Sermons on Darrell Vanwagner:

Under The Juniper Tree

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

Elijah found himself discouraged and lying under a juniper tree begging God to let him die. God renewed his hope and faith. Let’s look to see what happened.

Don’t stay under the Juniper Tree Text: I Kings 19:1-8 This passage breaks into a series of amazing events in the life of Elijah. A few years earlier Ahab had become the king of Israel. He turned out to be the most wicked king in the history of Israel. Along with his wicked wife Jezebel, Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Extraordinary Love Of God The Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2010

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

THE EXTRAORDINARY LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER (February 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). • We are living in a loveless, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: *other

Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild. You Have To Be Kidding!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2022

Many people think of Jesus being in the words of Charles' Wesley's carol. But he wasn't. He came to do the Father's will even if it ruffled feathers. And he may even set Father against Son, as I experienced myself

You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s famous hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” You have to be kidding - as we see in the Gospel today!! Jesus is anything but gentle, meek and mild as our Gospel reading today shows Story: At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Anglican

Not Your Name; My Name - Mark 9:36-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

Do you long for a greater experience of the presence of God? In this passage Jesus teaches how to attain that while bringing honor to Jesus and accruing eternal reward.

Mark 9:33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-41, Matthew 1:5, Luke 9:48-50

#1 - Who Is #1? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

God’s commandments are "for our good" -- not to keep us from fun, but to keep us from pain. This sermon is on Commandment #1. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Preventing Unnecessary Pain In Your Life SERIES INTRO There are different kinds of pain that come into our lives. 1. Inevitable Pain: comes into our lives just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas message

This week in Columbus Ohio five individuals died in a tragic and senseless manner. I must tell you as I watched the daylong coverage on Fox News and even CNN I found it hard to take seriously the death of someone name after a bag of pot. Dimebag Darrel? His real name was Darrell Abbott; he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: *other

The Appearance On The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 27, 2009

Suffering preceded glory.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] BROKEN HEARTS “The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 30 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 7, 2017

When we feel apart from God, perhaps God is trying to get our attention. This week, can you focus on being closer to God by praising Him? Can we be more devoted to living faithfully for Him (instead of ourselves)?

A Study of Psalm 30 Psalm 30 Introduction - Good evening … short intro on new format - Open to all, may allow more to attend due to busy schedules - Comments can be seen by all, questions can be asked through this - Invite: Advent series on SUNDAY mornings at the church - Psalms broken into 5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 7, 2016

This was the Lord of Host's battle, and His victory. The strategy was unconventional, but effective, and a reminder of the holy wrath of God upon wickedness.

God is depicted in the Book of Joshua as a Warrior--One who leads His people into battle and gives them victory. Throughout Scripture, God is referred to as the “Lord of Hosts,” literally “armies.” Joshua engaged the enemy in the Name and power of God, a holy conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Congregational

Twelve Years Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 27, 2025

A lot can happen in twelve years. In Luke 8:40-56 we learn of two different groups of people who had completely different experiences and yet encountered Jesus in profound ways.

Solomon Northrup was born around 1808 in New York to a former slave. His father, who eventually married a woman of mixed ethnicities, had been emancipated in the will of his deceased owner. They had two sons who were born free. Solomon took after his father in learning how to work the land, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Visited By Shepherds Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 11, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the shepherds visiting the baby Jesus, and we should respond to Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Last week we examined the birth of Jesus. Today I want to look at what happened immediately following the birth of Jesus. Luke tells us that shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21, Luke 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2015

The analysis of humility in Luke 14:7-11 teaches us the necessity of humility.

Scripture With just a few months left to live, Jesus was on a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem where he would be crucified. Along the way, the religious leaders engaged him in verbal conflict. The religious leaders taught that to be a citizen of the kingdom of God one had to follow the rules of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, Luke 14:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Year For Increase

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

God desires increase within and without, allow this text to help.

A Year of Increase! Matthew 6:31-34 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple Acts Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth.

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth. Because no date is given we do not know when he was born. We don’t know who was with him at his birth. My guess is Joseph and Mary were in a house with his relatives (who were also descendants of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-18, Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dangers Of Forgetting That You Have Been Cleansed - 2 Peter 1:9b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025

When you have struggled with a problem for years and it seems like nothing you’ve tried has worked, it may be that what will work is a truth that’s already in your head, but you haven’t fully digested it.

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9