Sermons on Directs:

Holiness In Our Wills Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Our will is a powerful part of our being. It determines the choices we make, the paths we take, and ultimately, the direction of our lives. Holiness in our will means surrendering our desires, plans, and ambitions to God’s perfect will.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR WILLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:17 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, James 4:7-8, Colossians 1:9, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Census Plague

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 8, 2020

David appears to have been both directed by God and enticed by Satan to conduct a census. A census was begun, David was smitten in his conscience, and the nation was severely punished. What's our take-away from this story?

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word "slides" in the title and "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25, 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, 1 Chronicles 22:1, 1 Chronicles 27:24, 1 Chronicles 27:23, Hebrews 11:32, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 139:3-6, Romans 11:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

The Holy Spirit is the chief strategist and power behind evangelism. Without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). He empowers, convicts, gives wisdom, confirms the Word with signs, and directs our evangelistic efforts.

THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

30. The Kingdom Parables – The Seventh – The Dragnet – Part 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 28, 2025

In this conclusion of the Dragnet Parable, we look at the Church Age that corresponds with it, and it is ours, the modern age of the church. It has the Laodicean “qualities” of apathy and lukewarmness. The modern church to has lost its direction, but the Lord is still calling for repentance.

30. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE SEVENTH – THE DRAGNET – PART 6 OF 6 We are bringing the final Parable of the Kingdom to an end. I don’t know how many might have followed this series but the whole lot is beautiful as the word of God contains all these treasures. In every Parable, we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50, Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 3:12, John 17:21-23, Revelation 3:19, Matthew 16:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Easter A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 25, 2002

In a time of change the words "do not let your hearts be troubled" can be difficult words to hear but these are the words that direct us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus, the only one we can depend on when all else is changing.

5 Easter A John 14:1-14 28 April 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen These words are so often read at funerals that it seems odd not to have a casket and flowers. These words are so often used to assure the family and friends of the deceased that the deceased is in a better place, a place assured from the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Send Me Lord

Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001

Will you let God send you. A sermon directed toward the actualization of God’s purpose in the lives of His people. We can work for the church, evangelize for the church and succeed for the church if we say to God. LORD SEND ME!

(6:1) "In the year that King Uz-zi-ah died I saw also the Lord sitting Upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple" (6:2) "Above it stood the ser-aphims each one had six wings, with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Cross Roads In The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2005

We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible.

Cross Roads in the Journey of Life Thesis: We will always face those cross roads moments in life as we travel on this journey. The key is to make sure that you seek the Lord’s directions, work hard, do not worry, do things right, and above all be sensible. Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7: 1 My son, do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Though He Slay Me..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 16, 2005

When you can’t change the direction of the wind...adjust your sails. Job couldn’t avoid the landslide coming his way, he did however do the next best thing. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction What do you do when you look up and everything above you is coming towards you? i.e. an Avalanche of hurt, heartache and horror! Running won’t help! illus. Alaska Bear Encounter "All I’ve got to do is out run you...all I’ve got to do is shoot you in the leg!" Job knew the feeling ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Only The Loved Can Love Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

Sermon preached to address atmosphere of crisis we experienced when our Assistant Pastor resigned after a short tenure. This sermon interprets the departure as a godsend, in that it stirs us to re-examine our stewardship, our faith, and our direction, an

Some things cannot be explained; they can only be experienced. Music, for example. How could I possibly do justice to music by talking to you about frequencies, rhythm patterns, tone qualities? I couldn’t. But I can play music for you, so that you can experience it. I can sit at the keyboard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have It Your Way?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 13, 2002

Many times we seek to understand and manipulate God by our human ideas. We need to get rid of our preconceptions about what God is doing in our lives and let Him direct how we think and pray.

Do you ever watch one of those martial arts movies – pick one, any one, it doesn’t matter – how about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?" There is always a scene, at least one, where the hero or heroine is taking on a whole group of bad guys or gals. Two of them square off in the middle – and when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007

Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 9, 2010

The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. Most will agree with what Jesus taught but they will not teach it or preach it in their churches. This series will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of

A lot of people in the world have a messed up idea of what the church is. Some think that the church of today is a place where people can go and meet with their friends, a kind of social club. Some view church as a place they can go so they can feel better about themselves. Some view church as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Understanding Impacts Our Obedience Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 6. This concludes Chapter 6 with a look at God's direction for Isaiah to be faithful, even though the people he is preaching to may not listen. This same application is relevant to us today, and we must grasp it!

Our Understanding Impacts Our Obedience Isaiah 6:9-13 Introduction - This morning we discussed Isaiah’s call to follow the Lord and his willingness to not only hear God’s voice … but to act upon it – we must have this same desire - We saw the Seraphs in Heaven whose sole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Well Runs Dry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

When the well runs dry and living becomes difficult...we need to grow silent so that we can hear God speak to us to give us the answers...to give us direction...to show us the way.

WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY JOHN 4:10 In the book A View From the Zoo, Gary Richmond tells about the birth of a giraffe: The first thing top emerge are the baby giraffe's front hooves and head. A few minutes later the little newborn is hurled forth, falls ten feet, and lands on it's back. Within ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Dealing With And Separating From Your Evil Human Foundation Series

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the through examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation and how the Lord seeks to start a fresh

By Bode Ayodele Foundation, in the general sense is the invisible aspect of a building on which it main structure rests upon. The strength of the a building is largely dependant upon its foundation. What is human foundation? Drawing from above we may define the human foundation as being made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Pentecostal