Sermons on Book Its Not Supposed To Be This Way:

The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

The sermon's main point is to encourage the congregation to seek and apply the way of humility, righteousness, and wisdom in their lives, as guided by the teachings of the Bible.

Opening Scripture Reading – Good morning, church family! You know, I've been pondering this verse from Proverbs this week - Proverbs 16:25 - that says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." Now, ain't that something to chew on? This got me thinking about three ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25

Topics: Followers, The Way

Read It, Hear It, Do It! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 23, 2006

God’s Word needs to have a very important role in our lives. We need to make an effort to read it, really hear it and understand it, and then put it into practice.

Tonight I wanted to start off by talking about that well known fact that men don’t do directions of any kind. If you have ever wondered why men can’t ask for directions I have the answer for you here tonight. Just watch… ***Play commercial clip of man asking woman for directions to be met with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Sep 11, 2007

Looks at Jesus bold claim to be the only way to heaven using John 14:6.

“The Way” The I AM Statements of Jesus FCC – September 9th, 2007 Text: John 14: 1-6 Introduction: Wow…on this 8th birthday of our church, we celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the incredible claims that He made while He was here on this earth. We’ve been looking at the I AM ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It’s An Inside Job Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 7, 2011

What, or who, is on the inside is one of hte most important determinates or detriments to living between the lines.

“Between the Lines: It’s An Inside Job” Romans 2:11-29 A robbery occurred in the branch bank where we did our banking. Law enforcement officers stated that the evidence pointed towards an “inside job.” The crime had been carried out in such a way that only someone who knew the bank from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Just Beginning

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 19, 2007

We like to excuse ourselves while we accuse others. John, the Baptizer called everyone to turn from their ways and turn to God.

Matthew 3: 1 – 12 / It’s Just Beginning Intro: As I spoke with our son, Richard, I could hear our granddaughters crying in the background. I asked him what was happening and he said they were both hungry and they were getting ready to feed them. He said, “I had not idea being a parent was going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's A New Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, encouraging believers to embrace new life, let go of old ways, and find joy in Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so thrilled to see each and every one of you here today. You may be wondering, "What is the message God has for us today?" Well, it's a message of hope, renewal, and joy that can only be found in the transformative power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Old Man, New Man

It's All About Love Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

This is the first of several messages from a verse by verse series through the Old Testament book of Malachi

It’s All About Love Malachi 1:1-5 I. God Declares His Perfect Love to His People (v. 1-2) A. God loves because it is His nature I. God’s love is shown in Creation II. God’s love is shown in His grace B. God’s love is sovereign I. He chose Israel in spite of them II. He reveals His love to all ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's In You Because Of Who Is In You Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a Christian soldier prepared and ready, supposed to be ready for battle—not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces.

Sunday January 13th, 2008 Series: the Fight Is On part two Scripture: Matthew 11:12 Sermon: It’s In You Because of Who Is In You Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Inside each one of us is a fighter. Not a passive Christian soldier taking it upon the cheek at every turn, but a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 6, 2016

If I believe the Bible, I must say that Jesus is the only way!

The Way John 14:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 5-6, 2016 In a video message to churchgoers, one of the most-recognized religious leaders in the world made this stunning statement: “Many think differently, feel differently, seeking God or meeting God in different ways. In this crowd, in this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mark And Way

Contributed by Timothy Liang on Jan 21, 2006

A very serious subject all Christians have to deal with is - what are our mark and the way to the mark? Because only when we truly see the mark, can we have the strength to run toward it; only when we know the way, can we reach our mark.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #254.) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, now Minister ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way To The Father

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 10, 2006

Goal: That the hearer may know the Way, Christ, and participate in the holy priesthood of all believers. Malady: We don’t know the Way and when we find out what the way is, we reject it. Means: Christ speaks to us in his word that we are already made

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; the Holy Three In One, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Ever since April 2nd, 2005, our television sets, newspapers, and Internet pages have been filled with news concerning the death of John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"One Way To Paradise"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 1, 2011

There is a place we call heaven and you were created for it. This sermon tells you how to get there.

“One Way to Paradise!” March 27, 2011 There is a place called Paradise. I not talking about that town about 8 miles from Chico, California, where my friend Lloyd Tremain pastors the Church of the Nazarene. I have never been there, but a lot of people I trust have – so I have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

It’s Time To Resist!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2019

We live in a time when evil is sweeping our culture. Christians not anchored are being swept with it. We look at the Church’s duty to resist evil; what we’re to resist; and how we’re to resist it.

IT’S TIME TO RESIST! 2 Cor. 10:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Over the Christmas break I heard about some ladies who were shopping non-stop for several days. 2. In one of the many parking lots, they ran into friends. One friend complimented the shop-a-holics on their new car and asked if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 28:4, James 4:7, 1 Timothy 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maturing Is Hard To Do - But It's Worth It!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 26, 2011

Too often as Christians we take short cuts to maturity. In reality the only way to become complete is to let the Lord take you through difficulty and make you seem to "fail." In the process He builds life and a character in you that will lead you into His

We all have a decision to make. After we become a disciple of Jesus Christ the culture around us, our own brokenness, and an invisible enemy—will all try to mitigate the work that the Holy Spirit is doing inside of us: transforming us into a new character. The decision we have to make is how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Way Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 24, 2018

Teaching through John 14:5-7, breaking down everything Jesus was saying when He said, "I am the way, the truth, and the light/life"

The Way CCCAG August 21st, 2018 Scripture- John 14:5-7 Intro: How many people here had the pleasure of driving in downtown Chicago? Prior to moving up here to God’s Country, about once a month I would have to take a patient down to a hospital located somewhere in the downtown area of Chicago. Once ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God