Sermons on Fork Road:

Good News For The Guilty

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 19, 2012

"Good News for the Guilty" is an exposition of Psalm 32. The bad news of the psalm is that you can run, but you cannot hide from God. But you can run to God and you can hide in God! The good news for lost sinners and saved sinners is that sin can be forgi

GOOD NEWS FOR THE GUILTY Psalm 32 SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, the novelist who created the master detective, Sherlock Holmes, enjoyed a practical joke at other people’s expense. He sent identical telegrams to twelve of his friends. The telegrams were anonymous and simply said: “All has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 24, 2010

CHANGE is one of the hardest things a church or a person can do, BUTIt is something God wants from us. No Growth occurs without change.

CHALLENGE TO CHANGE All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless noted otherwise) I once heard that God loves us just the way we are, BUT He refuses to let us stay that way. That could almost be confusing, God LOVES us, in spite of the many flaws ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas According To Matthew Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 10, 2014

Jesus is the promised King of Christmas.

Christmas According to Matthew Matthew 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 6-7, 2014 Transition: “O Holy Night” Shalom! My name is Levi Bar Alphaeus, but most folks just call me Matthew. I had the honor of writing what has become known as the Gospel of Matthew. This title was added in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Racism And Prejudice Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2021

Racism and prejudice are essentially pride in our accomplishments, in my family, and in my tribe. How do you get rid of this kind of prejudice against other classes of people and generations of people? You must humble yourself.

I was but a high school student when President Ronald Reagan gave one of the most famous Cold War speeches against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall. For those who may not know the story, the Berlin Wall was erected more than a decade after the conclusion of World War II in Berlin. Essentially the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Sovereign Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 9, 2019

As Paul begins to deal with the questions of God's original election of the Jews and the later inclusion of the Gentiles, Paul drives home the point that God is sovereign.

A. It has been said: “There are two sure things in life: 1. There is a God; 2. You are not Him!” 1. I would like to add a third sure thing: “And this God, whom you are not, is sovereign and can do whatever He decides to do.” 2. Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a song called “God is God” and the chorus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Swimming Upstream Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2019

In the message we will talk about how we are to chase after holiness

Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness TODAY – is week 4 in our message series, ‘The Chase, Going After The Life We Were Created To Live.’ A message series where many of us have declared that we are done! DONE -with pursuing. DONE - with chasing after. THINGS - that NEVER have and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying In The Last Days PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025

The sermon calls us to seek God above all else, finding rest, confidence, and purpose in His presence amid life’s storms and uncertainties.

Some days the heart feels like a hummingbird in a hurricane—fluttering, fragile, and longing for a safe branch. We scroll and scurry and strive, yet the soul still whispers for something steady. We want a place to rest. We want a Person to hold us. We long for something clear when everything else ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-6

Topics: Closeness, God

The Way Of Escape

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

Temptation confronts every believer, but God’s faithfulness always provides an exit—grace stronger than sin, hope greater than failure.

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” --- The Common Struggle Every believer knows what it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:12, Romans 5:20, Hebrews 4:15, Micah 7:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Does God Desire For Us? (James 1:12-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 24, 2022

The good news, is that God gave birth to the church-- a people/kingdom who live rightly toward God, and others. God doesn't want us to sin.

Let's start today by simply rereading last week's verses. James 1:1-12: (1) James, of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, a slave. To the twelve tribes-- to the ones in the dispersion: Greetings. (2) All joy consider it, my brothers, whenever various testings/trials you encounter, (3) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-27

The Call Of Samuel And The Fall Of Eli Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

The Priesthood has failed so God raises up a prophet to bring his word to his people. God uses the circumstances of Hannah to bring about his plan.

I doubt that Samuel realised just what was in store for him as he began his service of God in the Temple with Eli. No doubt it began as a fairly simple routine of lessons and chores with plenty of time for games. As a young child he would have been looked after by the many people who worked and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Look Out Below

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 2, 2004

This sermon deals with who Satan is, what he does, and what we can do to protect ourselves against him.

“LOOK OUT BELOW” 3/2/04 1 Peter 5:8 A woman and a man are involved in a car accident. It’s a bad one. Both of their cars are demolished but amazingly neither of them are hurt. After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says, "So, you’re a man... That’s interesting. I’m a woman. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: *other

Andrew And Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 19, 2004

A look at Evangelism in the life of the Apostle Andrew.

The 12 Apostles Week 1 – Andrew Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. It’s around 26 or 27AD. Jesus is 30 years old. He’s just about to begin his public ministry. John’s been calling for repentance and then baptizing the people in the Jordan river in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus can now be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Whenever You Sling Mud You Loose Ground

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Someone well said, "whenever you sling mud, you lose ground" You not only lose ground when you sling mud i.e. insult others, and fail to live in harmony and love as Christ loved, but as we will learn today you miss the favor and blessing of God!

" Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" 1st Peter 3:8-9 Introduction: In a Peanuts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Ever You Sling Mud, You Lose Ground

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

" Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble.

" Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" 1st Peter 3:8-9 Introduction: In a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Sack Of Silverware

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 4, 2002

Instead of living life by all the "rules" why not live life by the Spirit?

February 3, 2002 17You must accept whatever situation the Lord has put you in, and continue on as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. 18For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. And the man who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-40

Denomination: United Methodist