Sermons on Rough Roads:

A 2005 Spiritual Workout

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Is There Help?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 14, 2008

We are hardwired to come home to God. Here’s why

Life has got enough trouble; we don’t have to go looking for it. Unfortunately most of us find enough on our own without looking real hard! A soldier jumped into a foxhole just ahead of bullets screaming over his head. He immediately tried to deepen the hole for more protection and was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

A Pack Of Seeds

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 7, 2008

God gives us all a pack of seeds to plant and watch grow. What is coming out of your pack of seeds? Are your seeds growing into Godly things or worldly things?

A Pack of Seeds Psalm 126:1-6 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 3 The LORD hath done great things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Captivity Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 22, 2009

Amazing similarities exist between Israel and America - from their founding to civil war to sinful rejection of God...to the 70 year captivity! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Captivity I Kings 12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Captivity.html v. 16-17 “Rehoboam reigned over them” – here’s a major division in the OT. Israel is now split. The Hebrew nation has much in common w/ the US in its history... Both were founded on the Word of God. [Revisionists try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Disguise Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

Closed doors are not signs of "defeat" but rather promises that 1) God has a plan 2) A Purpose and will always accomplish His purpose.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Series “ACCOMPLISHING THE VISION” 1. Part 1 looked at Nehemiah’s vision to rebuild and “the Journey” we will go through.. 2. Part 2 looked at Mary showing us “We Must Offer Our Best” 3. Part 3 looked at that awkward subject of the Tithe asking the question: “Are You Robbing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

As we gaze into the Story of Ruth, we find that it is really the story of another woman whose influence changed the course of history!

The Story of Ruth Naomi When Benjamin Franklin was the Ambassador to France, he occasionally attended the Infidels Club -- a group that spent most of its time searching for and reading literary masterpieces. On one occasion Franklin read the book of Ruth to the club, but changed the names in it so ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessing At Berea - Bible Study / Reading / Devotions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2005

Those at this city on Paul’s 2nd Missionary Journey received the Word in 3 ways that we all should receive it. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Blessing at Berea Acts 17:10-14; I Thess. 2:13 In Thessalonica the apostles were Resisted, but in Berea they were Received. Next time we’ll look at Athens where they were Ridiculed. We can learn a lot here about Bible Study. God called these people “noble” which means “excellent”. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Our heart is the sum total of our personality, the essence of the individual.

A Matter of the Heart Prov 23:7, Mark 7:19-23 KJV Victor Sterling, a very rich contractor, was shaken by the doctor’s diagnosis. The physician said that unless Victor had a heart transplant, he had only weeks, perhaps days, to live. Fortunately, advised the doctor, there were several hearts ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Destined For Life In Christ! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

Only through Christ is our destiny changed from "death" to "life."

Destined for Life! in Christ I don’t know if you’ve given much thought to your future, if you have ever tried to influence and guide what your life will look like Ben is visiting Princeton this week. . . to discover where he will get a higher education and compete in swimming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Praise During Personal Struggles

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

Praising Jesus for who we are in Him gives us the framework for finding victory and comfort during difficult times.

The Power of Praise during Personal Struggles Ephesians 1:1-14 As we read this passage, here are the three keys to learning the lesson we will focus on today. Before we being, let me tell you this: this is a rich passage of scripture. There is so much here that we could literally spend 6-7 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

Christmas is a time of gift giving. Our giving is symbolic of the best gift - the gift of a Savior.

Christmas Eve Service “The Best Gift” Romans 6:23 Dec. 24, 2005 Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive Him. Yet to all who received ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

"For The Sake Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2012

A sermon about reaching out to others in the name of Christ.

Luke 16:19-31 “For the Sake of Christ” We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. Maybe he occasionally rattles a few coins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Vibrations – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 4, 2012

In the first day of Creation God spoke and things that didn't exist materialized out of nowhere. We already studied how Scientists have developed the "String Theory" that says that we actually have more than 3 dimensions and that vibrating strings at a su

In the first day of Creation God spoke and things that didn't exist materialized out of nowhere. We already studied how Scientists have developed the "String Theory" that says that we actually have more than 3 dimensions and that vibrating strings at a sub-microscopic level produce vibrating waves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Identity (3) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: In each of these messages we're taking a look at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Apostolic

Improving Your Serve

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

An attempt to speak about serving God in the church in a guilt-free way. Part of my series on the purposes of our church

Mark 10:35-45 – Improving Your Serve Today we are continuing our journey through the purposes of the church, the 5 God-given directions for what He wants His church to look like. We have seen that this church exists to Glorify God, to praise Him, to lift Him up, to worship Him, to point to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist