Sermons on Bill Wilson:

Our Father Who Is In Heaven

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Apr 21, 2008

A meditation on the Lord’s prayer as it is presented in Matthew.

Note: If you are not familiar with the Lectio Divina/ meditation style of preaching PLEASE LISTEN to the mp3 FIRST before reading the script. Today we are going on a journey to be with Jesus. And I want you to use your thinking and your imagination; to involve yourself in the journey. So take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Stopping Power Of Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

How does Satan stop Christians and the cause of Christ? 1- Supposedly through death 2- Forcefully through sin 3- Briefly through separation

INTRO.- Who’s got the power? It depends on the person you’re talking to. ILL.- In the financial world, it’s Warren Buffet. Mr. "Combover" (Donald Trump) may think he’s got it, but not compared to Warren Buffet whose wealth stands at $62billion dollars. Trump’s wealth is $3 billion. Not too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#7 -- Joy Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.

Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2010

How could Joseph possibly forgive his brothers? Even his brothers wondered at it. But the key to how Joseph forgave is also the key to how God forgives us... and how we can forgive others.

OPEN: On the night of December 9, 1914, Edison Industries was virtually destroyed by fire. Edison lost two million dollars that night and much of his life’s work went up in flames. He was insured for only $238,000, because the buildings had been made of concrete, at that time thought to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom For Worrying Times

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 7, 2013

1. Be sure to listen to the Lord (vs. 18-20). 2. Rest in your relationship with Christ (vs. 21). 3. Always remember that Christ is close (vs. 22-23). 4. Commit yourself to live for Christ (vs. 24-25).

Wisdom for Worrying Times Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: *Joseph was surely worried in the opening verses of this Scripture. Mary had been "betrothed" to Joseph. The KJV says "espoused" in vs. 18. We get engaged before we get married. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Paradox Part Ii: Persecution, Preservation, Illumination, Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Part II of the series

Last week, we started this two part "mini-series" of messages in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as The Beatitudes. To the unsaved, they would seem to be insane at first glance: you will be happy if you are poor, if you weep, if you are a 98 pound weakling, if you give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Master Provider Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 24, 2012

God is our provider giving us just what we need as we trust in him: home, work, companionship.

For the last two Sundays we’ve been looking at Genesis chapter one as the foundation for the whole Bible. And as the foundation we have discovered anew the importance of seeing God as the perfect creator. And then last week we looked at the pinnacle of his wonderful creation – human ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God So Loves

Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 24, 2012

God's love for us is SO beyond our comprehension, yet He wants us to know the width, length, depth, and height of His amazing love. Though we can't fully understand we sure can experience His love.

GOD SO LOVES John 3:16 Introduction • If you could sum up the gospel in one Scripture verse what verse would you choose? You can’t do much better than John 3:16 • Most of us, if not all of us are familiar with this verse so I have chosen to read it from The Amplified Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"If You Had Been Gabriel…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 21, 2016

If you had been Gabriel and given the mission of telling Mary she would be the mother of Jesus, what would you have been thinking? We look at Gabriel's history, his most important assignment, and why he trembled to tell her what God wanted!

“IF YOU HAD BEEN GABRIEL…” Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS HUMOR 1. Tim: Did you know Santa had only eight reindeer last Christmas? Jim: Huh? Tim: Comet stayed home to clean the sink 2. Moe: What are you going to give your little brother for Christmas this year? Joe: I haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have Seen The Glory Of The Lord

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 13, 2017

We see the Glory of God in Jesus Christ.

Title: We Have Seen The Glory Of The Lord Place: BLCC Date: EASTER-2017 Text: John 1.14 CT: We see the Glory of God in Jesus Christ. [Screen 1] FAS: [Tim Kellar says On Easter] I always say to my skeptical, secular friends that, even if they can't believe in the resurrection, they should want it to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 6:11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Prayer Of A Beggar

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2017

In Psalms 40 David outlines five steps that he took to have his walk with God restored: reflecting upon past deliverance, singing a new song, prayer of confession and protection from his enemies and the beggar asking God for speedy delivery.

THE PRAYER OF A BEGGAR Psalms 40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We can all remember a time when we have waited patiently for God to deliver us from the dark pit of our sins. We know as children of God (John 1:12) and ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Adversary, The Devil

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2019

if you feel that somebody is watching you, you're absolutely right!

Our Adversary, the Devil Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, Missouri. (This is not an exact transcription.) Background: Peter is writing to encourage groups of believers who are going through persecution. His ministry was originally to the Jews but God gave him the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mapping Out Your Dream

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Dreams to be put into action calls for a plan of setting goals.

Mapping out your dream by setting goals. Goals will create a road map for your success. Turn to Ex. 13:17-22. Moses, after the burning bush, returned to Egypt to lead the Israelites out to the Promised Land. (READ) Their success did not take the shorter road, and it was mapped out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why, Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon preached on the first anniversary of 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon

September 11, 2002 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4.39 (KJV) Peace? Be still? The storm on the waters of that day may have listened to Jesus’ command. My heart hasn’t listened since September ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

Four words that are critical to understanding the gospel of Christ. 1. Power 2. Salvation 3. Believe 4. Righteousness

The Gospel of Christ Romans 1:16,17 These two verses express the theme of the book. To understand and positively respond to this truth determines ones eternity. 16,17 summarize the gospel that he explains in the rest of the book. *Paul was not ashamed of the glorious Gospel of Christ! Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist