Sermons on 5 Miles To Nowhere:

Feeding The 5000 Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

Jesus does big things with small contributions.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. When did this miracle occur? Springtime. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). “So, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - A Warrior Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

When God’s people cry for deliverance, God encounters a person to deliver them.

GOD ENCOUNTERS A WARRIOR A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. God chooses weak things. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. “My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house” (Judges 6:15). 2. Weak name reflected expectation. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23, Psalm 145:3, Psalm 145:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Paths Of Righteousness Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Are you on the right path now?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez Faire. He doesn’t let sheep do what they want to do. B. WHY MUST THE SHEPHERD LEAD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

5 The Fully Awakened Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025

But we need to hear the REAL Jesus speaking today telling us to WAKE UP to the lies, and get out of the heated water, get OUT of the culture–you are in the world but not OF the world. Not everyone will be let in! We must find our voice to speak up after we WAKE UP!

This is a sermon about “The Goat and The Frog & The Colon.” When I was growing up, my uncle would drive the stock truck by our house to pick me up and take me along with him to Lugbill’s Farm Auction in Archbold, Ohio. We would haul the choice animals over to the gate, unload, then go inside ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Legal Threats (Ezra 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 30, 2025

Do we quit God's work under legal threats?

Do those who oppose God’s work on earth sometimes make legal threats? Should we continue God’s work even in the face of threats or quit? Let’s begin in Ezra 5. After years of delay, did prophets encourage the people to return to rebuilding the temple? Then the prophet Haggai and the prophet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining A Conqueror Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

Make decisions in God’s presence.

A. ONE OF THE GREATEST CHOICE SPEECHES EVER 1. Because the conquerors had compromised. “Put away the foreign gods which are among you” (24:23). 2. Because they lost their dedication. “Turn your hearts to the Lord” (24:23, LB). 3. Because Joshua called them to make a decision he had made. “But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Charging Interest (Nehemiah 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2025

Is charging the poor interest a sin?

Is charging interest on loans to the poor exploitation, creating financial bondage, profiting from those in need, the exact opposite of love for neighbor? Let’s begin in Nehemiah 5. Did the people cry out to God because of financial exploitation? Now there was a great outcry of the people and of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Of Trumpets (Pt. 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 11, 2025

Do you ever contemplate your position with God?

So, I really had to dig to glean the significance of this passage, to learn what Feast of Trumpets is about. Once again, I was reminded of the width and depth of God’s word. I began in Numbers chapter 29. Numbers 29:1–3 “‘And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25, Exodus 12:1-2

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Wayyy back on January 12th, we embarked on a 13 week series, on the Miracles of Jesus.

So here we are, on part 5 of the Miracles of Jesus. Before we get there, allow me to conduct a brief recap, just to remind myself where we are, and how we got here, in this series! The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Accusing The Suffering (Job 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 20, 2025

Do we accuse or comfort the suffering?

Do we treat suffering like Eliphaz, with accusations, or do we seek to help? Let’s begin in Job 5. Do people assume that our own foolishness causes our suffering? Was Eliphaz implying that the sins of Job’s children caused their deaths? Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

5 Ways To Grow Spiritually Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

Let’s look at these 5 paths to spiritual growth in more detail: Five ways to grow spiritually! The fab 5!

5 ways to grow spiritually I see our church’s vision and mission is in helping people grow spiritually and this is done by 5 different ways: • By engaging with relevant Biblical teaching and preaching. • By connecting in divine appointed relationships. • By practicing spiritual disciplines ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Acts 9:10-19, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naaman (2 Kings 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2025

Do we demand certain rituals or a simple word from God? Let's look at 2 Kings 5.

Do we see God in simplicity or do we demand complicated rituals? Do we misuse church funds or are we scrupulously honest? Let’s look at 2 Kings 5. What happened when a Syrian army commander had a skin disease and wanted to be healed? Did Elisha perform a lot of mumbo jumbo, or give a simple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Habits #5: Godliness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2025

Godliness. Any light that we shine into this dark world is not our own. It is a reflection of the Son. That is a good working definition of godliness - shining the light of God’s love into a dark world.

HOLY HABIT #5   GODLINESS Introduction The moon tonight (July 20, 2025) is at the phase known as Waning Crescent. Only 21.3% of the moon is visible. The last full moon was July 10th. During this phase, over the next five days, the moon will be virtually invisible to the naked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 1:1-5 Series

Contributed by Jake Andrews on Jul 29, 2025

When John begins his Gospel, he doesn’t waste any time getting to the truth.Before he tells us what Jesus did,
Before he shows us where Jesus went,
Before he records a single miracle or message—
He tells us who Jesus is. Because you’ll never understand what Jesus did until you know who Jesus is.

John 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Work Or Vocation Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025

You don’t have the power to be successful until you make a life-choice to excel in all things.

Yesterday: My work is determined by past decisions. Tomorrow: My future goals give me energy. Today counts: I can change the ordinary into the extraordinary. “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist