Sermons on Fork In The Road:

"The Road Ahead"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 21, 2008

Looking ahead to the future and how to approach it. We have a purpose. We have a Vision. And we have a plan.

“The Road Ahead” January 20, 2008 One of the things I used to like about living in Hawthorne, Nevada, was the view. You could see for miles and miles in any direction. Most days, even in the winter, were clear and the air was without pollutants, so when you were 30 or forty miles from home – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-33

Denomination: Holiness

The Side Road To Temptation

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

Have you been drawn away from God’s will for your life, by the appeal of the side-roads? Have you been led down the path of sin or disobedience to the perfect will of God? It will surely end in serious loss, mischief, maybe physical death, but worse in th

Intro: Yungas Road of Bolivia is the world’s most dangerous side road; built by prisoners in 1930s; 200-300 annual deaths since it opened in 1935. It is only 10 feet wide but over 60 kms. long. It passes thru heights of 4,000-15,000 feet from La Paz. I. THE BEGINNING OF TEMPTATION (Jas. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: *other

Navigating The Narrow Road

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 14, 2012

No road, no highway, no computer network can compare with the only true superhighway - the narrow way. Are you on that highway? We have so many paths to take in life, but God’s way is the only one that leads to eternal life.

Opening illustration: Roads. They’re everywhere. Criss-crossing the landscape, taking us wherever we want to go … freeways … avenues … toll roads … boulevards. And now there’s yet another type of thoroughfare that’s taking us to never-before traveled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Salt Covered Road

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2011

Does your presence at work or home make the world a little more flavorful? Does the way you treat others make life tase better or do you bring people down with a bitter attitude?

A Salt Covered Road Matthew 5:13-16 This week God was speaking to me while I was driving back and forth to Sarnia to attend training sessions for my job. As I travelled I was amazaed to see how much salt we pour out on our roadways to make them safe for winter driving. It got me to thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing The Road Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the fifth message in a series on the life of Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God calls us to choose the road of obedience even when it is the most difficult way.

Most of us will accept the idea that God has a plan for our lives. However, we often struggle with the notion that God could use us in a significant way to impact the Kingdom. Why do we have this struggle? Because we know what we are really like and we know our failures. Needless to say it takes a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aaa Road Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 9, 2013

Three characteristics that a Christian is challenged to make a part of his or her life are: authenticity, availability, and affirmation.

Luke 10:29-37 “AAA Road Servant” INTRODUCTION I suspect that a few of us here have made some New Year’s resolutions. Whether it is to lose weight, pay off debts, relax more, or spend more time with the family, our resolutions display our desire to live better, fuller lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Potholes In The Road To Ephesus

Contributed by James May on Feb 13, 2013

This road of life often seems to have potholes that will throw us off course. We begin to go this way or that, and soon discover that we are off of the path that God desires us to use. That's when the warning of Jesus to the church at Ephesus is given;

Potholes in the Road to Ephesus Sunday, February 10, 2013 By Rev. James May The Holy Ghost led me to a passage of scripture this morning that I know He wants to use to speak to someone here this morning. As I read this passage, I could not help but feel the heart of God as it ached; and I could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help Others On The Road Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Concern, ministry, love

HELP OTHERS ON THE ROAD Gal. 6: 1-10 (p826) January 30, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I remember a couple of years ago being at Mom's on a Friday to cut grass and the riding lawn mower wasn't acting right…and before you call me a womp about using a riding mower…it's almost 3 acres. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Jesus, obedience, faith

The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13, 14 (p. 685) Introduction: I’m not sure how many funerals I’ve done in 30 years of ministry, but it would be in the hundreds. I’ve done biker’s funerals, golfer’s funerals, hunter’s funerals, policemen’s funerals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Road Trip Talks Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2014

Road trips in which Jesus shows up are filled with AHA moments and U-turns. If we listen to His hard talk in these moments then will change and transform our life. We need to listen to what He has to say and then let it change our perception and direction of life’s most difficult moments.

Lets Talk Introduction: Over the last few weeks we have been exploring conversations that Jesus had with others. I believe we have learned things about Jesus we never knew before. Could you imagine yourself having a talk with Jesus face to face – one on one? Thesis: Talking with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Presence Of The King On The Road

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 7, 2014

A short talk given at a Wednesday morning communion service reflecting upon Jesus drawing alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus. He listened, rebuked and ate with them. What can we learn from this?

Two disciples, not from the original band of 12, but two other disciples are walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. It’s a little later on the same day that Jesus rose from the dead (24:13) and these two are discussing the events of recent days, including the fact that some of the women from their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Road To A Double Anointing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017

Elijah & Elisha visited 4 places: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho and the Jordan. Each one is highly significant in Israel’s history and I believe they are symbolic of key growth stages in Christ. Elisha had to complete each stage to gain the double anointing!

THE ROAD TO A DOUBLE ANOINTING 2 Kings 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE 1: A Sunday school teacher was teaching on the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer in pieces and laid it upon the altar. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To A Double Portion

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 15, 2015

The Road to a Double Portion

The Road to a Double Portion Somebody say, I Want A Double Portion We know that Elisha went from being a ploughman, working in the fields one day, to being a prophet of the Lord the next. Elisha was tested at each step of the journey, Elijah said “stay here, don’t go any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Road Tests For Freedom Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

First Corinthians chapters 8-10 give us 3 road tests to use so we don't misuse our freedoms. Love is better than knowledge. Rewards are more important than our rights. And Obedience is better than over-confidence.

Road Tests for Freedom (1 Corinthians 8-10) INTRODUCTION: We’re in a series called Road Trip with Paul and today we’re looking at a part of a letter Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Paul had spent about a year and a half in Corinth, establishing a church in that thriving Port ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

We are not all taking different roads to the same destination. And we will not get there by following the crowd. The road to eternity is, "The Road Less traveled."

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Text: Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction Illustration: “I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ