Sermons on Night Prayer:

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 7, 2013

The road to Emmaus involved the two disciples going the right way, obstructions, an account, and a detour.

The Road to Emmaus There was a group of climbers who set out to scale a large mountain in Europe. The view boasted a breathtaking peak of snowcapped rocks. On clear days the crested point reigned as king on the horizon. Its white tip jutted into the blue sky inviting admiration and offering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Jaws & Shattered Teeth

Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Apr 13, 2013

you must know that you dont have to fight your battles, there is one who will go before you and break the jaw and shatter the teeth of the one who makes his threats to devour!

Broken jaws & shattered teeth Psalm 3:5-8 5) I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 6) I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7) Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's About Time, Isn't It? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013

Their order and position is very specific and give us insight into the journey that God takes each of His children on.

It’s about time, isn’t it? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 14 April, 2013 Nehemiah 3:1-3:32 The work of the church won’t just happen. It takes all of us doing what God would have us to do. • God promised Israel/they obey Him/He would always ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Rescue Plan"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2013

A sermon about being part of God's salvation.

"The Great Rescue" Revelation 7:9-17 As everyone knows, Monday afternoon we had another tragedy as bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. Among those killed was a little 8 year old boy. Other folks lost limbs, and were seriously injured. They will have to learn to live with the results of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Light The Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 29, 2013

Elijah's victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Used as an example of the LORD lighting the fire - what we want Him to do in us so we can be like Jeremiah in Jeremiah 20:9b.

“Light the Fire” Text: Jeremiah 20:7-13 I. Welcome II. Introduction As we think about our theme for this year, the LORD wants us to be on fire for Him. Sometimes when a child, student or worker is not putting forth the effort they should, we make the statement that we need to light a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken: How God Uses Defective People

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

The Bible is filled with stories of fractured lives and messy situations. From these we can learn truths about how God works.

Bob Dylan wrote a song called “Everything is broken.” Here are some of the lyrics. Broken bottles broken plates Broken switches broken gates Broken dishes broken parts Streets are filled with broken hearts Broken words never meant to be spoken Everything is broken. He’s right. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Developing A Fulfilling Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2013

We can enjoy an exciting fulfilling faith if we are willing to make the investment.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Expectations. Life is full of them. • We have expectations for what school would be like, then college, then work, marriage, and eventually retirement! • The thing about expectations is sometimes expectations are met, sometimes they are exceeded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must I Do? An Introduction To The Series. Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 19, 2013

Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do!

WHAT MUST I DO? Philippians 4:13 Big Idea: Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do! INTRO: So I am having my daily devotions – just minding my own business in private worship when I stumbled upon Matthew 19:16, “Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Square Pizza And Mystery Meat

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2013

Acts is the record of incredible miracles by incredible people. But what if the greatest miracle took place in the lunch line? The guy pushing square pizza and mystery meat shows us that the Holy Spirit can use us too!

Square Pizza and Mystery Meat I. Introduction On this very important day . . . a day that distinguishes us - on this Pentecost Sunday I want to take you back into the book in which it all started. I want you to join me in Acts 6 & 7 as we talk about Square Pizza and Mystery Meat! II. Text Acts ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Individualism

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

We have become captive to the idea that faith is a private matter. In effect, we have bought into society’s value of individualism. Individualism is leading life one’s own way with little to no regard or connection to others

Individualism Joshua 7: 2-12a Imagine somebody courteously asking, “How is your family life?” or “How is your prayer life?” or “Is your thought life pure?” or “How wisely do you use your time?” or as John Wesley would ask Methodists in his day, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-12, Joshua 7:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Selfishness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

It is so easy to judge and condemn the perceived selfishness of others. But rarely do we turn that discerning eye and critical judgment toward ourselves leaving our personal selfishness virtually unchallenged.

Selfishness Philippians 2:3-4 If you look around, you see endless examples of selfishness. We often lament their existence: We lash out at the pork spending of politicians for their constituents. We despise the self-serving culture of corporate greed. We protest the selfish motives of many wars and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

Individualism Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 17, 2013

We have become captive to the idea that faith is a private matter. We have bought into society’s value of individualism. Individualism is leading life one’s own way with little to no regard or connection to others. But is that what God wants for us?

Individualism Joshua 7: 2-12a Imagine somebody courteously asking, “How is your family life?” or “How is your prayer life?” or “Is your thought life pure?” or “How wisely do you use your time?” or as John Wesley would ask Methodists in his day, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12, Joshua 7:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Generosity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

A third look at being generous.

Generosity April 21, 2013 Last winter, as we led up to Christmas I spoke about grace for a number of weeks. I’m still not certain we have a great understanding of grace because in some respects grace is illogical and counter-intuitive. We really don’t know what to do with grace. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute Surrender

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 22, 2013

Paul in Romans 12 calls on the followers of Christ to yield themselves completely to God, to capitulate to His Lordship. Until we do this we can never experience the fullness of joy and blessing God has for us individually and as a church.

Absolute Surrender Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Bad Religion

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2013

THE JEWISH NATION HELD A PRIVILEGED STATUS WITHIN THE ROMAN EMPIRE, AND THE SANHEDRIN FEARED THAT JESUS WOULD GAIN A LARGE FOLLOWING, CAUSE A CIVIL UPROAR, AND ANGER THE GOVERNING ROMAN EMPIRE. IF THAT HAPPENED, these religious leaders would lose their...

5-16-2004 Title: Consequences of Bad Religion Text: John 11:47-48, 53 Scripture Reading: John 11:45-53 Introduction CHRIST DIED DURING Passover week in Jerusalem. It was the HIGH HOLY WEEK ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist