Sermons on Consider Your Ways:

It Costs To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 6, 2015

The analysis of following Jesus in Luke 14:25-35 shows us what is involved in following Jesus.

Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem from Galilee, Jesus often engaged in controversy with the Jewish leadership, most often the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:37-54; 13:31-14:24). But now in Luke 14:25, Jesus returns to address the crowds. In doing so, he clarified what is involved in following him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pursuit Of Purpose

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 14, 2016

God doesn't give a vision that he cannot provide for

THEME- UNDERSTANDING LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- PURSUING YOUR LIFE PURPOSE TEXT- ISAIAH 43:7, JOSHUA 1:8 A. INTRODUCTION The problem with many of us today is that we don’t really know who we are. We have either forgotten or simply stopped believing what the Bible says about where we came from and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would You Risk The Fiery Furnace?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This sermon is about being willing to risk the fiery furnace for the beliefs we hold in Jesus Christ!

One of my favorite places to worship is in the Mountain, on a ski trip of course! (If you don't know me, I love snow skiing). Most Ski areas have a little spot marking a chapel. Though I have never actually worshipped at one of those spots, mostly because I am not usually skiing on Sunday's. Though ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 15 - Matthew 10:16-18 - Gospel Terrorists! Incoming Truth Grenades! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 20, 2010

Matthew 10 records how the disciples become GOSPEL TERRORISTS, terrorists of a very different kind who are going to fire some LOADED TRUTH GRENADES right in the middle of the nation of Israel, not to destroy but to save.

Part 15 - Matthew 10:16-18 - GOSPEL TERRORISTS! TRUTH GRENADES! Last night on the news I heard a report from Afghanistan - how the religious terrorist group called the Taliban killed many people with a suicide bomb. It is a common occurrence to see such news reports and deeply disturbing. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mindset Matters (Romans 8:5-11) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 8, 2022

Psychology defines mindset as a set of beliefs we have about ourselves. But Paul challenges us not to have a mindset, but to set our minds. There's a big difference.

Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Romans 8, as we continue our journey through what many people believe to be the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. We introduced chapter 8 by talking about how it was the greatest portrayal… • Of the depth of God’s love for his children. • Of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11, Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Bucket Or A Hose? - Genesis 12:1-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

God wants to bless you. How many of you are already blessed?

God wants to bless you. How many of you are already blessed? Alright. So you already experienced the blessing of God. God wants to bless you more. The word ‘blessing’ is this idea of gift. God wants to give you gifts. He wants to bless you with these gifts. When we say bless the Lord, O my soul, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Send Who?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

Are you willing to go when and where the Lord wishes for you to go and do what the Lord needs to have done?

Send Who? Isaiah 6: 1 – 8 Intro: A mother and father were at their wit’s end in dealing with a rebellious son and daughter. In utter frustration they turned to their pastor asking if she would speak to the children. The 8 year-old daughter was first to be ushered into the pastor’s office. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

S.h.a.r.e.

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 5, 2024

This morning our text will be a very familiar piece of scripture for most of us here this morning. But why it may be familiar, I would make the argument that most of us would be quilty of not putting it into practice. And this piece of scripture is actually found 5 times in the New Testament.

I hope you enjoyed our journey through 1st John over the last several weeks, as we examined the Genuine Christian, I know that I did. However, since we finished the book last week, I guess it was a good time to finish the series. This morning our text will be a very familiar piece of scripture for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Presence Of God – Genesis 46 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that it once had.

An article came through my newsfeed this week that grabbed my attention. It was about how people are living now and how now is different than it has been in the past, especially during COVID times. So here's what it says. “Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

How big is the God you serve? The question really is, how big is your concept of God? Is the God you serve big enough to perform miracles in your behalf. Or does your faith limit what God is able to do for you? This episode from the life of Israel gives u

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 9 “How Big Is Your God?” Joshua 10:1-14 How big is the God you serve? The question really is, how big is your concept of God? Is the God you serve big enough to perform miracles in your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Asking

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Feb 12, 2018

Daughters of Zelophehad went against current custom to ask for their inheritance. By asking God amended the Law.

Chapter 26, the last chapter in last week’s parsha was the report of a census taken at God’s command. In this census, just prior to going into the Land, all the tribes are listed and their population of men is recorded. Note I said men, not men, women, and children. Society in those days was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: *other

What Joy Awaits

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus prescription for joy for us is the sharingof our faith with others.

What Joy Awaits Sept 4, 2011 John 4:27-38 Intro: I have for you this morning a prescription for joy. Would any of you like to have more joy in your life? I suspect so, however I also suspect that many of you hear me say I have a prescription for joy and you are suspicious. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Landmark

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

Coming home to God, Missions, Witness your Faith

The Old Landmark How many times have you gone on a trip to somewhere you haven’t been in a very long time and you searched for landmarks along the way to guide you to your destination? How many times have you looked for old landmarks only to discover that they were no longer there? How many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-28, Matthew 18:11-13, Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Trying To Bypass The Waiting Room?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Often we try to bypass the waiting room, but there can be found great purpose while waiting for God's good things. Do we honestly evaluate where we have been, where we are going? There may be a reason God ask us to WAIT UPON HIM?

TRYING TO BYPASS THE WAITING ROOM... By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD HAS AN EVALUATION SYSTEM... HIS SCALES ARE FAITHFUL AND TRUE. A. THE PARTY IS ON... NO CORRECTION TO LIFE STYLE? THE SCALES... YOU HAVE ONE MORE NIGHT Daniel 5:24 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God