Sermons on Midnight Oil:

The Lord's Great Lessons On Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2023

Jesus wants us to know how to pray, so He gives us: 1. The lesson of the persistent friend (vs. 5-8). 2. The lesson of God's promises (vs. 7-8). 3. The lesson of a parent's love (vs. 11-13). 4. The lesson of our Heavenly Father's perfection (vs. 13).

The Lord's Great Lessons on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 17, 2023) (Revised July 19, 2023 to correct the timing of the Sermon on the Mount) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? You are not the only one. In Luke 11:1, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Light To The Nations

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020

Today we are going to look at the Old Testament book of Zechariah This book is all about Jesus but, it is also all about the future of Israel.

Today we are going to look at the Old Testament book of Zechariah. Bible Scholar George L. Robinson has called the book of Zechariah, “the most messianic, the most truly apocalyptic and eschatological of all of the writings of the Old Testament.” This book has been quoted or alluded to some 41 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fragrance Of Love Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 4, 2025

Is our worship "bland blah-de-blah" or "love untamed, worship unashamed"

If you enter St Barnabas Church in Jehricho North Oxford you may be struck by the beautiful cut-glass mural on the left (north) side of the nave. It depicts many important saints, martyrs and angels of the Christian tradition, with the words of the Te Deum Laudamus underneath. It is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Isaiah 43:16-21, Genesis 28:17

Denomination: Anglican

Serving God In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 8, 2003

there is hope when we make up our minds to serve God in uncertain times!

I Kings17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." Skip down to…… I Kings 17:10 So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Father’s Promises Trump Our Worries

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2010

God’s promises made the difference for Elijah & the widow of Zarephath. His promises overcome our worries. For through faith in Jesus, you are his dear child. A.The widow’s worries B.Our God is in command C.Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly

Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Theme: Our Father’s Promises Trump our Worries A. The widow’s worries B. Our God is in command C. Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly Season: Epiphany 4c Date: January 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Book Of Ruth 3 Of 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This will be our third sermon on the Book of Ruth. We have been talking about Naomi, and how she and her husband made a bad decision to leave the Land of Israel and move to Moab due to a famine that came to Israel.

We always have to be careful about making decisions, BUT IT IS ESPECIALLY EASY TO MAKE A BAD DECISION DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. Illus: Many people make bad decisions: • In the midst of a MARITAL CRISIS. People get a divorce, but later they live to regret it • In the midst of a CHURCH CRISIS. People ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

My Hands, His Heart-Transition

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2020

Sameness is killing us. We need a season of transition. Mary said: DO IT... Do what Jesus says: CHANGE WILL COME. Quit making excuses... God needs YOUR HANDS.

MY HANDS, HIS HEART… TRANSITION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ***TRANSITION: abrupt change, to make a difference, radical change, new direction, movement from one place to another, change, passage, go from one stage to another, To shift gears, to prepare for a new ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, 2 Kings 4:1-6, John 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Paradox Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time.

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief as He went through the experience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Serving God Takes Trust

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 12, 2021

Sometimes what God permits us to lose or endure, points us to the truth that He is all we really need. It's a matter of learning to trust God in the good and in the bad. It's a matter of trusting God and not trusting the things that He provides.

Do you trust God? I mean do you really trust God? Back in 1859 there was a tightrope walker by the name of Charles Blondin. He amazed the world when he walked the tightrope across Niagara Falls. The cable sagged about 60 ft in the middle and formed a sharp slope and the drop below him was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 12 - Sow Generously - Reap Bountifully Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2023

What are we doing with all that God has entrusted to us? Are we keeping them for ourselves or sowing to reap a great harvest? See what happened when men and women of God sowed in spite of all odds and thereby

In Exodus 14:15-16 we read, “The LORD said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to move forward [toward the sea]. As for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the sons of Israel may go through the middle of the sea on dry land.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-16, Genesis 26:1, Genesis 26:12, 2 Corinthians 9:10, 1 Kings 17:7-9, 1 Kings 17:12, 1 Kings 17:13-14, Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:10-11, Genesis 22:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Lesson #3: Demonstrated From The Old Testament - Part 1 (Series: Lessons On Hebrews) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2019

“You are my Son; today I have become your Father.” This is God’s testimony that Jesus was His Son, begotten of Him, thus setting forth the Deity in His virgin birth. [Angels are created, not born.]

2/28/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #3: Demonstrated From the Old Testament (Hebrews 1:5-14) Scripture: Hebrews 1: 5-14 (NIV) 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”? Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? 6 And again, when God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing Makes The Difference

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When the anointing is upon you, it will make things happen that you can’t make happen. God desires to anoint everyone who is hearing this proclamation. Only the anointing makes the difference.

Opening illustration: The story is told of a man who once went to Alexander the Great and asked for some financial help. Alexander told the man to go to his treasurer and ask for whatever he needed. A little later, the treasurer came to Alexander and told him he was hesitant to give the man what he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wondrous Gift

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Preached at Academy Christmas Concert.

A Wondrous Gift: The Treasure of Jesus Pastor Todd BBC Christmas Concert, Sun. PM 12/18/2005 INTRODUCTION: * All wrapped? Looking forward to gifts? What is the greatest gift you have ever received? * What is a gift? Something freely given, w/out any strings, expectations, etc. * Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 3, 2006

A sermon on church unity.

United We Stand Psalm 133 A.W. Tozer gave this illustration in his book The Pursuit of God: If you have one hundred concert pianos, and you tune the second piano to the first, and the third piano to the second, and the fourth piano to the third, until you have tuned all one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene