Sermons on Instructed In The Way:

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016

Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feather Trigger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2018

What is the most fun of the 7 sins? We deal with people that have feather triggers (hair triggers) with short fuses. We must rise above the debate of desiring to be right, and realize personal relationships develop by love, love never fails.

FEATHER TRIGGER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2/5/2018 TEXT: Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 27, 2012

There are at least several dozen different religions in the world if not hundreds. There are many people in remote areas of the world. There are millions of people who are striving to live a good life, and there are many millions who do not believe in J

GodQuest - Is Jesus Really the ONLY way to Heaven? If Jesus is the only way… What about People who are Moral? What about people who are Other Religions? What about people who are Unreached? Slide Intro Good morning. This week we are finishing up our GodQuest series. We have been looking at some ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise To Do Evil

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 24, 2013

The Lord cried passionately, ‘my people are wise to do evil!’ The level of manipulations we see now in methods of trickery is astounding!

WISE to do evil Jeremiah 4:22" For My people are foolish, They have not known Me. They are silly children, And they have no understanding. They are wise to do evil, But to do good they have no knowledge." The Lord cried passionately, ‘my people are wise to do evil!’ The level of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

“a Committed Christian Aspires To Holy Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 8, 2014

Peter outlines three steps to move toward holy living.

Today, we are going to think about holiness. In our text, we are commanded to be holy because the One who has saved us is holy. “It is reasonable to expect that children will resemble their father.” - Anonymous Likewise, it is reasonable to expect children of God to resemble their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam's Donkey - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

God will use strange ways to speak to man Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 1 A) Balaam is mentioned five times in the Old Testament. * Here in our text – Deut. 22; Josh. 13; Neh. 13; and Micah 6. * He is mentioned three times in the New Testament – 2 Peter 2:15-16; Jude 11; and Revelation 2:14. B) Balaam is one of those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam's Donkey - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Strange Ways God Speaks To Us Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 2 A) As I said last week, Balaam is one of those strange, mysterious characters in the Bible. * The Bible tells us in 2 Pet. 2:16 that Balaam was a prophet. * But it becomes very obvious that he was not a true prophet – He was a false ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 12th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2023

Year A, Proper 10.

Genesis 25:19-34, Psalm 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23 A). JACOB AND ESAU. Genesis 25:19-34. 1. The two nations in Rebekah’s womb. GENESIS 25:19-20. As the genealogy passes from Abraham to Isaac we are told that Isaac was forty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Psalm 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Gate.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2023

It is not so much a matter of how few will be saved, as how long the gate will be open.

THE NARROW GATE. Luke 13:22-30. LUKE 13:22. Jesus was on a journey to Jerusalem. It was a journey with a particular purpose. We are told back in Luke 9:51 that ‘when the time was come that He should be received up, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.’ Jesus was steadfast in His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Think? | Understanding The Mind Of God | By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 9, 2025

When you think you’re alone, God thinks He’s carrying you. When you think you’re losing, God thinks He’s preparing you. When you think you’ve failed, God thinks He’s setting you up for a comeback.

What Does God Think? UNDERSTANDING THE MIND OF GOD Main Text: Isaiah 55:8-9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Way, And The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 11, 2024

The disciples faced profound fear and confusion as they contemplated life without Jesus' physical presence, but Christ assured them—and us—that He is the way, the truth, and the life.

I am the Way, Truth, and the Life John 12:12-36, 13:31-14:4, 14:5-7, 14:8-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I recently adopted a kitten, and although my wife and I felt an instant attachment to the young feline, I couldn’t help but imagine how difficult the experience ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, John 14:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

True North

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025

This was written in support of our VBS that begins this week. It's all about Jesus being our True North.

As you walked in the church this morning you were probably caught by surprise at all of the preparations are being made for the Vacation Bible School that begins this Wednesday and lasts through next Saturday. This week will be a very busy and exciting week with a lot of visitors, both children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:30, Revelation 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm All Out Of Options

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 29, 2025

We like having choices, but how we find God is not one. In Naaman's story and Luke 9 we find we can only come to God the way He chooses.

All Out of Options Good Morning. Today we have 2 lessons about making a Choice to either follow God, or not. …And we like having choices, but we are not always good at actually executing on them. Steph shared a picture of a child’s menu, where all the meals were renamed “I don’t know,” “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Anglican

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

What could be more comforting knowing that Jesus is preparing a place for us. Not only is He preparing, He is coming back for us.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

(Christmas Sermon) Another Way Home: When Finding Christ Changes Everything

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 27, 2025

They (the Magi) went home, but they didn't go back the same way they came. Physically, yes, they took a different route to avoid Herod. But spiritually, this represents something much deeper.

(Christmas Sermon) Another Way Home: When Finding Christ Changes Everything Good morning, church family! As we gather here the Sunday after Christmas, many of you are probably still feeling the warmth of Christmas morning - the joy of family, the excitement of beautifully wrapped presents, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist