Sermons on Midnight Oil:

Good Governance

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 8, 2024

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives.

It’s not easy being in government. One single decision can affect millions of lives. Therefore, we need to pray for our leaders and lift them up constantly in prayers, so that they can receive divine guidance on how to govern. The Bible advises us to pray for our leaders. We also have to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much If God Is In It.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 20, 2025

God's value systems are not man's values. Often God uses small, seemingly insignificant items to accomplish his plans. When our resources seem so limited --- God can do the impossible. The glory belongs to God.

LITTLE IS MUCH? WHAT ARE THEY AMONG SO MANY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. WE MAY HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:17, Philippians 4:19, John 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mind Your Manners (Be A Servant To All)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2025

My mother instilled in us to have good manners. Stand up when a women approaches the table. Eat with your mouth Closed. The Lord also is calling us to have a manners the manners of a Servant. Jesus came to be not just a servant but a servant of all. Yield to have such a heart.

Have you ever dined at a fancy restaurant ... or at someone's home ... and felt a little ... uncomfortable? President Calvin Coolidge ... invited some friends from Vermont ... to dine with him ... at the White House. They were extremely ... nervous. And were concerned ... about the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Matthew 15:36, John 13:14, 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Anglican

Yet Will I Praise Him

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 25, 2025

Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and destiny.

Text: Habakkuk 3:17–18 PTMC I need you to shout one little word with me? Somebody shout yet. Come on say it like you mean it, and shout YET!!!! Yet, is the word that changes everything here. Yet, the word that turns tears into triumph. Yet, is the word that bridges the gap between despair and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

When The Jordan Stands Before You Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

God specialises in making a way where there seems to be no way, and every obstacle before His children becomes an avenue for His glory.

WHEN THE JORDAN STANDS BEFORE YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:14-17 Key Verse: “And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people; And as they that bare the ark were come unto ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shepherds After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025

A message addressing pastors and leaders during a pastoral/leadership conference.

INTRODUCTION: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, fellow laborers in the vineyard of the Lord—what a joy it is to gather in this sacred assembly. This leadership banquet is not merely a meeting of minds, but a convergence of hearts called by God to shepherd His people. Today, I want to speak to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Married With Children Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Aug 21, 2009

An outline of a sermon on learning to trust God. Consider using the words in all-caps as blanks for bulletin outlines and PowerPoint slides.

What Happened to the Huxtables? Married with Children 2 Chronicles 7:14 Isaiah 61:1-3 14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordinary Days: Grounded In Truth

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

A sane and simple sermon on the return of Christ

Ordinary Days: Grounded in Truth In Mark 13 we read a conversation that Jesus had with His disciples. He ends up describing what the last days on this earth will be like. I am not trying to make predictions or even to say that we are living in those days. The felt need of the disciples was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: *other

The Off-Road Excursion Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

Second of four messages which follow Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 9, 2008 Jesus at the “Cross”roads sermon series. The Off-road Excursion Last Sunday morning we began a new sermon series called Jesus At The “Cross”roads and we looked at Jesus’ determination to walk the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 10, 2015

IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER

IT AIN’T OVER TILL IT’S OVER I am very excited and encouraged in my spirit today because God is so good! Not only is He good; He’s faithful! He’s merciful. He’s just. He is a loving God. He’s kind. He’s a provider. He’s a way-maker. He’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Touching The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

The Woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was healed. But why the hem? There's power in knowing why!

Touching the Hem of His Garment Sunday, March 13, 2016 By Rev. James May I’m sure that most of you can guess where this message is going to come from in the Bible. Turn with me to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8. Luke 8:40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 6 - A Sleepless Conscience Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message keys in on the necessity of confession and repentance of sin.

A SLEEPLESS CONSCIENCE TEXT: Psalm 6:1-10 Psalms 6:1-10 KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. [2] Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Lessons From The Wright Brothers

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Nov 30, 2019

Twelve Biblical lessons interwoven with the story of the Wright Brothers. Great PowerPoint slides are available. Email me at jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com

During the summer of 2019, my son was doing his clinical rotations. So the Familty, and I went to visit him over the Fourth of July in Dayton, Ohio. What is Dayton famous for? That’s right, Dayton is famous because the Wright Brothers built the first airplane there. Between parades and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Matthew 6:20, Luke 16:10, John 17:3, Acts 17:11, 1 Corinthians 12:14, John 10:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Joshua 24:15, Hebrews 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 22, 2020

Sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving, thank God for all the things that He has done for you and given you ... and for all the things that He hasn’t done or given you.

The holiday season has once again rolled around and people are wondering where did the year go. It seems like Thanksgiving is over in most people’s minds. The stores are already filled with Christmas decorations, children and grandchildren are already making their lists and wondering what’s ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2022

We are to act as a preservative, preventing the world from going bad. We should have a positive influence on those around us. Furthermore, that is most likely what Jesus had in mind here.

Salt, Light, and Law in the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:13-16, NIV 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist