Sermons on The Saints In Light:

Have Yourself A Humble Little Christmas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Christmas is not meant to be the big parties the light the bells and whistles. Chrstimas started in a barn. Have a humbles Christmas and remember the real meaning Christmas

Luke 2:1-12 Have Yourself a Humble little Christmas Introduction A. How many people have their tree up yet? B. How many people have gotten there 4932 boxes out of there basement or attic C. Christmas is by far with not comparison the largest holiday we celebrate. D. Defiantly the most expensive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Difference Makers

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004

We are called to make a difference in the world we live in. Jesus called us to be the salt and light of the world. We are to be difference makers.

The Difference Makers Matthew 5:13-16 I. You Are Valuable (v. 13a) A. Because of the Price Paid (I Cor. 6:20a) - You were not bought or created cheaply, but rather it cost something to get you to the point for God to accept you and use you. - We were a slave to sin and darkness and God paid our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 3, 2003

In John chapter nine, Jesus gives a visible illustration of what He meant when He said, "I am the Light of the World."

Seeing Is Believing Text: John 9: 24-38 Intro: “Seeing is believing” are words all of us have heard numerous times. They are usually spoken concerning something that seems too fantastic to accept, unless one personally witnesses it. In this sense, these words are an affirmation of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-38

Denomination: Baptist

Battle For Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2004

The authority of Jesus flashes in our hearts and minds and brings light and deliverance from demonic darkness. But beware! Armor is essential to spiritual survival!

At the heart of Luke 11 is a message about the battle for the heart. This chapter contains 54 verses of 1,314 words with 10 paragraphs in the NASV, or 1,311 words with 6 paragraphs in the KJV, or 1,244 words with 25 paragraphs in the NIV. I didn’t get a count of these in the Greek New Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Friday But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 21, 2005

The actions of Friday will be regreted in light of the events of Sunday. Though on Friday, Satan celebrates, soldiers spit, and Pharisees clap, but on Sunday the sinners rejoice.

IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING On December the 7th 1941 the Japanese raided Pearl Harbor. This was a defining moment in American history. The U.S. fleet was reachable by an aircraft carrier force only. The Japanese planes attacked just before 8am. Within a short time five of eight ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hokie Pokie

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

We often put our best foot forward and dont let the light of God shine into the shadows of who we really are.

Honour moms The Hokie Pokie… I sang this song when I was in play school and Kevin sings it today. Its all about putting your left foot in and your left foot out…. Its quite a silly song. But when it comes to our walk with God we do the same… But the song goes more like put your best foot in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

When The Bible Is Hard To Understand Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

3rd of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Title is self explanitory.

Military Doublespeak: A rotating wing aircraft suffered a hard landing due to the stress failure of a helical hexiform rotating compression device (A helicopter crashed because a bolt broke). Huh? Sometimes things are hard to understand. Sometimes important things are hard to understand—like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do After November 4

Contributed by David Nuhfer on Nov 6, 2008

In light of the cultural changes that could take place in our nation as a result of the November 4, 2008 elections, what should the church be doing?

This past week, course of our nation took a turn. After a long and often bitter campaign, we went to the polls and, after over 100 million votes were counted, a new President was selected. The vote reflected a lot of interest, a lost of discussion and the realization that we are a nation of people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Wind Blows

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 15, 2008

As Christians we are filled with the life and light of God. How can we release that life of God within to bless the world around us?

What I am going to share today is not rocket science. However, if we understand it, it can help us to … more fully enjoy God, to more fully enjoy/marvel at who we are, and fulfill the reason for which God created us. Jb12:22He reveals mysteries from the darkness And brings the deep darkness into ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Rainbow In The Clouds

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2006

The light of God’s wonderful grace shining through the dark clouds in our life produces a spiritual rainbow that will gladden our heart.

THE RAINBOW IN THE CLOUDS "I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Illumination Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 27, 2009

God has ordained that through the Scriptures the mind of men is illumined "The entrance of thy words giveth light" Psalms 119:130

BIBLIOLOGY #2 The Doctrine of Scripture [ The Illumination of Scripture ] Dr. Russell K. Tardo II. THE ILLUMINATION OF SCRIPTURE A. The Understanding of Spiritual Truth: Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s mind whereby he is enabled to understand the inspired, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offerings That Cost Me Nothing – Give Sacrificially Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Giving sacrificially, in light of God’s grace, is a great reflection of Who God is and accomplishes more than we can realize at the time

It’d been a hard winter in the Appalachian Mountains. Snow had piled up deeper and deeper, it turned bitter cold, rivers froze, people were suffering. The Red Cross used helicopters to fly in supplies. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on their way home late in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Communion

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 23, 2005

A complete order of service with liturgy/wordings for a Christmas Eve Communion Service and candle lighting. Goes with my mini sermon on Mary and the Magnificat

ORDER OF SERVICE- MIDNIGHT COMMUNION 24th Dec 2005 Piano music as prelude Reading 1: The Annunciation LK 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Andy Batchelor on Nov 19, 2005

We live in a dark world in the light of Jesus. How should we behave, and how can we live as God wants us to ?

Sermon – A Clear Conscience in the light (Ephesians 4 17-32) Prayer: Lord, may these words be your words. May our minds and hearts be open to hear them. In Jesus name. Amen. Good evening everyone – my name is Andy, and I am one of the Church Wardens here at St Peter’s. I hope you will all have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican