Sermons on Road Of Trials:

"From Chaos To Redemption"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003

The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

A Perfect Tree

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005

This lesson continues discussing the transforming attributes of life’s expieriences co-mingled with God’s soverign will putting emphasis on God’s Love being the basis for the part He chooses to play in all of them.

This May be the death of Me, But it won’t be the end of me. John11:16 Just Because He (Jesus) Loves Me Day #2 In our text Mary and Martha’s her brother dies. She is completely devastated both her and her sister for they had indeed sent word to Jesus but He was unable to get there before Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

Make Room For Mercy - Make Room For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 3, 2007

As we head out full bore into a victorious life in Christ, sometimes we forget the qualities of mercy and ownership. God reminds us of who He is and who we belong to.

One of the big problems in being in battle is that you don’t know when to quit. During World War II some Japanese soldiers holed themselves up on small islands in the Pacific and hid away decades after hostilities ended. Some were even told the war was over but did not believe it. Two years ago, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Triumphant Faith--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2002

Faith is triumphant when we still have it despite life’s difficulties.

Psalm 27:1-9 “Triumphant Faith--Revised” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Last week I was on the phone with my parents when out of the blue my mother asked me, “So how is your theology doing these days?” The question caught me by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Parades

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 14, 2001

The parade that wound into Jerusalem on that long ago Sunday was exciting -- but it can’t hold a candle to the parade that took place on Friday.

The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man” image, he decides to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

An Appointment With Extraordinary Grace

Contributed by Daniel Richins on Sep 7, 2002

Whether you realize it or not, you have an appointment with the extraordinary grace of God.

Romans 5:1-2, 20-21 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Webster: Grace – in theology: the free unmerited love and favor of God. Both of these passages were written by Paul, formerly Saul of Tarsus I. Saul of Tarsus A. Free-born Roman citizen - also a Hebrew (Benjamite) B. From the great city of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009

The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!

Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Being People Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Jan 3, 2010

Bringing a message of hope to people who believe they have little to offer! They have everything to offer! The Hope of JESUS CHRIST!

Sunday January 3rd 2009 Over the past few months the leadership of the church here in Butler met together multiple times and wrestled with deciding what it is that we value as a church. By asking the question what do we value we begin to see a vision for our future. If I were to ask each of you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Holiness

Promises Kept

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008

We all make promises that seem to slip by before we can keep them. This sermon touches on this subject.

“Promises Kept” By Reverend Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL We have all made promises that we fully intended to keep that for some reason either beyond our power or within our power we did not. Sometimes there is a feeling of embarrassment in this situation and sometimes there is just an internal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: *other

I Have Been Crucified Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2011

As children of God, we are expected to be humble like a child.

I have been crucified! Matthew 18:1 ‘At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ Mathew 18:4 ‘Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’ I want to open this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Became Sin For You

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 12, 2011

Just how did Jesus pay for your sins? To understand this will give you a new appreciation for just how bad evil is, how good God is, and the value of what Jesus did for you on the cross and bears for you each and every day. It also makes our job descripti

A few weeks ago we talked about the masks we as Christians put on that sometimes hides our true selves from one another. But those who do not know Christ also put on masks—to hide themselves from an awful reality that they don’t want to face—that we as humans are evil at the core. We distract ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Other Side

Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 27, 2011

Following Jesus requres us to go to the other side. The other side speaks of Difference, Departure, Difficulty, Destination and Decision.

Luke 8:22 “Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.” Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

A Prayer In Beginning A New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 28, 2013

The believers focus in facing the unknown.

You can begin the New Year however you choose to, you were made that way by a sovereign God to choose the path of your attitude and action that you desire. However the outcome is often intrinsically tied to your choices. Because every choice we make has an end result, good, bad, or indifferent. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understand The Scriptures

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2008

The Lord directed His disciples back to the Scriptures, and when they understand it, they were filled with joy and hope. They saw the living Christ in their midst.

Two disciples were walking with Jesus but they did not recognise him. • They could tell Jesus what had happened, but they did not understanding it. • Jesus said, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!” (v.25) • He took time to explain the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible