Sermons on Wonderland:

Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jan 21, 2007

To help believers see that they are not alone when having problems.

Dark Night of the Soul Matt. 26:47ff & 69ff & John 19:25-27 I know that you have heard the expression “Dark night of the soul.” But have you ever experienced a dark night of your soul. Some one may say it is the feeling you have when you are, “down in the dumps”. David was feeling more than “down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-69

Denomination: Baptist

Firm Foundation/ Quicksand

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008

Advent message that allows us to apply the principal of building on a firm foundation

SC 6/20/08 FIRM FOUNDATION/ QUICK SAND MATTHEW 7:24-29 INTRO- THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS A HECTIC TIME THERE ARE DEADLINES TO MEET. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

First of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

Matthew 5:3-10 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lost Carol Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 25, 2010

A hymn from the earliest days of the Faith becomes the focus of a Christmas Eve meditation.

“Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” Everyone celebrates Christmas. This is not an exaggeration. A new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of Omission

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 7, 2017

A look at separating sheep and goats

Preached at Christ Church, Billericay on 26 November 2017 Title: Sins of Omission Reading: Matt 25:31-46 Christ the King Today we are celebrating the Feast of Christ the King. As this is the last Sunday of the church year it is fitting that we remember Jesus has taken his seat in heaven and is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

"Inviting People To The Party” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 15, 2018

How should we go about inviting people to come to Christ?

Jesus enjoyed parties. His very first miracle was at a wedding feast. When He called Matthew to follow Him, He went to Matthew’s house for a party. So it’s not surprising, when the religious leaders criticized Him, they said He went to too many parties, attended by wrong people. “The Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

If we walk in the light we have fellowship with God, but if we do not, we have neither fellowship with God nor forgiveness of sin.

John has made it perfectly clear that Christians are still sinners even as saints, and that to claim that one is without sin is to call God a liar. He is not defending sin, but warning against a false kind of perfectionism. The Gnostics attained their perfection by simply denying that anything ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

The Transition Of Purpose

Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 18, 2014

moving from "on purpose", to "in purpose"

Today I want to preach on purpose! Williams tells a story of someone “lost his purpose” -- it is the story of Jacob Brodzky. a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The older Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. The boy, on the other hand, desired nothing but to marry ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-16, Esther 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shouting With The Shepherds

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

Christmas Eve meditation

Shouting with the shepherds Luke 2:1-20 Introduction- Luke 2:1-7 (1-20 in sections) We live in a day and age that people say happy holidays instead of merry Christmas. It is a time of presents and a time of personal pleasures. We struggle to have time with family and friends. We spend more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Thrill Of Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 21, 2025

Christmas reveals God’s unstoppable light, breaking chains and restoring hope through unlikely people, unexpected places, and redeeming love.

There are certain songs we hear so often that they begin to fade into the background. They become part of the seasonal wallpaper—pleasant, familiar, predictable. Christmas music, especially, can do that to us. You hear it in grocery stores. In elevators. On hold with customer service. Played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 1:5, Galatians 3:28, 2 Corinthians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Finding The Promised Land"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 7, 2002

The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, & Future not only enlighten Scrooge, but they prove helpfulf to the ISraelites and us as well

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which tells us of Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit, is a wonderful story. Scrooge is the tight-fisted, hard-nosed, “never give anyone a break,” work-aholic, whose chief goal in life is to make as much money as he can with little or no regard for anyone else. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Vision

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 30, 2000

A sermon on Biblical discipline.

Vision Proverbs 29.18 May 7, 2000 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. There is an important understanding about the nature of Biblical preaching we must realize, if hearing a sermon is going to make a difference in our lives. Frankly, if I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Fueling The Body Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

For all of us – myself included, we need to re-examine how are we to wisely live every moment for God in spite of ourselves?

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 7. FUELING THE BODY (Eph. 5:15-21) INTRODUCTION: Anyone remember Alice In Wonderland? Which wacky character in Carroll Lewis’ mushroom-induced world do you remember best? The Mad Hatter? Queen of Hearts? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

Part 2 of our Narnia series. Some journeys take us far from home, while others become adventures that lead us to our destiny. Such was the case for Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy in C.S. Lewis’s classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. They took

Narnia Christmas Series “The Adventure Begins” Oakbrook Church 12/11/05 Intro.- Just curious, have any of you seen The Lion... ,yet? Assoc. Press review by David Germain in Thursday’s Press Gazette- 3 stars out of 4; “a rollicking work of pure escapism definitely worth your time and money.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Finding The Path"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Discovering the will of God

“Finding the Path” A minister was asked to conduct a service at a mental institution. Things went well until the sermon. He began his message with a rhetorical question: “Why are we here?” A patient responded, “Because we’re not all there!” Purpose in life is a challenge for most of us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Congregational