Sermons on Our Ways:

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Their Story, Our Warning

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025

God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Balaam's Donkey - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

God will use strange ways to speak to man Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 1 A) Balaam is mentioned five times in the Old Testament. * Here in our text – Deut. 22; Josh. 13; Neh. 13; and Micah 6. * He is mentioned three times in the New Testament – 2 Peter 2:15-16; Jude 11; and Revelation 2:14. B) Balaam is one of those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Rescuer Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

We often fall into depression and despair, but God promises He will rescue and redeem us.

Psalm 77 July 21, 2013 The other day I was watching the movie, “The Magnificent Seven.” It’s a great old western. As the movie ended, a thought occurred to me as the final two gunslingers turned to go home . . . how did they know which way was home? I mean, they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Strange History Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

A warning to those who wander from the path of the LORD.

THE STRANGE HISTORY OF THE MAN OF GOD 1 Kings 13:1-32 ‘There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death’ (Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25). This strange episode, in the midst of the Jeroboam cycle in the books of Kings, demonstrates the interplay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Waters Of Maribah Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 12, 2008

We can take events and opportunities to serve God, these things that are about God, and we can make them about us. When we do, the power of God, the holiness of God is lost on the very people we are attempting to serve in the name of God.

I have been building a deck in my backyard this summer, right now I am placing the finishing touches on it. Before I built my deck, I looked through different deck plans, and compared the different kinds of deck materials and figured out pretty much what I needed. Then I went to three different ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Presence Of God Lesson 19 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Moses teaches us how to enter God's presence

A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 24:1-18 1. You can enter God’s presence in salvation. “That they may know You, the only true God” (John 17:3). 2. You can grow spiritually in God’s presence. “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). 3. You can know God intimately. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Our Narratives Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Our lives are made up with stories. We are a people of the story. We love stories. We’re raised with stories and when something happens to us, we turn it into a story. This series is based on James Bryan Smith’s study, Apprentice of Jesus.

Transforming Our Narratives Romans 12:1 Ben Hooper was born in Newport, TN in 1870 out of wedlock, to Sarah Wade. As a result, he had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. When he went into town, he could see people staring at him, making guesses as to who his father was. At school children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Rock Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 21, 2025

No matter who we are, or what we have done, we all need Jesus. We need the solid foundation that only He can provide. Anything else is sinking sand.

Alba 7-20-2025 THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION I Corinthians 10:1-4 This morning we sang the old hymn, Rock of Ages. There is a story told about what inspired the words of that hymn. It was written by Augustus Toplady, a preacher in England in the 1700's. According to the story, he was riding a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bridges And Ditches: People Of The Way (Sermon #2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2015

The reason the first century church turned the world upside down was not because of some religio-socio-economic “perfect storm” that made their message ripe for the but rather it was the fixed and unswerving centrality of Jesus Christ as their message.

Welcome & Call to Worship Good morning. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. In September of 1985, The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Working My Way Back To You

Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015

THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

"Go Thy Way”: Solomon’s Musings From Ecclesiastes 9 And Song 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 30, 2020

Solomon used the phrase "go thy way" twice, but in very different situations. Here is a glimpse at both of them.

Introduction: Solomon. The son of David, the king of Israel, he was the wisest man who ever lived. Sadly, he was also the first king of Israel to forsake his heritage, promises, and faith in order to please his pagan wives. Which picture of Solomon is right? Both of these are right. It’s simply ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7, Song of Songs 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Greater

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2019

John declared that the God within us is greater than the god of this world. Paul revealed that if God was for us, who or what could possibly come against us? These two statements reveal attributes of God that complement each other, and provide comfort and assurance for believers.

Our God is Greater 1 John 4:4; Romans 8:31 Today I would like to conclude the series dealing with profound statements in the Bible by actually considering two statements from different Apostles. These two statements are personal favorites, having brought much comfort to my life over the years. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Our New Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Newness, Celebration, Worship, Heaven, Fulfillment

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS - Our New Song January 1, 2022 Revelation 5:9-14 Introduction: Can I tell you what Sunday mornings are like at my house? I’d love to tell you that it’s a time of complete joy and focused preparation…That I wake up at 6 with a smile on my face, roll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Our Reluctance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 12, 2017

Gideon was an unlikely candidate to lead Israel against the Midianites, but God often uses the weak and inadequate. Our service to Him is not dependent upon our wisdom or ability, but it must rely on the Lord through faith.

Overcoming our Reluctance Judges 6: 11-16 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, we are often forced to deal with difficulties and struggles. At times we surrender to defeat and feel as if we lack the ability to overcome. I am sure we have all dealt with moments of insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:7

Denomination: Baptist