Sermons on Ancient Paths:

Christmas Eve/Day, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003

A sermon for Christmas Eve/Day, based on Isaiah 52:7.

Sermon for Christmas Eve/Day Yr C, 2003 Based on Isa 52:7 Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Way back in about 539 B.C., ancient Babylon fell to the armies of King Cyrus of Persia. Then, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Know The Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2009

A talk given at our ’Pensioners Praise’ service. Jesus said his sheep know his voice. This talk encourages people to want to know Him.

A Shepherd loses his sheep, goes into a pub and hears it calling him. Which bit of the pub does he head for: The bar! A few years ago I was reading a book by Stephen Gaukroger. He tells the story of a New York Methodist minister who saw the need to bring his ‘ninety nine righteous’ sheep back ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-16

Denomination: Anglican

Freedom From Our Demons

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2016

In a crazy world, can we be free from our demons?

Intro Can we be free in a world of insanity and self-destruction? Purpose Salvation is often seen as only for eternity. But, salvation is also for today. Plan Let’s examine Luke 8:26-39 and Jesus saving a gentile from his insanity. Luke 8:26 So they arrived in the region of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Darkness And Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2015

A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

"Darkness and Light" Matthew 2:1-12 When you live in the city it can be easy to forget what it's like to get away from streetlights, big buildings, bright restaurant signs, car headlights, and all the rest. I was out in the country a year or so ago, and we were getting ready to have a bon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

There's Room For Everybody!

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

"When the day of Pentecost came, all of them were together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the roaring of a mighty windstorm came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated, and

Wind and Fire - the two elements of Pentecost - and a dynamic duo they are! In my naivety I had thought until recently that these two elements were natural opposites that cancelled each other out, such as when you blow on a birthday candle and the wind puts the fire out. And then we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Visitation By The Wise Men”

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 22, 2016

Wise men still SEEK Him, SERVE Him, and WORSHIP HIm

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 3, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “The Visitation by the Wise Men” Matthew 2:1-12 Several years ago, I came across a humorous article which suggested that had the wise men been women, this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Lot's Day Vs. Our Day

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 3, 2021

“IT WAS THE SAME IN THE DAYS OF LOT” said Jesus in Luke chapter 17:28 teaching invaluable lessons about the latter days, popularly known as the End-times. Jesus masterfully points to the parallel conditions between the two eras, LOT’S DAY and OUR DAY.

When we dissect the BELOW text we can identify two noticeable eras paralleled in the text along with three people categories belonging to each era, namely the 1. SODOMITES, 2. LOT’S FAMILY and 3. LOT’S WIFE. It’s worth looking at the conduct and the choices made by people of each category, as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:28-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

With His Coming

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 30, 2015

Jesus became vulnerable so that we might become victorious. He put himself in harm's way to drive all harm away from us.

THERE’S A STORY in the Bible about King Jehoshaphat and how, one day, he was given some distressing news. Messengers came, and they told him that the massive armies of three – not one or two, but three – nations were coming against him. “A great multitude,” they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 23, 2025

Excel than your enemies, excel than your teachers, and excel than your elders. The verses 98-100, the psalmist states that God’s Word is the source of all wisdom. Expose the wisdom through evangelism.

Text: Ps. 119:97-104 Theme: Wisdom of God   Greetings: The Lord is Good and His Love Endures forever.   Illustration: James Bracy, a military officer served at a California military base in 1950s. He wrote many letters to his wife, one letter was misplaced. Half a century later, James ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis 20 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 20 A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. "Strike one!" he yelled. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

No More PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

This sermon explores the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus Christ, the significance of His sacrifice on the cross, and the importance of steadfast faith in His finished work.

Grace and peace to you, beloved friends and family. It is always a joy to come together in the house of the Lord, where we are welcomed with open arms, no matter our past, our doubts, or our struggles. Today, we're going to open the precious pages of Luke's Gospel, where the words of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33

Topics: Finished

The Value Of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares the value of wisdom with his children, as well as the vanity of the world and its promises.

The Value of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal (1 Kings 3:3-14) Proverbs 2 There abounds stories about people getting to make wishes, or even 3 wish. The old story of finding an ancient bottle on the beach, rubbing it, and a Genie coming out to grant the finder three wishes is a classic. Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Be Known?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

An expostion of Psalm 19. God makes Himself known through natural revealtion, special revelation, and finally, and ultimately through the Incarnation.

Can God Be Known? Psalm 19 Associate Pastor Jeff Williams 08-10-03 The Loch Ness Monster and the Search for God When I was a child, the mysteries of this world fascinated me. I would peer through my junior telescope at the craters on the moon, read endlessly about volcanoes, and collect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Terrorist Turns To Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 25, 2006

Saul’s experience on the Damascus Road proves that God is more powerful than any Terrorist. Saul’s "religion" was keeping him from "relationship"with Jesus Christ.

Intro: Suppose Osama Ben Laden, Sadaam Hussein, or another famous terrorist leader was reported to have been converted to Christ. While many would be skeptical most would agree that God’s power had been at work and a Miracle had taken place. Such a miracle happened to the terrorist named Saul. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Chose A Donkey

Contributed by Ron Conn on Jul 31, 2007

Are You a Donkey?

“Why Jesus Chose the Donkey” Matthew 21:1-9 Palm Sunday 2005 Small Standard Donkey: A subdivision of the Standard grouping. Small standard stand above 36" and up through 40", often with a miniature background. This includes donkeys up to 38" if they have no registered miniature parents or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Holiness