Sermons on The Brightness Of His Glory:

Walking With God?

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 15, 2018

What does walking with God really mean? Does it mean that I read my bible everyday? I do nice things for people. I know I am suppose to pray. How do I really walk with God?

Gen. 5:21-24 The book of beginnings ( Genesis ) tells us that Enoch walked with God. In Heb. 11:5 tells us that by faith he pleased God and did not see death. What does it mean to walk with God? To walk with God is keeping him in the center of every area of our life. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Calms The Wind

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 7, 2019

God’s children too experience problems in life, therefore, Christians should live soberly and thank God for Jesus Christ who is the deliverer of all.

Implied statements of facts / realities in Mark 4:35-41 Using this story, I want to claim that God’s children too experience problems in life, therefore, Christians should live soberly and thank God for Jesus Christ who is the deliverer of all. Let us take a close look at this particular story and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 4, 2017

Getting and giving forgiveness is critical to a Christian’s spiritual health.

Forgiveness October 1, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Getting and giving forgiveness is critical to a Christian’s spiritual health. Focus Passage: Psalm 32:1-11 Introduction: Forgiveness: give up resentment of or claim to requital; 2 :to cease ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Gards For All Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2017

How we need to let God work in us.

SAFE GARDS FOR ALL CHRISTIANS 1. Hearing Philemon 1:5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; Hebrews 5:11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Pentecostal Church? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on May 22, 2021

what are the basic three things that make a Pentecostal Church?

What makes a Pentecostal church, is it the music, is it moving lights on the "stage", or is it a message on prosperity that everyone is going tp get rich? What makes a Pentecostal church, (first, second, third): 1. It's The Mission. What is the mission the Pentecostal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 22, 2022

The author of this Epistle debates the spirit of unity among the believers. The believers are with multiple talents, qualities and strengths, and weaknesses. The redeemed community must think of how to take care of one another.

Romans 15:1-13 - Unity of believers with differences of opinions Romans 15:1-6 Spirit of Unity The author of this Epistle debates the spirit of unity among the believers. The believers are with multiple talents, qualities and strengths, and weaknesses. The redeemed community must think of how to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Living Out Our Faith

Contributed by Risa Owens on Nov 17, 2022

Living out our faith is a morsel God gave me in the midnight hours to share.

When we least expect it, we are living out our faith. many times, we make faith harder than it really is. Faith is as we all know the substance of things hope for but not yet seen, Hebrews 11:1. For many that can be the hardest thing yet for others it seems to be just a passing tiny storm in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

I Am The Resurrection And The Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Jesus in conversation with Martha.

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. John 11:23-26. Jesus said, “Thy brother shall rise again” (John 11:23). Martha believed already in “the resurrection at the last day” (John 11:24), but Jesus offered Himself in the here and now as “the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25). As usual in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep Your Vision Alive

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Mar 13, 2023

It takes a God-like vision to make positive difference, bring transformation and to impact our generation for the Lord. But having a God-given vision is not important as being able to keep the vision alive.

Vision is simply the ability to see what God is doing and the role apportioned to you in bringing it to reality. Your God-given vision is one of the most important reasons for your living. When there is no vision of God to be accomplished with one's life, the purpose of living becomes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, 1 Samuel 3:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Share Or Divide Limited Resources Among An Unlimited Number Of People

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 23, 2023

Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence

SOME GUIDING PRINCIPLES. 1 Bear in mind that it is not possible for you to please everyone. If you try to please everybody you will end up pleasing nobody, so it is important that you boldly prioritize people. Imagine that you are a mother of two twin boys who are 2 years old. Both are about to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Matthew 25:8-9, 2 Corinthians 8:12

My Defender

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

This world is not our friend, but we have a defender! This is a short Bible study prepared for midweek prayer meeting.

I. Introduction: There have been a number of stories over the past few years regarding freedom of religion: as it intersects with speech (e.g., valedictory addresses), business (e.g., Hobby Lobby), education, gay rights, etc.? II. This world is not our ally (vv.16-19) A. We can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23

Make It Count Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 12, 2021

This is the 69th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#69] MAKE IT COUNT Acts 21:1-26 Introduction: 20 years ago yesterday, the unthinkable attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon happened. I remember how our Nation pulled together and how Churches pulled together. We promised that we would never forget and that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To Laodicea

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jesus is waiting at the door. The door is symbolic of your heart. Are you going to let him come in? The choice is yours because God gave us free will.

The Letter to Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Laodicea is the most negative of the seven letters. Jesus tells us that He doesn’t like lukewarm followers. This means those passionate for God when they want to be and cold toward God when they don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Saying Yes To A Call Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 18, 2022

This is a story of a steady and faithful man who was living in relative comfort, surrounded by power and wealth.

Nehemiah Chapter One – Saying Yes to a Call August 14, 2022 Nehemiah was not a priest or a theologian. He was not a prophet or a king. This is a story of a steady and faithful man who was living in relative comfort, surrounded by power and wealth. His name means “Yahweh comforts” Nobody else ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-4, Galatians 6:9, Nehemiah 1:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sins That So Easily Beset Us

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 17, 2022

Sins that easily beset us are many, but let's take a look at two very pesty ones today, envy and jealousy.

1. It is the outburst of impassioned feelings over the position and possession of others. a. Envy is mentioned over 40 times in the Bible. b. Jealousy is mentioned over 50 times in the Bible. 2. Envy is a desire to have what another person has. a. Not a longing to have the same kind. b. The envious ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist