Sermons on guidance:

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 7 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: I’m pretty much convinced that it could go without saying that each and every one of us wants to make right choices, we want to do the right things, and we desire positive outcomes in all decisions that we make, and as believers we ultimately want to glorify God in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Valley Is A Temporary Place

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 31, 2013

The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through.

Introduction: There is one thing that we all can be sure of God is always at work. When you are at some crossroads in your life, when you are forced to face the trials and tribulations of life, when you are at the point of not knowing what to do you can always trust in God because He does. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks To Reveal And Reward Series

Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 11, 2012

This message demonstrates how our Lord will lead us and guide us if we will but allow Him to have His way in our lives.

1st Kings 19: 1–16 God Speaks To Reveal and Restore In God’s Word in Isaiah 45: 22 The Bible Says “Look unto Me, and Be Ye Saved, All the Ends of the Earth: For I am God And There Is None Else.” In Isaiah’s Generation… And in ours as well God Says Look unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dads That Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2014

God wants to help you be a dad who makes a difference. 1. He will take away your guilt (vs. 4&13). 2. He will give you the goodness you need (vs. 5-10). 3. He will give you the guidance you need (vs. 11-12). 4. He will give you a grateful heart (vs.13 ).

Dads that Make a Difference 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church June 18, 2006) *To all of the dads here this morning: I hope you have a great Father's Day. We thank God for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

4 Unexpected Truths To Understand Why God Allows Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Lots of people turn to this book in crisis. Recently, Vanderbilt basketball coach, Scott Drew, was asked how he is weathering such a terrible season – his team is winless in league play. The coach said that his father, also a coach, told his son to read the book of Job

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is because you’re so good to him. Stop ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven And Free Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 24, 2021

David instructs his people, and us, on the absolute freedom and joy confession of sin brings.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 32: Forgiven and Free! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-22-2021 David’s Mess David stood on the roof of his palace looking out over his kingdom. It was the time that kings went off to war, but David decided to stay home for this campaign. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Some Actions Are Always Wrong So What Do We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2021

Murdering the innocent is always gravely immoral. Thus we have been taught since the first Christians accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and celebrated communion together.

Homily Monday of 12th week in ordinary time If we are to understand what the Lord is saying to us today, and more importantly what He is not saying, we need to find the key word in the Gospel: it’s “hypocrite.” A hypocrite is someone who calls sin a sin in other people, but ignores the sin in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Unconventional Wisdom

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 5, 2021

Have you ever felt led of God to do something that other trusted friends and advisors were counseling you against? Such is the case with Paul in Acts 21.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Unconventional Wisdom Text: Acts 21:1-16 Date: July 4, 2021 Big Idea: Have you ever felt led of God to do something that other trusted friends and advisors are counseling you against? Such is the case with Paul in Acts 21. He’s feeling led to go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16, Acts 20:22

An Exodus Man/Woman Pt2 Series

Contributed by David Shoots on Jan 16, 2022

There is a way that God wants us to walk in this life. We use these two people to illustrated how God used them to walk in spite of circumstances

Exodus 2:1-17 1 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2 And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. 3 And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Alignment Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Prophetic Alignment" is a call to the church to tune into God's voice, align with His heart, and act on His direction. This sermon challenges believers to hear clearly, live obediently, and impact the world through prophetic action that reflects God’s will.

Throughout history, God has always spoken to His people. He has never left His church without direction, guidance, or His voice. The Bible is filled with stories of how God aligned His people with His purposes by speaking to and through His prophets. In these moments, prophetic alignment was not ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:7

Denomination: Other

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 19, 2023

WHY IS TIMING SO IMPORTANT? Bad timing results in a bad outcome. Therefore, accurate timing is absolutely essential for all of us.

INTRO: WHY IS TIMING SO IMPORTANT? Timing is everything! If a car’s timing is off, it won’t run properly. If the timing of a Space ship is off, it will miss its destination. If our timing is off, we miss our appointment, lose our investments, have accidents, etc. Bad timing results in a bad ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Realistic New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 1, 2024

Our desire alone cannot always produce change, but with God's guidance we can produce New Year's Resolutions that can be sustained through the New Year and beyond.

“For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? Only take heed to yourself, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Mark 11:22-24, James 1:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Deliverance And Restoration

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023

Psalm 107 showcases 7 vivid examples of people in distress, crying out to the Lord, and witnessing His faithful response. As we study each point, let us reflect on the incredible power of God to rescue and restore us in our times of trouble.

1: Cry Out to the Lord in Distress Psalm 107:6 - "Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses." The psalmist highlights the importance of turning to the Lord in times of trouble. When we find ourselves in distress, whether due to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal