Sermons on Crooked Road:

Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 26, 2011

That question gathers up the mournful enquiry of the whole universe. “Who shall roll away the stone?” In man’s path of happiness lies this huge rock, which completely blocks the road to eternity. Who among the mighty shall remove the barrier?

Who shall roll away the stone? Shell Point Baptist Church Pastor Allan H. Kircher Matthew 28:2,“The angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.” As the holy women went towards the tomb in the twilight of the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Alive! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 25, 2020

These two disciples are on the road with Jesus. They do not look like people whose King of Kings has risen from the dead. Jesus redirects their hearts towards joy. They burn with passion for God when discussing Scripture with Jesus and get excited about their faith. He is Alive!

AT THE MOVIES 2020: “He is Alive” Luke 24:13-32 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UPCOMING SUNDAYS POST-COVID19 INTRODUCTION The film that we will see a clip from today was released on June 11, 1982. This Steven Spielberg film became an absolute blockbuster being the highest grossing film of all time… a record ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can God Do And Cannot Do? Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 16, 2020

There may be situations we experienced that we felt that it was the end of the road or it was impossible for it to turn around. We did not even want to pray because we felt that God could not do anything about it. Let us be encouraged to put our faith in God again.

Good morning brothers and sisters, welcome to today’s prayer meeting. I wish to share you some thoughts with you regarding prayer. If the Bible is true and Jesus is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Why do we hear so few testimonies of notable and significant miracles happening? The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12, Joshua 10:12-14, Luke 8:49-50, Mark 11:24, Psalm 34:7, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Recognizing Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 9, 2013

As the two men walked along the road to Emmaus they met with the risen Jesus. Scripture tells us that they were "kept from recognizing Him." Why were they blinded to the reality of who He really was? How did they respond when they finally saw Him for w

Recognizing Jesus - Luke 24:25-35 - April 7, 2013 Series: Testimony and Membership In the 4th chapter of the book of Hebrews we read this: “Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:25-35

Denomination: *other

Seven Honest Questions Regarding Christianity: A Challenge

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

Recently I challenged my friends and acquaintances, those who are skeptics, agnostics, non-religious and so on to raise their best questions regarding the Christian faith. I asked them to raise honest questions, questions that if answered would possibly clear the road for them to believe.

Recently I challenged my friends and acquaintances, those who are skeptics, agnostics, non-religious and so on to raise their best questions regarding the Christian faith. I asked them to raise honest questions, questions that if answered would possibly clear the road for them to believe. I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reaping And Sowing In The Ruins Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020

This sermon looks at the hope and promise of sowing God's Word. It deals with the failures, but also the joys that we can experience with this! It goes through Jesus' parable of the sower. A special thanks to Rev. Bob Holst for the inspiration and idea

Are you an optimist, or are you a pessimist? Are you a glass half-empty person, or are you a glass half-full person? Do you complain that rose bushes have thorns, or do you rejoice because thorns have roses? Do you see the storm clouds, or do you see the silver lining? There are various ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Galatians 5:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009

The time is coming when Christians will be persecuted right here. How do I know it? I have already traveled that road before. How will you deal with it? Let us not try to run and find a way to escape persecution but face it like Jesus did.

Opening illustration: Video clip of persecuted Christians worldwide. Let us turn to 1 Peter 4 and check out what to expect while being persecuted for Christ. Introduction: In the nature of things persecution must have been a much more daunting experience for Gentiles than it was for the Jews. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night Of Miracles Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 12, 2007

All of History Had Been Moving Toward that Night All the Roads of Scripture wound toward Bethlehem Mary & Joseph had come only from Nazareth But the ages had been waiting for them to arrive Micah had said they would be there (Micah 5:2) A Nig

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

#6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The process of recognizing where we are on the road and why we are cheering is exactly what lent has been all about - recognizing Jesus willingness to enter into our pain is a reason to celebrate as well as mourn. We celebrate because of His willingness and mourn because of inability to not sin.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plans And Prayers

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022

A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline For A Sermon From Proverbs 4:20-27

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 25, 2026

This is part of an outline for a sermon preached by Dr. Jerry Falwell at the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA sometime around 1975. Students at Liberty Baptist College needed to attend services there. I'm sure there was more but this is about all I can remember.

An Outline for A Sermon from Proverbs 4, 20-27 Introduction: This outline is based on a sermon preached by Dr. Jerry Falwell at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA sometime in the 1975-76 timeframe. I was a student at Liberty University (then known as Liberty Baptist College) in those days ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Trap. - Fear, Worry And Anxiety

Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 10, 2024

Let me ask you: how many of you have ever driven in thick fog? You cannot see ahead, you cannot see the road signs, and you cannot see other vehicles. As I describe this, what feeling are you currently experiencing?

Well, good morning Newlife Church, and yes, 2024 is almost upon us. Man, this year seems to have flown by, and we’re already in December, preparing for the carol service tonight. I know many of you, like me, are wondering, “Where has this year gone?” It felt like January was just yesterday. I also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-31, 1 Kings 19:2-4, John 8:44, John 8:32, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come To The Living Stone

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

A brick and a block were walking down a road when a piece of concrete jumped up and made a funny face, screamed and ran off. The brick asked the block, “what’s up with him?” The block replied, don’t pay him no mind, he is a “cycle path.”

Come to the Living Stone “2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. The Living Stone and a Chosen People 4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question Of John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

Have you ever found yourself running down a mental road, making plans and decisions and talking up a storm, only to have the information you thought you knew turn out to be wrong? Well, the text we are studying today is one of those texts that has that ha

Our text today is Matthew 11:1-6. It has been a little while since we were in our study of Matthew due to the holidays and such, so let’s read the text, shall we? “When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Places With Jesus Vbs

Contributed by John Baggett on Jun 13, 2005

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL theme 2005 This is a sermon that seeks to show with Jesus in our life we go to an 1- EXCITING place, 2- Inviting Place 3- Deciding Place. Good for all audience type. Created for VBS Ramblin Road Trip Theme. Power Point available

Going Places With Jesus LK 8 **************************************************** While this sermon was written for me to use in conjunction with our 2005 VBS, none of the content or material including powerpoint slides are copyrighted or in any way Lifeway ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist