Sermons on Rough Roads:

Four Things God Cannot Do

Contributed by James Owens on May 26, 2006

Yes, God is an omnipotent, all powerful Lord. However, there are four things that He cannot do!

“4 Things God Cannot Do!” TEXT: Nahum 1:3-6 (NKJV) “The LORD is slow to anger and great in POWER, and will not at all acquit the wicked. The LORD has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet. He rebukes the sea and makes it dry, and dries up all the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Comfort Comfort My People

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Job - A Broken Man - Job Chapter Seventeen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 27, 2007

This is a study into Job seventeen.

1 "My spirit is broken, My days are extinguished, The grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 "Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands with me? 4 For You have hidden their heart from understanding; ...read more

Scripture: Job 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Potty Theology

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us.

CA2PottyTheologyMalachi Scripture: Malachi 3: 1-4 Title: Potty Theology Theme: This scripture informs us what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us. The messenger has come and is coming! Are we allowing him to work in us? Come in with a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Battle Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

We move on to the shoes and shield, without it we are not prepared for the battle the devil is bringing to our family and community.

The Battle Plan Part 3 The Shield and the Boots. Continuing with being prepared for battle, we move on to the shield and the boots. Once the breastplate has been fitted into position, the soldier puts on his strong army boots or caligae. Josephus described them as "shoes thickly studded with sharp ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Dark, What Shall You Do?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

So, the question is raised in vs 22, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!” Crucifying the anointing! I wonder how many times we have crucified the anointing by doing our own thing?

It’s Dark, What Shall You Do? Matthew 27:21-22 (Show Slides of the Passion of the Christ while preaching) 21 The governor answered and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!” 22 Pilate said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is God Today?

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jun 22, 2014

Elijah didn't feel God in the wind, earthquake, or fire, though God is in all three of these things. He felt Him in a still small voice.

6/22/14 A.M. I Kings 19:1-14 Where is God Today? I believe some of us if not most of us have asked this question. God, where are you at? or Where were you at? When mama got sick and passed away. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifelong Process Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A LIFELONG ENDEAVOR. KNOWING CHRIST IS MEANT TO BOTH DRIVE AND CONSUME OUR LIVES. TOO OFTEN, DISTRACTIONS AROUND US CAUSE US TO LOSE FOCUS ON TRULY KNOWING CHRIST.

THE LIFELONG PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 THAT I MAY KNOW HIM AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, BEING CONFORMED TO HIS DEATH; 11  IN ORDER THAT I MAY ATTAIN TO THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD. INTRODUCTION: THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your... Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in the society. God’s people are placed everywhere, wherever the people fight to establish the Kingdom of God values then and there the Church exists.

Theme: The Church and the World Powers Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in the society. God’s people are placed everywhere, wherever the people fight to establish the KOG values then and there the Church exists. Samartha Said: “God fights with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Tattered Edges

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 8, 2018

This messages talks about we try to be perfect and show a good front to people when it is not that way. We try to manage things in our own strength when Jesus told us to come to him.

Tattered Edges “Come unto me all ye that labor and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28, 29 We come today with tattered edges. What does that mean? We try to be perfect and put on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Method Of Mission

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Sep 30, 2019

Matthew 6:33 says to seek first the kingdom of God. We are being taught to seek first what is good for ourselves every day. But the kingdom of God is not all about us. Yet, we must be all about the Kingdom of God;

Introduction: Matthew 6:33 says to seek first the kingdom of God. We are being taught to seek first what is good for ourselves every day. But the kingdom of God is not all about us. Yet, we must be all about the Kingdom of God; revealing it, accessing it, and getting others to join it. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon Ii: No Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

God is love personified and perfected. Perfect love casts out fear. The Son - mirror image of the Father - assures His flock with a "no fear" sense of security as does a shepherd his sheep.

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON II: NO FEAR The second jewel of truth is that, in the House of the Lord – in the eternal presence of the Lord God – there is NO FEAR. The second verse of the Psalm says this: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, ...read more

Navigating Through Life

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

We have the Bible as our GPS

Now a days we have GPS and navigation systems in our cars to help us find the best way to get to our destination . But what about in real life , we have the Bible to help us navigate through the twist and turns of our lives , helping us to find the best way and avoid a lot of problems . What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2019

Although many of our struggles as followers of Jesus are with the world, the flesh, and the devil, sometimes they are about monitoring our inner affections and deep seated thoughts.

Our Subjective Spiritual Struggles: They Matter (I John 3:19-24, 4:7-21) 1. Today I begin my message with some comments about modern art. It’s easy to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall, it’s a painting. If you can walk around it, it’s a sculpture. How many surrealists does it take to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation Is Information

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

First Sunday in Lent. The sermon is about how our temptations in life can give us information about ourselves, and the world.

Temptation is Information Temptations are too much for some people to handle. I heard a few years ago a 340lb man sued a hospital for 900k, claiming it ruined his gastric stapling operation. The man underwent weight loss surgery to cure his overeating. The surgeon implanted 70 tiny staples to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal