Sermons on New Directions:

Simple Directions Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Simple Directions” Luke 9:1-9 A sermon for 1/9/22 – First Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “1Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9, Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:14-15, John 3:5, Luke 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Directions For Living

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005

The Bible and its relevance for our life

“The new minister was asked to teach a boys’ class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the walls of Jericho. All the boys denied having done it, and the preacher was appalled by their ignorance. At the next deacons’ meeting he told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Direct Approach

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2020

Sometimes Jesus speaks in "riddles" and sometimes he takes the direct approach and speaks plainly.

1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow told the story of a love triangle that involved three friends from the Mayflower called, “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” Their names were John Alden; Miles Standish and Priscilla Mullins. Both men were in love with Priscilla but Miles convinced John to go on his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Directable Hearts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 10, 2012

Strengthen in and through God’s faithfulness we become able to direct our inner man, our hearts into the love of God and into the perseverance that comes from Christ. It is the directed heart that dwells in the love of God and in the endurance of Christ.

[ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE SERIES] 2 THESSALONIANS 3: 1-5 DIRECTABLE HEARTS [Acts 17:5-9] This last major section of the epistle calls on its readers to live in the light of the truth of God’s Word. If we believe the truth it will change our lives so that we can live out the truth. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unanticipated Direction Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Six Truths for Unanticipated Storms

Jonah was a prophet of God from the northern kingdom of Israel. God called him to go to wicked and cruel people and preach judgment and repentance. Assyria was a rising world power in the mid 740’s BC and was expanding its territory with ruthless invasions of other nations resulting in torturous ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Direction

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010

Sermon done on our one year anniversary regarding vision.

A Clear Direction About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Directions

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 28, 2015

Throughout this series in Ecclesiastes, we have been provided with some directions for life. And in this chapter that we are looking at this morning, we are given the wise direction to fear God and follow His commandments.

FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Read Text Following directions. It’s a concept that is taught in kindergarten, and ignored every year after that. Following directions is not easy for many, or so it seems…Many of you probably have memories of buying your kids some kind of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

One Direction

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Making a choice about our direction in life

Introduction Life is full of choices. [Share some they came up with while discussing the question “What choices do we have to make in life?”). Often (though not always) we put a lot of thought into the choices we make. But what happens when we don't think about our choices? What happens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Anglican

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Direction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2004

What happens when something goes wrong - does it mean you are bad? What happens when you think you’ve heard God and things don’t work out - does it mean you didn’t hear right? Paul answers both questions in this 1st chapter.

For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Most Christians fall under two common misconceptions. The first is that when bad things happen, it means something has gone wrong or that I’ve done something wrong. The second is that when I’m hearing the voice of God to direct me, things will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Direction

Contributed by Frank Martin on Feb 3, 2005

A look at how our relationship shapes our direction.

God’s direction A study by F. Martin To all my brethren, who share in this study and look to stand in the presence of Christ, through the word of God. We hope to share a moment in His presence which equals 100 years in the world. We hope to stand in agreement while opening our hearts to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asking For Directions Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 9, 2007

The Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, can direct our life as clearly as a GSP system, if we will listen.

Asking for Directions March 11, 2007 “Directed by the Holy Spirit” This last Tuesday, Tim Birkeland, Roy Jameson, and I went to visit with Jim Griffin, a church consultant in Columbus. As we were driving up Tim used his GPS locater and mapping program. I was amazed at how it not only tracked ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Methodist

God's Directives

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 20, 2005

Repentance on man’s part always brings action on God’s part.

God’s directives Jonah 2:10-3:2 12/21/05 Immediately after Jonah repented of his disobedience, there were some directives that brought about his deliverance from the belly of the fish. Repentance on man’s part always brings action on God’s part. Man could solve many of his problems if only he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Direction Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Oct 6, 2010

Detailed look at Great Comission

Hudson Taylor is legend in missionary circles. He spent 51 years in China, brought more than 800 missionaries to that country in his lifetime. Started 125 schools and more than 300 outreach stations. He spoke five different chinese dialects and led more than 18,000 people directly to Jesus in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ