Sermons on Broad Path:

Cultivating Good Soil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005

In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Life Lessons For Those Who Want To Move From Despair To Peace (The Psalmist

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 18, 2003

Discouragement is the common cold of emotions. Eventually it affects us all. Elijah, God’s iron man of the Old Testament became so discouraged that he sat down under a juniper tree and prayed to die. According to Mark 8:12, even Jesus himself often “sighe

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Can you believe that the beginning of another school year is just around the corner? For some, it’s already begun. Where has another summer gone so quickly? My kids have often reminded me in the last few days that school is only a week away and their feelings of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The Holy Spirit brings us to life through a heart transplant and a renewed mind

Keys To Life Series July 18, 2004 Romans 8:1-17 Life by the Spirit This summer we are doing a series called “Keys to Life.” Jesus gives us life through his death and resurrection on the cross, and he promises that life will be an abundant life. We engage that abundant life by following ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Radical Faith

Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 23, 2003

If we are going to Follow Jesus our life will look just as RADICAL as His

TITLE: RADICAL FAITH The turkey shot out of the oven and rocketed into the air, it knocked every plate off the table and partly demolished a chair. It ricocheted into a corner and burst with a deafening boom, then splattered all over the kitchen, completely obscuring the room. It stuck to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Roles Of The King In Our Lives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 20, 2003

In preaching and praying Jesus and the scriptures give us a picture of the roles of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Here are a few guidelines for allowing the King of our hearts to rule through all aspects of His kingdom, His power and glory in o

Roles of the King in Our Lives - Matt 6:9,10 Jesus taught us to pray, "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." In preaching and praying Jesus and the scriptures give us a picture of the roles of the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Here are a few guidelines for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Ups Of Life

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 1, 2003

Seven ways to be "up" in our life even when everything seems down.

The 7 Ups of Life Scripture Ref: Psalm 118:24 1 Samuel 16:7 Proverbs 3:5-6; 13:3 Galatians 6:9-10 Philippians 4:6, 13 Matthew 6:25-33 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? Do you start each day with a smile and full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 118:24, 1 Samuel 16:1

Which Type Of Soil Are You? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 14, 2007

The kingdom begins with us, what will we choose to do with the Good News about the kingdom, which soil will we choose to be?

What comes to your mind when I say the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God (since they are used interchangeably in the gospels)? [Allow the congregation to give their input]. Perhaps pearly gates, gold streets, the throne room of God himself? Most of our thoughts of the kingdom revolve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Our Journey With God #1

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2002

John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion, it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is someone’s journey with God and to God’s heart

Our Journey With God Psalms 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:21, 25 PROLOGUE John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion –in fact, it is not- it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Looking Out For Number One Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

Obeying the first commandment in a pluralistic society

Looking Out for Number One INTRODUCTION Once upon a time a little boy who built a little toy sailboat. He would take it to the park every day and sail the little boat on the pond. He liked watching it coast around in the breeze. Because he loved his boat, he was pretty careful not to let it go too ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In God's Ways Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 27, 2006

Jesus taught us how to walk in God’s ways

On our journey through the Bible, we have come to the book of Micah. Some of you may not be familiar with this little book at all, and others may be wondering why we would focus on Micah at Christmas. Some of Micah’s words may be more familiar than you realize. In January 1977, when President ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Brethren

Divine Strategies For Conquest Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Old habits in our lives are often like a walled fortress!

Divine Strategy and Glorious Conquest! We are studying from the book of Joshua and learning from the experiences of the children of Israel. This book is filled with principles that we can use in our own pilgrimage to a place of Spirit-filled life! Last Sunday we talked about Crossing Over, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring Spiritual Passion

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2008

See an example of how God can help us restore spiritual passion.

Have you ever watched an episode of “Extreme Makeover?” These shows select a home that needs a makeover. They remove the family from the home for a period of time and then they bring in a crew of skilled carpenters and redo the home. In televising these shows they always show before and after ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Perfectionism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

It is really hard to keep up the pretence of being a perfect Christian. It si so hard that you will probably lose your faith.

Christian freedom – The problem of perfectionism In recent messages we have talked about the things that affect our Christian Freedom. How when we normally claim that we are free people that we automatically accept limits on our freedom. Limits based on cultural limits which might affect freedom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Congregational

Your Blessed Place Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 16, 2008

In fulfilling our purpose we not only fulfill the plan for ourselves, but also contribute to the greater plan God has called us to complete within the body of Christ as a whole. This takes the obedience of a body with a shared vision, but it starts with t

In the first part of this study we were discussing how we are called for a purpose and how our gifts will be used to edify one another. We all have gifts and they should be used in conjunction with other gifts within the body to fulfill the plan and purpose of God within that local body. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zaccheus The Little Big Man

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

ZACCHEUS GREW INTO A BIG MAN

Zaccheus: LK. 19: 1-10 Today we’ll talk for a few minutes about a little man who becomes a big man, Zaccheus. Most of us probably recall the childhood song about Zaccheus because of the words in it that started something like this, "Zaccheus was a wee little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist