Sermons on Sacred Journey:

Christmas Journeys: The Magi Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2014

We ought to take our cue – not from Herod, who rejected God’s gift of Jesus – but from the wise men, who received it with glad and thankful hearts.

This is the last of our series on the theme of Faces at the Manger. We started with Joseph, remember, and we continued with the angels, the shepherds, and Mary, the mother of our Lord. And now we conclude with the wise men, or the magi, as they are sometimes called. Technically, they did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Journey Begins

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015

The first message for 2015...A call for a "Re-Awakening" and being "ReNewed".

“The (NEW) Journey Begins” Jeremiah 29:11/ Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:19-20 / John 20:21 / Acts 1:8 • Last week I announced the title of this message might be “A Call to Arms.” Some might say this title is over the top, but when I look around and see our country, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy The Spiritual Journey

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014

To show that we need to live in godly contentment and enjoy the journey with JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying the journey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live in godly contentment and enjoy the journey with JESUS. IV. TEXT: Exodus 13:17 (Amplified Bible) 13:17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God led them not by way of the land ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of The Wise Man!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 15, 2011

In our journey through life we can learn much from the wise men's journey to see the Christ newly born King of the Jews.

Mat 2:1-12 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Invite Someone On The Journey

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2011

Jesus invites us to follow him on the journey from life to death. This sermon compares the belief of faith in Christ for salvation as opposed to good works.

Invite Them On The Journey September 24 , 2011 Psalm 1:1-6 John 14:1-6 (Some of the concepts in this message I gleaned from Andy Stanley's message on the belief in good works as a means of salvation.) We have been preaching on the series, “Making A Difference.” We’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Journey Starts Here

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 31, 2012

Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that another year has once again quickly passed by. What a roller

Video Church & the Race Track SLIDE #1 Welcome… / Holy Grounds / Benevolence Prayer Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

The Journey Of The Bones Of Joseph

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 6, 2011

A lesson in committment regarding the vow Joseph made with his brothers.

The Journey of the Bones of Joseph Grady Henley November 2004 INTRODUCTION: A few years back there was a story written about a two men from Texas. They were two old retired Texas rangers that moved to the Northwest. One of them died and on his death bed he caused the other to make an oath that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The Wall Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 4 of the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality looks at the spiritual journey at the place of the wall. The question is not when but what will we do when we hit the wall?

Journey Through the Wall Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church October 31, 2010 David Flowers Ever heard or used the phrase, “I’ve hit the wall”? What does it mean when people say that? (solicit audience reaction) It means, “I have gone as ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Naaman's Great Journey Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

story of Naaman the Leper and his journey to find healing in the Lord God Almighty and the proper response to God when He delivers us.

NAAMAN’S GREAT JOURNEY 2 KINGS 5:1-15 1. A MAN OF GREAT IMPORTANCE. 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man with his master, and highly respected, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man was also a valiant warrior, but he was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Journey Home

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 4, 2020

Throughout this chapter, it speaks of Faith and how needful it is to reach our "Eternal" home. All of the hero's of faith were traveling the same road with the same destination....HOME!

Trouble was brewing in the Jewish community Some Christian Jews were thinking of turning back to Judaism The sacrificial offerings, decorations and elaborate temples appealed to them more than a cross. An ineffectual offering that they could see appealed to them more than an invisible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Endurance On Our Journey Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 23, 2019

Our journey with God will not always be as easy as simple as we would like it to be. We must endure the journey in God's strength.

20190929ASHAMH&W Endurance on our journey As we continue in our series, Dare to be Different, our focus this month has been "different footpath". We have considered the journey we are on with God and the fact that God is always with us as we journey through life. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Romans 15:13, Lamentations 3:25-26, Isaiah 54:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Long Journey To Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2019

What is an epiphany? Are epiphanies common or uncommon? Can we have an epiphany? Let’s examine the glorious and surprising manifestation of God’s power to the Magi, who took a long journey to Christ. Let’s look at Matthew 2:1-12.

What is an epiphany? Are epiphanies common or uncommon? Can we have an epiphany? Let’s examine the glorious and surprising manifestation of God’s power to the Magi, who took a long journey to Christ. Let’s look at Matthew 2:1-12. The Magi Matthew 2:1-2 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is A Journey Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our Heavenly Father has provided the lamb just as He provided a ram for Abraham instead of sacrificing Isaac. We are to give over our children spiritually to God as a gift of faith.

Faith is a Journey of Sacrifice Psalm 118:6-7 Psalm 23 To be a person of faith is to be a person familiar with sacrifice. At this time of Lent we see that truth magnified in the life of our Savior. Jesus the Son of God came to save sinners and call them to repentance and forgiveness. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3-8, Hebrews 11:17-19, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Journey Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 5, 2018

We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and just know of God we must be willing to go deeper into a relationship with God to actually know God intimately. This is the essence of the type of Christianity Jesus emphasized in His

Series: You asked for it – How to Draw near to God? Scripture texts: James 4:8 “Come near to God and he will come near to you...” Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Thesis: We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Eye Opening Journey Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus opens my eyes when I understand Him through the lens of all the Scriptures

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist