Sermons on Consider Thy Ways:

The Winning Ways Of Worship

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Nov 22, 2005

Recently, a group now known as The Lucky 7 won 315,000,000 dollars in the Mega Lotto. Have you ever won a game of tic-tac-toe, monopoly, a foot race, if not . . . don’t worry,if you are a true worshipper, you are already a winner.

THE WINNING WAYS OF WORSHIP MATTHEW 15:21-28 ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2005 SEVEN EMPLOYEES OF KAISER ANAHEIM KNOWN NOW AS THE LUCKY SEVEN MILLIONAIRES WOKE UP WITH NEW FOUND RICHES, AS THEY WERE THE WINNERS OF THE 315 MILLION DOLLAR MEGA LOTTO. AFTER TAXES, A THREE DOLLAR INVESTMENT WILL NET THEM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Way At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005

John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Way That Leads To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon leads the hearer from suffering or trouble to finding hope in Christ Jesus.

The Way That Leads To Hope – Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: Verse 1 – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have PEACE with God . . .” (Greek - ERAYNAY) – PEACE – biblical term for blessings, advantages & fruits of salvation I. Verse 2 – through whom we have obtained access – (Greek - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hard Way Home Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

The hard way home to God

The hard way home Part 3 of a series of 3 Hosea 14:1-9 The story is told of a man who was travelling in the wilder parts of Ireland. Eventually decided to return home to Dublin, but on the way, seemed to get lost. In due course he came across a likely looking local, and asked for directions. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005

The sermon on the mount is a series of hard sayings. It begins with consolation, with the blessings for those who follow him, but it ends with a harsh warning: a warning against foolishness and its consequences. Having listened to the sermon on the mount

It seems that life today is all about choice. It’s almost as though if we’re not given half a dozen options to choose from at any given moment we feel deprived. Because choice is our right. Now choice is good because it produces competition which keeps prices down and it’s a spur to innovation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003

Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

A Good Way To Live

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon calls us to the kind of living Paul describes in Ephesians 5:15-21. 1- Make the most of opportunities coming your way 2- Understand what the Lord’s will is 3- Be filled with the Spirit

A Good Way to Live 12-29-02 Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Way God Works

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Dec 4, 2004

Unlikely characters in the birth of Christ are used, it seems God always uses those least likely and or out of character.

The way God works- The Christmas Story 12/05/04 DBC <(((>< GLG God works in mysterious ways. You have heard that expression before and it is true. The scripture says that he uses the foolish to shame the wise. He has a way of taking the least likely and making them his instrument and/ or chosen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way Of Thinking Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 15, 2004

In this first message I want to us all to begin thinking about money in a new way. (Money Matter pt 1)

A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Play Pink Floyd, “Money” with the word Money on the screen In regards to money, Pink Floyd said (31 years ago on the dark Side Of The Moon Album – who feels old… march 24, 1973) Money, get away. Get a good job with good pay and you’re okay. Money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2005

We can look back to what God did for us in 2005, or ahead to what He wants to do for us in 2006. We can look both ways, but we can only step out one way ... and that should be in faith.

Something happened a few hours ago. Something I believe each of us must come to terms with. What was it? The clock struck midnight, and in so doing, we had to say good-bye to one year, but we got to say hello to a brand new year. We go through this each year, but I am not sure just how much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Slaves Either Way...

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

St. Paul tells us we’re going to be slaves, but will we be slaves to sin or slaves to righteousness (draws heavily on some Martin Luther quotes).

As we approach Independence Day, I hear more and more conversations talking about what freedom means. In 1941, FDR identified four essential freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of each individual to worship God in their own way, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Today some people suggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Ways Of Life

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

How we approach God’s Word will determine which path we take.

Introduction: The Old Testament book of Psalms is perhaps the best-known and best loved book in all the Bible. The various psalms describe so many emotions from joy and enthusiasm to depression and discouragement. G. Campbell Morgan once raised the question, "Why is it that this book has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Out Of Jericho

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 28, 2002

Is your past keeping you from serving God today?

The Way Out Of Jericho Heb 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. 1st I want you to notice that Rahab was a harlot, she was a prostitute. You didn’t read about the “murderer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 27, 2003

1st in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Studies the first 4 references to prayer in Acts to see how the church made prayer a way of life.

Text: Acts 1:14-24, 2:41-42, 3:1 Introduction Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in 19th century England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Muller was visiting in the home. Muller took ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14, Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An End To Childish Ways Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003

(For Senior Adult Sunday) Children ask for things for themselves, think in limited terms, and believe they can escape responsbility. Mature people think in terms of love.

“If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” And if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist