Sermons on Shining Stars:

Walking In The Light: Transformed By Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024

In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates the transformative power of Christ's truth in our lives.

Walking in the Light: Transformed by Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Introduction: In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46, Ephesians 5:8, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 John 1:6-7, Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Episode I: The Phantom Menace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 22, 2005

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series is based on the Bible. Luke Skywalker is not ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Snake On A Stick - Keep Focused-Annual I Exam

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 6, 2008

What does a Snake on a Stick have to do with CHRIST? You’ve Seen the EMS star of life symbol before. Where did it come from? What does it mean? We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him

4/6/08 Sermon KEEP IN FOCUS-eye "I" exam We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him as well. This message is the beginning of a deeper study of symbolism of Jesus’ death on the cross compared to scriptures foreshadowing the event. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song For The Substitute

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on May 8, 2012

"A Song for the Substitute" is an exposition of Isaiah 53:1-6, which presents the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This message exhorts the hearer to praise God for (1) the life and (2) the death of our suffering Substitute.

A Song for the Substitute Isaiah 53:1-6 The Prophesy of Isaiah consists of sixty-six chapters. The Bible consists of sixty-six books. The Bible is divided into Testaments – thirty-nine books in the Old, twenty-seven in the New. Similarly, Isaiah is divided into two sections. Chapters 1-39 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living With The End In Mind

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 28, 2021

Peter exhorts us in 1 Peter 4:7-11 to be prayerful and demonstrate Christ through our lives because “the end of all things is near”. It is imperative that we live purposefully during these challenging times. 

Good morning brothers and sisters, welcome to Lighthouse Evangelism Online Service. Let us stand up to read the Bible passage: from 1 Peter 4:7-11 “The end of all things is near. Therefore, be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, John 13:1, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 10:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Once Was – Now Is Not Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 9, 2003

Sermon 6 of 17 on 1 Corinthans. We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one anoth

What Once Was – Now Is Not We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one another differently and better. How we are towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Blessings That The Lord Desires To Grant Us

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 19, 2009

THIS SERMON IS BASED ON NUMBERS 6:24-27 " ’ "The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." ’ "So they will put my name on the Israelites, a

THE MOST IMPORTANT BLESSINGS THAT THE LORD DESIRES TO GRANT US ***************************************************************************** INTRODUCTION The Lord has revealed to us the blessings that He wants to give us. The Lord knows exactly what we really need in our life and He wants to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

We are Salt and Light. Jesus has commissioned us. We’re each ordained Christian workers. We are the world’s light. We are salt for the earth. Shine as a light before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Today we begin a series of a sermons following Jesus’ teaching in the sermon on the mount. What we’ll discover as we go through is a series of radical interpretations of God’s law, designed to teach his followers how to live lives that are shaped by God’s agenda for the world and for his people, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Carry On Christians. Carry On! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2014

How can we carry on for the Lord Jesus Christ? 1. Keep studying God's Word (vs. 42). 2. Keep sharing with God's people (vs. 42-46). 3. Keep seeking the Lord (vs. 46-47). 4. Keep shining for the Lord (vs. 47).

Carry on Christians. Carry on! Acts 2:41-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 30, 2013 *Have you ever been tempted to give up on church? Have you ever been tempted to just give up and quit? Listen to this testimony from Pastor Larry Overstreet: *"The first Pastors Conference ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2020

Paul writes—Be care how you live, live wise. Refuse to live foolishly. Make the most of every opportunity. This opportunity should be for the believer to shine. Don’t act thoughtlessly. Take thought of your actions—And then you’ll understand God’s will.

In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence? Ephesians 5:15-19NLT 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Light Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018

God predicted the Messiah would come eons before He did, in the darkness that followed the Fall--giving hope to mankind even after everything had gone wrong. It was the "first light" that shown in the darkness, and the light still shines, and the darkness has yet to overcome it.

The Divine Advent(ure) First Light Genesis 3:14—4:1 This morning, we kick off for the Christmas season, believe it or not, a Christmas series, since Jesus Christ is what the Christmas season is all about. I’m calling it The Divine Advent(ure). We’ll have six messages to consider the Greatest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, John 3:16, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Bible Church

The Danger Of Chronic Complaining Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 20, 2024

Make no mistake, murmuring is sin. "Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world" (Phil. 2:14-15).

I want to write about a man who always complains and murmurs at all times. He is never satisfied with anything and always finds fault in every situation. He complains about his life, his job, his family, and even his church. He is like the Israelites in the wilderness, always grumbling and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16

Preparing For The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011

This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Brings Blessings Out Of Burdens Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2019

Jesus wants us to: 1. Be careful about criticizing other people (vs. 1-3). 2. Submit to the sovereignty of God (vs. 3; 32-38). 3. Be wise in the way we spend our time (vs. 4). 4. Shine for our Savior (vs. 5).

Jesus Brings Blessings Out of Burdens The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 8, 2017 (Revised September 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Life Light And Hope In Jesus

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 18, 2024

Today the Holy Spirit is shining a new light into your heart. Just be open to let the light of Jesus penetrate into your innermost being and illumine your soul. In Jesus you will exxperience a whole new dimension to your life; you can have that new spiritual life right now!

LIGHT LIFE & HOPE IN JESUS Many years ago my wife and I visited some caves in Somerset (UK). We went down quite deep until no daylight coud reach that far down. Thankfully, there were electric lights to show off the beauty of the rock formations and the underground lake. Just to ilustrate the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Congregational