Sermons on Night Prayer:

Mom: The Loving Truth Teller

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

The fourth sermon of a post-Easter series on Love and the 2009 Mother’s Day message

A mother knows she’s been home too long for the following reasons: (Slide 1) 1. (Slide 2) She begins to talk to Barney as a real person. 2. (Slide 3) She forgets which one is real – Mister Rogers or King Friday. 3. (Slide 4) She cries for a wedding on Sesame Street. 4. (slide 5) She is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:23

Denomination: Church Of God

1 Thessalonians Chapter 2

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009

This is an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2.

The moment is now. Decision time. Will you obey God? That is the choice that we face on a daily basis. Will I obey Gods word today, or will I go about life on my own? We should be asking ourselves that question every single morning when we roll out of bed. Obedience starts with the understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James 4

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

James tells us how to turn hatred into humility, judgment into justice and boasting into belief.

There is a stark contrast in tone from chapter 3 to chapter 4 Chapter 3 (taming the tongue) closes with words like peace, gentleness, mercy, good fruits…it kind of ends on a good tone…but CH 4 contains words like fights, quarrels, lust, hate, envy, pride and sin. In CH 4 James gives clear advice on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of A Nation

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009

Christianity shaped the character of America. Our task is to live for Christ but let us honor the legacy of faithful men and women.

The Character of a Nation, Isaiah 32:1-8 Introduction The Pledge of Allegiance is not a verse composed by the Founding Fathers of our republic. It was written especially for children; in the summer is 1892 to commemorate that year’s celebration of Columbus Day in public schools throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

No Regrets

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 22, 2009

If we do not have support systems we risk losing strength and stability. Everyone needs support systems. How do you draw strength for the journey? If you don’t have a close spiritual advisor, mentor, friend, you may want to look for one.

I read a great little story this week. “In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. Traveling through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe gave Borden a burden for the world’s hurting people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on May 30, 2009

This Pentecost sermon emphasizes that the power of the Holy Spirit is greater than the evil in the world. Congregants are called to intentionally plan to come together and received the power of the Spirit.

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 NLT 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Transforming Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2009

These is sermon 1 in a series of sermons on moments with Master, as Jesus teaches us crucial life lessons. This sermon deals with the need of the transforming touch of Jesus.

Moments with the Master Series Series Introduction: As one reads the Gospels; it quickly becomes apparent that the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ was a people centered ministry. There are two verses that declare, in detail, our Lord’s mission statement. 1.) Luke 19:10, “For the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Introducing Christ Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jun 7, 2009

(PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) The function of every Christian, like John the Baptist, is to make Christ manifest where they are. Find the four keys to manifesting Christ to your world.

Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-08) Introducing Jesus John 1:24-34 This morning I want to start by asking you a fascinating question- and that is this: How would you introduce Jesus? Let’s say, for instance, that you were at work and Jesus walked in, and your friends asked you, “Hey, who is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:24-34

Denomination: *other

The Three Cs Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2009

Becoming a Christ follower is conditional. We have the choice to say, “Yes” or “No” to becoming a disciple of Jesus. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me…” Jesus gives the invitation and then leaves the choice up to us.

The Three “Cs” of Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 During my twelve years of ministry here the mission of the Willow Vale Church has been: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” Jesus gave us the mission and purpose of the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Placebo Faith

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 9, 2009

People are impressionable and the world takes advantage of that, trying to mold our minds and conform our thoughts to align with theirs.

A young teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. There is, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

A Remarkable Invitation Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God wants to be our friend.

I want to ask you to consider something as we enter this Fall season. How would you describe your relationship with God? That’s a personal question that I simply invite you to simply reflect upon. I would presume that many of us find ourselves in many different stages and seasons. You may just ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

I. The Mystery of Christ is based on a promise (6) II. The Mystery of Christ is accessible to all (6) III. The Mystery of Christ is visible through the Church (10-11) IV. The Mystery of Christ gives us a clear approach to God (12) V. The Mystery of Ch

The Mystery of Christ Ephesians 3:1-13 Intro: How many of you like a good mystery (and I’m not talking about the location of your missing sock)? Interestingly enough, the first definition for mystery in Webster’s Dictionary is “a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Christ In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 14, 2009

Even as the wise men kept Christ at the center of their lives, we can keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and our lives.

Last week we began a series entitled “Keeping Christ In Christmas.” This series is based on the controversy swirling around our society concerning the word Christmas. There are some who would just as soon remove the word Christ from Christmas. They prefer to say merry Xmas. There are others who get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Gift Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

The gift of the Holy Spirit is available for all who will receive Him.

Receiving the Gift Acts 19:1-7 Intro: We like to talk about gifts around Christmas time. We think about what we will give to those special people in our lives, and sometimes we might even think about what someone is getting for us. As followers of Jesus, we remember that God sent Jesus as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Messiah Has Come Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 15, 2009

Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

Messiah Has Come Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to clasp." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist