Sermons on The Enlightenment:

Characters Of Christmas: Mary Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at Mary's place at the manger.

Have you heard words like this before? There is no way. This won't work. It's impossible. I can't do it. I can't handle it. I can't keep going. I'm not gonna’ make it. Those words sound familiar to anybody? They are the words of defeat and pessimism and yet they are words that all of us do battle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Zechariah's Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 8, 2017

An often overlooked passage has some great insights concerning God, Jesus, and John the Baptist!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " We are rapidly closing in on Christmas. It is an exciting time for children and adults. " There are many things to do to be prepared for this wonderful holiday. " Today we will begin a 3-part series entitled, Christmas With Luke. " In this series we will examine what the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let There Be Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

God is the creator of not only laws of nature, but also social, moral and spiritual laws. Just like He did at the outset of creation, God uses the moral and spiritual laws to take the formless voids of our lives and gives them shape and brigtness by His light.

Many critics argue that the Bible story of creation is "geo" centric (centered around the earth). This is because of the wrong understanding of the creation story that God created the earth and built the sun, moon and stars around it. It gives an impression that everything revolved around ...read more

Denomination: Other

Joshua And The Battle Of Jericho

Contributed by Austin Lamos on May 21, 2021

A new look at a familiar story. First Preached at Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge on 5/7/2021

Good Evening. Tonight, we’re going to look at tone of my favorite OT Bible stories. It’s one you’re probably all familiar with, which is dangerous. When we become too familiar with a story, we can fool ourselves into thinking we know everything about it that there is to know. But the thing about ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Of Enough (Part 2)

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on May 27, 2021

"God is all that you need" A thousand times YES! We no longer rely on our strength, we are no longer afraid of our weaknesses because we know His Word Declares: "... My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”...2. Cor. 12:9.

I am supercharged by the influence of the anointing of the Holy Ghost welling up from the inside of me. Last night, I had an awesome experience of the presence of the Holy Ghost; FLAMES OF GLORY engulfed my entire being. What a blissful experience; As I stood out there in the realms of the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1, Luke 1:37, Exodus 14:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Unforgivable Sin: An Exposition Of Mark 3:20-35

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 29, 2021

What is the unforgivable sin? How do we avoid it?

The Unforgivable Sin: An Exposition of Mark 3:20-35 The fact that Jesus states that there is a sin one can commit which cannot be forgiven in either this life or the next is frightening. What is this sin? Can I commit this sin? The Christians who are terrified that they might have crossed that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

50. Jesus' Ascension Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

The incarnation is God humbling Himself to join us in our earthly realm, whereas the ascension is the exalting of humanity to meet God in His heavenly realm.

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 50 - JESUS’ ASCENSION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-52, Hebrews 5:7-9, Luke 16:30-31, John 14:16-17, Philippians 2:8-11, Philippians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

74. The Church - Worship Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

As our relationship with God grows deeper, we need to move past thanking God for all He has done for us to thanking Him for who He is.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 74 - THE CHURCH - WORSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25, Revelation 4:11, Galatians 4:4-7, Amos 5:21-22, Amos 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Christmas is still the good news that unto you is born a Savior. It is still a message of hope, joy, and peace that causes men to glorify and praise God.

When I was a shoeshine boy back in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1945, I remember being down town when suddenly horns began to blow, bells ring, whistles shriek, and people everywhere in the streets, and stores began to sing, hug, laugh, and shout. Paper began flying from the windows all over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Christ, Our Passover

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Apr 19, 2021

The words of the Lord to Israel concerning the Passover should be precious to us, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” We are all offered the gift of being “passed over” – salvation through faith in the shed blood of Jesus, our Passover Lamb.

1 Corinthians 5:7 - Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Paul writes this letter to the Corinthians believers who were most likely familiar with the Exodus event of the Passover To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Isaiah 53:5-6, John 10:17-18, Mark 15:44, John 19:31-34, Romans 3:10-12, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 2)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 20, 2022

Satan seeks to do all he can to hinder and defeat the church. One of the tools he likes to use is deception. If he can distort the truth, causing people to believe a lie, then he has succeeded in his efforts.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 2) Matthew 7: 15-20 In our last study we began to consider Jesus’ teaching concerning false prophets, those who come in among the church in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. I remain convinced that this passage needs to be preached and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hinderances To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Colter on Apr 22, 2022

The things that hinder most Christians from maturing are things they know but do not do. This is 99% of Christian maturity. Too many Christians are looking for some big key that God is going to give them to straighten out everything in their life.

Growing Up Spiritually Hinderances To Spiritual Maturity Introduction Text Luke 6 : 39-49 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. ? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

The Earth Is The Lord's: An Exposition Of The 24th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 10, 2021

The 24th Psalm was probably written for the occasion of the Ark being carried to Jerusalem in the Day of King David. But it also speaks about a better King.

The Earth is the LORD’s: An Exposition of the 24th Psalm Introduction When I think of Handel’s Messiah, without doubt one of the greatest of all sacred music ever composed, I think of the chorus “Lift up your heads; O ye gates” which is taken from the 24th Psalm which we will be looking at today. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Work Out Your Own Salvation - (What Does This Really Mean?)

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 3, 2021

We are told to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. However, what do I have to do to work out my salvation? Are there certain steps I must take? Are there some specific criteria for me to work out my own salvation? These are all good questions.

Phil 2:12-13: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. One day I was at the gym, and this man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To 2 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022

Outline and Commentary on 2 Thessalonians v. 1 & 2

Introduction to 2 Thessalonians AUTHOR: The apostle Paul, joined in his salutation by Silvanus and Timothy (2Th 1:1), referenced his signature at the end of the epistle (2Th 3:17). Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to Paul include Clement of Alexandria (200 A.D.), THE CITY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist