Sermons on Going The Straight And Narrow:

It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Graduation message

IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 24, 2009

Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult.

Title: How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Text: Jeremiah 1:4-8, 20:7-18 and 32 Thesis: Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We have just completed Week 8 of our Bible in 90 Days Whole ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell: Things To Know So You Don't Have To Go Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

People go to hell because they never accepted God’s gift of salvation, Jesus.

“Hell: Things to Know without Having to Go” – Pastor Rob Yanok Introduction - Fire does not make hell. That’s not to say that there isn’t fire. What makes Hell is the lack of the presence of God. Hell is a place of eternal damnation, which is eternal separation from God. TEXT- John 17:3, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 12 - Matthew 10:11-15 - They Can Go To Hell? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 15, 2010

I have heard the terms "GO TO HELL" and "SEE YOU IN HELL" used all too casually over the years. Hell, as described in the Bible, is not something you would wish on even your worst enemies.

Part 12 - Matthew 10:11-15 - THEY CAN GO TO HELL? I was speaking to someone about New Zealand a couple of days ago and how when we went there we had explored the colourful natural volcanic areas of Rotorua - bubbling mud, steaming ground and geysers, huge volcanic craters and weird and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-15, Matthew 10:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Isn't In Church You Go Home With Your Demons

Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013

We need to domesticate the word Demon to imply anything that desires to negatively control and influence us. Once we do that, so much of what Jesus does become incredibly applicable to us.

Did you happen to bring a demon to church on Sunday or maybe just sit beside one? Hard to tell isn’t it, Botox is really screwing up my ability to spot them in a crowd. In Luke 4:31 we find Jesus is teaching in a Synagogue, and at some point a man interrupts and an evil spirit speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-45

Denomination: Mennonite

I Am Not Going Home The Same: There Is Nothing Too Hard For God

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2007

We ponder is there anything too hard for God? God has a plan of deliverance. Will we submit to His plan?

I’M NOT GOING HOME THE SAME WAY I CAME ... NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON! I. IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR OUR GOD? WE MUST TRUST THE CYCLE OF GOD, THERE IS A TIME TO REAP THE HARVEST. A. One ministry plows? Another sows? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Owe, I Owe, It's Off To Work I Go

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

the importance of a good work ethic

how can you eat an egg without cracking the shell?" "Have someone else crack it for you." Ex 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work 1 Cor 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. 2 thes 3:10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Doesn't Want People To Go To Hell Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

What Jesus said about Hell.

A. WHY PEOPLE ARE LOST (EVEN THOSE WHO NEVER HEARD THE NAME JESUS CHRIST) God has shown His anger by sending all unsaved people to hell, who have pushed away God’s truth which was born in them inwardly. God has put this knowledge in their hearts. They can look at the created earth and stars ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #6 Are We Going The Right Way? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We need to know that we are continaully going the right way. Are we continuing to follow God, walking only where He leads or have we gotten off track?

I Will Live In-Between #6 Are We Going the Right Way? (Mark 8:31-38) ~ Intro: Story of finding the way to the watch…by stopping and listening… As we go through life we sometimes end up feeling like we have gotten off track and are headed the wrong direction or expending a lot of energy and getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Going All In: An Issue Of The Hands Part 1 Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 2, 2015

If we are to be all in for Jesus, His Kingdom and His church then we have to be hands on. As the gospel is engraved in your heart, it is ingrained in your head and should be expressed with your hands.

Intro: We know the power of snow. Snowflakes are all uniquely made and beautiful frozen water. Snowflakes that don’t stick together don’t stay around very long. When they do their unique properties allow them to become an avalanche, a blizzard, a snowman and a snow covered landscape ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 5: We Go Flying In The Sky Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2015

Regarding the Rapture: 1. Don't invest too much in the debate. 2. Do be informed about the difference. 3. Do be inspired by the details.

The Second Coming of Christ Part 5: We Go Flying in the Sky Matthew 24:36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2015 *The great evangelist D.L. Moody often looked up when he prayed. Someone once asked him why, and Mr. Moody replied, "Because Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Set Go 2016 Is Here Lets Serve God With Joy

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 24, 2015

Why we should serve the Lord in 2016.

READY SET GO 2016 IS HERE LETS SERVE GOD WITH JOY Things that should make us want to serve the Lord this year. We should serve him because of all he has done for us Psalms 100:2 | Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Psalms 105:43 | And he brought ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Non-Believer Get Points At Final Judgment For Going To Church?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 9, 2017

A look at how knowing more about God without accepting Him worsens your Judgment Day.

AN INITIAL CONFUSION: What do the “many blows” mean for a Christian? Answer: This is for non-believers. - Luke 12:47-48. - For me, one of the first places that my mind drifted in thinking about this passage was the idea of purgatory. After all, where else do you get the idea of a believer being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Go In Faith, By Grace: Following God’s Call In Your Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

God calls all of us. Be sure you are listening, follow him in faith; his grace will provide all that you need to fulfill his purpose in your life.

A distinguished preacher once said, “There is a definite, proper end and issue for every man's existence; an end which God intended for him. That which man is privileged to become, called to become, ought to become; that which God will assist him to become, and which he cannot miss except by his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Other

Going 'all In' In Loving Him - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 29, 2019

In this message we will continue to unpack what it means to go 'all in' in loving God, using Jesus' love for the Father as an example.

Going All In, In Loving Him – part 2 OKAY – today is week 6 in our message series ‘Getting Better, At What Jesus Said Matters Most.’ UNDERSTAND B/S – there is nothing more important in the church and in our lives then, ‘ Getting Better At’… • Loving God • Loving our neighbor, and • Loving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ