Sermons on The Enlightenment:

Wrecking Ball (Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Sometimes what we learn is like a “Wrecking ball” that crashes against walls in much the same way that our new insights made the old ones obsolete. ... The Beatitudes can be like a wrecking ball as to how they can help us to grow where we thought we had arrived.

WRECKING BALL Text: Matthew 5: 1 -12 Back in the 1800’s, the cleanliness factor involved in surgeries within the practice of medicine was far different than what is practiced today. Multitudes of people were dying shortly after their surgeries. There was one doctor who figured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"Resurrection Blessings”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 21, 2022

"Science bows before the resurrection". 1st blessing: Forgiveness; 2nd blessing: a resurrected body; 3rd blessing: Jesus gives all His disciple the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2022 Text: John 20:19-31 Easter II “Resurrection Blessings” The Rev. Ray Pritchard in one of his sermons wrote this phrase: “Science bows before the empty tomb.” I like that phrase. The gospel accounts were written 2000 years ago. We live in a day of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Can The Apostate Return?

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Aug 5, 2019

Sermon delivered at Tree Of Life Messianic Congregation 3Aug19. A well known Christian author and pastor recently renounced his faith and said he just doesn't think he is a Christian any longer. Is there hope for this man? Is he now lost?

20190803 Parsha Mattot-Massei – Can The Apostate Return? This week’s Parsha is Mattot/Massei. It is a double Parsha. Mattot means Tribes. It speaks of men and women making vows, taking revenge on Midian, and the settling of Reuben and Gad on the east side of the Jordan. Massei means Stages, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, 1 John 5:16-17, James 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

Give Me This Hill Country !

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2024

It was not cakewalk journey, yet, Caleb looked at the mighty power of God that he had experienced during the journey.

NO CAKE WALK! CALEB - PART 1 Give me this hill country that the Lord promised me that day! Joshua 14:10-12 10“Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the wilderness. It was not a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reason Comes Home Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Reason returns to peace when intellect kneels beside humility—uniting thought and wonder, truth and love, to rediscover meaning beyond knowledge.

The word reason used to sound like a promise. It meant light after darkness, knowledge after superstition, progress after fear. It built microscopes and libraries, engines and empires. It made us believe that if we only learned enough, we could cure every sickness and silence every war. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Proverbs 2:6, John 1:9, Romans 12:2, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Reason Loses Its Power Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Reason regains strength when pride surrenders to grace—light returns, humility restores power, and truth warms the heart again.

(Finding Faith Beyond Logic) --- 1. The Rise of Certainty For centuries, humanity believed that knowledge could save us. The Enlightenment declared that reason, not revelation, would be our light. If only we could think clearly enough, observe accurately enough, experiment long enough, we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 1:4-5, Psalm 36:9, 2 Corinthians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Just A Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the power, light, and simplicity that the Word of God brings to our faith and lives.

Good Morning, Church. Today, we're going to be diving into the heart of the matter, the nitty-gritty, the core essence of our faith – and that's the Word of God. We'll be taking a good, hard look at how the Word of God is not only a tool, but a power. A power that lights up our understanding and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Topics: Word

Characteristics Of A Spiritual Christian

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

If a person is going to be fully used by God there are certain characteristics that are needed.

Characteristics of a Spiritual Christian I. A Changed Life – II Cor. 5:17 If a person is going to devote himself to God – To witness – To serve the Lord – They must be believers. They must be saved. Many people have tried to win souls or to serve God but they themselves are Lost. II. A Clean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 2 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 2 Thessalonians

2 THESSALONIANS - Reassurance INTRODUCTION: 2 Thessalonians was the 3rd Epistle written by Paul. The messenger who had delivered 1st Thessalonians had obviously returned to Paul with a report on the conditions of the Church. Paul writes this 2nd Letter to them without delay to address the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Drafted

Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Nov 8, 2006

Understanding our call as christians and how to be effective as one.

YOU ARE DRAFTED! John 15:16 John 15:16 (NIV) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 1. I MUST UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF HIS CALL a. I was drafted like an Athlete to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 5, 2007

Just a long list of names? There’s more to Ezra 2 than meets the eye.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Ezra 2 gives us a list. Lists are a part of life. Waiting lists, electoral registers, petitions, books of condolence, visitors books, shopping lists, etc. Some lists aren’t very important, others are very important. The list in Ezra 2 is very important. There are hidden ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1-39

Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

This is a sermon starter for Preaching out of the second chapter of Colossians showing our all sufficiency in Christ. Autarkia is the Greek word used in the text for "all sufficiency".

“Autarkia” (Greek) “Fully Sufficient” Colossians 2:10-23 “In Him you have been made complete” There are certain things that tend to clutter up the simplicity we have when we are complete in Christ. II Cor 11:3 spoke about those who are deceived, having been led astray from the simplicity and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Being Sure

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Uncertainty in the life of the Christian will greatly limit his effectiveness in the service of the Lord. There are some truths concerning which we can be absolutely sure.

THE JOY OF BEING SURE "And I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:29. I. THE DISTRESS OF UNCERTAINTY "For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? I Corinthians 14:8. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:29

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Promise

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 6, 2011

the god of religion is dead!

Praise of the intellect - you study to master thing - knowledge is power over a subject - like the power of a king over his subjects - master - servant relationship - education is freedom - literacy for underprivileged - the higher you climb the clearer you see - like a mountain, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Faith, Incarnation And Dominic Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2013

As Dominic fought Catharism in the twelfth century, so we can witness to the Light of Faith in ours, to the Word made flesh.

Feast of St. Dominic 2013 (II) The Church was in disarray. Clergy often led dissolute lives; many quietly took wives or mistresses and had children. Preaching was mediocre; Mass attendance was spotty and only rarely was there true beauty, especially in the music. Sound familiar? It happens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:24-35

Denomination: Catholic