Sermons on Pretty:

The God Who Exalts God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

We are selfless followers of a self-centered God

The God Who Exalts God “We are selfless followers of a self-centered God.” Ezekiel 36:22-23 (p. 614) March 18, 2012 Introduction: “Therefore say to the House of Israel, this is what the sovereign Lord says, “It is not for your sake O house of Israel, that I am going ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 17, 2011

Number 27 in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine more closely the covenant God made with Abraham.

The Covenant with Abraham (Genesis part 27) Text: Genesis 15:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley Well, for the last few Sunday’s we’ve been talking about Abraham, and we’ve been looking at how he has grown in his faith and in his walk with the Lord. We’ve seen him act in faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mistake Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 17, 2011

This is the 28th sermon in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine Abraham's failure to trust in the covenant promises of God by sleeping with Hagar and fathering Ishmael.

The Mistake (Genesis part 28) Text: Genesis 16:1 – 16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now as we’ve been reading about Abraham, we’ve seen him go through high points and low points. We’ve seen him walking in faith and we’ve seen his faith falter from time to time. Last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sending Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus sends out His disciples.

13. Who is Jesus? November 14th, 2010 The Sending Our text this morning is extremely important for our Spiritual development. As we see how Jesus trains His disciples to be leaders in the kingdom of God. After a long stretch of relentless ministry things have finally slowed down enough for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Sending Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus sends out His disciples.

13. Who is Jesus? November 14th, 2010 The Sending Our text this morning is extremely important for our Spiritual development. As we see how Jesus trains His disciples to be leaders in the kingdom of God. After a long stretch of relentless ministry things have finally slowed down enough for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9

Denomination: *other

“four Things I Learned From My Father”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 17, 2011

Father's are our pattern, provider, protector and priest.

“Four Things I Learned from my Father” June 19, 2011 Proverbs 4:1-6 1 “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Grace Is Not Earned

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2010

Popular culture says that good things come to those who deserve it. Jesus makes it clear that His grace works in the lives of those who don’t deserve it.

On the 10th of March in 2003 the then Australian Prime minister, John Howard, was visiting the New Zealand parliament in Auckland. The issue being discussed was the region’s response to the actions of Saddam Hussein. Outside parliament around 600 anti-war protesters whistled, thumped drums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pruning Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 6, 2008

Jesus uses the picture of a vineyard to teach us about how to have real life, good fruit and benefit from the Lord pruning our lives.

We live in the midst of Oregon wine country. Traveling down any rural road around Newberg and Dundee yields a plethora of tourist signs leading to vineyards and wineries with hard to pronounce names. Gentle hillsides that once grew part of the world’s largest crop of Christmas trees are now covered ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I'd like to look back at Psalm 103 because I believe that here we'll find six things for which we are to praise the Lord...six things that the disciples could relate to...things that I believe are what prompted the spontaneous praises that echoed through

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY LUKE 19:28 40 I grew up in Northern Cambria. It was known for having some pretty good football teams. But there was one particularly memorable game against our arch rivals Cambria Heights that was very non typical. In the closing minutes of action the score is 31 0 and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

The Thief Named Grudge Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 29, 2011

To share how holding a grudge is no good for anyone and how we must lay them to the side and move on in life.

We often hear the term "holding a grudge". What is a "grudge", what does it look like, and how does one "hold it"? "Grudge" is an actual word and it’s dictionary meaning is: a feeling of resentment or ill will over some grievance, or to harbor resentment. To "hold or carry a grudge" would then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Other

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

It’s time for prayer - Healing comes to a beggar...opportunity... there is the expectation of something happening.

Opportunity! Acts 3 Here we are in week three of the diary of the early church…perhaps it is more of a scrapbook of little notes and pictures, news paper clippings of events that that the writer wanted noticed so we don’t want to forget. It had only been a couple of weeks since Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

Mothers Are Special

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

This is an uplifting, encouraging sermon with a different spin, for Mother’s Day.

Today God has an encouraging word for all you moms here today… And He’s bringing it to you through the example of the two most famous moms in history. ? Who can tell me who they are? 1: Eve, mother of mankind and of the age of the law and judgment. GO EVE!!! 2: Mary, mother of our Savior ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wise Wife

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005

At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

"The Wind In Our Face"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009

Three things to do when the storms of life come.

“The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Helping People - Our Method Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

1 of 3 messages setting the vision for ministry at Meridian Christian Church. In three weeks we explore and examine the core values of MCC.

8/5/07 – Helping People: Our Method Helping People Find The Way Home Helping People Have you ever thought about how some things just didn’t seem to belong together. For example a Karate Studio and Senior Home just don’t seem to fit well with each other. Or consider the idea of starting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ