Sermons on Path Of Life:

What Can't A Christian Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Comes In Varieties Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2019

We believers will still sin as long as we are earthly mortals. But some sins do not characterize us, and one sin we cannot commit.

Sin Comes in Varieties (I John 3:4-10) 1. A tourist stops at our church and says, “What is the quickest way to get to the Sieberling Mansion?” 2. “By foot or by car?” I asked. 3. “By car,” he answered. 4. “Yes,” I replied, “That is the quickest way.” 5. There are different ways to travel – foot, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope Among The Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2019

God's hope emerges through the reality of death

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

“Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Hope Among The Ashes Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2019

Hope is a powerful blessing

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Up And Bar The Door

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

a 20th Century Poem that gave me insight.

Get Up And Bar The Door Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New King: He Looks Promising Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 29, 2018

What does a spiritual leader look like? Is he tall or short? Does he have a deep voice? What about his family background, are they rich or poor?

What does a spiritual leader look like? Is he tall or short? Is he a broad “all round leader” or is he thin? Does he have prominent features like a sloping forehead or high cheekbones? Does he have a deep voice or squeaky? What about his family background, are they rich or poor? Israel was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-10, 1 Samuel 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 19, 2019

The significance of the Baptism of Jesus and its relevance to our baptism

Weekend Message/Devotion January 20, 2019 John 1:29-41 Behold the Lamb of God In today’s gospel reading, we find a whole lot to digest. If we are serious about understanding this reading, we will be drawn to a number of readings through the Old and the New Testaments. I hope you will follow ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41, Genesis 22:7, Revelation 5:11-12, Matthew 3:14-15, John 1:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham - Intimacy Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

God will hear your prayer when you encounter Him.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD TALKED TO ABRAHAM – GEN. 18:22-33 1. Every time God appeared to Abraham was a test of his faith. Because he successfully followed God, Abraham is called the father of faith. But also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33, John 15:16, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God doesn’t need anything but He wants our worship.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. First used for redemption. “The lad and I will go yonder and worship” (Gen. 22:5). 2. Also used as gratitude. “The (servant) bowed down his head and worshiped the Lord” (Gen. 24:26). 3. Old Scottish word for worship, worthship. 4. In Psalms, “O come let us worship and bow ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Persecution Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Your suffering guarantees your present faith and your future fate.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

What causes people to lose the presence of God?

A. WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO LOSE THE PRESENCE OF GOD? 1. When people were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. When people look with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. When people sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28, John 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

To Love Is God’s Commandment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 28, 2015

The world’s values do not last for eternity, they are self-centered and empty. John’s cry to the believer here is asking, “Who do you live for?” Will we love and live for God or ourselves?

To Love is God’s Commandment 1 John Bible Study, Part 4 1 John 2:7-17 Introduction - Last week, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Servant King

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 4, 2015

Jesus was born to be king, but his kingdom is not on this earth -- it is in heaven. He only came to earth to make a way for us to live with him in heaven.

Today is a very special day in our church year. It’s Reign of Christ Sunday, and that’s the day when we celebrate the fact that Christ is the King of our lives. Now there are good kings and there are bad, evil kings. Today is also the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Anglican

Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 18, 2015

Like Jesus' followers of old, we sometimes fall in love with the gift and forget the giver.

Remember that old country western song, “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places”? The song was about a down and out cowboy, looking for love in bars and shallow relationships. “Looking for love in all the wrong places”. Today we have a text that might go by a similar ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran