Sermons on Broad Way:

Preparing The Way Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

John the Baptist prepares for the coming of Christ.

Preparing the Way Ben Franklin once said: “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” While we all know it is important, sometimes we fail to do it. In his book The Survivors Club Ben Sherwood investigates why some people survive tragic accidents and others do not. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Way Of Worship

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 29, 2011

Worship costs us, changes us and equips us. It is resting in God's presence, reflecting God's glory and being ready to move in power.

THE WAY OF WORSHIP A missionary was working in Paraguay with the Maka Indians. One day a native named Rafael came to sit on the porch. The missionary was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again he asked what he could do for him, but the answer was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Security For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 7, 2010

We have assurance that we will make if safely home because of the rear forces and future focus of our lives.

“Go in Peace: Security for the Way” P. 23:6 Pastor Mark Mitchell once reflected on running a marathon. He said he trained hard to be as prepared as possible, but “there's a part of a marathon that's always hard to prepare for. A marathon is just a little over 26 miles, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way Of The Father Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Apr 11, 2010

The Prodigal God prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. You think you know the story of “The Prodigal Son”? Think again.

prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. What is the Christian life all about? 1. Knowing the heart of the Father …But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Way

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010

Helps close the distance between the Passover and Communion. Communion reminds us that God provided a new Exodus in Jesus - a way to get us out of Egypt and to get Egypt out of us!

A New Way Matthew 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way To Heaven Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 5, 2010

Jesus is the only Way to Heaven. Will you be found as one of His at His return?

Text: John 14:1-6 (NKJV) 1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Companion For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 25, 2010

With the Lord as our Shepherd we will not be in want.

“Go in Peace: A Companion for the Way” Ps. 23:1 (Jn. 10:11-15) Who is responsible for your life? Who is responsible for your welfare, your safety, your direction in life? It’s important to know because whoever it is needs to have control of your life to carry out the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strength For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 2, 2010

God is in the restoring, renewing, reviving business.

“Go in Peace: Strength for the Way” Psalm 23:2-3a “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” Why would God be in the restoring, renewing, reviving business? Perhaps it’s because we are so often weak and tired. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guidance For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 9, 2010

God guides us along right paths for the His name's sake

A young Ensign, after nearly completing his first overseas cruise, was given an opportunity to display his capabilities at getting the ship underway. With a stream of commands he had the decks buzzing with men, and soon he ship was steaming out of the channel en route to the states. His efficiency, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Courage For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 16, 2010

When there is no way out but through, go through; it's the only way to the higher ground of home.

“Go in Peace: Courage for the Way” Ps. 23:4 In the Peanuts comic strips, Snoopy often tries to be an author. In one particular strip He’s shown on his doghouse typing a novel. He begins his story with, “It was a dark and stormy night.” That’s the way he always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Protection For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 23, 2010

Because of God’s protection we have hope.

“Go in Peace: Protection for the Way” Ps. 23:5 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” The psychoanalyst Victor Frankl and his friends were imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. It was winter. They had been marched off to work in the morning, spent the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting In The Way Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Ever feel like you’re just ’in the way’ ?? This message is for you ... ’in the way’ is where God blesses and uses people!

II Corinthians 12:7-10; Exodus 5:20 * In mechanic’s shop lately – he was telling about people who just stand there, asking questions, hanging around, not helping…me! * Define – “in the way” – being useless; without function; causing more harm then good; preventing someone or something; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree That Was In The Way"

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004

Real Faith

Matt 21:18-22 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18

Denomination: Baptist

Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

We all need help in times of trouble. We can’t find real help unless we look to God. We need to cry out to Him and look to Him for our help.

HELP is in the Way! Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church* 10-17-04 President Bush- When praying about the war in Iraq, what did he pray? Did he pray for guidance, WMD, etc… A MSNBC commentator asked, “I wonder what he prayed.” HELP! Matthew James wrote his little friend a letter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Dec 14, 2004

Let us pray fervently and carry our cross with Jesus

Introduction: For those who are on the road to salvation, the cross is power of God (1 Cor. 1:18). A true disciple is called to glory in the cross (Gal 6:14). We have to listen to the Lord who calls us to renounce ourselves, carry our crosses daily and follow him. If we want to persevere and be ...read more

Denomination: Catholic