Sermons on White Horse:

Giving With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

What is our attitude when the collection plate is passed?

Giving with Thanksgiving Romans 12:8-9; Acts 2:45; 4:32 Attitude of gratitude is the catch phrase for giving. We should give with a humble and contrite heart. Giving is attitudinal; we received from God, and share with the people. We are a Restoration Movement Church; we are looking to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-9, Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Was Friday, But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THe Title belongs to Tony Campolo. It was Friday and they crucified the LORD, but little did they know, Sunday was coming

IT WAS FRIDAY The story of the crucifixion is probably the most repeated and familiar story of the Bible. The image of the cross is an ongoing reminder of the events that happened that day beginning in Jerusalem and ending on hill called Calvary. The events that took place may look like a bad ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

John records Jesus’ prayer in the Garden. Will we be the answer to his prayer?

John 17 The Prayer of Jesus John 17, Mark 14, Luke 22 and Matthew 26 all record Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Although Matthew, Mark and Luke are not as elaborate as John, in each account we see the same opening address. In each account we see Jesus call on the Father, but he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Motivation

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

What is our motivation to resist temptation?

Motivation! When the circulation of the Pravada (formerly the official mouthpiece of the Communist party) fell, it was the “church” of the Communist party. The editors remarked wistfully that Christianity and Communism have many of the same ideals: equality, sharing, justice and racial harmony. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of A Memory

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

Lets make history together.

THE MAKING OF A MEMORY JOSHUA 4:4-7 Ill: Bob, good man with a bad memory. He meets up with a friend he hasn’t seen in years. He greets his friend Bill saying, “Remember what a bad memory I had? Well I and my wife went to this seminar and now I have a great memory.” Bill says to him “Really ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Game

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

What kind of game are we playing. Is it one God is proud to watch?

The Game 1st story: Coach and Joe. Joe was a very special kind of player. He was not a very gifted athlete, had little size or speed to talk about, but he had heart. We are a very special team; we are in a very important game. I. Since we are in this important game lets look at God’s word to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

THe Time is coming, as we enter into the New Year are we seeing the writing on the wall. Maybe this year is the year Jesus returns?

THE WRITING ON THE WALL Daniel 5:1-7 Most recognize this passage from the Book of Daniel; almost any Sunday school student has heard this story. Most of us can tell the story that is narrated for us in this passage. It is about a foolhardy people who did not see the signs, and as a result their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 18, 2003

We want God in America again. We want God to revive our land, we must first be revived personally.

Revive Us Again 2 Chronicles 29:1-36 Two weeks ago we began a series talking about bringing America back to God. We vowed here that day that we want God in America again. We said we want REVIVAL to sweep our land. Once a man asked an evangelist “how can we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Hom

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 17, 2003

There is assurance of a way home. No matter who we are or how lost we are. Just as He did in the days of Noah and the Ark, God has provided a way home.

The Way Home Genesis 6:5-7:16 Judgment was at hand. Since the time of Adam and Eve humans had multiplied, spread across the earth, and progressively turned away from God. Evil was running rampant; God grieved over creation and what it had become. Slowly man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For A Tough Job Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Something About It Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteous By Faith Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

What shall we say then, is it by works or by faith in Jesus?

Righteous by Faith RO 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning With The Word

Contributed by Kevin White on Jun 12, 2004

A sermon to indicate our purpose as we begin a new pastorate.

Beginning With The Word SUMC 06/13/2004 Good morning! Stephanie and I are so glad to be here serving as your pastors. Since the day we told the D.S. we would be happy to take this appointment, I have stewed over this message. I feel like this is a very important message. We need ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Isaiah 55:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Being A Hero

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

Today we remember the Heroes who gave their lives in Foreign Wars. We also remember those who served our country in times of war and times of peace, they are our heroes. But the Bible has heroes, they are heroes of the faith who gave their all so that we

2 Tim. 2:1-7 Today is Veterans Day, we remember and honor all those who have served our country in the military. One of my friends, and a brother in the Lord, Bob Wisehart, served in Korea. He is a recipient of a Purple Heart and also honored by the South Korean government for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lords Supper Or Last Supper

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

AT the Last Supper we see the fulfillment in the NT. But it is yet to be completed when we get to heaven.

Last Supper or Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:20-30 The Last Supper as it is commonly called is recalled in most churches every Sunday. For us it is a reminder of what the Lord had done on our behalf. In this passage we see the prophecy of the betrayal, and we see the promise of Jesus that he will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ