Sermons on Ancient Paths:

Sermon # 52 - God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 19, 2025

Often the plans of God may not be obvious to us, but as we move forward with faith, those plans of God will unfold perfectly in His time. May we trust God to make everything beautiful in His time.

For today’s meditation I want to read Micah 5:2, The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times." (GNB) The birth of the Lord Jesus in the little town of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-6, Exodus 4:12-14, Exodus 15:22-24, Matthew 6:8, Luke 22:10-13, 1 Corinthians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Abraham A Journey Of Faith, And Ours As Heirs Of The Promise. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 15, 2024

Abraham was promised land, that he would be a great nation, from him all the people of the Earth would be blessed. At the end of his life he owned a burial cave, a field and the trees in that field. A heads up the promise is fulfilled. God's promises always are.

Abraham a journey of faith, and ours as heirs of the promise. The thing with Abraham and his journey of faith was that it was just that. A journey of faith. God had told Abraham when he was still Abram, yip before the name change this: Check out Genesis 12 verses 2-3. “I will make you into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3, Romans 4:2-3, John 8:49-59, Psalm 100:5, 2 Samuel 7:28, Psalm 34:8, Philippians 4:6-7, John 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 3:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 14 – The Lion Of Babylon Was About To Pounce – Faithless King And Rulers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Jeremiah appeals yet again to the people and king to repent, but they ignored him. Jeremiah preaches and warns of the lion from the north – Babylon. The religious class and prophets were wicked and misled the king. Difference between repentance and remorse looked at.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 14 – THE LION OF BABYLON WAS ABOUT TO POUNCE – FAITHLESS KING AND RULERS PART 14 - Jeremiah 4:3-9 CHAPTER 4 [A]. PLOUGH FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND CIRCUMCISE EVIL HEARTS TOWARDS CONVICTION AND REPENTANCE {{Jeremiah 4:3-4 Thus says the LORD to the men of Judah and to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3-4, Acts 7:51-52, Jeremiah 4:5-7, Habakkuk 3:2, Amos 3:8, Amos 5:18-19, Jeremiah 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s First Unconditional Covenant Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 23, 2024

Every time a person comes to faith, we remember the rainbow - God’s unconditional love, expressed through the new covenant. Every time someone returns to God after a season of being far from Him - we remember the rainbow: God’s unconditional mercy, His long suffering.

Do you remember as a kid ever making a promise by crossing your heart, a pinky swear, or swearing to God? By nature, we look for assurances and guarantees and we learn this early in life. As we grow older, however, we realize that we live in a world of broken promises and unfaithfulness. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's End Time Collaborators Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 16, 2024

Throughout history, Satan has always had collaborators. Specifically, religious or political powers who have joined forces with him to suppress and oppress God’s people. As earth’s history comes to a close, he will, once again, have collaborators: The Sea Beast and the Earth Beast.

May 18, 2024 Satan is angry. His dreams of reigning supreme in the universe have come to nothing. Christ has resumed his place on the throne and Satan no longer has access to heaven. He now turns his attention to earth and those who have chosen faithfulness to God. His sole purpose is to ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thee Downfall Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2020

The Lord despises idolatry because when your heart is divided, you cannot be loyal to him.

The Downfall Jeffery Anselmi / General The King: The Rise and Fall of Solomon / Sin; Obedience and Disobedience / 1 Kings 11:1–13 The Lord despises idolatry, because when your heart is divided, you cannot be loyal to him. INTRODUCTION • The story of Solomon is tragic yet common. • Solomon's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Sardis Series

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021

Lessons learned from the church of Sardis. Sermon Notes, Power Point, and video clips available upon request.

The Bible says that God (TAB) “is patient… not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 (TAB) God is holy –if sin is in His presence it’s consumed. (TAB) God is perfectly just… He can’t forgive sin; it must be properly punished. He’s not a just God if He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spiritual Warfare? Keys To Victory On The Worldwide Battlefield

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith.

Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith. If I were trying to compare our situation right now in this country to the Lord of the Rings, there is one battle that comes to mind, the battle of Osgiliath. Faramir ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Race Run Well Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021

We are all running towards a goal and our reward is the crown of righteousness that the Lord has promised to all those who run and finish well. However, in order to attain this imperishable crown, we need to exercise self-control in every area of our life.

A race run well The Apostle Paul writing to the Church in Corinth admonishes them this way. He says to them in 1 Corinthians 9:24 -25,“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Other

Do Not Worry!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 8, 2022

Once again we are shocked by the turmoil that has arisen, not just among individuals, but even between nations. Again & again we’ve witnessed how cruel people can be, & how cheaply human life is regarded by some.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 6:25 34; Isaiah 26:6, 40:12; Job 19:25; 2 Kings 6: Once again we are shocked by the turmoil that has arisen, not just among individuals, but even between nations. Again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Isaiah 26:6, Isaiah 40:12, Job 19:25, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Kings 5:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Obey The Law

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2021

There is a right way to obey the Law of God and a wrong way to obey the Law of God. We see examples of both in the Bible and we have clear instruction as how we should live within the Law.

How NOT to Obey The Law Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Malachi 4:4, James 2:8, Galatians 5:14, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 5:17-19, Romans 6:23, Matthew 23:25-27, John 8:34, Deuteronomy 5:16, Deuteronomy 22:6-7, Exodus 23:12, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:17-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 6, 2023

We live in a corrupt world. Truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter. Satan permeates right through society especially in the judiciary. There is little justice any more. We look at ways Christians are penalised by Satan’s system, but evil is promoted.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 7 We continue this study of the schemes Satan uses to infiltrate all aspects of humanity. His influence is everywhere. We need wisdom and reliance on the Lord for the battle we are engaged in. We will examine two more of these schemes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-21, Psalm 61:3, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Isaiah 5:7, Isaiah 10:2, Isaiah 59:8, Isaiah 59:14, Isaiah 42:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Is A Choice

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2022

Joseph had to choose to forgive his brothers. He saw God's sovereignty in the betrayal, he saw the same nature was in him and he tested their hearts with his brother. He forgave and never brought up the subject again.

FORGIVENESS IS A CHOICE Gen. 45:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: sometimes it’s better not to know so much 1. In France, in the 1790’s, a priest, a lawyer and an engineer were arrested & about to be guillotined. The priest put his head on the block, they pulled the rope and nothing happened. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dust Is Turned To Lice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2022

This Plague came from the land, as the two former came from the river. Aaron "smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice (“Kinnim”) in man, and in beast"(ver. 17). This was a new blow at Egyptian idolatry because the earth was worshipped as well as the river.

The Dust is Turned to Lice (Exodus 8:16-19) Exodus 8:16-19 (NIV) Then the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Stretch out your staff and strike the dust of the ground,’ and throughout the land of Egypt, the dust will become gnats.” They did this, and when Aaron stretched out his hand with the staff ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 25, 2022

“Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught as a child. Like any good parent, our Father teaches us to pray just like our moms and dad did.

Teach Us To Pray 24 July 2022 Richardson TX “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught. The earliest writing was found in a Protestant Monastery from the 1690’s. It’s a rather simple; only 4 lines. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, James 4:3

Denomination: Other