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  • Lost And Found

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,417 views

    Parable of the Lost Coin

    Have you ever lost your keys? What did you feel? Desperation? Panic? Fear? Stress? What did you do? If you’re like me, you probably tore the whole house apart. You may have stopped to think about the last place you laid them or saw them. You could interrogate the kids: “What have you done ...read more

  • Excuses

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,245 views

    This is about making excuses.

    Have you ever noticed that everyone has an excuse? Take this story for example. Nine GI’s were late for morning roll call. The first didn’t arrive until 7 PM. The Commanding Officer confronted him and yelled, “Where have you been, soldier?” The soldier explained. He said, “Sir, I had a date ...read more

  • Good Luck With That Thing

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,167 views

    This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

    You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

  • Little Know Bible Characters: The Son Of The Widow Of Zarepheth

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,279 views

    This is about a little known Bible character.

    Hello, my name really isn’t all that important. I’m one of the little known characters in the Bible. I appear and disappear in a matter of a few verses. I had an incredible encounter with one of the giant men of Bible history. His name was Elijah. He was a prophet from Israel. I’m sure ...read more

  • Sunrise Sermon

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,755 views

    This was for an Easter sunrise service.

    Let’s start with some statistics. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John there are 89 chapters. There are 4 chapters devoted to the first 30 years of Jesus’ life, and that only in Matthew and Luke. There are 28 chapters devoted to the last week of Jesus’ life (from Palm Sunday through ...read more

  • The Almost Christian

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,572 views

    "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Acts 26:28 AND many there are who go thus far: ever since the Christian religion was in the world, there have been many in every age and nation who were almost persuaded to be Christians. But seeing it av

    I.) 1. Now, in the being almost a Christian is implied, First, heathen honesty. No one, I suppose, will make any question of this; especially, since by heathen honesty here, I mean, not that which is recommended in the writings of their philosophers only, but such as the common heathens expected ...read more

  • Awake, Thou That Sleepest

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,962 views

    "Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." Ephesians 5:14 In discoursing on these words, I shall, with the help of God, -- First. Describe the sleepers, to whom they are spoken: Secondly. Enforce th

    I. 1. And first, as to the sleepers here spoken to. By sleep is signified the natural state of man; that deep sleep of the soul, into which the sin of Adam hath cast all who spring from his loins: That supineness, indolence, and stupidity, that insensibility of his real condition, wherein every man ...read more

  • A Call To Backsliders

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon the mercy of God as utterly to forget his justice. Although he has expressly declared, "Without holiness no man shall see the Lord," yet t

    "Will the Lord absent himself for ever? And will he be no more entreated? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? And is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?" —Psalm 77:7, 8 1. Presumption is one grand snare of the devil, in which many of the children of men are taken. They so presume upon ...read more

  • The Case Of Reason Impartially Considered

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,493 views

    It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, "If reason be against a man, a man will always be against reason." This has been confirmed by the experience of all ages. Very many have been the instances of it in

    "Brethren, be not children in understanding: Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men." 1 Corinthians 14:20 1. It is the true remark of an eminent man, who had made many observations on human nature, "If reason be against a man, a man will always be against reason." This has ...read more

  • Catholic Spirit

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,209 views

    "And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered: It is. If it be, give me thine hand." 2 Kin

    "And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him, and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered: It is. If it be, give me thine hand." 2 Kings 10:15 I. Let us consider the question ...read more

  • The Narnian Prophecies: Hope To Hold On Series

    Contributed by Wesley Hilliard on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    This message gives an introduction to my series on The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and looks at four characters’ responses to prophecy.

    This message is the first of a series I plan to do on Narnia. It is short in order to provide time for communion which we celebrate on the first Sunday of the month. Our Worship Arts Pastor introduced the series on the first Sunday of Advent. He gave the background for The Lion, The Witch, and ...read more

  • Responding With Thanks To God

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

    Sometimes Thanksgiving seems a bit perfunctory. Turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the like set on the table. Christmas is coming: trees, gifts, travel and cards. Thanksgiving often becomes a stop over on the way from Halloween and Christmas. Read ...read more

  • Jesus Brings Peace

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,402 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Advent is a time of preparation, not just for Christmas, but for the coming of Jesus. The celebration of Advent is more than a memory of Jesus’ birth. It is also a realization that he is coming again. There will be a Second Advent. Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for Jesus’ coming ...read more

  • A World Turned On Its Head

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Read Isaiah 11:1-10. Jesus turned the world upside down, or more appropriately, right side up. People never really understood Jesus. Paul said, “For those who live in Jerusalem…did not recognize him” (Acts 13:27). Everyone expected a military-political leader. Jesus closest disciples didn’t ...read more

  • Salt And Light

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,656 views

    This is about being salt and light in our world.

    How would you change the world? How would you change your world, the one in which you live? Who is going to make the change? How are changes made in our world? Who makes changes? What is our role as a church in changing our world? Or, do we even have a role? Read Matthew 5:13-16. 1) Salt What ...read more