Sermons on True Light:

What Is True Revival

Contributed by Arthur Howard on Aug 22, 2008

Finding out what true Revival is and what it is not.

What Is True Revival I come before you today with a heavy heart. I am going to talk about what a true revival is and what a true revival isn’t. I believe that a spirit of deception has been released upon the body of Christ and it has kept us from a move of God that will bring true revival to our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For True Repentance

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 21, 2008

John introduced the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ by calling people to repentance.

1.The TV is my shepherd, My spiritual growth shall want; It makes me to sit down and do nothing for His Name’s sake. 2. It requires all my spare time; It keeps me from doing my Christian duty. It produces so many good shows that I must see; It restores my knowledge of the world. 3. It keeps me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

True Biblical Power Series

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on Feb 27, 2010

Seeing God in all things, Having the heart of God show us that we can have true power in the Bible.

TRUE BIBLICAL POWER The Bruce Lee parable of 10,000 kicks By Pastor Johnathan Bloch Firestone Park Baptist Church Akron, Ohio Well we all know that I seem to step outside the box very often, in fact im not sure if ive actually been inside the box. Last Sunday I started off my telling you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of True Devotion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010

By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

The test of true Love. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon outline: LOVE IS PROVED BY: by sacrifice (vs 16) by mercy (vs 17) by actions (vs 18) THE RESULTS OF TRUE LOVE: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) Sermon text: Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Brethren

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010

The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Christ. Here is how people respond to the true meaning of Christmas.

Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Title: The true meaning of Christmas “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” (v2) The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Jesus Matthew 2: 1-12 contains 3 different attitudes towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Requirements For True Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011

We don't like discipline, we want to be free, to do whatever we want, to live our lives just as we want. But Christian discipleship requires discipline. I know you are disciples of the lord, but let me challenge you today to check out your discipleship, b

REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUE DISCIPLES Luke 9:57-61 Introduction, attention, Interest, Personal- Nearly thirty years ago, I was a middle school teacher in Kenya .One day I took 20 students, and I told them: “I will do my best to teach you and train you. If you obey me, you will be the best students ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-61

Denomination: Baptist

The True Source Of Freedom

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 4, 2011

Education and a Christian-based culture can provide limited freedom but eternal freedom is found only in Christ.

THE TRUE SOURCE OF FREEDOM "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, 'You will be made free'?" Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

True Seekers - Compassion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

Compassion is the hallmark of a Christian. It needs to be cultivated, through doing little acts of kindness and identifying with others.

We want to think about the qualities of Christianity over these few Sundays. • True seekers of God are people of character, compassion and conviction. • Last week we talked about character – that’s what we want to build up – a character that reflects the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Seekers - Conviction Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

A man of conviction is one who is determined to respond to God's call, who trust His call and who is faithul to His call, no matter what.

A true seeker of God is a person of character. • WHO we are on the inside is more important than how we impress others on the outside. • Character is a CHOICE we make, to do the little things that please God. • Each time we obey Him we are moulding ourselves into His likeness. A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

As Jesus turns towards his last entry into Jerusalem… he is turning towards the cross… towards his being brutally crucified… that defines everything about his purpose… about the nature of how God relates to us… and about how we can find life.

The True Reign of Christ Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 9, 2011 Intro – This past year… as we gathered on Sundays… we took a journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John. We intentionally planned to resume that journey at ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Glory Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

THE TRUE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS LIES IN THE MESSAGE COMMUNICATED TO US.

THE TRUE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS December 5, 2010 Hebrews 1:1-3 COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWNS <Did you ever have one of those times when communication just seems to breakdown? At the Christmas party I attended the other night, one individual was on the phone with someone giving him step by step ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

True Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Christian freedom is from God’s Law condemning you and freedom from sin’s bondage. But it’s also freedom to receive God’s gifts in worship and freedom to stand in His presence as a sinner, yet fully righteous because of Christ Jesus.

Intro We Americans revel in our freedom. We delight in our freedom to do what we want, when we want. We believe it’s our right to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But of course, we know that political freedom is always conditional. I am not free to interfere with your ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Tried 'n True Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A True Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 6, 2014

True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. David and Jonathan are a beautiful picture of what true friendship is. What are the characteristics of a true friend?

Characteristics of a True Friend 1 Samuel 18:1 - 4 True friendship is a gift of God, and a person who has a true friend should be thankful and appreciate that friendship. CS Lewis said that friends are people that face in the same direction toward common projects, goals – above all, towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist