Sermons on Difficult Road:

The Two Questions Of Easter: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 1, 2002

Easter – what does it mean? Easter means at least THREE IMPORTANT THINGS. Easter – how does it work? Easter meets at least THREE IMPORTANT LIFE-NEEDS…

INTRODUCTION Skit Opening Statement: Just like those reporters were struggling to make sense of the resurrection, maybe you are struggling to make sense of what Easter means to you today. Maybe you’re asking lots of questions, like our reporters were. Many people believe in the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Do You Know...? Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Nov 21, 2002

just as the pilgrims needed a way for freedom of religion we need a way to heaven.

Do You Know…? Three weeks ago I told you that I was going to do sermons on the thanksgiving because of the time of year it is and next month we are going to do sermons on Christmas because of the time of the year it is going to be so today will be our last sermon before thanksgiving and it will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mercy Endures Forever

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This is a Stewardship Sermon Based On The Giving Of The Macedonian Churches in 2 Corinthians.

God’s Mercy Endures Forever 04/6/2001 Text 2 Corin 8:1-9 Eccl. 11:1-6, Act 4:31- 37 Stewardship Sunday Let’s suppose for a moment that you came to a fork in the road in the path of life and you had to choose a path to go down. On one side of the road was a sign ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mercy In Action Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’ll see that mercy is more than a feeling—it’s compassion in action. God’s mercy meets us new every morning, and we are called to extend that same mercy to others in tangible ways.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c Last week we began our series Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, based on the song Less Like Me by Zach Williams. We talked about humility—how John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, James 2:15-16, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinking Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 14, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon identifies 5 things that Jesus did for Peter and does for us.

Sunday Evening September 15, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#2] SLIDE 1 SINKING Matthew 14:22-36 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our study about Peter’s life it is important that we recall a few things from last week. Peter surrendered his possessions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

Christian living requires us to trust God every single day

A Matter of Trust Selected Passages May 2, 1999 I. New car system A. New highway computer system 1. San Diego - Experimental highway: System of computerized cars and specialized magnetic message devices installed in the road, theory is that the computers and the message devices would drive the car ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2007

Before his ascension, Jesus address the disciples and gives them parting words that will enable them to carry out the ministry to which he is calling them

John 14:23-29 “The Gift of Peace” INTRODUCTION During this time between the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his ascension into heaven, the church has used the gospel of John to focus on Jesus’ personal teachings to his disciples. A few Sundays ago we talked about the final exams that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Adjustments & Assignments

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 6, 2023

Adjustments are defined as small alterations or movements made to achieve a desired fit, appearance or result.

Jimmy Dean, an American singer and television host once remarked: “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 4:13, Mark 11:22, 1 Corinthians 7:17

When God Turns Dead Ends Into Divine Destinations

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

You may be at a point in your life where it seems like all options are gone—financially, emotionally, spiritually, or relationally. But remember: dead ends are not dead to God. He sees a path where you see a wall. What looks like the end is often the beginning of something greater in His plan.

WHEN GOD TURNS DEAD ENDS INTO DIVINE DESTINATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 37:23-24 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when we find ourselves stuck between impossible situations—like the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

12th Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A. Sparrow Stories.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 26, 2023

Several times the sparrow flew at the closed window and smacked itself into it, until it got so weak it could no longer fly; it only could walk.

Pastor Don Friesen tells a fascinating story about a sparrow that somehow got into the rafters of St. Helen’s Parish Church in the English town of Brant Broughton. At the time of the intrusion, they were recording a guitar recital for later broadcast on the radio. The chirping bird didn’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

What In The World Is A Christian To Do

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2004

In chapter 9 Luke tells us who Jesus is, and in chapter 10 Luke is going to tell us what a Christian is to do...

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A CHRISTIAN TO DO" TEXT: LUKE CHAPTER 10 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been a part of a scene like this -- "what do you want to do" -- "I don’t know what do you want to do" - "I don’t know what to you want to do" -- "what do you want to do?" -- I don’t know," "me either" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Step Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2011

Often we Christians believe that we are so insulated against evil that we do not need to be isolated from evil. Everything the Bible says is opposed to such a view. The people and the activities we are involved with can hurt us and cause us to fall.

PROVERBS 4:10-19 WATCH YOUR STEP [Jude 24, 25] A sign on the entrance to the IRS office read, "Watch your step." A sign on the exit read, "Watch your language." Two good pieces of advice! The first warning is especially appropriate, for as we walk through life, it is easy to stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In And Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

Two stories from the life of Jesus that illustrate to us the importance of starting and staying in a relationship with Him

JESUS IN AND OUT OF THE BOAT There once was a young man named Jimmy who had heard a family rumor that his father, his grandfather and even his great-grandfather, all "walked on water" on their 21st birthday. When the day of his 21st birthday came, he believed that if they could do it, so could he. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3-11, Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Stages Of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1)

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 30, 2004

This teaching gives the Christian understanding of his spiritual walk in Christ Jesus.

The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1) Reflections from the book “The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk” There are three stages to our Christian walk in Christ Jesus. There is the first stage in which we decided to turn our lives over to the Lord; I refer to this as the infant stage. Then there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Flares Are Going Off...will You Still Crash

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

As we go through life we can avoid a lot of pain if we will just be a little quieter and listen to the warnings God gives us

Flares are going off. Will you still crash? I don’t know if you have noticed or not but we live in a society who ignores warning. Men, how many of you have ignored that little sticker on your step ladder and stood above that crucial step like you weren’t supposed to? Ladies, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Church Of God