Sermons on Other Direction:

Regaining Our Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

If a church has lost its purpose, then that congregation will be deprived of direction and momentum. Understanding our purpose will enable us to stay on the right path, in order to remain faithful and fruitful in our kingdom efforts.

I wish to begin by sharing a verse from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 29:18 wisely cautions, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The American Standard Version says it like this: “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Vision, or rather purpose, establishes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Exists

Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 8, 2021

The interaction of all Earthly facets and our perfect positioning within the universe proves we are engaged in a divinely led, interlocking cohesiveness. All this is still being directed by the will and the spoken word of our God.

God Exists How well do you know your Creator? Do you really believe in our Creator and all that He is? Did God create everything or are we living in chaos by random chance? If we simply look around us at all that “nature” offers, we see evidence that everything indicates there has to be a creator. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: A Change In Expectation-God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025

Haggai’s prophecies gave clear direction from God to move the people from stagnation to renewal; a change in perspective from negative gloominess to glorious expectation and now, God promises a Turnaround.

Sermon: A Change in expectation-God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23, Zechariah 4:6-10, Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Keep Your Child Out Of Hell Series

Contributed by Joel Wade on Oct 29, 2002

Two scriptural directives to keep your child from departing from the faith, as well as three introductory fundamentals that(when not in effect) prevent a child from reaching their full lifes potential.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Introduction- Do these quotes sound familiar to you? ¡§I can¡¦t wait ¡¥till I¡¦m grown¡¨ ¡§When I have kids I¡¦m not going to raise them like I was raised¡¨ ¡§Not MY Son!¡¨ ¡§Not MY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 23:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Obedience Of Obed-Edom

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 18, 2016

Obedience and faith are essential to our Christian lives and witness before others. There is great benefit in following the Lord, and as we do, we have the potential to make an impact on the lives of others.

The Obedience of Obed-edom 2 Samuel 6: 10-12 Our text today records an event that transpired while David sought to move the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and place it within the Tabernacle. Many years earlier the ark had been captured by the Philistines in battle, but they were unwilling to keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship And The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

Being transformed is the work of the Holy Spirit as God directs Him to pull us together and knit us into the spiritual army He desires. It is His life we draw on, not our own.

A man died while sitting in his parked car in Melbourne, Australia in October of 2005. Such things happen, what makes this news worthy is that a police officer wrote a parking ticket and put it on the windshield two days before the body discovered. He had also been reported missing nine days ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living A Life Attuned To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This closing sermon emphasizes the importance of continuing to cultivate a life attuned to hearing and following God’s voice. It calls the congregation to embrace the journey of listening, trusting, and obeying God’s direction daily.

We’ve spent weeks exploring what it means to hear God’s voice. We’ve discussed how tuning out the noise of the world, recognizing the Shepherd’s call, trusting His guidance, discerning between voices, obeying His commands, and walking in divine purpose are all key elements of hearing and following ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Other

Believer's New Confidence Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Do you have the confidence in Jesus Christ today, that in any situation "All is well, all is well, with my soul". We should and let us look to our word today for direction.

Believer’s New Confidence What is involved Whom it involves If there ever has been a time for our confidence to be shaken, now might be such a time. With the War in Iraq and Afghanistan and our daily loss of troops, the prison incidents and the news media’s negative aspect of coverage one might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus; The Door Of Opportunity

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2012

What would you accomplish if you really believed that the doors that Jesus opens cannot be shut and the doors that Jesus shuts cannot be opened. How would that direct your life, your ministry?

The Door of opportunity Revelation chapter 3:7-3:13 Introduction- Turn with me to Revelation chapter 3:7-13. Revelation is the last book of the New Testament and the only book I know of that God promises to bless if you read it in its entirety. This morning the adult Sunday school class began ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 3 - Going The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 28, 2024

What is God’s purpose for establishing the church? Are we fulfilling this purpose or running in the wrong direction like Jonah did? As a church may we realize our purpose and fulfill it at all cost.

We read in Jonah 1:3, “But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.” (ESV) The word of the Lord we saw in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, Luke 3:2, Luke 3:7, Luke 3:12, Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:36-38, Matthew 24:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Honor Marriage! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 14, 2003

Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship.

Honor Marriage! Ephesians 5:21-33 Focus: Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship. Function: To honor the institution of Christian Marriage. Open by recognizing folks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Love Thy Brethren"

Contributed by Christopher Williams on Feb 9, 2004

As a Christian, we have a duty to love our Lord and love each other, for the Word of God says there are no other commandments greater than these.

Romans 12:9-21 OPENING: In a sense, Paul is telling us how to act or behave towards others, on God’s behalf. This is how the Lord wants us to behave while in waiting for His Second Coming. The Main point to get across here is Love. To love one another. These different things Paul mentions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Home Reveals Where The Heart Is Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 7, 2006

The key to our relationships in the home is focusing on how we can give to others rather than on what we can get from others.

During the rehearsal for her wedding, a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the rehearsal and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked down many times before. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 16, 2003

A topical sermon introducing the series of "loving others". Sincerely loving others is God’s plan for us, no matter how hard it can be.

Romans 12:9 – Back to the Basics Frank was setting up a sundial in his yard when his neighbor Tom asked, “What’s this for?” Frank stopped to explain, “The sun hits that small triangular spike and casts a shadow on the face of the sundial. Then as the sun moves across the sky, the shadow also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9, Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: The Hardest Choice Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

We will fail to grow healthy relationships unless we purpose to forgive other’s mistakes and move beyond constantly reminding them of their errors.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 Forgiveness is a skill, a choice we purposefully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:13-15, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist