Sermons on Narrow Escape:

Pressing On!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Paul would not allow ’things’ to stop him from fulfilling God’s will.

Pressing Toward the Prize Text: Philippians 3:13-21 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trees, Yeast, And Doors Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006

What exactly is the Kingdom of God like? Learn about its primary traits from stories about trees, yeast, and doors.

“Trees, Yeast, and Doors” (Luke 13:18-35) Have you ever wondered, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How does it operate?” If so, you wouldn’t be alone – Jesus knew people were wondering, so he asked the question for them! We find this in Luke 13:18-35. Would you turn there? I’d like to read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

The End

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 15, 2011

There is an end you know. God's story for your life has a happily ever after! All other stories for your life have a horrible everlasting hell. There is an end.

Let me begin with this little exercise that I hope will be helpful. Imagine going to a funeral service. As you enter the chapel you notice the size and makeup of the crowd that has gathered and it speaks of the life of the person who has died. You hear whispers of family and friends, coworkers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abram, Where Are We Going? Series

Contributed by Michael Brady on Nov 3, 2011

A place called Obedience

Abram, where are we going? Preaching 11/6/11 Lord willing In most sermons we get the main point at the end but today I am going to give it at the beginning. Abram, where are we going? Let’s look at Hebrews 11:8 (NIV) 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Better To Be Sure Than Sorry

Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012

Many people have the misconception that there are several ways to get to heaven but Jesus tells us there is only one.

“Better To Be Sure Than Sorry” Who in this room wants to go to heaven? Heaven is our hope and our goal for the Christian life and obviously everyone wants to go to heaven and I realize with this message I am going to be preaching to the choir. But a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About People Who Have Never Heard?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 18, 2012

Attempts to answer the querstion of what happens to people who have never heard the Gospel, and how a just God can judge them.

WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO’VE NEVER HEARD 3 12 - John 3:1-17 This past week, I had the opportunity to talk to a man about salvation, and the importance of the Gospel, and a number of other things relating to the Bible. In the course of our conversation, he asked me a question that has often ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What About People Who Have Never Heard?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Answers a question asked, "What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?"

WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO’VE NEVER HEARD 3 12 - John 3:1-17 This past week, I had the opportunity to talk to a man about salvation, and the importance of the Gospel, and a number of other things relating to the Bible. In the course of our conversation, he asked me a question that has often ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Led Heirs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2020

Every true believer in Christ is a Spirit-led heir of eternal life and blessings we cannot imagine. This is all from the hand of a loving Father.

Spirit-Led Heirs (Romans 8:12-17) 1. “You may have heard the term “laughing heir” used by an estate planning lawyer, the media, or by courts. The legal definition of a “laughing heir” is a distant relative with inheritance rights without a close degree of kinship to the decedent. At common law, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Decision-Making When Facing Doors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Guide to making decisions in the will of God.

A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Decide Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

Family Worship May 2, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#3] YOU DECIDE Habakkuk 2:4-20 Introduction: Isn’t it interesting how we get mad at God when He doesn’t seem to be paying attention to us; but when He does answer our prayers, we ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 23, 2017

God saves us by His grace alone, that grace is activated by faith alone, and that faith is directed toward the Person and work of Jesus Christ alone.

In Christ Alone (Acts 4:12) 1. Great time in VA., 2. A couple of days in DC at art museums…image of God and the sinful human nature. You also can see how lost people are, trying to figure out life w/out God’s Word as inspired revelation. Searching blindly. 3. Older artists were often religious, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Many Decision Doors Of Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

Opening life's doors.

A. DOORS ABOUT HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “ I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s kingdom only through the narrow door. The highway to hell is a wide door for the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Not Mere Converts But True Disciples Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Apr 28, 2025

The modern church often celebrates decisions for Christ—countless altar calls, baptism numbers, and professions of faith. But is this what Jesus ultimately asked for? The Great Commission: A Call to Discipleship, Not Just Conversion!

The modern church often celebrates decisions for Christ—countless altar calls, baptism numbers, and professions of faith. But is this what Jesus ultimately asked for? Did He commission His followers to make converts or disciples? A closer look at Scripture reveals a profound distinction between the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, James 2:17, Luke 9:23, Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity Is A Transformational Movement Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025

The source of Christianity’s power to transform cultures is found in followers of Christ who are connected to Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Karl Marx called Christianity “the opiate of the people.” He blamed Christianity for the lack of social progress as defined in his Communist ideology. But history proves otherwise. 2. Biblical Christianity has a transformational energy. “These who have turned the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Acts 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ephraim & Manasseh (Genesis 48)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2024

Are we flexible enough to allow God to do the exact opposite of what we had expected? Let's look at Genesis 48.

Do we have narrow ideas as to how God should handle things? Are we flexible enough to allow God to surprise us, even when He does the exact opposite of what we may have expected? Let’s look at Genesis 48. What did Israel say to Joseph? What had God told him? After these things, someone said to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist