Sermons on Critical Way:

Addressing Felix (Acts 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2025

Why did God have Paul address governor Felix.

Did Paul’s imprisonment enable him to share Christ with the Governor? Does persecution have a divine purpose? Let’s review Acts 24. What were the high priest’s accusations about Paul before Felix the governor? And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Loves You!

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 20, 2025

This passage identifies to Israel that their God is an intentional interactive intimate God. They can rest in His love. They can trust in His Word. They can believe in His promises. They can depend on His power.

Deuteronomy 7:6-8 NKJV "Because He Loves You!" September 21, 2025 Intro: Israel is about to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness while a rebellious generation die off. Before they are allowed to enter the land, Moses delivers a series of sermons to the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore the profound mysteries of faith, the foundation of the church, and the divine power given to believers, as illustrated in Matthew 16:17-19. Scripture: "And Jesus answered him, 'Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.'" - Matthew 16:17-19 Quote: "Faith is never identical with piety." - Karl Barth ________________ Introduction Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength that can resist even the darkest forces. Let's check out the

Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Topics: Heaven, On My Way

The Response To The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores the divine plan of salvation, emphasizing our choice to accept God's love and the transformative power of repentance and baptism.

Hey there, family! I'm so excited to be here with you today. We've got an incredible message lined up that I believe is going to touch your hearts and uplift your spirits. We'll be taking a look at the foundation laid by Jesus and the apostles, the plan of salvation, and the Biblical way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Topics: Saved, Biblical Way

Giving Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing a deep sense of gratitude, recognizing blessings in all circumstances, and expressing thankfulness as a path to joy and fulfillment.

Good morning, friends! It's so good to see all of you here today. We're going to be talking about something that's as natural as breathing, but sometimes, we forget about it. It's gratitude. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Gratitude? Sure, I say thanks for my food and when someone holds the door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Thanksgiving, Godly Way

God Is Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023

Explores understanding our present circumstances through God's deliverance and His role as the Way Maker, shaping our perception of Him and our lives.

Good morning, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into God's word and see what He's got to say to us. You know, there's something really special about this gathering of believers, this community of faith. We're all here because we believe in God's love, His grace, His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Topics: God, Way Maker

The Secret Of Strong Families PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Good morning, family! It's wonderful to see each of you here today, ready to delve into God's Word together. We're going to be talking about something that's close to our hearts and homes. We're going to chat about families and the secret to their strength. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, "The test ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-7

Topics: Modeling, Biblical Way

He Did It All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores Jesus' purposeful sacrifice, His selflessness, and the promise of eternal salvation.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We gather today, not as individuals, but as a community of believers, united in our common love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because He is. We are here, not because we have all the answers, but because He does. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Topics: Jesus, Paved The Way

Obey God, He Will Never Disappoint PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, God's abundant blessings, and the call to follow Him, through the story of Simon Peter.

Good morning, beloved friends in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, to bask in the warmth of our shared faith, to partake in the fellowship of believers, and to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves standing at the shore of a grand narrative, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: God's Way, Better

You Do Know PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

The sermon explores understanding God's power, submitting our will to His, and adhering to His path for a fulfilling spiritual life.

Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to feel the warmth of His love surrounding us, to sense the strength of His Spirit within us? We are here because we are His children, called by His name, and loved with an everlasting love. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Topics: God's Way, God's Will

"Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002

Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

War And Peace - The Way Of The World Vs. The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 7, 2016

This sermon is a look at the opposites that are described in Philippians 2:3-4. The first part is the way of war and strife. The second part is the way of peace and joy in the Lord.

Philippians 2:1-11 (Read from the Bible with the congregation) As I’m sure you noticed, our new memory Scripture is found in this awesome passage. Let’s take a look at the first part … Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit … Selfish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

learning the ways to live incarnationaly - from Hugh Halter's work, The Tangible Kingdom

Tangible Kingdom – Old Ways, New Ways Illustration of iron and steel wool – set me on fire God! For God to take us on a new path in this Tangible Kingdom, He needs to remake us. Next week, my son Ken will talk about a new heart that God proposes to give us. The last couple of weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Jesus Way" Vs "The American Way"

Contributed by Cris Willis on Jul 29, 2014

A call to the modern church to return to its passion for the one who gave His life, His all for our sins, our future, our hopes, our everything that is right, good and holy exist in Him. Why then is the church pursuing a love relationship with the world!

Introduction: Jesus said ...“I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). The Jesus way wedded to the Jesus truth brings about the Jesus life. We can’t proclaim the Jesus truth but then do it any old way we like. Nor can we follow the Jesus way without speaking the Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is No Way That Can Be Fair, Yet That Is God’s Way

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 11, 2017

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is a well know parable of grace, but it is also a parable of receiving. We must learn to receive.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th September 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Jon 3.10-4.11 Ps 145.1-8 Phil 1.21-30 Matt 20.1-16 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Episcopal