Sermons on Tim Walz:

Getting Ready For Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 7, 2009

This study teaches us how to get ready for worship.

When you come to worship do you prepare yourself for a worship experience? What do I mean, prepare yourself? The 24th Psalm addresses this question. In verse 3 it raises the question. " Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?" This Psalm discusses the question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 8, 2009

Discover what it means and how to worship God during the hard times of life.

Are you able to worship God in the hard times? This is one of the most difficult tasks of the faith life. It is easy to worship God when the sun shines bright. It is easy to worship God when the bills are paid. It is easy to worship God when things are going well. What about during the hard times? ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming An Encourager

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 15, 2009

In this sermon you will see the damage of discouragement and ways of becoming an encourager.

Are you working at becoming an encouraging person? This is vitally important! We find a good example of this lesson in II Sam. 19. King David’s troops had pursued Absalom in hopes of correcting the problem with the estranged son. Absalom was killed in the conflict. Instead of thanking his men for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Reassuring Words For Jesus Friends

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2009

This funeral sermon was prepared for the funeral of a four month old but would be good for any funeral.

At a time of death we need reassuring words. Those words are important when they are given but especially when they come from a friend. The words of a friend seem to carry greater weight. They are warm. They are to be trusted. In John 11 we find Jesus sharing a challenging experience with some of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Focused Amid Challenges

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009

This sermon teaches us how to stay focused in the midst of challenges.

Do you have trouble staying focused when challenges raise their ugly head? This is true of individuals! This is true of churches! This is true of marriages! This is true of businesses! Joke: I heard about a bride who was nervous before her wedding. It was time for the wedding and she wasn’t sure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Tim Harris on Aug 7, 2009

Have you ever wondered how the universe, the world and all things created came into existence? Who’s behind it? God had and always has had a plan. Let us go to the bible, it answers this question.

God Has A Plan Have you ever wondered how the universe, the world and all things created came into existence? Who’s behind it? God had and always has had a plan. Let us go to the bible, it answers this question. In the Beginning… Have the congregation stand and ask them to read the Word ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encouraging Difference

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 9, 2009

See how we can make a difference in people’s lives as we encourage them in the faith.

(This sermon was introduced by showing a video clip. The clip contained a series of short interviews in which people were asked the question. "For what do you wish to be remembered?" The last interviewee said "I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference." That is my desire! With that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2009

This sermon helps us evaluate our preparedness and understanding of spiritual growth.

Introduction: Do you remember, as a child, the anticipation of growing taller? I remember my brother and I would stand beside a doorframe in our home and use a ruler to mark our growth. We would mark a spot above our heads and then measure down to get our height. I do not know that we had any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 19, 2009

At the feast in Bethany, we can see a beautiful picture of the Church and a contrast between a worshiper and one who was selfish.

* Jesus had been staying a Ephraim. * As the Passover approached, people began to wonder if Jesus would show up for the feast. * He shows up in Bethany at a feast to honor him, sponsored by the family of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. * In this setting, we get the most beautiful picture of a healthy, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Observing Nature Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2009

In Jesus’ encounter with the Greek seekers, we see the Nature of the Savior, The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of the Servant.

20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. * These are believed to be Jews living in Greece, visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. * Philip is a Greek name. He probably spoke fluent Greek. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of The Fishermen

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 21, 2008

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany The call of the disciples

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Matthew 4:12-23 "The call of the Fishermen" 12* Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; 13* and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14* that what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Healthy Body

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 28, 2008

Examine the characteristics of a church that is functioning as a healthy body.

Introduction- Last month I went for my annual physical. My doctor checked my pulse, my blood pressure, did blood tests, listened to my heart and lungs. He gave me a clean bill of health. I have an annual physical every year. All of us are concerned about our bodies and our healthy. You might be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Lenten Pilgrimage"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 28, 2008

A sermon for the Tranfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Matthew17:1-9 "Our Lenten Pilgrimage" 17:1* ¶ And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. 2* And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Presence - Mary Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Mary December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 The Bible declares that when the time was right - God the Father birthed Jesus his Son into our world. And when He did - like all proud Fathers do - He got the word out. God the father declares to some specific people that His son - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational