1- Fatal Flaws I. Introduction He has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. He comes off like a comic book hero and a superhuman. A real life Hercules whose strength is legendary. He was otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. His story ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sardis: Confessions Of A Dying Church Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.

As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Honoring Marriage

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon on marriage from Jesus at Matthew 19:3-6

HoHum: Sonja R. Ely- I was watching my 5 year old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she “staged” a wedding, her being the bride and her teddy bear was the groom. She picked him up and said to the “minister” presiding over the wedding, “Now you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Failures, Just Learning Experiences Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the second message in a series on Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This message teaches that there are never any failures, just learning experiences.

How many of you have ever failed at something? If we are brutally honest we would all admit that we have failed more times than we would like to admit. However, I would like to suggest that there are two classes of people who fail: The ones who give up and the ones who use those failures as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Faith : Corresponding Actions Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Apr 9, 2013

You cannot live by faith without taking charge of your thought life. Only when you understand this and begin using it this way will your life truly prosper in God.

A. When you begin investing your faith in the Word of God, your life is going to take on a supernatural dimension in terms of the unfolding plan of God for your life. The only way Satan can stop that or slow it down is to bring enough adversity to bear that he begins to shake your faith and cause ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“in Times Of Discouragement” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 18, 2013

God has a word for us in discouraging times.

In 1 Kings 18, we are told about Elijah’s “mountain top” experience. He had challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest and had won! It had been decided that each would place a sacrifice upon the altar and pray to his God. The God who answered by sending fire from heaven upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist