Sermons on The Light Of Heaven:

I Love Sundays - Because Of How God Surprised Me Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 23, 2015

God wants to surprise you on Sundays to show you He is who He says He is. Are you willing to let Him surprise you? If you let Him surprise you on Sunday then watch out surprises will also come Monday thru Saturday! God loves to say, “Surprise!”

Opening Video from Outreach kit Back to Church Sunday: Sundays can surprise you! Series: I love Sundays! Opening Illustration: Have you ever been surprised? Show pictures of surprises! Sermon: Because God surprised me! Thesis: God wants to surprise you on Sundays to show you He is who He says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

The War Of The Worlds

Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2007

The war between the worlds of Good and Evil rages on. Only the power of God will give us the victory.

The War of the Worlds By Pastor Jim May The 20th century proved to be one of the bloodiest periods in the recorded history of mankind. With the worldwide conflicts beginning with WWI, “The War to End All Wars”, and ending with the invasion of Kuwait and Desert Storm in the 1990’s, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shemitah, The Blood Moons And The Rise And Fall Of Empires

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 1, 2015

The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires

The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Dr. William D. Poovey Luke 21:33-21:36 The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Luke 21:33-36 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:33-36

Denomination: Foursquare

The Testimony Of A Preacher Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2025

Acts 21:37-22:29 shows us Paul’s courage to speak out for Jesus.

Introduction Have you ever shared your testimony of how you came to faith in Jesus with another person? A 2022 Lifeway Research study found that 53% of professing Christians shared their faith in the past 6 months (see ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Place Called There

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Jul 18, 2017

God called his servants to a place...a there ...where he empowerd them. Where is you THERE

2 Chronicles 20:4-5 So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court. 1. Jehoshaphat stood up, but he didn’t pick just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Within The Body Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2014

Disunity in the body of Christ is a sin against Christ Himself.

October 12, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Subject: Ephesians Part 8 Subject: Unity Within the Body As we continue our series through Ephesians let me touch on the things Paul has taught us thus far. 1). What it means to be “In Christ”. The blessings and power and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 13, 2002

Joshua was raised up to continue the work of God. God gave him three assurances, and I believe that every believer needs to be aware of these assurances for they help us in receiving our inherited promise as well.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD Joshua 1:1-9 I will be preaching a series of messages for the next several weeks from the book of Joshua with the key thought being “Receiving God’s Promises”. Joshua was chosen by both God and Moses to complete the work of leading Israel into the promised land. God had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Safe Zone Or Faith Zone?

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2015

We have the tendency to avoid trouble and difficulty. We want to play it safe. If we would move into the realm of the supernatural, we must defeat our desire to stay in the Safe Zone and move into the Faith Zone.

SAFE ZONE OR FAITH ZONE? Acts 9:10-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Wife:" There's trouble with the car. I think it has water in the carburetor." 2. Husband: "Water in a carburetor? That's ridiculous." 3. Wife: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." 4. Husband: "Honey, You don't even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Tell Our Christian Story - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2018

1. Talk about your life before you met the Lord (vs. 4-5; 9-11). 2. Mention how God got your attention (vs. 12-13). 3. Share what the Lord has said to you (vs. 14-16). 4. Bring up the basics of the gospel (vs. 17-23). 5. Talk about your walk with the Lord (vs. 16; 19-20).

How to Tell Our Christian Story - Part 2 The Book of Acts - Part 85 Acts 26:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 31, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Last week we began to focus on how to give our Christian testimonies, and tonight, in Acts 26, the Apostle Paul will give us some more help. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

Why would God, who is good and full of love, allow suffering?

Why Does God Allow Suffering? John 16:33 02/05/06 (with help from author Lee Strobel) When a doctor prescribes medication, it is supposed to be for our good and to help us with whatever may be ailing us. But have you ever noticed all the side effects that come with the prescriptions? You take a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Methodist

Testifying For Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 17, 2021

Paul preached the Gospel faithfully and without fear, fulfilling the Lord's call for his life to proclaim His name to the Gentiles and kings. The biography of Paul is being written, not so much as events unfold but as the Lord determines.

LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened and encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We have been seeing in the book of Acts the fulfilment of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ministry Partnerships-3(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2025

3 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-III— —Luke 1:46-55[part-1--:46-50](:39-56) Attention: The other day, my wife(the First Lady of Salem) was making a big pot of vegetable soup. But she didn’t want us to start eating it immediately, because she had only recently added some key ingredients to the soup. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know Christ..

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Mar 11, 2023

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.

Kunnil Wilson Philippians 3:10-12 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal