Sermons on Divine Direction:

Experiencing Easter!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Apr 4, 2021

An analysis of the of the subjects, signs, sayings, and the sightings of Our Risen Savior, will prayerfully move us beyond the historicity of Easter, and into the experience of the reality of Easter!

John 20 (NIV) 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Buyer’s Remorse

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 32: 1 – 44

Jeremiah 32: 1 – 44 Buyer’s Remorse 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. 2 For then the king of Babylon’s army besieged Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Enjoyability - Ecclesiastes 1:4-2:26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 12, 2025

Why is it that sometimes you are capable of enjoying God’s gifts, and other times you just can’t seem to get any enjoyment out of those very same gifts? And if we are to find our joy in the Lord, what role do the pleasures of this world play?

Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 "Absolute futility," says the Preacher. "Absolute futility. Everything is futile." 3 What does a man gain for all his efforts that he labors at under the sun? 4 A generation goes and a generation ...read more

A Song For Hard-Working Men (Psalm 127) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 2, 2024

A message for a men's retreat, talking about men as provider and protector, and work, and wealth, and family, and inflation.

A song for hard-working men (Psalm 127) This morning, we will be talking a lot about practical, everyday parts of life. We'll talk about work, and wealth, and family. We'll talk about how a man provides, and protects. We'll be talking about our role, and God's. Parts of what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

John Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 4, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

Jesus Is the Vine—Followers Are Branches 15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He [a]prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already [b]clean because of the word which I ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Living Faith

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 30, 2004

Sermon about faith as a principle for living every day of our lives and having the kind of faith that is pleasing to God.

Well let me ask you a question. What difference did your faith make to you yesterday? What effect did your faith have on what you did yesterday? Now what was yesterday? It was Saturday. What did you do on Saturday? Well you might have cut the grass, maybe you went to play golf, maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

His Passion For The Cross Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 9, 2004

In this message we will answer the question the thief had in the movie the passion of the Christ, "why do you embrace your cross?" (Passion of the Christ - pt 3)

His Passion For The Cross The Passion Of The Christ – pt 3 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Passion For His People

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 20, 2004

In this message we will see Christ’s passion for his people (his church) and we will be challenged to go nuts!

His Passion For His People The Passion Of The Christ – part 4 SHOW – the DVD of the passion… The Passion of the Christ. I don’t know about you BUT – I never grow tired of seeing, hearing or reflecting about Christ’s passion… Without any doubt whatsoever… Jesus Christ was the most passionate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Without Fear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 10, 2003

We have a choice in our lives as believers. We can live a life based on fear or live a life of faith in God. The consequences of each are powerful.

May 25, 2003 "Living Without Fear" 1 Peter 3:8-17 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We have added to the menagerie of pets at the MacKinney home. These pets, they don’t take a lot of care. They’re fish. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Really Happened?

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jun 23, 2003

Is it really possible for GOD to forgive me after all that I have done?

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org What Really Happened? Matt 28:11-15 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 4/20/2003 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________ Matt 28:11-15 Mat 28:11 Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Matthew 27:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Experience

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jan 14, 2003

The disciples of Christ are instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit.

The New Experience Acts 1:5-8 I. Introduction a. The Holy Spirit is necessary in our Christian walk. He is the power source that drives us in our daily walk. It’s also the Holy Spirit that convicts us of our sins, and it is Him that draws unbelievers to Christ. One of the main rules of Scuba ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Straight Be Straight Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004

The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives.

1 Peter 1:1 – Think Straight Be Straight Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives. Video Illustration: Movie Pay It Forward. Clip is from the beginning of the movie were a reporter becomes the recipient of a random act of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That Once You're Saved You Can Live How You Want

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2003

Salavtion is awesome, salavation is in Christ and the bible teaches that we can loose it.

I Have A Friend Who… Believes That Once You Are Saved You Can Do Whatever You Want… TODAY – we conclude our message series, I Have A Friend Who… The theme verse for this series is 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go To Hell!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

An examination of the rich man and Lazarus helps us the understand the reality of hell and the fact that we don’t want anyone to go there.

Oct 29, 2000 Luke 16:19-31 ¡§Go to Hell!¡¨ INTRODUCTION A motorist was picked up unconscious after a crash, and was being carried to a nearby [gas] station. Upon opening his eyes, he began to kick and struggle frantically. Afterwards he explained that the first thing he saw was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Religious Or Believer? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon "plows close to the corn" on all of us and deeply questions whether we are simply religious or are true believers.

Religious or Believer? Acts 4:1-22 February 24, 2002 Intro: A. Some of you may have gotten this from Suzi Moore this week… We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational