Sermons on Beside The Road:

Glory Road Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Our words, actions and lives are to glorify God. In other words, we are to reflect Christ for others to see. The problem is trying to reflect the light of Christ.

Glory Road John 12:20-26 Steve May tells the story of Dennis Byrd, who was an up-and-coming defensive tackle for the New York Jets. He was predicted to help turn the Jets organization around and recorded 27 sacks in his first 3 years. Then tragedy struck. On November 29, 1992, the Jets were playing ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Road To Victory

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 7, 2014

A perspective on Mark 8: 31-38. St. Mark points out in his Gospel that there is another way to glory and that is the way of Christ. Therefore, what does the ‘way of Christ’ mean, and what does being a disciple mean ?

Mark 8: 31-38 The Road To Victory Nobody enjoys the pain of losing. We long for glory and the freedom from being a plain person living a plain life. As a result we all strive to align ourselves with winners or at least potential winners. We are willing to give praise and support to winners. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Road To Glory Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008

The journey on the Road to Glory involves four point along the way

The Road To Glory Romans 5:18-21 * We are approaching the time for the next Olympic Games. In this setting we get to witness to most talented, gifted, and disciplined athletes in the world. They have worked, trained, sacrificed, and given their all to reach their goal. Without a doubt it is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Roads

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2009

A sermon on Matthew 7:13-14 (Much material taken from a book by Kyle Butt and John Farber called, "Am I Ready to be Baptized?")

Evening Service for 10/4/2009 Two Roads Introduction: Poem by Robert Frost: TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth WBTU: A. Read Matthew 7:13-14 B. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

The way a person faces their death can tell you a lot about them.

John 17:1-26 February 17, 2007 The Road to the Cross You can tell a lot about a person by the way in which they face their own death. Some people are afraid, others bold, some are angry and selfish, while others are calm and selfless. Seeing someone in their final days can evoke a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

The Road Home Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

First in a four-part series on the book of Ruth; from chapter 1, the faithlessness of Elimilech and Naomi and the faithful, loyal pledge of Ruth.

Trinity Baptist Church June 10, 2007 Ruth: God redeems The Road Home Ruth 1:1-22 Chuck Swindoll describes how -- several decades ago -- Atlantic codfish were transported from the coast to the middle of the US. The shippers had problems at first. Their early freezing methods left the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Recovery Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Nov 25, 2008

A look at recovery from the vantage point of blind Bartimaeus.

The Road To Recovery 11-23-08 Series: Road Trip Mark 10:46-52 Intro. If you envisioned your life as one long road, then the chances are pretty good that there would be certain areas along that road that you’d classify as broken, fragmented, messy and maybe even washed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Zoad In The Road Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2009

Have you come to a "Cross" road in your life? Have you decided to make a decision to take up your cross and follow Jesus? Not to decide is to decide. Which path will you choose?

OPEN: This begins a series which we’re calling "Dr. Seuss and God". Dr. Seuss (actually Theodor Seuss Geisel) dedicated himself to writing simple, entertaining and thoughtful poems that used basic words children would understand. But every once in a while, Dr. Seuss would introduce what some people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Jeremiah 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fork In The Road Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 21, 2009

When we are at the crossroads of deciding which path of life to follow, we should consider what Jesus shares with us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Life is full of choices isn’t it? • Just take a moment to think about how many different decisions that you made just to get to church this morning. What time to get up? Shower or bath or nothing? What to wear? What to eat? Which car do we drive? Do we come this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation's Road

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009

Temptation always follows the same road. And Thomas isn’t the only one who doubts!

TEMPTATION’S ROAD LUKE 4:1-13 Luke 4:1-13 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, "If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Long Road Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 4, 2008

God goes before us so that we can overcome in situations that are impossible, however, what we think is success, may not be what God desires for our lives. What God desires most is a strong relationship above all else.

Bill was a retired pastor who helped out now and then in our church in San Antonio. He was a huge man, the image of what you think of as a lean tall Texan, and he was man with a huge heart. Everyone talked about Bill and what a wonderful pastor he was. Bill died a couple of months before I started ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Renewal Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009

Learn the steps on the journey BACK to God.

“William Hinson, Sr. retired pastor of First United Methodist Church in Houston, the largest church in American Methodism tells the story about a time when he was going to Columbia, South Carolina to preach in a revival. He had not slept well the night before and had gotten up that morning and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Build A Road

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 13, 2012

How to build a road to God

If Jesus were to come in one year, what do you think Jesus would want you to do? recruit an army? collect weapons? take up donations? build a large, beautiful cathedral? rent the largest auditorium we can find? tell everyone we know that he is coming? put up huge billboards that say, "Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ministry Road Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 16, 2012

There is no better calling and no better news to proclaim but in chapter 6 Paul presents some of the challenges that we will encounter along this road.

SBC Convention Booths: Paul would not make a very good recruiter for specific ministries. Instead of handing out highlighters, pens & magnets, give thorns or pebbles for shoes. • Paul shares in chapter 5 about the wonderful news of Christ becoming sin for us that we might become the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

The Roman Road

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2011

God Loves us so very much that He sent Jesus to die for us.

The Roman Road July 10, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God Loves us so very much that He sent Jesus to die for us. Focus Passage: Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, & 10:9-10, 13 Supplemental Passage: It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist