Sermons on Off The Path:

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009

What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Corrputed Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2008

The church started out well, but they allowed corruption to enter their ranks

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Have you heard the story about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer? He hardly knew her; as a matter of fact his only view of her had been through his binoculars – from the third balcony. But he knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that he could be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Now Here

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 4, 2009

God Is Now Here 1) To provide 2) To protect 3) Perpetually

The Journal ran an article last week about the need to screen vanity plate applications so nothing offensive or obscene gets embossed on government issued license plates. For example an Ontario woman’s request to put her maiden name on her vanity plate was denied because the plate would have read: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Tame That Temper Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 10, 2021

This is the 9th message in the series, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

Anger is an emotion that most of us as human beings deal with. However, if we do not manage this emotion the right way, it will certainly hamper our relationships with people. Why do we get angry? There are several reasons why we could get angry. Let me mention a few. We may get angry if someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:5-6, John 2:13-22, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 5:21-22, Proverbs 14:29, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Threefold Thanks

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving Emphasis or other. Powerful Message of How we can be thankful most of all for Jesus The Way ,The Truth, The Life. Help from Satans Detours, Saved by Simple Details, Safely Delivered to heaven

Threefold Thanks John 14-5-6 We have much to be thankful for. Just a handful of some of the things we can be thankful for : Love, Peace, Freedom, Strength, Eternal Life and more… But above all else we have to be thankful for… it is Jesus that we can most… give thanks for. He alone is the way ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Making Biblically Sound Decisions Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 20, 2002

This message is the second in a series on choices. This message offers practical steps in making Biblically sound decisions.

Making Biblically Sound Decisions Proverbs 14:12 Last week, we began our study on the topic of choices. We discovered that we are free to do practically anything we want, but the one thing that we are never truly free from is making decisions based upon the choices we are presented with. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - Dead Men Tell No Tales Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 20, 2008

What’s done is done, we cannot change our past - but through the power of the Lord Jesus Christ we can rise up and live again, we can become whole, we can be redeemed.

Everyone had failed him. There was betrayal, denial, abandonment, and the results were catastrophic: Jesus had suffered an excruciating beating, He was forcibly driven through the city to a rock outcropping called, “The Skull” and left to die naked on a cross. For days Jesus lay decaying in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Takes The Plunge

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

Why is it that Jesus, God in the flesh, felt it necessary to do the whole baptism thing? What great lengths Jesus went to to be our example.

Try to imagine with me for a minute the scene as John the Baptist is in the Jordan River. John has devoted his life to paving a way for Jesus as was prophesied over him by his father Zechariah. People living during his time would have regarded him as a bit of a nut with his camel hair one piece and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

A Nation's Destruction Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in "The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation" series. This series is from the Book of Obadiah and is a message to the Nations.

Series: The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation [#2] A NATION’S DESTRUCTION Obadiah 1:10-16 Introduction: As we begin our 2nd sermon in this series, I want to remind you that Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. Our text ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Nadab And Abihu PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

Explores God's heart and desires for His people, emphasizing holiness, reverence, truthfulness, and love for others.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for the Lord and our desire to understand His word more deeply. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound exploration of the book of Leviticus, chapter 19. A chapter that may seem daunting, filled ...read more

Topics: Strange Fire

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 8, 2019

In Prov. 4:23, Solomon said, above all else, guard your heart. That sounds pretty important. Let's see what is involved in that, why that is so important and what will help us to do it.

GUARD YOUR HEART In Prov. 4:23, Solomon said, above all else, guard your heart. That sounds pretty important. Let's see what is involved in that, why that is so important and what will help us to do it. 1) Guarding our heart involves other body parts. Prov. 4:20-27, "My son, pay ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Proverbs 22:17-18, Matthew 6:21-23, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Psalm 139:23-24, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbridled Passion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of uncontrolled passion and lust, emphasizing the importance of self-control, discipline, and discernment in living a Christ-centered life.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together to fellowship, to seek wisdom, and to grow in our understanding of God's Word. As we gather here, we are reminded of our shared commitment to living in accordance with God's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:26, Proverbs 11:6, Romans 1:24-27

Topics: Lust

Unload Your Spiritual Backpack

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 8, 2012

you need to forgive yourself!

One of my greatest passions is walking long distances and hiking. I have had the opportunity to hike in some of the most scenic parts of the country, including the mountains surrounding Tucson and Arches National park in Moab Utah. While some of my hiking adventures have been while I was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 38:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Comforts Me Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Oct 28, 2006

Message 3 in 4 part series

He Comforts Me April 9th, 2006 Psalm 23:3b-4 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering hints: I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Road Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 1, 2003

Interstate Highways vs. Country Roads

“The Narrow Road” Matthew 7:13-14 Theme: Roads to the Resurrection Intro: Travel – It’s good to know your destination. It’s imperative that you sit down, look at the map and decide on the best way to get to your destination. You would be foolish not to do so. You must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Mennonite