Sermons on Midnight Clear:

Community Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

In the book of Acts, Luke in painting us this picture of the church gives us the essentials which should be a part of any church. Among these essentials is koinonia - a term translated into English as fellowship or community.

Church Essentials: Part Two Community Acts 2:41-47 The Book of Acts provides us with the history of the early church. Acts presents us with a picture of the traits and actions that typified the daily lives of believers. Luke in painting us this picture of the church gives us the essentials which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

And You Call Yourself A Christian Really?

Contributed by A J "Therightrevrhino" Watkins on Dec 21, 2013

This message was penned and preached to remind us that being in everyone else's business and judging them is not as Christian as we think. There are texts that address this but this message is for those holier than thou people in churches everywhere.

And You Call Yourself A Christian, Really? Psalm 150 - Philippians 4:4 By Pastor A. J. Watkins D.Min. King James Version Utilized Ryrie, Henry, and Clarke Study Aides Simonton Genesis Ministries © June 2009 Today’s society is in a major turmoil. We have people still hating people so much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Fishing Allowed Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

I think that if your going to try and dig up something on a person from God's pond that you are fishing from a private pond, you are on private property.

No Fishing Allowed - by Bishop Charles C Jones Micah 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. When we “we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

“why Hast Thou Forsaken” Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Looks at Jesus' last words “Why Hast Thou Forsaken”

“Why Hast Thou Forsaken” Matthew 27: 45-46 In this series, we’ve been looking at the last seven utterances of Jesus on the cross. Today, we have the darkest of Jesus’ sayings. Charles Spurgeon called it “the midnight of the day.” It was the darkest hour for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

Nine Fruits: Joy Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015

A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Joy

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: How many folks have a dog? I’ve had several dogs in my life... One thing about dogs If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God-Breathed Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 9, 2013

What do the scriptures teach about how the Holy Spirit inspires (or breathes) the word of God? This sermon shows what scripture says and debunks 2 other views.

SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT In our prior lesson on in talking about the deity of the Holy Spirit, I used the following argument to show that the Holy Spirit is God: Who gave us the Bible? God (1 Tim 3:15-17), or the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21) We see in this argument not just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth Scene 3 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 21, 2013

This chapter in Ruth gives us a perfect example of how we need to recognize our need for a redeemer and claim the gift that Jesus gives. He doesn’t pour it out until we ask for it. We need to go and allow him to cover us with the corner of his cloak. Boaz

So Naomi finds out that Ruth is gleaning in Boaz’s field and she says, “Should I not seek rest for you, Is Boaz not our relative?” If you recall when Naomi was telling Ruth and Orpah to stay in Moab she said, “The Lord grant that you find rest, each of you in the house of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Intimacy & Agony Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2012

How do you handle impending doom? You know, those times when something bad is happening and it's about to get much worse? Jesus faced the ultimate in impending doom in the Garden of Gethsemane. How He handled it is a model for us in times of difficulty.

The stage has been set, the lights have dimmed. The players have taken their places and learned their lines. All the blocking is complete and the production of Jesus’ crucifixion is ready to begin. From Chapter 14 verse 12 the action is nearly non-stop leading to the betrayal, arrest, trial, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The One Door Of It All Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ONE DOOR that brings protection and provisions for the sheep of his pasture.

1. Candid Camera and Shepherd Story The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men concerning the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit, Joy & Peace Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012

This is part 2 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Joy and Peace

Fruit of the Spirit Joy & Peace Mark 4:14-20 (NKJV) 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acting On Faith Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2012

Ruth acts on the faith she has in Naomi... Naomi instructs Ruth based on her faith in what God is doing!

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 5, 2012 Date Taught: August 8, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Sermon Title: Acting On Faith Text: Ruth 3:1-18 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: Now we have seen Naomi and Ruth come ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Faith, Love And Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

The relationship between peace, faith, love and hope.

Peace, Faith, Love and Hope Scripture: Phil. 4:7; Heb. 11:6; Rom. 10:17; Matt. 24. 10, 12-13; 1 Cor. 13 Heb. 6:17-19 Introduction This is the last day of 2006 and we will never see this year again. This year will be history as of midnight tonight. Although we may face ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Coming But First: Thanksgiving

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2010

A good seasonal spiritual wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.

Title: Christmas Is Coming but First: Thanksgiving Text: Colossians 1:10-14 Thesis: A good seasonal wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.. Introduction This morning you may be expecting that my thoughts are going to reflect a concern that retailers are so bent on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And

Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 20, 2011

Regardless of circumstance, everything changes for the better when God writes the simple word, "And".

Genesis 1:1-2 "1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." I. And (conjunction) a. Used to connect grammatically coordinate words, phrases, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is the door we MUST walk through to enjoy eternal life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Doors, they are one of the most common things in the world. • There are so many kinds and types of doors. • There are ornate doors of cathedrals, steel doors to vaults in a bank, canvas doors to tents, large and small doors in all kinds of vehicles, glass doors to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ