Sermons on Lyndon Johnson:

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016

This message looks at the I AM statement of Jesus that he is the Vine. The message considers the action of the Gardener and the actions of the Branches.

I Am the Vine (many of the ideas in this message come from various messages at sermon central with the same or similar title, contributed by K. Edward Skidmore, SC Smead, and Douglas Phillips) Scripture: John 15:1-8 This is the seventh of our series on the “I Am” statements of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is There A Doctor In The House? Series

Contributed by Jason Johnson on May 16, 2017

An excerpt from a series I ministered entitled "The Hospital Series"

Is There a Doctor in the House?” Mark 2:13-17 NIV [13] Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. [14] As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Be Free

Contributed by Minnie Johnson on Aug 29, 2025

The parable begins by telling us “ that at all times, people ought to pray and not lose heart.” The Lord is teaching us the lesson, that of being persistent, consistent, and unceasing in prayer.

The "Be Free" I want to discuss today refers to the freedom we have in God. In the parable found in Luke 18:1, Jesus aims to teach us that we should always pray and never give up. In the game of life, we must learn to persist and persevere in prayer. It is easy to feel depressed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

The Urgency Of The Emergency Series

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 13, 2025

I woke up with pain so sharp I could hardly walk, sit, or even sleep. Finally, my wife insisted we go to the emergency room. That day I learned something: just because something is an emergency does not mean it is urgent, and just because something is urgent does not mean it is an emergency.

“The Urgency of the Emergency” Mark 5:21-42 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Introduction: A few weeks ago, I woke up in excruciating pain. My back was giving me a fit. I could not walk; I could not stand. It hurt me to sit; I could not sleep. I mean, I was hurting. When I had gotten to a point where the pain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42, Mark 5:36

Let Go And Forgive

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Nov 10, 2025

As we step into 2025, I want to encourage you to forgive. Let go of any unforgiveness. God has a better life for us, and it's attached to love and forgiveness.

Forgive & Let Go As we step into 2025, I want to encourage you to forgive. Let go of any unforgiveness. God has a better life for us, and it's attached to love and forgiveness. Jeremiah 32:27 reminds us, "I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?" God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

"Here And Now We Stand Because Of The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2003

As Christians, we stand in a different place because of this Cross...what are we going to do about it?

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “Here and Now We Stand Because of the Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I will never forget it. I was about eleven years old. He was not a preacher. He was the director of our Youth Choir. He had no training in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Hiding Behind?

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering Our Treasures In Order To Move Forward

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

Christ has given us certain treasures that we are to maximize in order to move forward in our faith.

In this “The Parable of the Householder,” Jesus compares believers to “masters of the household.” The Lord wants us to recognize that He has placed us ‘in charge’ of our divinely-designed destiny. We are the masters of the ‘treasurers’ He has given us. Yes, God has granted us rich ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

Who Or What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 20, 2003

True worship, genuine worship is an expression of our love for God.

Let us pray Welcome.... A few weeks ago, Bro. Charles Johnson spoke at our revival, and his theme was, It’s time for a change. I believe a change is taking place, and last Sunday we all witnessed such a change...............elaborate... God has a way of moving whom he wants to move, when he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 26, 2003

When faced with temptation, run the other way.

Humpty Dumpty I like the Bible. Sure, it seems a given that a person in my position would, but I like it for more than just the obvious reasons. Reasons such as, it’s God’s Word, our directions for living, a history of Christianity. No, I like it for another reason, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hard Knocks

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

God has not promised skies always blue Flower strewn pathways all our lives through God has not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain But God has promised strength for the day Rest from the labor, light for the way

Hard Knocks Introduction: Many times I have watched a boy going along the street kicking a tin can. The can would fly through the air, bounce on the pavement, scrape along the curb, and before very long it became a battered object of ill treatment. His battered can reminds me of life. I. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Single Men Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002

Things men need to accomplish during the single phase of life.

8, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 1 – Single Men Introduction: Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single. During the average persons life a significant portion of their life will be spent as a single typically the first 25 years of life is spent as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-33, Proverbs 3:13-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Kindling The Fire Of Revival

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002

A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Run Away! Run Away! Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Fleeing Sin is a necessity for the believer in Christ

You probably wondered what the “Detour” signs are doing in the church. You’re pretty use to them by now up here in North Portland and probably pretty sick of them as well. They are here to remind us of the struggle that each of us has in doing more than just surviving life. They help us remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 39:1-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Refuge Of Rest Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

God is our refuge of rest in life.

A Refuge of Rest Psalm 91 Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to new York, his name became synonymous with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Baptist