Sermons on Path Of Least Resistance:

Commit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Second in a series on our church's Discipleship Path. If I want to be Jesus’ disciple I need to be “all in”

ENGAGE This morning, I’m going to begin by taking you through a very quick history of some prevailing ideas about discipleship over the last 600 years or so. I’ll begin in the early 16th century, with a German monk named Martin Luther. Here is what he wrote this about being a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Stars

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 3, 2007

Mystery has become something of an endangered animal in our world, and the tragic result is that we have become inoculated against awe and resistant to a sense of wonder.

Stars Psalm 19:1-4 Albert Einstein once said: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.” One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Don’t Know Why I Did It!

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 15, 2010

Sin does not take long to take over and destroy your life or your world.

Galatians 5:16-26 Scripture I Don’t Know Why I Did It! Romans 1: 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is forever praised. Amen. Disobedience, Envy, Ego was part of the first SINFUL moment. I group them together as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Transfiguration

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007

When we recognize, internalize, and externalize Jesus Christ in our lives, we too become transfigured.

Additional Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) When I saw our Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What To Do Til Jesus Comes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A call to faithfulness and fruitfulness while waiting for Christ’s return; an overview of 2 Thessalonians.

What To Do ‘Til Jesus Comes 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 3:3-5 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." "But," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A Man Loves A Woman With All His Heart

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

A Husband's Love For His Wife Power Point Is Available Upon Request

GENESIS 29:15-20 “WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN WITH ALL HIS HEART” A) I read about a young man that proposed to his girl as they sat looking over the beautiful lake ... “Darling, I want you to know that I love you more than anything else in the world.” * “I want you to marry me ... I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2021

Sloth is not just a slow animal on Zootopia, but is the failure to be good STEWARDS of the opportunities and blessings God gives us -- it's the failure of a LIFE, That's why it's listed as one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Summer of Sin #3 SLOTH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Kids Can Sure Get the Wrong Idea 1. There was a boy who was lazy and couldn’t wake up early. His mom wanted to teach him a lesson about the benefits of waking up early. She said: “Son, I’m going to tell you a story and then I want you to tell me what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-32, Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Share Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Fifth in a series on our Church's Discipleship Path. The key to sharing my faith is to see other people through the eyes of Jesus

ENGAGE One of the challenges of being a pastor is that most people tend to think of a pastor as someone who completely has his act together and who has answers to every question. But those of you who know me, understand that is certainly not the case for me, nor do I think it is true of any other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The "M's" Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003

1 Timothy speaks clearly about the making of Leaders for God’s people today. I’ve discovered at least ten qualities that all begin with "M."

Making of Leadership for God’s People 1 Tim. 3:1-7 God has a vested interest in the leadership of the church. He has always been directly involved and deeply concerned about those who lead his people. Think of the earliest great biblical leaders. The first one that comes to my mind is Moses. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Super Sundays

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 7, 2011

One Sunday each year the Super Bowl is played, thus it is considered a "Super Sunday" - but the Bible lays out at least 3 SUPER SUNDAYS for us to celebrate!

Super Sundays Gen 1:1-5, Luke 24, Acts 2 * Since 2006 we have celebrated “Super Sunday” on the first Sunday of February. This is the Sunday that each year the professional football final game is played which is called the “Super Bowl.” Ever since my first pastorate in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Breaker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

The God of the Breaker is still moving today. He goes before you to clear the path, breaks chains, tears down walls, and shatters limitations.

GOD OF THE BREAKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 2:13 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:2, 2 Samuel 5:20, Psalm 114:1-8, Acts 16:25-26, John 11:38-44 INTRODUCTION: In Scripture, God is often portrayed as a Deliverer, a Redeemer, and a Mighty Warrior. One of His profound identities is the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New You-What Debts Do I Have

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015

When God gives us new life, we often resist allowing God to change our attitudes towards our possessions.

A New You-- What Debts Do I Have by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Luke 12:13-12:21 A New You--What I Owe Me 11/20/2015 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 In our series “A New You.” God wants to give us a heads up in life so that when we finish writing the legacy Keon ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Love Waits Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

In a relationship, we have a #1 Desire For One Another but we must #2 Resist Sexual Temptation and #3 Protect Our Virginity.

Intro • We live in a world today that has truly given itself to its lustful desires. • Think about it, one cannot go a day without being confronted with the sexual lusts of this world. • When you turn on the TV, good luck finding something to watch that doesn't have scantily ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Three R’s” Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 6, 2017

How can we effectively resist the snares of the enemy? What are the guiding principals we need to win the battle over the Powers of Darkness?

Spiritual Warfare RECOGNIZE: Recognizing you’re in a war is a big part of victory, because knowing the enemy’s tactics is to be in the light – and the devil works in darkness. The devil takes advantage of our ignorance, but when there’s light, he can’t do what he planned. The Bible teaches us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Instant Idolatry Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This incident in Babylon shows us that Christians are justified in getting involved in politics, but also in resisting a government that compels obedience to what is contrary to the will of God.

Alfred North Whitehead said, "The key note of idolatry is contentment with the prevalent gods." Nebuchadnezzar, as we saw in the conclusion of chapter 2, had been convinced that Jehovah was the God of gods. Even after this, however, he did not feel compelled to forsake his lesser gods. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-8