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  • The Pauline Privilege Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021
     | 1,556 views

    The Bible demands that you be open to the power of exceptions, for only those who are, are open to the spirit of grace. Even under Old Testament law we see examples of exceptions that allow grace to dominate.

    Thousands of young boys walked past the Bathwell Castle in England, and none ever dreamed of climbing up the chimney to carve his name at the top. There was one exception, however. One boy did the unusual, and his name was David Livingstone. That boy went on to become one of histories most famous ...read more

  • Overlooking The Obvious PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 792 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual blindness, the emptiness of misdirected religious activity, and the necessity of recognizing and accepting God's divine intervention.

    Good morning, beloved, and welcome. We stand here today at the threshold of a divine revelation, ready to open our hearts to the wisdom of the Word. We are about to immerse ourselves in the sacred text of Luke 19:41-48, a passage that, like a mirror, reflects our human frailty and God's divine ...read more

  • As Children

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,842 views

    Jesus said we had to become like little children, yet we all have picked up teh world’s values. What do we need to do to recover our innocent faith again?

    As Children Matt 18:1-6 and Mark 10:13-16 Reading the Scripture - We find something about how we think - And our adult values - We see the disciples discussing - Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven - They are concerned with positions, titles and rank - These things are very important ...read more

  • Mercy And Grace Are The Twin Pillars Of God's Love Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024
     | 1,329 views

    Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature.

    Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and implications. Grace refers to God's unmerited favor and kindness towards humanity. It is the ...read more

  • Father Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit`

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 129,429 views

    The last 7 sayings of Christ. The 7th saying Jesus show us how we not only are to live but how we are to die - like a child falling asleep in his father’s arms.

    The 7 Last saying of Christ “Father into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit.” by District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 23:44-47 -- "And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the ...read more

  • Christmas - A Story Glazed Over

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,718 views

    Let's put aside our familiarity of the Christmas story, and dig in with an open heart and mind to the message at hand.

    2010.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC Revisiting this old story, with an open mind and heart. Listen and don’t glaze over. There is more than meets the eye when we delve in. Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 I don’t know who to give credit to for this message. I had read ...read more

  • Who Let The Dogs In?

    Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 508 ratings
     | 74,065 views

    The access to God’s grace has been opened to all through the death of Jesus Christ.

    WHO LET THE DOGS IN? Matthew 15:21 – 28 In the text before us we find a woman who has a problem. The Bible tells us that her daughter was vexed by a devil. Now it does not tell us why it happened. It does not say whose fault it was, whether the mother had done something wrong or whether the ...read more

  • "Yes We Can"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

    Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

  • The Big Empty Series

    Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

    THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

  • Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,308 views

    The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

    Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

  • Seven Powerful Words

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,285 views

    Phil 4:13 opens a door to confident, faithful living through Christ.

    The Seven Most Powerful Words Philippians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Magicians perform amazing feats with just a word—“abracadabra.” That’s not for real. Ali Baba in the Arabian Nights opened the door to the robbers’ cave with ...read more

  • The Power Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,020 views

    Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. . . the salvation found in Christ!

    The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 Focus: Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. Function: to open the eyes of our church to the incomparably great power found in Christ! Opener: Have you ever felt “empowered”? A friend of mine recently told me ...read more

  • Beginnings Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 6, 2008
     | 3,433 views

    This is the opening message for the Essential 100 reading campaign. The message goes with the first reading

    Beginnings Essential 100 Message Series Genesis 1:1 January 6, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A year ago I had the privilege of going to the Gathering, the first national Wesleyan pastors conference. The experience was incredible and it was without a doubt the best pastor’s conference I have ...read more

  • Ready, Set, Grow!

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008
     | 3,058 views

    Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

    Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

  • New Paths, New Lessons, And New Commitments

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 24,555 views

    Opening Convocation of the new semester Spring 2006 at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

    Welcome back young people! Welcome to Liberty University, the world’s most exciting University. And you 700 new students from all over the nation and the world we welcome you to this hallowed campus. This is our 35th year, we started with 154 students, four faculty members (Dr. Elmer Towns, our ...read more