Sermons on Shining Stars:

We Can Change Our World!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

Background and Introduction: We can change our world: [1] Because the church belongs to Christ. [2] Because the Word of God works. 1. We must stand on God’s Word. 2. We must stretch for His Word. 3. We must share His Word.

We Can Change Our World! Acts 11:19-21 Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2012 *I like what Mark Twain said about change many years ago: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *I like that saying, but it’s not always true is it? -- No. Some change is good! This is especially true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-4, Exodus 14:21, Joshua 3:14-17, Philippians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, James 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing To Shrug At: Ayn Rand, Objectivism, And Worldview

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s thinking, and the new film based on her book Atlas Shrugged starring Angelina Jolie set to come out next year, Ayn

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 20, 2009

WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER

WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER (LT. DANIEL KAFFEE) “YOU WANT THE TRUTH, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-42, Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Uncensored: Success Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the stars align. It’s going to happen. It feels

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #2: Success Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Holds On To The Lord's Promises

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 26, 2003

Just as the Lord trained Naaman, so also he trains us to hold on to his promises by faith alone, so that we shine out with Christian love and Christ-centered confidence like the little Israelite slave girl did.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning is recorded in 2 Kings 5:1-14 Dear friends who hold on to Jesus, Cartoons at times will have a scene where someone, let’s says Wild E. Coyote in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Joyous Birth Announcement Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2007

A Birth Announcement brings excitement and Joy. Shepherds saw the light, ran to meet Jesus, then shared the news with a dark and lonely world. We are to let our light shine forth and share the Joy of Christmas, Jesus, to those around us.

A JOYOUS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT A Birth Announcement brings excitement and Joy. The Shepherds saw the light, ran to see prophesy fulfilled, and then shared the news with a dark and lonely world. We are to let our light shine forth and share the Joy of Christmas, Jesus, to those around us. KEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 27, 2006

We live in a day when people love to worship only when the mood is right, the sun is shining, and everything is okay, but this is not biblical. We need to be a people of worship...no matter how we feel. We need to make a choice...

If I were to ask the question: why do we worship God? What answer would you give? Do we do it because He is good? Do we do it because He has blessed us? Do we do it only when the sun is out and we’re happy? This type of Christian thinking falls apart when things don’t go well. When you are feeling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-28

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Iii: One Rotten Apple Spoils The Barrel Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

To be mature in the Christian Faith is to hold fast to the truth of the Gospel, to avoid getting caught up in false doctrine, and to exercise your freedom to "let your light so shine" that others may see the Light and glorify God.

ONE ROTTEN APPLE SPOILS THE WHOLE BARREL Based on 2 Peter 2 An old saying but ever so true! It is true that one rotten apple spoils the whole barrel – eventually. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Living With The Love Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2023

1. Godly love shines the light on our salvation (vs. 10-13). 2. Godly love strengthens the assurance of our salvation (vs. 14-15). 3. Godly love spurs us into action (vs. 16-18).

Living with the Love of the Lord 1 John 3:10-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared December 30, 2023) MESSAGE: *God's kind of agape love is one of the greatest themes in this very short letter from the Apostle John. We know this because the original words for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Awaken To The Times

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Though the world may persecute us, and evil may seem to prevail, we must still work for Christ. The Church must shine for Him. We must preach and demonstrate the gospel, for without us, how will the world know Christ?

Opening illustration: All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches or have timers on our smart phones to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands. Lots of people keep a Day-Timer nearby so they can keep track of their appointments and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Top Models Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2012

There are lots of bad role models in this world . But Jesus called us to be role models of His way of life for others. So, how do I become the kind of role model he wants me to be and how can I make a difference in the lives of others?

OPEN: We played a youtube video that gave a lighthearted view of fashion since 1911: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs That video displayed the changes of style and fashion that have taken place over the years. ILLUS: I remember looking back at some of my high school pictures… and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Does Marvelous Things Without Number Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 17, 2020

Wonder reveals God’s ability to do things beyond the powers and expectations of human.Every new baby is a miracle from God--a unique new person who has never lived on the earth before and there will never be another one like him or her.Amazing God

GOD DOES MARVELOUS THINGS WITHOUT NUMBER “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” (Job 5:9) The works of God are manifold, and not to be counted; the stars of heaven, the fowls of the air, the beasts of the field, and cattle on a thousand hills, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Psalm 104:25, Job 9:10, Isaiah 55:7, Psalm 51:1, 1 Chronicles 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Shows His Excellence In All The Earth

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 12, 2021

God’s excellence shines so clearly in all his works. The Lord could have crushed those who bore his image when we sinned, yet God was mindful of us. The glorious God who first stooped down to create us, then stooped down to save us through his only Son.

As we lead busy lives each week, we need to slow down. In the middle of the activity of work and school and home life and church life, we need to pause and ponder. For how often do we really think about who God is, who we are, and what to do with the few days on earth that God has given? It’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Is Not Logical

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

Each of us has or will ask God, why? Why is this thing happening in my life? It does not necessarily mean that we have no faith in God, it just shows our human frailty and perhaps our desire to know and understand Him. We live in what I call the Star Trek

When God Is Not Logical Isaiah 55:8-12 Randall Road Baptist July 23, 2000 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown Introduction: Each of us has or will ask God, why? Why is this thing happening in my life? It does not necessarily mean that we have no faith in God, it just shows our human ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-12

Denomination: Baptist