Sermons on Sunshine:

Deliverance Or Destruction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Every carpenter should enjoy reading his Bible because much of it deals with building terminology to which he could relate. For example, in...

- Matthew 16:18. We read, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” - Romans 15:20. We read, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should BUILD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 19, 2021

He was called to be a WATCHMAN for Israel. To blow the trumpet of warning to a people who did not want to listen

July 17, 2021 Ezekiel was: • A priest and a contemporary of Jeremiah and Daniel. • A part of the 2nd deportation in 597 BC Ezekiel was in exile when God called him to ministry. But what was the point? There had been 2 deportations already and much of Judah lay in ruins. What more could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9, 2 Samuel 13:34, Joel 2:1, Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Consider The True Glory Of Our King!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Oct 23, 2023

In His "state of humiliation" as theologians say, Jesus' glory was most deeply hidden! Through these verses from Colossians we are invited to see the true glory of King Jesus!

“Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” All four of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) tell us about the written notice of the charge against Jesus—and for which Pontius Pilate crucified him. It’s a small but important detail from the Friday that we call good. Does anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon Called, Commissioned And Compensated By God's Grace

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 14, 2023

This is the scope of the parable showing us that the call, commissioning and compensation are all received by God's Grace. Every worker will receive just compensation.

Sermon Called, Appointed and Compensated by Grace Matthew 20:1-16 “For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay the normal daily wage[a] and sent them out to work. 3 “At nine o’clock in the morning he was passing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Methodist

No Condemnation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

The Lord Jesus said in John 3:18, "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God."

Every lost person is like a person that is on death row who has already been tried and condemned. The sinner does not have to be proven guilty. In the sight of God: • WHO SEES ALL • WHO KNOWS ALL The sinner has already been condemned. You might ask, "If this be true, then why does the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Or Destruction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Every carpenter should enjoy reading his Bible because much of it deals with building terminology to which he could relate.

For example, in... - Matthew 16:18. We read, “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will BUILD my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” - Romans 15:20. We read, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate People Need Jesus Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 24, 2024

Only Jesus has the answers to the problems of life.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #8 Desperate People Need Jesus (Mark 5:21-43) In Mark 5:21-43 you have two stories of two desperate people. One had lost a child. The other had suffered with a disease from which she could find no relief. They have tried everything and now turn to Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

"Therefore I Will Give Thanks Unto The Lord”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A man gave a little boy a piece of candy. The mother was embarrassed, because the child immediately stuck the candy in his mouth and ate it, and did not thank the man.

The mother immediately said, “What do you say to the nice man who gave you a piece of candy?” The little boy seemed somewhat puzzled as to what she wanted him to say, but suddenly a smile came on his face, as if he finally realized what she wanted him to say, and he said, “Can I have some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:50

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Be "As The Dew”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

In our text today, Hosea uses a beautiful metaphor to show us how the Lord blesses His people.

In this beautiful metaphor, He says, "I will be as the dew unto Israel". Now, ordinarily we do not think much about dew, and if we do think about it, we certainly do not compare it to our relationship with God. In fact, we do not see a lot of good in dew. • The ladies generally do not ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Something New, And Extraordinary Is On The Way

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 19, 2024

A new beginning can start right where you are, in this present moment. A new beginning awaits anyone who is willing and wanting to make Jesus Christ the Lord of their life.

Sermon: Something New, Extraordinary Is On The Way Text: Isaiah 43:14- 21“This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sakes I will send an army against Babylon, forcing the Babylonians to flee in those ships they are so proud of. I am the Lord, your Holy One, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21, Ecclesiastes 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 32:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

'planning For The Future'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2024

'Planning for the future' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good heart - Proverbs chapter 11 verse 3 (2). Bad Rational - Proverbs chapter 14 verse 12 (3). Wise Advice - Proverbs chapter 15verse 22 (4). Divine Guidance - Proverbs chapter 16 verse 9 (5). Upward Profit - Proverbs chapter 21 verse 5 (6). Essential Dependence - Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 15:22, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 21:31, Proverbs 27:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 29, 2024

In this text we learn about an encounter Jesus had with ten lepers as He entered a village between Samaria and Galilee on His way to Jerusalem

As He made His Journey, He heard this pitiful cry from ten lepers “Jesus, Master”! Notice, they called him “Master”. They did not call Him “Teacher” or “Lord” or “Messiah” or “Son of David”, they called Him “Master”. Is this significant? Yes, they called Him Master because a more literal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

This Mother's Worst Dilemma

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 9, 2025

She went in disguise to find out if her son would live after he became ill. The disguise didn't work, and she came back with a dilemma no mother ever wants to face.

Introduction: She was the queen, but not even she could overcome her son’s illness. When she sought a message from a prophet of the LORD, she received news that shook her to her core. (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has previously accepted a message based on this text, called “The Message This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Light Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 30, 2025

This sermon emphasizes the significance of light, particularly in relation to Jesus as the "Light of the World." It explores both scientific and biblical perspectives on light, illustrating its essential role in life and faith.

Sermon: The Light! Thesis: This sermon emphasizes the significance of light, particularly in relation to Jesus as the "Light of the World." It explores both scientific and biblical perspectives on light, illustrating its essential role in life and faith. MacArthur, John F.. Twelve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mom, Thanks For All You Do! (Updated)

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 11, 2025

The mothers who surround Moses's life teach us much about motherhood. This sermon offers gratitude to mothers.

TITLE: Mom, Thanks for All You Do I. INTRODUCTION: A. When God Created Mothers... When the Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when an angel appeared and said, "You're taking a lot of time on this one." And God said, "Have you read the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal