Sermons on The Weeping Willow:

The Problem Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Service Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2005

How the Lord used the darkness of Good Friday as a witness to our salvation.

March 24, 2005 Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Tonight’s service is called a service of darkness. It is a somber reminder of what happened to Jesus. As the service progresses, the lights eventually are dimmed until it becomes almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45

Denomination: Lutheran

Can God Be Trusted?

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 25, 2005

In times of crisis I have often wondered why God doesn’t seem to be faithful to His promises. For example, haven’t you ever frowned doubtfully when reading, "Whatever you ask in prayer you will receive"? Or how about, "Ask and it will be given to you"? Or

Can God Be Trusted Lamentations When I was younger we moved all across the Untied States. I often say that I have seen some of the nicest and some of the worst Naval bases in the country. When you live in Dallas, San Francisco, and New Orleans it is usually hard to find the time to run back to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003

This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Dressed For The Wedding

Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005

Jesus’ parable of the Wedding shows God’s judgment on those who refuse his invitation, and his grace on those who do.

Dressing for the Wedding Matt. 22:1-14 Today when you enter various restaurants, you are confronted by a sign that says “No shirt, no shoes, no service.” A sign like this is also a sign of the time, I suppose, for it would not be necessary to post such a sign, except that there are a number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Before There Can Be A Resurrection There Must Be A Death, Burial.

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 19, 2004

In our walk with God we too have to face with: Death of a vision Burial of a vision Resurrection of a vision

Before there can be a Resurrection there must be a death, burial. John 11:1-4 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

"The Coming Of The King"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Dec 4, 2002

A message on the tasks of the Christian life as believers await the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 21:1-13; Rom. 13:8-14 December 1, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com You are all quite familiar with the old saw about how a watched pot never boils. It isn’t true, of course. A watched pot does boil. It only seems to us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13, Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 2, 2002

The Scriptures teach that the joy of the Lord is our strength. This is a lesson which provides guidance on how we can experience the power of spiritual joy in our Christian lives.

Background: The Jews had returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. While they were in Babylon, the Jews were not able to practice their religion in its entirety. In fact, for the most part, they did not have access to the Law of God. For most of the captives, whatever they knew of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Together Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Engaging The Giants Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 3 – “Engaging the Giants” I am mentioned to you over the last couple of weeks that we have a job to do. We have a position to fill. That position is between the living and the dead to stop the plague. It isn’t enough to come in here and eat well each week. We are fed to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by James May on Nov 16, 2008

The people of God so very blessed. We need to have an attitude of gratitude all the time.

In Everything Give Thanks Sunday, November 16, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May On December 21, 1620, 102 men, women and children, sailed out of their homes and into the pages of history and dropped anchor on the shores of a New World. They came seeking deliverance from tryranny, religious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doubt Vs Courage

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

Doubt is in direct contradiction to the confidence of the cross! Take courage from the same sources Jesus drew upon.

Doubt vs Courage Doubt is such a destructive thing. It strips us of the ability to achieve. It disables our creativity. Hides productivity and strips away positivity. Doubt was the very thing that Satan used to trip up Eve. Is it really so? He asked her. Doubt made sure Eve fell, it kept people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007

Consider the hope that we have in Jesus by looking once again at the death and resurrection of Jesus. 1- the excruciating death 2- the exhilarating resurrection

INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot tall. There was just one "little" problem: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Difficult Week

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This message looks at the events of Passion week.

Introduction: If you only had a week to live what would you do? Some people answer that question by saying that they would go out with a bang, doing all the things they never got to do but wanted to do. That might be traveling and seeing things they had never seen before. Some people might go sky ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Baptist

Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

For the believer, dying is not a grim prospect.

Dying is a Day Worth Living For July 25, 2010 Introduction A Story 1 Cemeteries were always outside of town. a Private & public burying places-private burials were chiefly in gardens & caves. b Water courses, public roads were not allowed to pass through them; sheep were not allowed to graze in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist