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  • Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,416 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

  • A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 6, 2023
     | 829 views

    Have you ever met a mature Christ follower? How do you think their lives ended up so blessed and strong?

    1 Kings 9 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction September 10, 2023 1 Kings 9:4-7 NIV Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, 5 then I will ...read more

  • Direct You Into The Patience Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,787 views

    When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is telling us today in the text.

    2 Thessalonians 3:3” Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” Devotion written on April 2008 - When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is ...read more

  • God Directs Eternal Salvation

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    EASTER 5(B) - April 28, 2002 - Our gracious God directs His eternal salvation from Scripture to man and from man into humanity.

    GOD DIRECTS ETERNAL SALVATION Acts 8:26-40 - April 28, 2002 26Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road--the desert road--that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all ...read more

  • The Danger Of A Lean In The Wrong Direction

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 20, 2010
    based on 45 ratings
     | 36,550 views

    In this sermon we discover the high cost of a simple lean in the wrong direction

    Vs 12-13 Abram dwelled in the land of Caanan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain (and pitched his tent toward Sodom) But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly. One of my favorite songs is an old hymn of the church called ( Leaning on the everlasting arms) The ...read more

  • Which Direction Are You Traveling?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 20,166 views

    God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

  • Discipleship: Look To God For Direction Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 12, 2020
     | 3,572 views

    As disciples, we look to Christ as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith

    March 11, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Hebrews 12:1-3; John 14:1-6 Discipleship: Look to God for Direction Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

  • How To Discern Divine Direction Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024
     | 240 views

    This sermon teaches how to discern the difference between God’s voice, our own desires, and other influences. It provides tools for distinguishing divine direction and encourages believers to trust God’s guidance even when the path is unclear.

    In life, we are constantly faced with choices—decisions that affect our relationships, careers, finances, and spiritual growth. At times, the path ahead seems unclear, and we find ourselves asking, “God, what should I do?” We long for clear direction from God, but discerning His voice amidst the ...read more

  • New Year - New Direction!

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,809 views

    We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

    A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

  • A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 15,089 views

    This message is about how we need to be obedient to God in the present if we are going to have success in the future. It looks at why we obey and why this is often more difficult than we think.

    A while back, my oldest girl Clarissa was in her play room and she had overturned a box of wooden blocks and it made to worse mess you could imagine. I walked in there and said, “Clarissa, I want you to pick up every last one of these blocks right now.” She fussed a little bit and then I walked ...read more

  • Direct Dialog Demanded Details Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 10, 2008
     | 2,068 views

    Once Jonah finished giving his testimony about the God of the Hebrews, the crew began asking more questions seeeking the "Why" of his leaving such a God as He described.

    JONAH 1:10 DIRECT DIALOG DEMANDED DETAILS I. DISCREDIT: A. Divine. B. Director. C. Doctrine. II. DWELLING: A. Darkness. B. Danger. C. Disbelief. III. DELIVERANCE: A. Discovery. B. Departing. C. Determination. What would be the response to Jonah when the sailors heard about ...read more

  • A Donkey's Tale Of Divine Direction

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,155 views

    How many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way?

    I believe it pretty much goes without saying that “God’s ways are best.” But how many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way? There’s a BIG difference between "saying" and "doing" – isn’t there? I believe it was Bernard Shaw who said, “The ...read more

  • Too Far In Either Direction

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 17, 2010
     | 2,695 views

    Learning from Mary and Martha’s responses, we can see why it is important to maintain a proper balance between discipleship and spiritual work.

    OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES CAN SOMETIMES BE LIKENED TO A PENDULUM OF A CLOCK. ONE DAY OUR FAITH SWINGS FORWARD IN ZEAL AND DESIRE AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT OUR FAITH SWINGS BACKWARD BY THE FORCES OF BUSYNESS AND DISTRACTIONS. IT IS TRULY A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN DOING TOO MUCH FOR GOD AND STEPPING BACK AND ...read more

  • A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,495 views

    Like all the other flavors of the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness is not something we have to manufacture ourselves. It is part of the character and nature of our God.

    INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message in the Fruit of the Spirit series I'm calling “Gracefruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Let’s look at our key passage again. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and ...read more

  • Our Invitation Is Simple And Direct Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,131 views

    Will we submit to Christ and find rest in what He offers? Or, will we try to know Christ … yet still want to be Lord of our lives?

    Our invitation is simple and direct Matthew 11:25-30 Invitations, Part 7 Introduction - This morning is the final message in our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even to ...read more

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