Sermons on Washington State:

Spiritual Communication

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 2, 2004

Principles of effective communication.

Every one of us needs to know how to effectively communicate. Our relationships depend on it. One of the most tremendous communicators in history was the Apostle Paul. Our Scripture text today gives us several insights into how we too can become effective in this strategic area of our lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Man With The Withered Hand

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Besides that withered hand being a physical handicap, that old withered, shriveled up hand is a type of mankind. Man, in spite of our education, ability, talents, all our 6,000 years of development...we’re still a withered creation because of the fall.

THE MAN WITH THE WITHERED HAND MARK 3:1 6 Read Mark 3:1 6 then Read Matthew 12:11 12 As we look at this story of the man with the shriveled hand, Jesus had just entered the city of Capernaum. He’d been run out of His hometown of Nazareth. The great religious leaders of that town had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

We Have Conquered The World!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 15, 2012

Faith in Jesus releases us from the cares of this world.

Last August, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, a 40-year old nurse from Austria, became the first woman to reach the world’s 14 highest peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. She clinched the record when she conquered the notoriously treacherous mountain known as K2. This Himalayan giant, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing A Personal Walk With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 22, 2017

In Moses' frank conversation with God, we learn to pray for those who rebel against God, hunger for the presence of God, long for more of God, and shine with the light of God. As we seek after God, God will reveal more of himself to us.

Exodus 33:12-23 Developing a Personal Walk with God Today’s conversation between Moses and God is pretty gutsy. Moses seems very comfortable with God, even to challenge God: “You don’t go with us, we don’t go!” Moses is praying real prayers here, nothing held back. And what is even more amazing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 26, 2019

he Lord’s prayer teaches us to stay close to Jesus: He is our life He is our security He is our mediator and Great high priest Yet we often consider prayer a chore, when it is really oxygen to our soul.

“The Lord’s prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 Floating in the river: About 6 or 7 years olds we lived in Washington State Our family was playing in the cutout on the river, apparently the river was taller than the barrier meant to keep people in and safe. My tube floated right over the barrier and I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peril Patience And A Promise

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Jun 23, 2006

There’s a dilemma we face today, it is the casting away of the moral principals that our country and the Church was founded upon. But we have the promise that if we hold on help will come in due time.

Hebrews 10:1-4, 10:34-38 Peril Patience and the Promise Protocol first, Protocol first Protocol First The authorship of the book of Hebrews is a point of debate among theologians. Some say that it was written by Apollos some say Silas others still say that it was written by clement of Rome. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-38

Denomination: Holiness

Confessions: Phone Booth Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally set to be released in November 2002, but as a result of the terrifying shooting spree by the notorious ‘Washington Sniper’, 20th-Century Fox chose t

--note-- 2003, Fox Directed by Joel Schumacher Screenplay by Larry Cohen Colin Farrell as Stu Shepard Kiefer Sutherland as The Caller Rated R for pervasive language and some violence - - - - - Does art imitate life or life imitate art? Joel Schumacher’s wonderful thriller Phone Booth was originally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: *other

Ok. We've Started Our Trip.

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 7, 2004

Setting a vision, setting goals, dreaming dreams can be difficult for a church. This sermon was preached for a congregation planning how to develop their vision.

OK. WE’VE STARTED OUR TRIP. NOW, WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WE GOING? (The discovery of our Church’s Vision) Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January , 2004 Dr. David L. Haun It has been almost ten months since we started our worship services here at Hope Christian. It has been a good ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Royal Priesthood Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 11, 2011

We Christians are a privileged people, given awesome responsibilities to fulfil until the Master returns.

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Victory

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

The promise is not stated outright here, but it is implied that we can have victory over the devil.

The promise is not stated outright here, but it is implied that we can have victory over the devil. The main thought in Chapter 12 is the tribulation saints who have overcome the devil. we will discuss 3 ways in which they did it. As we think about victory, we need to remember two Bible truths ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

Part of a series on prayer, this is about the price Daniel paid for stating committed to a life of prayer.

DANIEL THE PRICE OF PRAYER “How much will it cost me?” Date: Place: Text: Daniel 6:1-11 Introduction We come to a message in our study and series of “Prayers that made a difference”, about a great man of prayer. Daniel is most recognized as the one who was thrown into the lion’s den but escaped ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Wants To Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

Whatever your state in this life, we serve a God that wants to work on your behalf.

At the beginning of this message this morning I want to tell you a little bit about the nature of God. I want to give you some things about God that make Him God. First of all the Bible teaches us that God is a spirit. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, Luke 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006

Discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, which is a ballot issue in our state this year.

Defending the Biblical View of Marriage Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6 October 8, 2006 Introduction Today we’re going to look at the first of two very controversial topics – same-sex marriage and abortion. It’s also possible that we might look at the issue of video lottery, but I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grumpy Or Joyful

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 7, 2010

Joy is a state of happiness when we are in communion with God, which leads to gladness, and delight.

Have you ever met any grumpy people? Don’t say any names out loud! I would imagine that every one of us have seen them from time to time. A grumpy person sees everything in a negative light. They only see the bad in life. They only see the imperfections of others. They are overly critical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 3, 2010

Second message explaining "church words." As the title states, this message explains the word "grace."

Those Confusing Church Words Series Ephesians 2:8-10 “Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat?” We’re talking about "Those Confusing Church Words." Last week we talked about sin. We defined sin as "any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature." Today, we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational