Sermons on Midnight Oil:

How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

Christmas is a spiritual journey

Sermon: How Far is it to Bethlehem? Luke 2:1-7 Decmber 15, 2002 READ LUKE 2:1-7 I. Introduction I Wonder as I wander for I wonder what it might have been there for that first christmas II. Mary and Jospeh’s Journey A. A Painful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Elisha!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2014

God allowed/permitted/organized/orchestrated Elisha to see Elijah being taken up into heaven! This was not for curiosity, thrill or personal gratification – but for a higher purpose!

Elisha saw Elijah being taken into heaven! 2 King 2:11,12”….Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 And Elisha saw it…….” Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What He Said About Prayer Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2019

Prayer is an expression of faith in which we ask God to intervene in a circumstance in our life with the understanding that God in his perfect will and wisdom may answer or delay or deny our request.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Prayer Text: Luke 18:1-8 Title: What He Said About Prayer Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: Intercessory prayer is an expression of faith in which we ask God to intervene in a circumstance in our life with the understanding that God in His perfect will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Power Of Confident Prayer" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"The Power of Confident Prayer" Luke 11:1-13 A sermon for 6/26/22 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “5 And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, John 15:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Will You Lend Jesus, Your Life? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

And guess what, that friend of Jesus, may just be your love one! Wouldn’t you want someone to get up and help them?

Luke 11:5-8-And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025

Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding The Word

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 4, 2025

This sermon provides a spiritual guide on how Christians can guard and cherish the Word of God, emphasizing wholehearted devotion and practical steps for living faithfully.

Guarding the Word “Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.” (Psalm 119:57, KJV) Introduction – In this journey preparing for the Rapture… Center verse in the Bible: Psalms 118:8 (KJV) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalm 119, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57, Matthew 22:37, Hosea 10:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am Not Alone

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 5, 2022

Message about how God does not leave us alone.

Title: I am not alone Theme: To show that God will never leave us. We are never alone. Text: John 4:46 - 52 Note: Much of the thoughts and quotes came from Max Lucado’s book Never Alone John 4:46 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is My Land Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2013

A study of the book of Ruth chapter 3 verses 1 through 18

Ruth 3: 1 – 18 This Is My Land 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Excellent Guidance For Everyday Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2012

1. Seek God’s help for your suffering (vs. 13a). 2. Sing God’s praise (vs. 13b). 3. Share your faults with one another (vs. 16a) 4. Speak to God for others (vs. 14-18). 5. Steer people to God’s truth (vs. 19-20).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 12: Excellent Guidance for Everyday Life (Part 1) James 5:13-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 6 2012 *Someone put together a list of Kid’s Instructions on Life: -9-year-old Rocky said: "When feeding seagulls, always wear a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Control Is The Goal Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

The goal of the Christian is to so gain control of his emotions that all of them in their vast variety might become valuable in making him what God wants him to be. Control is the goal.

John Powell, whose books have now sold over 11 million, begins his book The Christian Vision with the request that we run a short home made movie on the screen of our minds. Imagine that you have come home on a dark night and to your horror you see a long snake on your front lawn. Your heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Escape From The Pit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Principles and actions to take when discouraged

I. Enemies In the Pit --------------------- - Horrible pit - Ps 40:2 - DOUBT Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Sam Harris was a little-known graduate student until he wrote the phenomenally successful “The End of Faith” and its follow-up, “Letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011

1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Parables 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

First of 5 messages exploring the parables related to the Kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Review Jesus told parables or made up stories to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan reminded us that we demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Persevering In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for depending on God’s power through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational