Sermons on Shining Stars:

There Will Be No More Gloom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010

Epiphany 3(A) - Isaiah declares: "There will be no more gloom!" The Light has dawned. God's people rejoice.

“THERE WILL BE NO MORE GLOOM” (Outline) January 24, 2010 - Epiphany 3 - ISAIAH 9:1-4 INTRO: The past week has been unusually cloudy and foggy. It has been almost gloomy. In the midst of any gloom the light chased away the darkness. During the season of Epiphany we are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Reflecting God's Light

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 9, 2025

A sermon to Adults on Matthew 5:14-16

August 10, 2025 A.M. Matthew 5:14-16 I quote Matthew 5:16 a lot but I honestly believe that it is one of the most important Verses in the entire Bible. A. You see, John 3:16 is a powerful Verse because it tells us WHY God sent Jesus into the world, “For God so LOVED the world” and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Candles That Are More Than Just Wax....

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 7, 2010

Using the different candles found in a trad. church as visual images to unpack what it means for Jesus to be Light of the World. preached 2/10/2010

Candlemas "Back in the days before electricity, a tight-fisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his girl friend. 'Why, when I went a-courting young ladies, I never carried a lantern. I always went in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Light Following, Darkness Shattering Disciples

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Jan 22, 2011

A sermon for the 3rd sunday of Epiphany, Year A from Matthew 4: 12-25

Matthew 4: 12-25 Darkness shattering, light following, Disciples I was washing dishes Friday night, [Yeah, I do that sort of thing] And everything suddenly Went dark. Our electric power, Along with the electric power of a few neighbors, Went out. You know what the first thing I did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-24

Denomination: United Methodist

"The World's First Glance" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 10, 2002

From the beginning, perceptive outsiders have been welcomed into the presence of Jesus.

Yesterday was the Twelfth Day of Christmas. That means that today is Epiphany. Epiphany means manifestation or revelation – a turning on of the light – the shining light. And in some ways Epiphany is about the light of the Christmas star – but it’s also about the Magi who followed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Turn To See The Lord's Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 27, 2004

CHRISTMAS 1(B) - Turn to see the Lord’s salvation to discover that there is no other God and to be reminded to worship our Savior, Christ Jesus.

TURN TO SEE THE LORD’S SALVATION (Outline) ISAIAH 45:21-25 - December 26 2004 - CHRISTMAS 1 INTRO: Watch out! Look out! Be careful! These words of warning bring almost immediate action. A person might even cringe or duck because of what could be coming. Today’s text reminds us to pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Destroying The Power Of Obscurity

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018

This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke www.deliveranceseries.com

Tonight you want to take anything you want from the master. Just start by worshipping Him and Him alone. Hallelujah Hallelujah What is obscurity? Obscurity is The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant. It is the Deficiency or absence of light; darkness. An instance of being ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rev'd Up Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018

Sardis receives a message from Jesus and he tells them they have a good reputation of being alive but in His eyes they are dead. So, they need to wake up!

Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. It was also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile world even to the point of death. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Completion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2017

Paul challenged the Philippians to move on toward maturity and to complete the Christian race through the power of God that is at work in us.

Introduction: A. The year was 1968, and TV producer Bud Greenspan was packing away his gear following the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. 1. It had been over an hour since he had preserved for posterity the elegance and poise of the iconic Ethioian runner Mamo Wolde as he cruised, almost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Verses, How Deep Can You Go?

Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 10, 2016

i believe you've never stayed on the endge of your seat after seing so many scripture in a sermon, yet - read it and you will enjoy it, the Bible unfolds right in front of your eyes -

Sermon title: Can you hear me now? Scripture reading Habakkuk 2:20 20 But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Opening Hymn Lift up the trumpet 213 Hymn of consecration How great throw art 86 Rev 1:10 Habakkuk 2:20 The LORD is in his holy temple: let all the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005

Making sense of Christmas.

Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon For Epiphany

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 21, 2023

Epiphany is defined as the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author, philanthropist and public speaker once remarked: “Everyday epiphanies encourage us to cherish everything. Today a new sun has risen. Everything lives. Everything can speak to your soul passionately if you will be still enough to listen. "You have to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13, Psalm 67:2, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16

Seven Trumpets - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 11, 2022

An expository look at the 7 Trumpet judgments found in Revelation 8

1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Where Does Your Mind Dwell?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

Each of us gets to choose the thoughts on which our minds dwell. Paul suggests dwelling on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, admirable, and worthy of praise.

Where does you mind dwell? What kind of thoughts occupy your thinking most to the day? It’s an interesting question to which most of us would probably reply, “I haven’t really thought about it.” The Apostle Paul encouraged the people who were the church in Phillipi and the people who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 31, 2016

God caused 5 miracles during the crucifixion: Darkness, Veil Torn, Earthquake, Graves Open, & Resurrections. 101 Romans believed and confessed. They'll make a believer out of you too!

FIVE MIRACLES FROM THE CROSS Matthew 27:45-53 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOTHING LIKE EXPERIENCE 1. There was once a very small man who applied for a job as a lumberjack out in the Pacific Northwest. He approached the boss (who was a big strapping brute) while he was chatting with a half dozen others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God