Sermons on Righteous Paths:

The Parable Of The Sower, The Seed And The Soils

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 28, 2005

Jesus explains the conditions of entry into God’s Kingdom - He is the Sower, the Seed is His Word and men and women are the Soil, either "Bad-Soil" - along the Path: responding NO; on the Rock: YES & NO; among Thorns: YES BUT; or "Good-Soil" : YES!

The first recorded parable of Jesus is “The Parable of the Sower” (Matthew 13:1-23) but it’s equally the story of the seed and the soils. Earlier that day He’d had a confrontation with the Pharisees and religious lawyers about His claim to be the Son of Man and the great gulf that separated them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2009

The story of the prodigal son has been repeated in our lives again and again as we like the prodigal rebel against God’s path for us until we come to the realization of our actions and being filled with regret, repent and return to find restoration.

HOMECOMING LUKE 15:11-24A Introduction: Luke 15 tells us the story of a wonderful homecoming. The steps leading up to that homecoming are steps that were anything but easy; but necessary. A young man played the fool and learned the hard way what it meant to be away from the love, joy and safety of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Established Us Thru Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you established in the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only GOD can establish us to Himself if we only allow Him and choose that path. IV. TEXT: Romans 16:25 (New International Ver

I. EXORDIUM: Are you established in the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only GOD can establish us to Himself if we only allow Him and choose that path. IV. TEXT: Romans 16:25 (New International Version) Now to him who is able to establish you by my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Success- God's Call For Your Life!!

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Jul 2, 2013

God has plan for success. If we make up our mind to follow Him, He will lead us thru paths of victory though there will be momenst of failure....it is only temporary. That failure will lead us to suceed if we look at it through God's eyes!!

Nehemiah 2:1-5 New International Version (NIV) Nehemiah 2 1 In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Your Condition, Not Your Position

Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 25, 2016

No matter what happens in your life. No matter what probles you have to face on your path. As long as you do not change your postition, which is in Christ, you will be able to face it by changing your condition. Your condition should constantly change.

INTRODUCTION Last week we spoke about leaving the past in the past. We said that past obstacles, past sins and even past successes can keep us in the past and keep us from completing our journey and receiving our crown. It can keep us from reaching the goal God has set for us to obtain. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heavenly Signs For 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights a total solar eclipse. We ask ourselves is this a Heavenly Sign of the Times?

Heavenly Signs for 2017 We are about to experience two amazing astronomical events over the course of the summer. Events many believe are prophetic Signs of the Times. According to NASA… "On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 12:1-6, Revelation 12:1-6, 2 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing What Is Good For You Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is threatened when we question the goodness of God’s design. Sin and disobedience is the result of believing that God is withholding something from us and we know better than Him what is good for us—so we pursue our own path.

OPENING SENTENCE: I can remember when I was still in High School my sister was watching a romance movie where the handsome main character was telling his beautiful recently discovered true love the depth of his everlasting love. INTRODUCTION: While I was trying to hold back my natural guy gag ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wits End

Contributed by Austin Calder on Jul 14, 2020

Storms have a way of making us focus on what really matters in life. We tend to set everything straight and put our lives back on the right path when we face storms. Let’s look at a storm from the OT this morning.

Intro: A group of golfers were approaching the fourth hole on the golf course one afternoon Suddenly the sky turned ominous, and it began to rain amid claps of thunder They rushed to shelter in a gazebo near a metal fence. As the storm grow in intensity, a bolt of lightning hit the long fence and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Crossroads And God's Roadmap

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 22, 2019

Just because a decisive path seems right doesn't mean it's the right one. But that does not mean it is wrong either. When at a crossroad, we must, therefore, ask and trust God to show us which way to go.

YOUR CROSSROADS AND GOD'S ROADMAP "This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’ Jeremiah 6:16. Just because a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even If He Don't Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 11, 2015

Trust that God will rescue you, but even if He doesn’t believe in Him and His ways! Trust that God’s will is absolutely the best path for you! When life that is burns down around us, maintain our absolute faith in God!

“Even If He Don’t” Daniel 3:16-18 READ TOGETHER DANIEL 3:16-18 (NIV 1984) “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only Way: Why Jesus Alone Saves - John 14:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2024

The question of eternal destiny is one of the most important we will ever face. Our world offers many paths, ideologies, and philosophies, all claiming to lead to God or enlightenment. Yet, the Bible presents a radically exclusive claim: that Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

The Only Way: Why Jesus Alone Saves - John 14:6 Main Idea: Jesus Christ is the exclusive and sufficient way to salvation, offering eternal life to all who believe in Him. Introduction The question of eternal destiny is one of the most important we will ever face. Our world offers many paths, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 5:8, John 11:25, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Announcement Brings Joy And Worship Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 22, 2024

We can bring good news to a people who desperately need to know who He is! This is not about church membership, or joining a religion, but about eternity because God has given us the only path to forgiveness through His Son, Jesus.

2024 Christmas Series – Part 4 Sermon 4 – God’s Announcement Brings Joy and Worship Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- For us: Advent is the fulfillment of God’s desire to restore a relationship with us -- Way to remember it: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, Micah 5:2, Revelation 4:8-11, Acts 4:12, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostle Philip: Seeing Beyond The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2018

Apostle Philip learned to see not with earthly but heavenly eyes ... so can you!

Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Apostle Philip. Before I begin I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur was used as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 6:1-14, John 12:20-28, John 14:5-14, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Or Friend? (3) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Is Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2010

Hosea tells Israel it is time for them to seek Jehovah that He might hear their prayer and see the evidence of their sincerity and rain His righteous blessing upon them rather than judgment. Like Israel I believe God is telling us today that “It is Time.”

It is Time Hosea 10:12 “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” After the death of Solomon, In 922 BCE, the Kingdom of Israel was divided. The northern Israelite tribes led by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist