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Let There Be Light! Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Jan 31, 2007

This sermon helps Christians see Christ in the Creation Event & understand their call to be Light to a Dark world.

Let There Be Light! A Message from Genesis 1 © 2006 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Good morning, if you are not aware, we are beginning a brand new journey… a journey into our past… a journey that will have us looking at our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 31, 2016

This is a part of our 3:16 series looking at various 3:16 i the Bible, this message looks at the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and what they believed.

Daniel 3:16 To do what is right or to do what is smart. Have you ever been faced with a situation where those seem to be your only two options? You know what’s right, you know what God requires of you and yet that doesn’t seem to be the wisest course of action. Maybe it’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wedding Homily - Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 4, 2007

1. [Bride & Groom] You are valuable 2. Options require that declare what is most valuable 3. God found you so valuable that he forsook all of his options to save you

---- Joel, Cathie, when I asked you to read the parable called The Pearl of Great Price, I did so knowing that it was not a traditional or ordinary wedding reading – but then again, neither of you are traditional or ordinary people. Joel, I have had the privilege of getting to know you as a friend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

When The Society Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the society is hot God will defend it, God will deliver it, and God will preserve it.

Sermon Title and Text for July 30, 2006 Title: “When the Society is Hot” Text: Isaiah 31: 9 Focus: “… fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem…” When the society is hot God will defend it, God will deliver it, and God will preserve it. Sermon: Modern day society and the church are facing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:9

Denomination: Baptist

Diggin Your Own Grave

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

How are we using what God has given us to build His kingdom. We are either life givers or grave diggers.

Digging Your own Grave Matt 25:15-30 Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going into another country, who called together his servants and loaned them money to invest for him while he was gone. He gave $5,000 to one, $2,000 to another, and $1,000 to the last-- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Girdle Of Truth

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 20, 2013

Whole armor of God.

Girdle of Truth Ephesians 6:13-14a http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/11/20/girdle-of-truth/ How do we dress for success in the Christian battle? In a spiritual garb, illustrated here by Roman armor of that day. This girdle is not just a strip of cloth like a girdle of today, or leather ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up Pride For Lent And Beyond

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014

It's time to stop practicing fake Christianity during Lent. Let's give up something meaningful - the sin of pride

The season known as Lent is starting this coming Wednesday, with Ash Wednesday being the first day of Lent. What is Lent to you? Let's be honest, for many of us, Lent is really, nothing - it's just another time of the year. On Wednesdays many of your churches have extra midweek church services, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by David Trexler on May 13, 2011

What we have today is a honest gut wrenching Lutheran based message saying “What a Thing Really Is,” by using the 23rd Psalm followed by the words of Christ Jesus.

Sermon for John 10:1-10 and Psalm 23 May 15, 2011 What we have today is a honest gut wrenching Lutheran based message saying “What a Thing Really Is,” by using the 23rd Psalm followed by the words of Christ Jesus. Don’t you wonder sometimes why the world we live in is such a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Tools In The Master's Hands: Pencil, Rock

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2022

HAVE WE CONSIDERED WHAT STORY ARE WE WRITING TODAY. I use a #2 lead pencil and a rock with the words make today count. Let us rewrite our future.

TOOLS IN THE MASTER’S HANDS… PENCIL, MAKE TODAY COUNT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I give each person a #2 Pencil and a small stone that has “MAKE TODAY COUNT” written on it.) Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 27:19, Ephesians 5:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 31, 2015

Believers will know that Jesus is a miracle-working God. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Believers will also put their faith in Jesus, believe his miracles and walk in daily expectancy of his miracles in their lives.

INTRODUCTION: Good morning. Praise God for this new day. This is the day that God has made we will rejoice and be glad. I won’t worry about tomorrow. I’m trusting in what you say. Today is the day. If you are here this morning, it is not an accident. God has a plan for you. He will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mind

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2019

God is not interested in busy-bees but He is looking for people who are Kingdom-minded.

MIND Mathew 16:23”…for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's." WORLDLY-MINDED: Jesus rebuked Peter and told him not to set his mind on the things of man, but to upgrade his thinking on God’s interests. Amen. Worldly people are unable to comprehend the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worlds Biggest Liars

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 15, 2010

There are flase teaching all around us today , we are in the last days.

WORLDS BIGGEST LIARS Job13:4But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value Here are the top four liars in the world today 1. The devil Gen 3:4And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: Lie no death for disobeying ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Called And Anointed Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Discover the lessons for living out God's call on our lives every day

I want you to imagine you're playing a video game. You're battling monsters, dodging obstacles, and trying to reach the next level. But what if I told you that the real battle isn't on the screen, but inside the game console? That's where the real action happens, where the game is controlled. Life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Overcoming Obstacles, Faith Strength, Spiritual Growth

The Message Nobody Wants To Hear Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

Part 2 of a 2 part Expository Sermon on Luke 12:49-13:9 concerning the Judgement of God and repentance. Message #63 from Luke series.

Luke Series #63 April 21, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. As is our normal practice, we are currently going through the Gospel of Luke verse-by-verse. We do this so we receive a complete and therefore healthy spiritual diet of God’s word. Currently we are in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submission Means Development

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 22, 2002

We can prevent God’s blessing by unbleif

SUBMISSION MEANS DEVELOPMENT Deut. 1:19-36 "The positive side of life" Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on. Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:16-31

Denomination: Wesleyan