Sermons on Narrow Road:

What Does It Mean To Us?

Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008

A sermon for a Lord’s Supper service.

What Does It Mean To Us? Exodus 12:1-14 “I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.” (President George W. Bush September 14, 2001 Ground Zero) For the last six years we have paused, on a personal level and on a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Training Wheels Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2009

Part 4 of 6...parenting

1A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. 2The rich and the poor have this in common: the LORD is the maker of them all. 3The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. 4The reward for humility and fear of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Giant Challenges

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013

This is the eleventh of 31 lessons on The Story. David becomes the replacement for Saul as king. In so doing he must overcome "Giant Challenges" of Saul, Goliath, and an Impossible Friendship with Jonathan.

1. Ideal Football Player The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma Mater do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach said, "Well Mike, you know there's that fellow, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will People Say That You Were A Pointer? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 14, 2019

I don’t know what you will say about me when I am gone, but I like what could be said about John the Baptist, and I wish that could be said about me. He was a man who pointed people to Christ.

Introduction The Bible says in the Book of James that life is like a vapor that appears for a little while and then disappears. The longer that I live, I realize the truth to that statement. I went to bed one night, a young man, and it seems like I woke up an old man. Time just disappeared. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens After Death

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 31, 2021

After a person’s death, the familiar and usual statement that we hear is” he/she is gone to be with the Lord. I ponder: ’Was he with the Lord while on earth to be with God after death?’

What happens after death…. Hebrews 9:27”Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” After a person’s death, the familiar and usual statement that we hear is” he/she is gone to be with the Lord. I ponder: ’Was he with the Lord while on earth to be with God after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem True But Was He Born In You

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 25, 2022

As we celebrate Christmas and understand that Jesus was born in Bethlehem – TRUE – the question is has Jesus been born in You

Jesus was born in Bethlehem TRUE But was He born in You By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The 1st of December my wife and I went to the Christmas tree lighting in our town, it was a very nice event. The high school band played Christmas songs, they gave out free hot chocolate, Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church Zoo

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 26, 2005

THE LOCAL ZOO IS NOT THE ONLY ZOO I HAVE BEEN TO, I HAVE BEEN TO THE CHURCH ZOO.

MATTHEW 7:15-20 LETS READ INTRO. BEFORE I PREACH ON THE CHURCH ZOO LETS NOTICE THE TWO"S FOUND IN THIS CHAPTER A. MAT.7:13 TWO GATES -STRAIT AND WIDE. B. MAT.7:13-14 TWO WAYS-BROAD AND NARROW. C. MAT.7:13-14 TWO CLASSES-MANY AND FEW. D. MAT.7:17 TWO TREES-GOOD AND CORRUPT. E. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Following Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

What are we to do after we are saved? This message gives guidance to the new Christian.

FOLLOWING CHRIST Matthew 16:24 INTRO: Do you wonder sometimes just what is expected of you as a Christian? Or, for the non-Christian, what you must do after you become a Christian? In the verse we just read, Jesus was telling his Apostles what is expected of everyone who is to be His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Fire

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Learning to walk with God.

WALKING IN THE FIRE Daniel 3:8-30 Many times the children of God must walk in the midst of the flames to walk with the fourth man: CHRIST: This age is not without its fiery furnace. Every age must be faced with much testing. I. THE DEMANDS MADE ON THE CHILDREN OF GOD. (Threats) (vs. 12-15) 1. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Role In The Church Of Rome Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Paul had never been there before but knew several people and wanted to share the good news.

Romans 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures.” Paul is writing to the Roman church and his purpose in writing is both to introduce himself and also, to teach them some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Have No Fear, God Is Here! Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 22, 2003

A vibrant tale of Joshua and Caleb’s fearless feat of entering Canaan.

“No Fear” Series Have No Fear, God Is Here! Fear Not 10/2/02 I. Introduction No Fear T-shirts a. I’ve Never Lost (but I have been a little behind when time ran out) b. It’s not the pace of life that scares me. It’s the sudden stop at the end. II. What is Fear? a. Anxiety caused by real or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Follow

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Aug 23, 2005

A call to true discipleship

WILL YOU FOLLOW? (A call to true discipleship) "Then he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23) During any church service in any average congregation, if the pastor were to ask for all those who believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A review of what a faithful Christian should expect in a world at war against God and His people.

What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Matthew 5:9-13 "Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when [men] shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Through Submission Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Jesus saved me through His submission so that I can serve Him through my submission

ENGAGE/TENSION This morning I’m going to preach on a section of Scripture that I don’t particularly like. And my guess is that if most of you are completely honest, you don’t like it either. That’s because it flies in the face of our natural tendencies. Submission is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist