Sermons on Pathways:

How The Blind Can See Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2018

Our world is filled with blind people. Granted, all are not physically blind, but many have never had their eyes opened spiritually. Jesus alone can touch our blindness and give sight. We must come by faith unto Him if we desire to see.

How the Blind Can See Mark 10: 46-52 It has been said, “There is no one so blind as he who will not see”. Our world is filled with blind people. Now, I’m not talking necessarily about physical blindness. There are many who see perfectly physically but live in absolute blindness to the Lord. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Conformity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2013

A message preached at a legislative prayer breakfast to challenge listeners to stay true to their convictions.

“The Challenge of Conformity” Dan 3:1-30 ********** Daniel 3:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. INTRODUCTION: What is conformity? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Double The Healing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019

When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Winning Over Worry Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024

Worry can easily steal our peace and joy and tries to take root in our hearts. In Philippians 4, we'll learn how to win over worry and live in the victory that Christ offers to every believer.

Winning Over Worry Philippians 4:6,7 Introduction: Underline phrase: “Be careful for nothing…” “Careful” = is not saying there are not times that require us to be cautious or that I am to never have legitimate concern – to be filled with care – describes an anxious and worrisome heart. Word = ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Make You Free

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2024

A sermon for Reformation Sunday

October 27, 2024 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 The Truth Will Make You Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our director of youth and family ministries, Grace, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready To Give Up? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

this morning we look at the next three pieces of battle gear for believers as they stand firm against the schemes of Satan designed to destroy and eviscerate their Christian lives

Background to passage: Spiritual warfare passage part 3, life being filled with the Spirit means taking up the armor to do spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10–20 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Words Are Like Water

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2023

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year A

May 28, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39 When Words Are Like Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost and the many Sundays within the season of Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Life, Death & Living For God Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what your personal view of suffering is in light of Scripture, how would you answer; could we answer?

Life, Death & Living for God A study through Peter August 27, 2023 Who here has suffered in some way? Would you say that you’ve suffered greatly? Have you suffered justly, in other words, did you deserve to suffer? Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed In Genuine Love Responding To The Gospel

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills." John Brown, Nineteenth-century Scottish theologian, quoted in J. Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness, p. 51.

1 Peter Series Part 6 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A holiness expressed in genuine love responding to the gospel” Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 INTRO: WHAT DOES HOLINESS LOOK LIKE? "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "be" Attitudes 04

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

This message continues the series by looking at "blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth."

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT 04 THE BEATITUDES INTRODUCTION: I HOPE YOU HAVE BEGUNTO NOTICE FROM THE GIRST TWO BEATITUDES THAT WE HAVE LOOKED AT TOGETHER, IS THAT LIVING OUT THE SECOND ONE WAS A LITTLE HARDER THAN LIVING OUT THE FIRST ONE. AS WE HAVE ALREADY SEEN, THE BEATITUDES CAN BE SAID TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret No Longer Sermon Iv: A Troubled Heart There Need Not Be Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

In times of uncertainty, Christians trust our Lord's presence and promises to see us through difficult times and circumstances, not for just awhile but for time and eternity.

A TROUBLED HEART THERE NEED NOT BE FOR WE WHO KNOW THE WAY Spring Break began Friday and the radio announcer said “there will be more than 80,000 travelers to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport” on that particular day. If you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, Romans 1:16, Titus 2:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Footsteps Of Jesus - Who Are You Following?

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 28, 2020

As we look forward to the unique challenges COVID-19 presented to the church universal and the Surprise church specifically I would like to set the theme going forward , Where He Leads I will Follow – Faithful discipleship in a pandemic

THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 1 WHO ARE YOU FOLLOWING? 1 Peter 2:21-25 1 Peter 2:21-25 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Thessalonians 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

To mature as a Christian, everyone needs to apprentice with a strong guide who offers good instruction, insight and continual prayer.

Last week, we discovered following Jesus requires sacrifice and to expect someone close to betray you as you traverse the pathway to be more like Jesus. This week, we look at how Paul was a spiritual parent to these believers. How apropos for this mother’s day don’t you think? He loved them so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational