Sermons on Shining Stars:

Ok, I Am Saved, Now What?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Feb 13, 2003

Salvation is not an end, it is a beginning. To often we focus on salvation then we stop dicipling after salavation. That should not be. Salavation is a beginning not an end

Philippians 2:12-18 Ok I am Saved, Now What? Introduction A. For Christmas my brother gave me a (no not stickers this time (He probably was feeling guilty)) a really cook 3d puzzle among other things B. So I open this 3d puzzle and I look at it and here is 806 foam pieces just sitting there C. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Resurrection Body Is A Transformed Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2009

This section concerns the nature of the resurrection body. 1st, it is not the same body that was laid in the grave, simply reconstituted; & 2nd the new body is related to the original 1. It will be related to the original yet different.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 35-42 THE RESURRECTION BODY IS A TRANSFORMED BODY [John 12: 23-28] After having established that the resurrection of Christ is the pledge of the raising again of the believer’s body, Paul answers the question: "What kind of body will the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Sleeping With Your Step Mum Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

The Corinthians were Paul's favourite church, but what a mess! Sexual sin was rife, including one young man sleeping with his step mum. So Paul has a fight on his hands...

In the middle of what I think is Paul’s second most combative letter to one of his churches. The first is Galatians – where he is tackling the issue of Judaizers who want to take the believers away from grace and back to the law. The Corinthians were going the opposite way. They had ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Dark Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

The Magi - gentile are invited to be a part of the family of God.

Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Well, like Christmas, this “perspective series” is coming to an end. I hope that won’t mean that you feel like you can put what you have heard away in a box, like decorations, until next Christmas. The Christian point of view is just not that way. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

How Can You Preach From Daniel 12 On Mother's Day?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

Daniel 12, full of prophecy and end times terror, is a great passage for parents because it clearly lays out what we should be doing in the lives of our kids. We are wired to protect them from danger, but do we miss the biggest one?

Passage: Daniel 12:1-13 Intro: Vaccinations have become quite a controversy in our day. 1. when I was a kid, no one questioned the requirement for MMR, Polio, etc. 2. but today, some evidence connects vaccinations with Autism. And that’s enough for some to refuse. 3. parents are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Mysteries Mentioned In The New Testament – What Are They About? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022

This is a study on the mysteries of the New Testament. the word is used 21 times in the NASB and these are taken and examined one by one. it is an interesting study. Large range of subject material.

THE MYSTERIES MENTIONED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT – WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT? This study today is looking at the word “mystery” in the New Testament. It contains verses from the NASB. This will not be a full development of any of the themes but enough to introduce them. You may like to take up the study ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:11, Romans 11:25, Romans 16:25-26, 1 Corinthians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Ephesians 1:9, Ephesians 3:3, Ephesians 3:1-7, Ephesians 3:9, Ephesians 5:32, Ephesians 6:19-20, Colossians 1:25-26, Colossians 1:27, Colossians 2:2-3, Colossians 4:2-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:8-9, 1 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 10:7, Revelation 17:5, Revelation 17:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light, Love, Humility, And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017

Light is a special thing to God. Paul uses this special thing to teach us about witnessing and humility.

Light is a special thing to God. God’s first spoken words in Scripture are, “Let there be light,” and it was the first thing ever created in our universe. He made light to be a special thing with unique characteristics. When a star dies out, its light can still travel for years and still shine. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012

One of the greatest tragedies in life, is people walking in darkness when they could walk in the light. This message points to Jesus the Light of the World!

It Can Get Personal Message two of five I Am the Light of the World March 11, 2012 Michael Wiley Introduction: We’re in our second message in our series, “It can get personal.” We are talking about the “I am” sayings of Jesus. I’ve got a lot to say today, so ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year, New Road

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 9, 2023

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead.

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead. This is symbolized on New Year’s Eve by the old man with the sickle and the newborn baby. The old has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rewards Of Soul Winning

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Soul winning is not just an act of obedience; it is an investment into eternity.

THE REWARDS OF SOUL WINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 12:3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:30, Luke 15:7, John 4:36, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, Matthew 28:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Soul winning is at the very heart of the Great Commission. It is the divine mandate given to every believer ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foundational Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

We have the prophetic word fully confirmed in Jesus.

THE FOUNDATIONAL AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:19-21. The church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone (Ephesians 2:20). At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord (2 Peter 1:16-18) lies ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011

Jesus is the true Christmas light and if we want out of the darkness we need to accept Him into our lives.

The Christmas Light Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. a. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. b. The war was now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

What is the glory of God? It is basically those aspects of God's Character and power, that we can see. Contrary to the idea that all we know of God we must take by faith, the Bible says there is much that we can see of God's glory.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and that is why the study of astronomy is so fascinating. It is constantly confirming what God has revealed in His word. Many Christians look at God's revelation of the heavenly city and conclude that it must be symbolical and not literal. A fourteen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Phil., we’re exhorted to work out our salvation.

(Guy Glass, SC.com) One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Light/Christ Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 6, 2018

Jesus entered our world of darkness to become the light of the world

Light/Christ Isaiah 9:2 During this season of Advent, we’ve spent our time focusing on the prophets of the Old Testament as they foretold of the coming of the Messiah. Interestingly, there are 2 Hebrew words for prophet: one is nabi: to bubble over. They would get a word from God and it would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Baptist