Sermons on Secular Guidance:

He Is With Me Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 24, 2011

Even in the Valley of the Shadow of Death our Shepherd is with us.

Three buddies die in a car and go to heaven for an orientation. They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 11, 2017

The Holy Spirit has been designated as our Helper until we see our Lord and Master. But who is He? What does He want of us? How can He help?

Who is the Holy Spirit; Is He a “He”; Is He an “It”; Is He some “Force”; and why is He here? These are some of the questions that I personally or others have asked me over the years. “He” is real; “He” is the Spirit of God and of Jesus Christ and “He” is not the “Force”, as in Star Wars. “He” is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-26, John 16:7-15

Denomination: *other

Key To Living Gods Way

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 7, 2018

Ways we need to live Gods way.

KEY TO LIVING GODS WAY John 10: 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Note Jesus said abundant life. Not hum drum. Not defeated. Isaiah 55: 1 Ho, every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Guides Us Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013

How to distinguish between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voices of self and Satan

One day, about 25 years ago, I was sitting in a church service listening to the sermon, when I sensed that God was saying to me that He wanted me to be a pastor one day. At the time, I had a very good job with a land development company in which I made a lot of money. I had a family with young ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God, What Should I Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 24, 2013

God already knows what is ahead of you, don’t you think you should listen to Him?

What Has Happened: Johanan warns Gedaliah that the Ammonites have sent Ishmael to kill him. But Gedaliah doesn’t believe him. Johanan offers to go kill Ishmael in secret, (I have a shovel and a alibi, maybe he didn’t say it like that but you get the point ) but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How God Guides Us Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 29, 2015

5 ways that God reveals His will to us

HOW GOD GUIDES US James Dobson’s story about his time in college. He practiced every day to be the best at his sport and eventually he won the school trophy for tennis. He had a chance to return to his school years later. They had done some renovations to the main lobby and as a result ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is In The Detours Too

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2015

Life is full of surprises. With observation, we see that the Holy Spirit is as much in the detours as He is in the plans we carefully map out. Two passages in the New Testament & one in the Old demonstrate the truth of this insight.

GOD IS IN THE DETOURS TOO Prov. 3:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DECISIONS 1. Harry and Kitty are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. 2. Max and Betty said, “You must let us in on your secret - how have you managed to stay married for so long?" 3. Harry turns to Kitty and asks, "OK for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Right Notes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Justification (legal term), CSI, NCSI, Nancy Grace, movies... we want the bad guy to get what’s coming to him.We want justice & the gospel gives it to us in the most unbelievable way.

Recovering Redemption The Right Notes (4 of 5) October 12, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Story B Review of Last 3 Sermons I The Pronouncement of Justification A Biblical truths of solid spiritual ground: 1 Justification (legal term) a CSI, NCSI, Nancy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012

If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Anglican

Knowing When You Need Help Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

No matter our experience or talent, there are times that we must admit our need for help.

Knowing When You Need Help Nehemiah 2:1-20 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 31, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Even If You Don't

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2021

Faithfulness to God is blessed even in hard circumstances.

1. The challenge to faithfulness even when things don’t go our way. 2. Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us. 17 ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Charting The Course On The Road To Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 26, 2024

Where do we go from here? This is a lesson on how God selected Moses’ replacement and then charted Joshua’s course on the road to success.

Sermon. Charting the Course On the Road to Success Scripture Text: Joshua 1:5-9 “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

"Serving God’s Purpose” - Acts 13:36a Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 10, 2018

If we are going to live our lives well, we need to serve God's purpose.

Today, we’re looking at the life of David, as summarized by Paul (READ TEXT). There are three life principles mentioned here, that we would do well to apply to our lives and the life of our church family. Principles that should impact our decisions in life as individuals and as a family of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our North Star

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 6, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent, Year A

March 5, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Genesis 12:1-4a; John 3:1-17 Our North Star Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the summer of 1998 I worked on an archaeological dig in Israel. We volunteers stayed at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran