Sermons on Journey To The Cross:

Journey Through Acts (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 6, problems arise threatening to unravel the close-knit Christian community. This sermon unpacks the situation, the shepherd's response, and the servant's duties.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/23/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. And a lot has happened in just the first five chapters! From ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

The Witness, the Word, and the Water - Each one of these ingredients played an important role in the Ethiopian Eunuch’s conversion to Christ.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/30/2017 As most of you know, we’re six weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The purpose of this journey is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 9, Paul's conversion reveals an unshakable conviction and an unexpected confrontation, which ultimately to an uncommon conversion.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (7) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 9:1-22 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/6/2017 As most of you know, we’re already seven weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts and it feels like we’ve barely begun. In sense, Acts 1:8 seems to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 14, we witness a powerful MIRACLE, a case of MISTAKEN identity, the MESSAGE of the Gospel, and the attempted MURDER of the Apostle Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 14:8-20 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/13/2017 As most of you know, we’re eight weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. As I’ve said before, our goal is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Anticipating Immanuel: A Journey Of Hope In Advent Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

Our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to the central theme of this season—the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Anticipating Immanuel: A Journey of Hope in Advent Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, grace and peace to you on this blessed Sunday of Advent. As we gather today, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 3:3, Matthew 1:23, 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Journey Shall We Make Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2023

This Christmas Eve Meditation focused on the example the Wisemen set for us in following the star to find Jesus. What can we learn from how they followed the star and worshipped Christ?

PLAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpuQ8lAi8Pg (a clip of the opening scenes from “Ben-Hur”, the 1959 movie starring Charleston Heston and focusing on the arrival of the Wisemen to see Jesus) Tonight, we’re going to take a journey to find Jesus - but we will not be following the star. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solomon's Unseen Journey

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Through 'Lessons from Solomon's Unseen Journey,' we'll uncover the deeper parts of his life. / Let me start with a story that might remind us of our journeys

"Good morning, everyone. Today, we're going to explore King Solomon's story. / Known for his Wisdom, there's more to his life than we often hear about. / Through 'Lessons from Solomon's Unseen Journey,' we'll uncover the deeper parts of his life. / Let me start with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Journey To Bethel

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Jacob significantly changed his life because he listened when God told him to "Get up!" and go to Bethel.

Hello, everyone! Today, we will discuss a topic that's always relevant - change. But not just any change; we're talking about the profound transformation that can occur when we let God's love in. Our guide for this conversation is a story from the Bible, the tale of a man named Jacob. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

In Acts 5, we encounter the tale of Ananias and Sapphira. The essential elements of the story—the deception, the devil, the deaths, and the dread—work together to remind us that sin and Satan are serious obstacles in our journey with Jesus.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/16/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The book of Acts picks up right where the Gospels leave off ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Strength For The Long Journey Beyond The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 7, 2020

The Scriptures reveal that God spoke to Abraham only 7 or 8 times. Even though many people are constantly talking about how God is speaking to them every day, most of us do not hear from God that frequently. What do you do when God is silent?

"Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram......And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect.” Introduction: The interaction between God and Abram and later ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:16, Genesis 17:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Poison In The Pot. Metamorphosis: Complete The Journey

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2022

We tend to live in a box. We need to quit eating the poison soup and change. Is materialism our goal? How about eternal values? CHANGE!

POISON IN THE POT… METAMORPHOSIS: COMPLETE THE JOURNEY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Refer to lesson THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS CHANGE) IMPOSSIBLE? IMPOSSIBLE? NO I’M POSSIBLE! Metamorphosis… BOX: WE TEND TO LIVE IN A BOX… WE TEND TO PUT OTHER PEOPLE IN BOXES. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, 2 Kings 4:38, Jonah 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Positive Impact In The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 28, 2022

God does not want us to pass through life aimlessly, but to make positive impact as we journey through life. This is achieved by living for the glory of God and for the blessing of others.

Making Positive Impact in the Journey of Life Study Text: Philippians 2: 18 - 24 Introduction: - Life is a journey. We are all travelling inevitably towards the end of our lives. We will either journey through life with no sense of direction or we will live with purpose and fulfilment. - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob- His Almost Final Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 7, 2022

This last message covers the last words of Jacob before he died. Even though he does not live on this earth, his journey is not yet complete.

Introduction: The end of any project, whether a report, book manuscript, or even messages like these are always bittersweet, in my opinion. There’s always the question of did I add too much or not enough; did I really think this through; perhaps other things as well. Through this look at Jacob’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Moment Of Realization Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Last week we talked about the call to adventure. We start at a place in our spiritual journey where we don’t have any interest in God or spiritual things. And something profound changes in our lives, where we sense that call to take the spiritual adventure.

Last week we talked about the call to adventure. We start at a place in our spiritual journey where we don’t have any interest in God or spiritual things. And something profound changes in our lives, where we sense that call to take the spiritual adventure. So we start down the road. We show up at ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army