Sermons on Washington:

When Prayer Doesn’t Change God Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 31, 2025

We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes God.”

MODERN CHRISTIAN MISCONCEPTIONS SERIES “When Prayer Doesn’t Change God” (It Changes You) PROLOGUE We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Malachi 3:6, Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 38:1, Jonah 3:4, Luke 22:42, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:16, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mountain Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2015

The Law was the basis of Israel's freedom from slavery as well as the foundation of the blessings they'd received by God. But why God introduce these Laws in such an intimidating and frightening way?

OPEN: In about 4 weeks our nation is going to have a special celebration. Does anybody know what that special holiday is? (“Independence Day”) We are a free people, and we celebrate that freedom on July 4th. One of our nation’s founding documents is called the Declaration of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just As I Am

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 1, 2001

This sermon is disgned for seekers to understand grace and what it means in our everyday lives.

Resurrection Sunday Just As I Am John 3 April 15, 2001 Intro: A. [Making an Impression, Citation: The Wisconsin State Journal, reprinted in Parade] The Wisconsin State Journal recently surveyed vice presidents and personnel directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Love Dad!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 23, 2004

I love Dad because he has taught us what to do and what not to do.

Sermon: Why I love Dad? Introduction: The Story of Father’s Day: from Father’s Day on the net Father’s Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father’s day" was first proposed there were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Inside Job

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 31, 2004

The Bible tells the church how to treat "oneanother".

An Inside Job John 13:34 OBITUARY" Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years and for every one of those years, Someone did far more ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Samson Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2010

IWHEN YOU ARE GOING BLIND YOU CANNOT SEE THINGS CLEARLY!

Series: Here Comes the Judge! Key Scripture Verses of the book: Judges 2:16: “Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders.” Question: “Who raised up the Judges of Israel to deliver them?” Answer: The Lord God Almighty, the Great “I AM.” JUDGES 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And Caesar

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government.

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government. Intro.: 1. Sing: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe. a. In Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary, he tells how Julia Ward Howe wrote that song as the Civil War was beginning. She was in a Washington ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Antivirus

Contributed by Tran Xuan on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer: Almighty God, we thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, as our Redeemer, Antidote for the deadly virus of sin.

Prayer: Almighty God, we thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, as our Redeemer, Antidote for the deadly virus of sin. Help us to live without fear knowing that You are our hope and our victory. Amen. Jesus Anti-virus Introduction: PH. D. Joshua Lederberg says, The single biggest threat to man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

If Tomorrow Never Comes: 3 Way To Live Everyday Like It's Your Last

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2001

We are not guarenteed our next breath. This message give 3 ways to live like there is no tomorrow.

If Tomorrow Never Comes: 3 ways to Live today like it is your last Topical April 8, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson Introduction: 1. A few weeks ago I attended the funeral of Heath Mott. A 31 year old husband and father. A. Officers, EMT’s were ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 29, 2001

I briefly look at some of the main reasons why people don’t read the bible then show why those reasons aren’t valid. I conclude with three things the bible will help a person do.

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Two of our greatest presidents said some pretty important statements about the Bible. George Washington said, “It is impossible to righteously govern the world without God and the Bible.” President Ronald Reagan said, “Within the covers of one single book, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Trophy-The Stone Rolled Away

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

In man’s path of happiness lies a hug rock, which completely blocks up the road. Who among men can remove the barrier?

The Stone Rolled Away – The Trophy April 15, 2001 Matt 28:2 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. As the holy women went towards the sepulcher in the twilight of the morning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Problems Series

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002

We will examine one of the prayers of Joshua this PM and one he should have prayed. Though Joshua was a great man of faith, we find in these two episodes in Joshua chapters 7 and 9, examples of trouble that always arises when everthing is not brought to

Introduction: We will examine one of the prayers of Joshua this PM and one he should have prayed. Though Joshua was a great man of faith, we find in these two episodes in Joshua chapters 7 and 9, examples of trouble that always arises when everthing is not brought to the Lord in prayer. We need ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15, Joshua 9:14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Shrink Back

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Sep 19, 2002

Like God’s people to whom Isaiah spoke in Ch. 55, we can grow to think our circumstances are insurmountable. We can suffer a crisis of faith. Isaiah reassures God’s people of every age that there’s no reason to shrink back from carrying out the work and

Pentecost 18 A Isaiah 55:6-9 Don’t Shrink Back 09/22/02 Professor William Muehl once visited a fine ancestral home in Virginia. He followed the aged owner, the last of a distinguished colonial family, as she proudly showed him through her home. An ancient rifle above the fireplace intrigued him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Answers In The Book

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

It ministers courage to the discouraged, hope to the despairing, guidance to the bewildered, forgiveness to the penitent, consolation to the sorrowing, rest to the weary, and peace to the inwardly distraught.

Finding Answers in the Book Text, Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” Introduction: A little girl busy at her arithmetic lesson had one ear open to the conversation of her parents about some of their problems. Finally, she said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Methodist