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  • Lead On, O King Eternal Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    Where is God when you "can’t believe your ears"? When He is leading you, are you prepared to follow, no matter the cost?

    Texts: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-51, 58-67; Matthew 11:25-30 Date: Sunday, July 7, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I couldn’t believe my ears. It was the fall of 2000, almost 2 years ago. Melody and I were sitting in the dining room at 471 Old Ocean House Road , with boxes piled all ...read more

  • All For A Bowl Of Red Stew Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,209 views

    Like Jacob, we are often tempted to think that we know better than God, and to trade His promises in for a simple bowl of red stew.

    Texts: Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11 Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell As we approach our scripture text in Genesis 25 this morning, we find that the promise given to Abraham is once again in jeopardy. Isaac has grown and married, but Abraham has passed on ...read more

  • Nearer, My God, To Thee Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,001 views

    When we are most in need of a "Close Encounter with the Divine," is when we should look for God to build a ladder to us, that we might experience His grace and guidance.

    Texts: Genesis 28:10-22 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Last week, we watched Esau trade in his birthright for a simple bowl of red stew. Overcome by hunger, he gave into his selfish, deceitful younger brother Jacob and traded the double portion of his father’s ...read more

  • Standing On The Promises Of God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,807 views

    When the "realities" around us seem to crumble and fall, we must rely upon the "Kingdom Realities" of God’s promises.

    Texts: Genesis 29:15-30 Date: Sunday, July 28, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The floor I lived on my Freshman year in college was known for pranks. Oh, I didn’t get too involved, playing pranks on other people was never really my idea of a good time, but the guys on Second Shields ...read more

  • Awaiting The Dream Come True Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,877 views

    What happens between The Dream dreamed and The Dream realized? Between the dream and the reality of the dream come true we patiently wait, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to d

    Texts: Genesis 37:1-28 Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell If ever there was someone destined for greatness, it was Joseph. Born the eldest son of the favorite wife of Jacob, Joseph was born to a position of privilege. He was Jacob’s favorite because he had been ...read more

  • Feasting At The Table Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,796 views

    Joseph demonstrated great grace when he invited his brothers to eat with him--the same grace Jesus offered the Canaanite woman, and the same grace He offers you.

    Texts: Genesis 45:1-15 Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell When we began our study of Genesis back at the end of May, we learned who the Main Character was. In Genesis chapter 1, we watched as the Author of the play also made Himself known as the Set-designer, ...read more

  • No Need To Fear, When God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Sermon 3 in a series of 5 based on the 23rd Psalm

    No Need to Fear, For He is With Me Psalms 23:4 November 5, 2006 AM Over the past two weeks, I have seen tremendous things happen within our church family. First, I have seen a renewed vision in the mindset of our congregation – the vision is to reach out to our community, no matter what ...read more

  • When Conflict Arises

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,554 views

    When Conflict comes, where do you go?

    When Conflict Arises – How to handle stuff when you’re backed up against the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 Construction Series # In previous sermons from Nehemiah, it seems that most of the problems that came up for Nehemiah were from outside sources. In chapter five, we see a new problem developing – ...read more

  • When God Provides, Do His Will Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,074 views

    Knowing and Understanding the Provision of God - sermon 2 in Under Construction series

    When God Provides, Do His Will Nehemiah 2:1-20 As we learned last week, Nehemiah was a man who was burdened for the loss of the city of Jerusalem. He was burdened to the point of giving his burden to the Lord through prayer and supplication. Through his mourning, weeping, fasting, and prayer, ...read more

  • When The Devil Knocks, Keep Pressing On Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,067 views

    No matter the opposition in life, keep pressing on to the High calling of Christ Jesus! - Sermon 5 in Under Construction series

    When the Devil Knocks, Keep Pressing On! Nehemiah 6:1-19 Construction Series # Nehemiah is the perfect Old Testament example of the Energizer bunny, he keeps going and going and going, despite all types of different distractions. Some from inside sources, some from outside sources. However, he ...read more

  • The Legend Of The Little Drummer Boy

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 74,509 views

    This fictional narrative imagines what that first Christmas might actually have looked like through the eyes of the Little Drummer Boy.

    The following is a work of fiction. Please feel free to use it in a spoken inspirational context (i.e., as a Reading or Meditation presented orally at Christmastime.) Please do not reproduce or republish by email or on the web without the author’s permission. (c) 2003 J. K. Twitchell The ...read more

  • Article #4 - The Holy Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    Fourth in a series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the how the Wesleyan Quadrilateral helps us to interpret Scripture.

    Today, we come to look at the Article of Faith regarding Holy Scripture. Scripture has been important throughout human history, as it is the story which reveals God and His interactions with His creation. Scripture tells us of God’s Story, showing us His plan and His will. While it is not a ...read more

  • Repairer Of Broken Walls

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,545 views

    An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

    Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

  • We Need A Hero?

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    This sermon takes a look at the David & Goliath narrative with a contemporary eye to the Zorro and Superman movies.

    It’s funny that as we grow up we sometimes develop tastes that we never had as a child. For instance, I never liked salad as a child, but developed a taste for Caesar Salad as an adult. While I still don’t like broccoli, somewhere along the way I developed a deep enjoyment of good coffee. ...read more

  • Killing The Author Of Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    What does it mean to suggest that we "killed the author of life"? Readings from C.S. Lewis and John 1 complemented this sermon.

    NOTE: The context of this sermon was a "Good Friday" service. The service began with a reading from C.S. Lewis’ "The Magician’s Nephew" in which Aslan ’sang’ Narnia into being. The prologue from John was also read. After some music, the crucifixion narrative was read, and then this sermon was ...read more