Sermons on Sparkle:

The Richest Person In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Be careful that you don’t equate material prosperity with true wealth. How does the Bible describe the richest person? Take a look at the Macedonian Christians.

THE RICHEST PERSON IN CHURCH 11 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the richest of them all? Is it the one with the most money? Most toys? Biggest house? Finest car? Newest furs? Sparkling diamonds? Be careful that you don’t equate material prosperity with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs: Random Gems Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 29, 2011

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. This wisdom for daily living can be found in the Bible Book of Proverbs.

PROVERBS #4: RANDOM GEMS OF WISDOM OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • We are wrapping up a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. • We have looked at wisdom for daily living, family relationships, and the power of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: *other

The Alpha, The Omega, And The End Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 17, 2023

Throughout this study we have seen God’s plan for humanity, even His plan for sin and death’s defeat. But, what we do with it is our choice … what will you choose to believe?

Alpha and Omega, Part 49, Revelation Part 26 The Alpha, The Omega, and The End Revelation 21:1-23 and 22:1-21 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) CHANGE: No Wednesday night for adults this week – enjoy holidays! Christmas Eve service: Sunday morning at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-23, Revelation 22:1-21, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Luke 2:9, Matthew 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dirty Rags

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 10, 2003

"All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags! (Isa 64:6).

Do you have chores to do at home, you know, jobs to help in the house? When I was busy at work in the office, I didn’t have too much spare time but when I retired my wife soon found me some jobs. I had to take a crash course in cleaning the silver. The trouble with silver is that it soon gets ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Baptist

Fountain Of Living Water

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 23, 2001

An evangelistic sermon comparing what Christ offers with what we conceive.

DATE: June 24, 2001 TEXT: Jeremiah 2:13 THEME: “The Fountain of Living Water” INTRODUCTION BODY I. WHAT THE PEOPLE FORSOOK – The Spring/Fountain of Living Water A. Is Free B. Is Forever Flowing C. Is Full of Beauty D. Is Fresh & Satisfying E. Only Requires Receipt II. WHAT THE PEOPLE CHOSE- ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuke

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Snatching Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

This Good Friday message looks at the triumph of the Cross.

Good Friday, April 21, 2000 Sports writers are not known for their sparkling way with the English language, but there has always been one phrase that catches my attention each time it is used. It is the expression "snatching victory from the jaws of defeat." Used when a team is down, the odds ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

"What Shall I Render To The Lord...?"

Contributed by Jenny Inglis on Feb 13, 2003

Today we view Australian Anglicanism=s beginnings as a lens through which we may better know God who calls us ever onwards into Christ=s mission sustained with the true and living bread.

In the name of our living God, creator, redeemer and sanctifier. Amen. Today we view Australian Anglicanism’s beginnings as a lens through which we may better know God who calls us ever onwards into Christ=s mission sustained with the true and living bread. How do we as Australian Anglicans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:11-18, John 6:25-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Living Water"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 2, 2006

We’re not victorious in our Christian life because we aren’t THIRSTY for the Holy Spirit to do His work in us. God will pour out His Spirit on those who are THIRSTY for Him.

“Living Water” John 4:5-15, 28 – READ WATER … Multi-billion $ industry … WATER!!!! - PUBLIX … made list of different types of water sold. WHY? Desire for “pure water” vs. “tap water”. - There IS a difference! ILL. – Chemistry class … “distilled water” … 2 THINGS I notice in John Ch. 4 … ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Love 1) Then 2) Now

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 3, 2010

Has Christ's love changed over the last 2,000 years? The answer might surprise you.

A couple of weeks ago the Journal ran a few pictures of the city of Edmonton from the early 1900’s. As you can imagine, streets that are now paved and clogged with cars were still dirt back then and navigated by horse and carriage and the odd automobile. I enjoy looking at “then and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalms 13 – God’s "Waiting Room”? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2021

“There is so much we still don’t know about this virus,” says a researcher. “Until we have better data, we’re just going to have a lot of uncertainty.” The world is temporarily closed. But this is not God's Waiting Room. Psalm 13.

Psalms 13 – GOD’S “WAITING ROOM”? The World is Temporarily Closed. Image by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Psalm 13:1 “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?” THE WORLD IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Covid 19 virus continues to spread with lockdowns and locked ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hopeless? Give Hope! Things Are Looking Up.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2022

Will we volunteer to be "HOPE GIVERS?" Hope can work even in the storm. Even after I told you so... God does his best work in terrible dark storms. Paul declares FEAR NOT WHEN ALL HOPE WAS GONE!

HOPELESS? THINGS ARE LOOKING UP! GIVE HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. Acts 27:22 (MSG) But there's no need to dwell on that now. From now on, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22, 2 Timothy 2:3, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plant The Seed And Wait (When Dust Shall Sing)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2015

Maybe you can live 40 days without food? 8 days without water? 4 minutes without air --- but you just cannot live without hope. THERE COMES A DAY WHEN THE DUST SHALL SING --- HOPE ON

PLANT THE SEEDS AND WAIT FOR THE DAY --- When dust shall sing! ARE WE PRISONERS OF HOPE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Viper's Venom

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

Two important facts about alcohol

The Viper’s Venom - Proverbs 23:31-35 Introduction: A teacher was trying to show her class the dangers of alcohol by using a visual aid. She had a glass of water on the table and a glass of beer on the table. In between the two she had a bowl of live worms. She then told her class how she was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:31-35

Denomination: Baptist