Sermons on Wake:

Why? Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 21, 2001

There is a new theology that says that one of two things is true: Either God is not all-powerful or God is not all-loving Some choose to serve a God who is all-loving, but not all powerful.

"Why?" is an oft asked question El Tablazo looked so close. Too close. It happened so fast. Exploding into the jagged 14,000-foot peak, the DC-4 disintegrated with a metallic scream. What was left of the Avianca Airline flight bound for Quito, Ecuador, flamed crazily down the mountainside into ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Place

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 13, 2001

Message on abiding in the presence of the Lord, and relying on Him for peace even in the midst of terror.

THE SECRET PLACE Psalm 91:1-3 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. [3] Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Get Along In The World

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

Paul talks about how the Christian is supposed to live in society. Not only does he say that we should obey the laws of the land – but obey even when those laws don’t make sense. And he reveals principals for getting along in the world.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com One of the most interesting news stories I ever covered while a television reporter was the story of the Kingdom of Heaven. This is not the Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus spoke about – no, this kingdom was located a few miles east of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Under-Rowers

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 11, 2003

Followers of Christ are called to servanthood, which includes a willingness to serve at the lowest levels, under the descretion of the Captain

UNDER-ROWERS 1 Cor 3:18-4:2 18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Have You Lost Your Song?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003

We tend to lose our song in life and need to get it back.

INTRO.- Have you lost your song? Have you lost your ability to sing? Or it may be that you never had it in the first place. Have you lost your enthusiasm for living? Have you lost your joy for living? ILL.- Listen to the story about Chippie the parakeet. A Texas newspaper carried this story ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preoccupied Passenger Povokes Pilot Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 29, 2008

The piolt of the ship-a Bentile-goes to call upon a Jewish man to pray for him and for his crew. Not all of Jonah 1:6, can be viewed as true tyoes, yet there are enough of instances where we see Jonah, a type of the Church, is called to pray at the behest

JONAH 1: 6 PREOCCUPIED PASSENGER PROVOKES PILOT I. PERIL: A. Perishing. B. Punishment. C. Pariahs. II. PIOUS: A. Predicament. B. Prayer-less. C. Provoked. III. PILOT: A. Pattern. B. Piousness. C. Pleadings. The scene on board the ship carrying Jonah is not a serene scene. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Be Empowered Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 10, 2008

We are in the easter season and this is an awesome time for us to share our story of how God brought us out of a sin filled life and into a life filled with hope for life now and hope for what is to come.

Spring Life Part 1- This series theme is being preached all over the country by Wesleyan pastor’s for the 2008 Easter season. The outline of each message is inspired from the denomination but the content is original to Pastor Ryan Akers. Be Empowered Pastor Ryan Akers Easter Season! What an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lifting Up Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 12, 2007

What’s involved in the purpose of fellowship within the church.

“I hear you.” -->It’s a phrase that has entered our familial language, our personal conversations. -->It’s an idiom that means more than just acknowledging that was said out loud registered on the meter reading of our auditory nerves in our ear. -->It can mean, “I agree” or “I know what you mean” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Grace-Filled Service Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 26, 2012

As we approach the subject of serving God by using the gifts that He has given us, it helps to have the right perspective about ourselves, God, others, and a sense of how each gift fits into the bigger picture of the body of Christ, the family of God.

Grace-Filled Service Romans 12:3-8 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4 Just as each of us has one body with many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An End To Darkness Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

Have you ever noticed how much darkness surrounds the Christmas story – how much happens in the dark?

An End to Darkness Isaiah 60:1-7; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI December 14, 2008 Advent Series 2009 This may sound a little strange, but I have always associated darkness with Christmas – physical darkness, I mean. All my childhood memories of Christmas seem to have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Burn On Without Burn Out

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaken By His Presence

Contributed by Kevin Hinzman on Dec 27, 2008

Be shaken by Purpose & Desire and watch God invade your natural with His supernatural!

Shaken By His Presence Isaiah 64:1-3 Several months ago the Lord woke me up early in the morning around 3 am. When the Lord chooses to do something like this and I don’t push the snooze button, so to speak, it happens around the same time. This particular morning the Holy Spirit directed me to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-3

Denomination: *other

Gideon: A Man Of Valor

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 15, 2012

Message about Gideon and his accomplishments.

Note: I would like to thank Wayne Dority for his message on Gideon, and Jamie Wright for the message The Devil's Worst Nightmare. Jdg 6:1-13 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, (2) and the hand of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Troublemakers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011

We are told what to do avoid and what to do in order to cease the troublemakers. 1- Avoid the foolish 2- Warn the contentious 3- Dodge the divisive

INTRO.- Troublemakers. Ever met any? Ever been one? ILL.- After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Baptist preacher said, “We did ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of The Ploughman

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 17, 2011

We know in farming & agriculture that long before a harvest is reaped there has been some ploughing of the soil. Any farmer can tell you that the idea of reaping a crop without ploughing the soil is ludicrous! Is it any different with the soil of the hear

Bunbury Sun am 17/07/2011 “The call of the ploughman” Intro: *** Yesterday at the in-laws I did something I had never done b/4 ….. at least not w/ a machine. I ploughed some ground for my father in-law w/ a rotary hoeing machine. At first I found it quite a task to control & ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal