Sermons on Path Of Least Resistance:

Detours - Pt. 1 - Detour Decisions Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn’t plan?

Detours Pt. 1 – Detour Decisions I know we all have pet peeves. There are certain things that push your buttons and cause your perfect day to become your worst day. I have buttons! I am an ordered person. In other words, I like to travel the same route every day. I don’t like to alter from that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Six of a series

The Dead Church Revelation 3:1-6 Have you ever heard of the company that makes blank bumper stickers? They’re for people who don’t want to get involved and do not want to offend anyone. That is how we see many religious groups in our modern day. So called preachers place their voices on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"In His Presence”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 15, 2005

It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes when things are unfavorable. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all when we are experiencing difficult, unexplainable moments within our existence, but don’t loss faith, you ar

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church August 2003 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes when things are unfavorable. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all when we are experiencing difficult, unexplainable moments within our existence. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems And Solutions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions

Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions The encouraging leader needs a stable organization with which he can do his best in keeping people harmoniously relating to one another. He fears any feelings of disunity in his congregation since it might indicate conflict. which he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break The Mold? Break The Form?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2006

We may be facing many problems and disappointments, but this problem is but an opportunity to release faith and see God’s purpose grow before our hearts. Quit reacting and start acting by faith. Break the mold and try again!

Break the mold? Break the form? IT IS TOO BIG --- WE ARE TOO LITTLE NO WAY HOSEA, WE DON’T HAVE A CHANCE! YOU CAN IF YOU WANT TO --- DO YOU WANT TO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aim For Perfection

Contributed by Roger Hutto on Dec 31, 2017

The church should intentionally strive for perfection - being a church where God's presence is evident and powerful. This requires a strategy of obeying God's word, uniting on the fundamental truths of our faith, and never sacrificing unity over trivial

Aim for Perfection 2 Corinthians 13:11 Well, we have another Year in the books! We're standing at the door ready to enter into a New Year. What are we going to do with it? How are we going to approach it? We've got a couple of choices: • We can focus on the past: whether it be our successes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Long, Oh Lord

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 2, 2003

A look at the path toward patience as we wait upon the Lord.

Last Sunday my family took a trip to Frankfurt to attend an international church there. Throughout the ride up all we heard from the children was: "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice that those kinds of questions never come when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience To God

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 12, 2002

How to find the most direct path to unity and love in a church.

I believe the most direct path to unity and love for our church family is through conscious obedience to God I would like to look at three things which I believe are necessary for obedience What is obedience? An act or instance of obeying 1. could mean- submissiveness; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Woman Can Be A Ruth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 11, 2008

Every woman can choose to follow the same path as Ruth.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer L. Towns Every Woman Can Be A Ruth May 11, 2008 A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimeleck were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

The paths that we choose today, will determine our final destination.

The Pathway 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; the pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

a look at the two paths of the Bible and which one God rewards

THE WISDOM OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Text: Ps. 1 Intro: 1.One of the first passages of Scripture I ever memorized was Psalm 1 2. It is packed full of picture and teaching and still holds a special place in my heart. 3. Let’s look at it together. 4. As is true throughout the Bible, it presents two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Step

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2012

As a Christian travels the path of life, God encourages us to be careful.

FOCUS: 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. QTR 1: 18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Identical Twins

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 7, 2016

Jacob and Esau symbolize two different paths with different ends.

Not Identical Twins Genesis 25:19-28 We begin this morning a study on the life of Jacob. Jacob is mentioned as one of a triad of personalities, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. As Paul reminds us, all Scripture is profitable for doctrine and example. When Paul was saying this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Peace O Lord To Those Who Trust In Thee Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

The true path to peace lies through repentance and forgiveness of sins.

18th Sunday After Pentecost 2015 Extraordinary Form Saint Matthew would have had a vivid recollection of the stories of that day in Galilee, because just down the street at the tax office, Matthew the sinner, the tax collector, was sitting. And as Jesus passed by, Matthew heard the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Pursue Righteousness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 21, 2019

Your goodies are guaranteed when you walk in the path of righteousness.

Pursue righteousness Isaiah 51: 1"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, Who seek the LORD…” This would be quite a crazy statement to make to a bunch of people who are pursuing film celebrities, entertainers, magicians, con men, rock stars, sports stars and all the stars in the world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1

Denomination: Pentecostal