- A Great Light (Sermon for Candlelight Service) - Matthew 4:12-17
- Candlelight Service - John 1:1-18
- Candlelight Service (Short Version) - Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20
- No Room In The Inn - Luke 2:1-7
- What Was Seen At Bethlehem - Luke 2:1-7
- A Service Of Light - John 1:1-18
Christmas and Christmas Eve Resources
by Various Authors
Tend and Feed, Tend and Feed
by John B. Jamison
- Maybe Today.... - Luke 21:25-36
- You Sent Who? - Luke 3:1-6
- Fruit Production - Luke 3:7-18
- Redefining “Blessed” - Luke 1:39-45 (46-55)
- “POW!” - Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20
Liminal Space
by Lori Wagner
- The Readiness Potential - Luke 21:25-36
- Touchdown in the Wilds - Luke 3:1-6
- The Art of Fruit - Luke 3:7-18
- Shared Promises - Luke 1:39-45
- Liminal Space - Luke 2:1-7
Down to Earth
by Scott Bryte & Kimberly Miller van Driel
- Comma - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
- Life in the Future - Philippians 1:3-11
- Don't Worry, Be Peaceful - Philippians 4:4-7
- Not a Religion - Hebrews 10:5-10
- But, Why? - Titus 3:4-7
Preparing for the King
by King Duncan
- The Days Are Coming - Jeremiah 33:14-16
- Preparing for the King - Luke 3:1-6
- An Unbreakable Christmas - Philippians 4:4-7
- Mary's Witness - Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)
- One Life-Changing Word - Isaiah 9:2-7 · Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
Gifts of Thanksgiving
by Richard Gribble, CSC
- Thanksgiving Means Giving - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
- Jesus - The Leader of Our Team - Philippians 1:1-11
- Rejoicing Brings Peace - Philippians 4:2-9
- Leading Others to Jesus - Titus 2:1-15
- Learning the Recipe for Love - Colossians 3:1-17
- The Hidden Gifts of Christ - Ephesians 1:1-14
Focus on Jesus
by Derl Keefer
- Why Did Jesus Come? - Luke 2:21-52
- A Commitment to Hope - Luke 3:1-6
- A Commitment to Righteousness - Luke 3:7-18
- The Song of Servanthood - Luke 1:39-45 (46-54)
- It's All About the Messiah - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Waiting and Watching
by Mark Trotter
- Here We Go Again - Luke 21:25-36
- Is There Anything I Can Do? - Luke 3:1-6
- What Will They Think Up Next? - Luke 1:26-38
- Poor Mary - Luke 1:39-45
- They Grow Up Fast - Luke 2:41-52
New Beginnings in Christ
by Richard Gribble, CSC
- Don’t Fear the Wait - Mark 13:1-8
- Blazing a Path to Christ - Mark 1:1-8
- A New Day Is Coming - John 1:6-8, 19-28
- Perceiving the Presence of God - Luke 1:26-38
- A Promise Fulfilled: A Gift Given - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
- Discipleship: The Beauty and the Cross - Luke 2:21-40
- Accepting the Lord Once Again - John 1:1-18
The Waiting Season
by King Duncan
- In the Waiting Room - Luke 21:5-38
- A Voice in the Wilderness - Luke 3:1-20
- A Day of Singing - Zephaniah 3:14-20, Luke 3:7-18
- Small Towns - Luke 2:1-14
- No Room for Jesus - Luke 2:1-7
- Family Matters - Luke 2:41-52
God with Skin On
by Susan R. Andrews
- Crisis Management - Luke 21:25-36
- Wilderness Work - Luke 3:1-6
- Telling the Truth - Luke 3:7-18
- The Future Present - Luke 1:46-56
- God with Skin On - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Meeting God at the Mall
by Mary Austin
- Ordering Up A Set Of False Gods On Amazon - 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
- God’s Evite: Wait! - Philippians 1:3-11
- Joy on an Elephant - Philippians 4:4-7
- The Gift Of — Darn It! — Waiting - Hebrews 10:5-10
- The Best Gifts - Titus 2:11-14
Prepare the Way
by Darrik Acre
- Hope in the Shadows - Mark 13:1-31
- A Way Made Ready - Mark 1:1-8
- Where Meek Souls Will Recieve Him Still - John 3:22-36
- The Gift of Me - Luke 1:26-38
Signs of Christ's Coming
by King Duncan
- A Voice Calls in the Wilderness - Luke 3:1-20
- Peace Comes to Our Hearts - Philippians 4:4-7
- A Small Town Is Blessed - Micah 5:1-4
- The King Born in a Manger - Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7
- The Word Became Flesh - John 1:1-18
They All Were Looking for a King
by Wayne Brouwer
- A Cry in the Dark - Luke 21:25-36
- The Peaceable Kingdom - Luke 3:1-6
- A Dance in the Desert - Philippians 4:4-7
- King Jesus - Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:26-38
- The Wrong Gift - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Building a Victorious Life
by Gary L. Carver and Tom M. Garrison
- First Things First - Luke 21:25-36
- Repentance Is Relationship! - Luke 13:1-9
- What Shall We Become? - Luke 3:7-18
- Mary’s Magnificat - Luke 1:46-56
- Bethlehem: Where Extremes Meet - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
- Our Task: Acceptance and Challenge - Luke 2:41-52
Jesus Makes All the Difference
by Cynthia E. Cowen
- Don’t Burn The Cookies! - Luke 21:25-36
- Go, Johnny, Go, Go, Go! - Luke 3:1-6
- The Coat Off Your Back - Luke 3:7-18
- A Concert of Praise - Luke 1:46-56
- Christmas Grass and Easter Tinsel - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
- Tradition Can Be Changed - Luke 2:41-52
- Fire! Fire! - John 1:(1-9) 10-18
The Peace of Christmas
by King Duncan
- Who Owns the Cloud: Google or God? - Luke 21:25-36
- At the Intersection of Heaven and Earth - Luke 3:1-6
- The Peace of Christmas - Philippians 4:4-7
- A Difficult but Joyous Journey - Luke 1:39-55
- The Light Still Shines - Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7
- No Angels, No Shepherds, No Star - John 1:1-18
How To Profit From The Prophets
by Maurice A. Fetty
- How to Profit from Prophets - Luke 1:67-80
- Why Prophets Get Under Our Skin - Luke 3:1-20
- Someone Greater Than a Prophet - Luke 1:26-38
- The Long Lonliness - Romans 13:8-14
- A Voice to be Heard - John 1:19-28
- The Unexpected Universe - Matthew 11:1-19
- The Star Thrower - Matthew 2:1-12
- The Inner Galaxy - Luke 2:1-7
- The Second Naiveté: Babies, Angels, Shepherds, And God
Christmasize Your Life
by Leonard Sweet
- Predictable Surprises - Matthew 24:36-51
- Christmasize Your Life - Isaiah 11:1-16
- The 4 LAWS of a Whole Personality - Matthew 11:1-19
- The Greatest Gift - Matthew 1:1-17
The Perfect Gift
by Bill Bouknight
- God's Best Gift in the Worst Times - Micah 5:1-4, Micah 5:5-15
- The Perfect Gift - Galatians 3:26--4:7
- Naming the Divine Baby - Matthew 1:18-25
- Mary's Revolutionary Song - Luke 1:46-56
- The Wolf and the Lamb Inside Us - Isaiah 11:1-16
God Is Coming
by Various Authors
- In the Meantime: Between the First and Second Comings - Isaiah 2:1-5
- On the Threshold: From Law to Gospel - Matthew 3:1-12
- Waiting - John 1:6-8, 19-28
- What Do You Do When the Lights Go Out? - Isaiah 9:1-7
The Offense of Grace
by Susan R. Andrews
- Swept Away! - Matthew 24:36-44
- Road Rage - Matthew 3:1-12
- Disappointed in Jesus - Matthew 11:2-11
- The Power of Positive Dreaming - Matthew 1:18-25
- Vital Vulnerability - Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7
- The Rest of the Story - Matthew 2:19-23, Matthew 2:13-18
- Demonstrating the Divine - John 1:10-18
Expectancy in the Epistles
by James L. Killen, Jr.
- Expectancy - Romans 13:11-14
- A Hope for Peace - Romans 15:4-13
- Look Who Is Standing at the Door - James 4:1-12; 5:1-12
- A Gift for You - Romans 1:1-7
- Grace Has Appeared - Titus 2:11-14
- The Incarnation: What and Why? - Hebrews 2:10-18
- With a Song in Your Heart - Ephesians 1:3-14
The Light of Bethlehem Shines On
by Thomas A. Pilgrim
- In the Darkness of Despair, There Is the Light of Hope - Isaiah 9:1-7
- In the Darkness of Suffering, There Is the Light of Life - John 1:1-18
- In The Darkness of Oppression, There Is the Light of Salvation - Luke 2:1-7
- In the Darkness of Fear, There Is the Light of Joy - Luke 2:8-20
- In the Darkness of Anxiety, There Is the Light of Peace - Luke 2:8-20
- In the Darkness of Uncertainty, There Is the Light of Wonder - Luke 2:8-20
- In the Darkness of Suspicion, There Is the Light of Devotion - Matthew 2:1-12
Announcing His Coming
by King Duncan
- An Announcement about Our Future - Mark 13:32-37
- An Announcement from the Wilderness - Mark 1:1-8
- An Announcement from Our Lord - Isaiah 61:1-11
- An Announcement to a Virgin - Luke 1:26-38
- An Announcement from a Stable - Luke 2:1-7
- An Announcement in Song - Psalm 98:1-9
A Star, A Stable, and A Song
by Maxie Dunnam
- Who Are You Waiting For? - Isaiah 40:1-31
- Miracles In Contrast - John 1:1-18
- Such A Babe In Such A Place - Luke 2:1-7
- A Star, A Stable, and A Song - Luke 2:1-7
- Christmas Is On Top Of A Steep Hill - Luke 2:21-40
All I Want For Christmas Is
by James W. Moore
- All I Want for Christmas is Hope - Luke 1:26-38
- All I Want for Christmas is Peace - Luke 2:8-20
- All I Want for Christmas is Joy - Matthew 1:18-25
- All I Want for Christmas is a Savior - Luke 2:1-7
Let Us Go To Bethlehem
by James W. Moore
- Advent 1: Let Us Go Over To Bethlehem And Find The Faith of Christmas - Luke 2:15-20
- Advent 2: Let Us Go Over To Bethlehem And Find The Promise of Christmas - Matthew 1:18-25
- Advent 3: Let Us Go Over To Bethlehem And Find The Peace of Christmas - Luke 2:8-20
- Advent 4: Let Us Go Over To Bethlehem And Find The Christ of Christmas - Luke 2:1-7
Paul’s Pastoral Passages of Promise
by Donald Charles Lacy
- Thanksgiving and Thanksliving - 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Taking the Long View - 2 Peter 3:8-15a
- Apostolic Instruction - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- Secret Revealed - Romans 16:25-27
- Training for a Purpose - Titus 2:11-14
- Precious and Privileged Children - Galatians 4:4-7
- Deep Calling to Deep - Ephesians 1:3-14
With Our Own Eyes
by John N. Brittain
- With Our Own Eyes - 2 Peter 1:16-21
- Headed in the Right Direction - Romans 15:4-13
- Are We There Yet? - James 5:7-10
- Set Apart at Christmas - Romans 1:1-7
- A Little Theology at Christmas - Titus 2:11-14
Navigating the Sermon in Advent
by Various
- Drowsy Disciples - Mark 13:1-31
- Changing Times - Mark 1:1-8
- We Are Not The Light
- Dust Off The Throne - 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Luke 1:26-38, Romans 16:25-27
- Night of Light - Luke 2:1-7
- Still Surprised After Christmas - Luke 2:21-40
Something's About To Happen
by Thomas Long
- When Something Is About To Happen - Mark 13:32-37
- What Do You Mean, "Repent"? - Mark 1:1-8
- There's A Man Going Around Taking Names - John 1:19-28
- Where's The Treasure? - Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38
- Shepherds and Bathrobes - Luke 2:1-7
- They Also Serve Who Wait - Luke 2:21-40
- We Interrupt This Service - John 1:1-18
When God Comes with a Blessing
by John P. Jewell
- Signs of the Times - Luke 21:5-38
- Seeing the Good News - Luke 3:1-20
- God's Anxiety Reduction Plan - Philippians 4:2-9
- When God Comes with a Blessing - Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56
Shoots of Tomorrow
by Mary S. Lautensleger
- Shoots of Tomorrow - Jeremiah 33:14-16
- Preparing the Way - Malachi 3:1-4
- An Invitation to Joy - Zephaniah 3:14-20
- A Little Town of Great Renown - Micah 5:2-5a
- The Light of Christ - Isaiah 9:2-7
- The Boy Grows Up - 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Christ's Grand Entrance
by King Duncan
- Stay Awake - Matthew 24:36-44
- Much Love. Hope Sent. - Matthew 3:1-12
- Have Your ID Ready - Matthew 11:2-11
- What We Learn from Love - Matthew 1:18-25
- Christ's Grand Entrance Song - Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
- Out of the Darkness - Isaiah 9:2-7
Be Different
by John Jamison
- Christmas Is Out of Control - Matthew 24:36-44
- Have a Very Messy Christmas! - Matthew 3:1-12
- John and Frank - Matthew 11:2-11
- Being Different - Matthew 1:18-25
- Ponder This! - Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
Lose the Cape
by Charley Reeb
- Lose the Cape - Romans 13:11-14
- Find Joy Again! - Romans 15:4-13
- Inside Out - James 5:7-10
- Why Christianity? - Romans 1:1-7
- Get the Grinch - Titus 2:11-14
Christmas Grace
by Timothy J. Smith
- Wake Up Call - Romans 13:8-14
- Unity and Hope - Romans 14:1--15:13
- Waiting for Christmas - James 5:7-12
- The Total Gift - Romans 1:1-17
- The Best Gift of All - Titus 2:1-15
Becoming the Salt and the Light
by Charles L. Aaron, Jr.
- Ruining the Christmas Spirit - Matthew 24:36-44
- Hard Words to Hear at Christmas - Matthew 3:1-12
- Looking at Jesus from Behind Prison Bars - Matthew 11:2-11
- Center Stage - Matthew 1:18-25
- A Shepherd's Story - Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7
Did You See That Gorilla?
by Tony S. Everett
- Is It Time Yet? - Isaiah 2:1-5
- From “Uh-oh” To “Ah-hah!” — An Axe, A Stump, And A Shoot - Isaiah 11:1-10
- The Holy Way - Isaiah 35:1-10
- Stop, Drop, Cover, and Roll! - Isaiah 7:10-16
- What About the Baby? - Isaiah 9:2-7
Wake Up!
by King Duncan
- Wake Up! - Romans 13:8-14
- Hope from a Stump - Isaiah 11:1-16
- Be Patient - James 5:7-12
- A Man of God - Matthew 1:18-25
- O Holy Night - Luke 2:1-7
- The Story of Christmas - John 1:1-18
God's New Possibility
by James L. Killen, Jr.
- Beyond Judgment - Matthew 24:36-44
- Claiming Hope - Matthew 3:1-12
- If You Are Looking for a Savior... - Matthew 11:2-11
- Look Again - Matthew 1:18-25
- Called to Participate - Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20
When the Messiah Comes: Words of Anticipation from the Prophet Isaiah
by King Duncan
- There Will Be Light - Isaiah 2:1-5
- There Will Be Peace - Isaiah 11:1-16
- There Will Be Singing - Isaiah 35:1-10
- God Will Be With Us - Isaiah 7:1-25
- A Child Will Be Born - Isaiah 9:1-7
Grace and Peace
by Dean Feldmeyer
- Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! - Matthew 24:36-44
- Less Fear; More Fruit - Matthew 3:1-12
- Preparing the Way - Matthew 11:2-11
- The New Moses - Matthew 1:18-25
- Surprised by Joy - Luke 2:8-14
God's Most Welcome Gift
by King Duncan
- A Vision of Beauty and Hope - Isaiah 2:1-5
- Get the Garbage Out! - Matthew 3:1-12
- Join in the Singing - Isaiah 35:1-10
- Joseph, When Did You Know? - Matthew 1:18-25
- God's Most Welcome Gift - Isaiah 9:6-7
Maybe Today!
by Scott Suskovic
- Spiritual Gifts: God’s Gift of Fulfillment - 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- The Fred Factor - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- But Is It True? - Luke 2:8-20, Romans 16:25-27
- They Call It Grace - 2 Peter 3:8-15
- The Missing Piece - Titus 2:11-14
How It All Began
by King Duncan
- How to Have a Rich Future - Mark 13:24-37
- The God Who Comforts - Isaiah 40:1-11
- Among You Stands One - John 1:6-8, 19-28
- The Most Generous Gift - Luke 1:26-38
- How It All Began - Luke 2:1-14
The 2,000 Year-Old Preacher
by David E. Leininger
- Ready! - Mark 13:24-37
- Stay—Tuned - Mark 1:1-8
- Hark, The Herald... What? - John 1:6-8, 19-28
- Mary's Complaint - Luke 1:26-38
- God Bless Santa! - Luke 2:1-20
We're On the Move Now!
by Ronald Love
- I Have Been Gifted! - 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- The Window Of Time Is Closing - 2 Peter 3:8-15a
- Be Near, Ye Faithful - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- We Have All Become Nicodemus - Romans 16:25-27
- Living In The “In Between” Time - Titus 2:11-14
How a Baby Changed the World
by King Duncan & Angela Akers
- Get Ready - Mark 13:24-37
- John the Baptist and Mrs. Nolan - Mark 1:1-8
- God's Will for Your Life - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
- How a Baby Changed the World - Luke 1:26-38
- How About Some Applause for the Creator? - Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
Mission Possible!
by Charley Reeb
- Three Things You Can Count On - Mark 13:24-37
- While You Wait - Mark 1:1-8
- A Light In the Darkness - John 1:1-6, 19-28
- Nothing Is Impossible with God! - Luke 1:26-38
- The Joy of Christmas - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Christmas Snapshots
by King Duncan
- Oh, That You Would Come Down? - Isaiah 63:7--64:12
- Giving Comfort - Isaiah 40:1-31
- Jesus' Advance Man - John 1:6-8; 19-28
- The Angel's Message - Luke 1:26-38
- Christmas Snapshots - Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
The World According to Jesus
by Michael L. Sherer
- Stay Awake! - Mark 13:24-37
- Don't Get Stuck! - Mark 1:1-8
- Get Out of the Jungle! - John 1:6-8, 19-28
- Jesus Matters - Luke 1:26-38
- Don't Miss This - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
The Near Edge of God
by William A. Ritter
- This Feels Like Where I Came In - Mark 13:1-8
- I Am the Keeper of the Zoo - Isaiah 11:1-9
- The Near Edge of God - Jn 1:1-3, 14
- And the Angel Said to Harry Potter - Luke 1:26-38
- Won't You Come Home, George Bailey? - Luke 2:1-7
Joy to the World!
by King Duncan
- Oh, You'd Better Watch Out! - Mark 13:32-37
- Blue Christmas - Isaiah 40:1-31
- This Little Light of Mine - John 1:1-18
- Mary, Did You Know? - Luke 1:26-38
- Joy to the World! - Luke 2:1-7
Words for a Birthing Church
by Schuyler Rhodes
- Time for a New Wardrobe - Isaiah 61:1—62:12
- Denial Ain’t a River in Egypt - Isaiah 64:1-9
- A Level Playing Field for God - Isaiah 40:1-11
- Claiming a Do-Over Faith - Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
- No More Camping Out - 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
- Living Out the Promise of This Child - Isaiah 9:2-7
- Time to Come Home - Jeremiah 31:7-14
Worth the Wait
by Robert J. Elder
- How to Know What to Know - Mark 13:24-37
- When Did This Start? — Part 1 - Mark 1:1-8
- When Did This Start? — Part 2 - John 1:6-8, 19-28
- How Can This Be? - Luke 1:26-38
- Worth the Wait - Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Hearers to Kneelers to Chosen: The Transformed Life
by Ron Love
- "Cathedra" - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
- Wavering Notes by an Uncertain Trumpet - 2 Peter 3:1-18
- Standing in the Forecastle - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
- Soli Deo Gloria - Romans 16:1-27
- In diem natalem - Titus 2:1-15
Hope and Renewal in Christ
by Various Authors
- Jesus Brings Us to New Life - Isaiah 25:1-12
- Jesus Will Lead Us Home - Isaiah 40:1-11
- Jesus Rescues Us - Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
- The Faithfulness of God - 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
- The Christmas Message of Hope - Isaiah 9:2-7
- God Makes All Things New - Isaiah 61:10—62:3
The Light of Christmas
by King Duncan
- Waiting for a Savior - Mark 13:32-37
- The Missing Figure in the Nativity Scene - Mark 1:1-8
- Jingle Bells at a Funeral - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
- Christmas Is a God-Thing - Luke 1:26-38
- The Light of Christmas - Luke 2:1-7
- Thank You for Coming - Hebrews 1:1-14
Won't You Let Him In
by James W. Moore
- Advent 1: Won´t You Let Him Into Your Heart? - Luke 2:1-7
- Advent 3: Won't You Let Him Into Your Gift-Giving? - Matthew 2:1-12
- Advent 4. Won't You Let Him Into Your Christmas? - Luke 2:8-20
Born In Bethlehem
by Derl G. Keefer
- God's Gift - Jeremiah 33:1-26
- Finding Redemption in the Midst of Judgment - Malachi 2:17--3:5
- Hope Again! - Zephaniah 3:1-20
- Born at Bethlehem — Hope - Micah 5:1-4
- Born in Bethlehem — Light - Isaiah 9:1-7
- Hidden Potential - 1 Samuel 2:12-26
- From Tragedy to Salvation - Jeremiah 30:1--31:40
The Difference a Baby Makes
by King Duncan
- Open the Window, Aunt Minnie, Here It Comes! - Jeremiah 33:1-26
- A Road Straight to Your Heart - Luke 3:1-20
- Made for Joy - Philippians 4:2-9
- Mary's Song - Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45
- The Difference a Baby Makes - Luke 2:1-7
- No Angels, No Shepherds, No Star - John 1:1-18
The Cast of Christmas
by Maxie Dunnam
- Simeon and Anna: The Quiet of the Country - Luke 2:21-40
- Angels and Shepherds: Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul - Luke 2:1-7
- Mary and Joseph: His Obedient Servants - Luke 2:1-7
- Jesus: What's in a Name? - Matthew 1:18-25
12 Steps of Faith
by John A. Terry
- Step One - Honesty - Luke 8:26-39 · Proverbs 23:29-35
- Step Two - Hope - Mk 10:46-52 · 2 Cor 12:7-10 · Is 12:1-6
- Step Three - Faith - Mt 8:5-13 · Heb 11:1-7 · Is 55:6-9
- Step Four - Courage - Mt 26:69-75 · Acts 9:1-9 · Ps 139:1-6
- Step Five - Integrity - Jn 4:16-24 · 1 Jo 1:5-10 · Is 6:1-8
- Step Six - Willingness - Jn 5:2-9a · Heb 4:14-16 · Is 1:12-20
- Step Seven - Humiltiy - Mt 23:25-36 · 2 Ti 2:20-26 · Ps 51:1-14
- Step Eight - Love - Mt 7:7-14 · 2 Cor 5:16-21 · Ps 19:7-13
- Step Nine - Discipline - Mt 5:21-26 · Eph 4:25-32 · Num 5:5-10
- Step Ten - Perseverance - Lk 12:35-48 · 1 Cor 10:1-13 · Ps 15:1-5
- Step Eleven - Spirituality - Mt 26:36-46 · 1 Thess 5:12-22 · Ps 25:1-15
- Step Twelve - Responsibility - Lk 19:1-10 · Gal 6:1-10 · Is 61:1-4
For the Love of God Is...
by Billy D. Strayhorn
- For the Love of God Is . . . - 1 John 5:3-4
- For The Love of God is Giving - Mark 12:38-44
- For the Love Of God is Forgiving - Luke 7:36-50
- For The Love of God Is Empowering - Matthew 22:36 -40 · John 4:1-32
- For The Love of God is Creative - 1 Corinthians 2:6-12 · Psalm 8
- For The Love of God Is Contagious - Mark 7:31-36 · Luke 5:12-15 · 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
- For The Love Of God Is Biblical - 2 Timothy 3:14-17
The Seven Wonders of the Faith
by Charley Reeb
- I Wonder if God Exists - Genesis 1:1-5
- I Wonder Why Bad Things Happen to Good People - Romans 8:28-29
- I Wonder Why My Prayers Go Unanswered? - Luke 11:1-13
- I Wonder about God’s Will for My Life - Romans 12:1-2
- I Wonder about the Miracles in the Bible - John 2:1-11
- I Wonder about The End of the World - Mark 13:32-37
- I Wonder about Life after Death - John 14:1-3
- Step Eight - Love - Mt 7:7-14 · 2 Cor 5:16-21 · Ps 19:7-13
- Step Nine - Discipline - Mt 5:21-26 · Eph 4:25-32 · Num 5:5-10
Elephants in the Room
by Charley Reeb
- Elephants in the Room: Abuse – I Have a Secret - Matthew 11:28
- Elephants in the Room: Sexploitation - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
- Elephants in the Room: Anxiety - Mark 4:35-41
- Elephants in the Room: Addiction - Romans 7:15-22
- Elephants in the Room: Depression - Lamentations 3:17-26
Pop Verses
by Charley Reeb
- Pop Verses!: Philippians 4:13 - Philippians 4:13
- Pop Verses: Romans 8:28 - Romans 8:28
- Pop Verses: John 3:16 - John 3:16
- Pop Verses: Lamentations 3:22-23 - Lamentations 3:22-23
- Pop Verses: Jeremiah 29:11 - Jeremiah 29:11
- Pop Verses: Isaiah 40:28-31 - Isaiah 40:28-31
- Pop Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Proverbs 3:5-6
Faces of Failure
by Don Tuttle
- Faces of Failure: Nicodemus - John 3:1-21
- Faces of Failure: The Disciples - Mark 4:35-41
- Faces of Failure: Jesus’s Family - Mark 3:20-21, 31-35
- Faces of Failure: Judas Iscariot - Matthew 26-27 (selections)
- Faces of Failure: Peter - Matthew 26 (selections)
- Faces of Failure: Pontius Pilate - Matthew 27:1-2, 11-26
Fulfill the Vision
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Praying Our Way Forward - Matthew 7:7-12
- Fulfilling the Vision - Acts 2:14-21
- Making Wise Investments - Matthew 25:14-30
- Following the Footsteps of the Faithful - Hebrews 11:1-13
The Ships of Faith: Discipleship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- An Invitation to Christian Discipleship - Matthew 4:18-22
- Doing What Disciples Do - John 15:12-17
- The Difference Disciples Make - Matthew 5:13-16
When It's Time
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- When It’s Time to Seek Direction - Matthew 2:1-12
- When It's Time to Reconcile - Romans 12:9-21
- When It's Time For Forgiveness - Matthew 18:21-35
The Genesis Project
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Finding Our Place in All Creation - Genesis 1:1, 26-31
- Building Boats That Float - Genesis 6:1
- Hearing the Questions of Children - Genesis 22:1-14
- Finding Answers to Family Feuds - Genesis 25: 21-34
- Climbing the Right Ladder - Genesis 28:10-19a
- Wrestling Alone at Night - Genesis 32:22-30
- Dreaming Impossible Dreams - Genesis 37:2-11
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Will I Really Live Forever? - John 11:18-27, 39-45
- Does Prayer Make Any Difference - Matthew 26:36-46
The Ships of Faith: Stewardship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Getting in S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry - Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16
- Embracing an Endless Line of Servants - 1 Corinthians 3:5-23
- Deciding To Excel In Everything - II Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-12
- Finding Our Place In All Creation - Job 38:1-18
The Ships of Faith: Fellowship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Uniting Peace of Christ - Ephesians 2:11-22
- The Fellowship of Kindred Minds - Philippians 1:1-11
The Ships of Faith: Citizenship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- How To Triumph Over Terrorism - Ephesians 6:10-18
- How to Make Heaven Our Home - Philippians 3:17-4:1
The Ships of Faith: Membership
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Why Join a Church? - Acts 2:42-47
- Why Am I A United Methodist? - I Timothy 1:12-17
Christians Under Construction
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Convening A Construction Crew: Nobody Builds Alone - Acts 2:42-47
- Engaging the Master Designer - Psalm 139: 1-18
- Foundations are Critical - Matthew 7:24-27
- Using the Best Materials - Galatians 5:16-26
- The High Price of Short Cuts - Luke 12:13-21
- Furnishing It with Love - 1 John 4:7-18
- Let the Living Begin - John 10:1-10
The Building Blocks of Belief
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- We Believe in Jesus Christ - John 20:19-31
- We Believe in the Holy Spirit - John 14:15-18, 25-27
- We Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins - 1 John 1:5-2:2
- We Believe in Life Everlasting - John 11:17-27
The Mystery at the Manger
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Whose Child Is This? - Matthew 1:1-17
- How Can This Be? - Luke 1:26-38
- What Power Has He? - Luke 2:1-7
- Where Is He? - Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12
WWJS
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- What Would Jesus Say About Me? - Matthew 2:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About Modern Churches? - Mark 1:4-11
- What Would Jesus Say About the Marginalized? - Luke 4:14-30
- What Would Jesus Say About Materialism? - Luke 12:13-21
- What Would Jesus Say About Marriage? - Matthew 19:3-12
- What Would Jesus Say About Medical Care? - Mark 2:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About War? - Matthew 5:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About the Media? - Mark 9:1-9
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Kingdom for Which We Long - Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52
- The Bread We Daily Need - Luke 11:1-10
- The Forgiveness Which Oils the Human Machine - Luke 11:1-13
Beyond the Doors: Sharing a Life that Really Matters
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Door of Hospitality - John 12:1-8
- The Door of Prayer - 1 Timothy 2:1-8
- The Door of Forgiveness - 1 Timothy 2:1-15
- The Door of Celebration - Luke 19:36-44
- The Door of Service - Luke 22:7-38
Revelation for Today
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Singing With the Saints of Glory - Revelation 5:11-14
- Making Sure Our Robes Are Washed - Revelation 7:9-17
- Welcoming God Into Our Homes - Revelation 21:1-8
- Living on Full Alert - Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17. 20-21
Critical Questions for American Christians
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- What is the Connection Between Church and State? - Mark 12: 14-17
- What Is the Future of United Methodism? - John 2:12-22
- What is the Future of Marriage? - Mark 12:18-27
- Can the Rich Be Saved? - Mark 10:17-27
Rejoice! The River Is Here!
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Checking Out the Scene - John 1:35-42
- Stepping Into the Stream - Matthew 14:22-33
- Diving Deeper - Luke 5:1-11
Embracing the Christ of Christmas
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Watch! - Matthew 24:36-44
- Repent - Matthew 3:1-12
- Believe - Matthew 1:18-25
- Does Christmas Make Any Difference? - Titus 2:11-14
Reaching Out
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Calling of Our Baptism - Luke 3:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20
- Finding Our Reason For Being - Luke 4:14-21
- Come to the Party - Luke 14:15-23
- Lost and Found - Luke 15:1-10
- The Greatest Story Ever Told - Luke 15:11-32
- When You Are Up And Out - Luke 19:1-10
- News Too Good To Tell - Luke 9:28-36
It Takes A Family
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Church As Family - Matthew 12:46-50
- The Family As Church - 2 Timothy 1:3-8
- The Fundamentals of Family Ties - 1 Corinthians 13:1
Empowering God’s Ministries Together
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Power of a Vision - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
- The Power of a Helping Hand - Luke 10:25-37
- The Power of a Single Life - 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
- The Power of a Personal Commitment - Romans 12:1-8
How to Handle Suffering
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- By Faith - 1 Peter 1:3-9
- By Believing - 1 Peter 1:13-21
- By Enduring - 1 Peter 2:19-25
- By Belonging - 1 Peter 2:2-10
- By Humbly Doing Good - 1 Peter 5:6-11
Go Light Your World
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Work, For the Night Is Coming - John 9:1-5
- This Little Light of Mine - Matthew 5:14-26
- Brightening the Corner Where We Are - 1 John 1:5-10
- Fanning the Flames of Family - Ephesians 5:8-10
- Lighting up Your Neighborhood - Acts 13:44-49
- Embracing Christ—The Light of the World - John 8:12-20
- A Thousand Points of Light - Isaiah 60:1-3; 18-22
Angelic Messages for Our Time
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Be Silent - Luke 1:11-20
- Reconsider - Matthew 1:18-25
- Surprise - Luke 1:26-38
- Come and See - Luke 2:1-20
- Get Up and Go - Matthew 2:13-18
The Quest for Christian Values
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Honoring God in a Pluralistic Society - Matthew 22:37-40
- Loving Our Enemies, Christian or Crazy? - Matthew 5:43-47
- Sexual Ethics for the 21st Century - John 8:1-11
- Valuing Life Without Playing God - John 10:10-15
The Jesus I Want to Know
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Joyful Provider - John 2:1-11
- The Loving Friend - John 4:1-15
- The Gentle Healer - John 9:1-11
- The Resurrection and Life - John 11:32-44
- The Humble King - John 12:12-19
Stepping Forward to a Better Life
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Keeping Company with the Weary - Matthew 11:25-30
- Loosening Up for Better Production - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
- Making the Most of Small Beginnings - Matthew 13:31-35
- Finding Plenty in the Midst of Scarcity - Matthew 14:13-21
What Makes a Church?
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Hot Air or the Holy Spirit? - Acts 2:1-13
- Marketing or Disciplemaking? - Acts 2:42-47
- Conversion or Credentialing? - Acts 9:1-5, 10-12, 17-19
- Males or Females? - Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26
- Greed or the Gospel? - Acts 8:9-13, 18-24
Sharing God’s Blessings
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Sharing God’s Blessings - Matthew 5:1-12
- Living in Gratitude - Philippians 4:4-8
- Rejoicing in God’s Saints - Philippians 1:1-6
- Giving Our Gratitude - Philippians 4:10-20
- Praising Our Savior - Philippians 3:7-11
Extreme Spiritual Makeover
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- From Laziness to Passion - Psalm 51:1-12
- From Pride to Humility - Luke 18:9-14
- From Greed to Generosity - Mark 10:17-27
- From Envy to Gratitude - Matthew 20:1-16
- From Lust to Love - 1 Corinthians 13: 1
- From Hunger to Satisfaction - Mark 6:30-44
- From Anger to Courage - Mark 11:12-19
The Power Points of Life
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Power to Rise Again - Mark 16:1-8
- The Power to Belong - Acts 4:32-35
- The Power to Make a Difference - Acts 16:1-5
- The Power to Begin Again - Acts 3:12-19
- The Power to Be Saved - Acts 4:5-12
- The Power to Do Good - Acts 10:34-38, 44-48
- The Power to Look Up - Luke 24:44-53
How to Strike it “Rich”
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Encountering Incomparable Riches - Ephesians 2:4-10
- Make Disciples—Intentionally - Matthew 28:16-20
- Serving the Poor—Compassionately - Matthew 25: 31-40
- Develop Leaders—Humbly - Colossians 3:12-17
- Reaching Up—Reaching Out - Matthew 6:19-24
Christ Himself Is Christianity
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Compassionate Christ - Mark 1:40-45
- The Forgiving Christ - Mark 2:1-12
- The Exalted Christ - Mark 9: 2-10
Christians at the Roundtable of World Religions
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Why Am I a Christian? - Mark 1:4-11
- What Can Christians Learn From Jews? - Genesis 12:1-3
- What Can Christians Learn from Muslims? - Genesis 21:1-20
- What Can Christians Learn from Hindus? - Ephesians 2:1-10
- What Can Christians Learn from Buddhists? - Romans 8:18, 28
Heroes of the Faith
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Ezekiel: The Problem of Dry Bones - Ezekiel 37:1-10
- David: The Problem of Family - 2 Samuel 18:28-33
- Ruth: The Problem of Grief - Ruth 1:1-8, 16-18
- Amos: The Problem of Justice - Amos 5:18-24
- Jonah: The Problem of Mercy - Jonah 4:1-11
- Daniel: The Problem of Power - Daniel 6:10-16
- Habakkuk: The Problem of Evil - Habakkuk 1:1-4
- Esther: The Problem of Opportunity - Esther 4:11-17
Doing What Disciples Do
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
The Road to Bethlehem
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Road of Peace - Isaiah 9:2-7
- The Road of Joy - Philippians 4:4-7
- The Road Home - Luke 2:1-20
- The New Road - Matthew 2:1-12