"Mount Vernon" Tagged Sermons (Page 12)

Exploring Prayer

Prayer is the continuation of the conversation with God that started when Adam first opened his eyes. God called this conversation “very good.” Through prayer we re enter that conversation and receive forgiveness, healing and restoration to the family of God. As helpful as this is, it can also, at times, become very confusing and…

Knowledge of God

Just as politicians today use lies and deceptive language to castigate their opponents, Satan used lies and misrepresented God to God’s newly created people.  Satan continues to do so today.   How does God get His message to those of us on earth? Scripture tells us that God is worthy of our worship because He is…

Low Hanging Fruit

The “butterfly effect” is the theory that small causes can have large effects. A butterfly flaps its wings, and the result of just the slightest shift in the air, can cause a tornado several countries over. Based on the mathematical chaos theory, those two incidents seem quite extreme to be related. But like the ripple…

Value of Treasure

When going on a treasure hunt what is important? What is worth bringing? Just think of what you’ll do when you get that treasure! Come and discover the character worth seeking, the One who sees you worth anything and everything. Relevant Verses: Jeremiah 29:13; Ephesians 2:1; Isaiah 1:5-6; 2 Timothy 2:26; Isaiah 1:18; Luke 14:33;…

Transparent Hearts

Deep heartfelt confession can be both the sweetest and the most bitter experience life brings our way. When everything in us screams “hide or be hurt!” yet our silence makes our bones waste away all day long (Psalm 32:3) we have a choice to make. We can try to disguise our failures and weaknesses through…

Feast of Tabernacles

The Feast of Tabernacles was the crowning feast of the year. The Feast of Tabernacles acknowledged God’s goodness for the bountiful crops that had yielded fruits, oils, and the juice from the vines. Now God’s people came with their tributes of thanksgiving to God, who had so richly blessed them. There was much joy and…

Workplace Missions

How do can we witness at work?  Is it different than witnessing at other places? Why don’t I seem to connect with those who work around me?  This sermon is a practical application and uses my own experience of having been witnessed to in the workplace. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Joel 2:28, Matthew 4:1, Matthew…

Compassionate David

Showing mercy and giving grace when they don’t deserve it. What this message is all about. David is a sin-full man and yet his heart shows compassion in a way that is parallel to Jesus when He says “Love your enemy’s” Matt 5:44 Video Link: https://youtu.be/B_X8ior8Yfo Scripture: Psalms 100:3; Revelation 19:7; 1 Samuel 22 and…

Compassionate Shepherd

Our compassionate, gentle Shepherd, Jesus invites us to be with Him every day; to dwell in His presence all the time, as the sheep spend all their time with their shepherd. Join Rozella as she shares the ways that Jesus, the compassionate, gentle Shepherd, has guided her in her life to compassion for others. Learn…