Sermons on Side Roads:

"The Other Side" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Making the decision to go from where we presently are spiritually to a new level in Jesus...the other side!

“The Other Side Series---I” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Which Side Of Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

Which side of Jesus are you on?

A. Introduction: Dialogue introduction to “The Two Thieves” in the Lenten Series, “Overheard: Conversations by the Cross” written by Arden W. Mead. Copy written by Creative Communication for the Parish, 1983. B. “Dialogue” between The Two Thieves. C. Record of “Thief” by Third Day (CCLI in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dark Side Of Power Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE DARK SIDE OF POWER (1 SAMUEL 19:1-24) One of the most educated, talented and charismatic seminary graduates I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages – English, Mandarin and Cantonese, preaching and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is On Our Side

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 9, 2004

Jesus promised never to leave us or forsake us; and He will always be with us till the end. With this confidence in us, we are never afraid of anything in this world for God is on our side.

God is on our side! Romans 8:28-31 Introduction: We were made by God to enjoy freedom-freedom from sin, death, sickness, and problems; never to strive just to earn a living. It was a worry-free life that God intended man to have. We were created to have dominion over everything, but a time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Not On Your Side

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

We need to make sure we are on the side of God rather than trying to get God on our side.

God’s Not On Your Side Josh 5:13-15 (sing “who’s side are you standing on?”) God is for the … Republicans – Democrats Americans – Mexicans Whites – Blacks Church of Christ – Baptists Everyone wants to claim that God is on their side. When they fail, they can hardly believe it because God was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Side Orders Series

Contributed by Fredrick Harris on Jan 29, 2005

A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts your day 2 hours behind. *The child is sick at school and needs to be picked up *The car got a flat overnight and yo

NEW CORINTHIAN B.C. of PASADENA An Inspiring Sermon Series “More Than Conquerors” By: Pastor F. Demond Harris Divine Side Orders Mark 5: 25-34 *INTRODUCTION A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

Part 1 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! There is ANOTHER SIDE OF CHRISTMAS. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love.

Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a day of fun, festivities, that is almost impossible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Side Of Life

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 7, 2005

Deep fellowship with God and its implications for the Chgristian life.

THE LIGHT SIDE OF LIFE 1 JOHN 1:5-2:2 INTRODUCTION... The Intimate Date (adapted from John Bevere, The Voice of One Crying, 1993) My wife and I went out on a ’date’ this past Wednesday. We went to dinner and a movie. We went to get away from the kids and to eat at a good restaurant. It was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dark Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2005

A sermon on doubt (Material taken from Gary Habermas’ book, Dealing with Doubt)

It is one of the strangest phenomena that you could ever discover that in the Bible, from beginning to ending, there is never any argument, any defense, any presentation, any discussion concerning the existence and the reality and the being of God, never. God is just presented and that’s all; "In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Both Sides Of Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2007

Working harmoniously alongside church leaders has its challenges and raises a lot of questions. Fortunately, God does not leave us in the dark! The text before us raises and answers a number of questions about the interaction of church leaders to the c

Both Sides of Authority (I Thessalonians 5:12-13) 1. It is tough to be in leadership. 2. A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Is On My Side

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007

Why is Jesus standing? Because the Son of God has an interest in what is going on. Heaven has an interest in the child of God.

Heaven Is On My Side Acts 7:54-60 Stephen is being stoned for preaching the gospel. As the stones begin to strike him, he looks toward heaven. He looked up “steadfastly.” He fixed his eyes intently on heaven. Recognizing the danger and the effect his speech had produced – seeing that there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Three Sides Of The Equation

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 6

THREE SIDES OF THE EQUATION (1 CORINTHIANS 10:23-33) A farmer wanted to breed his three sows (adult female hogs). He had a friend who owned a few boars, so they made arrangements to get the sow and boars together. One afternoon the farmer loaded the sows into his pickup truck and hauled them over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Other Side Of God Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

In this sermon we discover God as a righteous God, Jehovah Tsidkenu. The painful result of rebellion verses surrender to God’s will.

Sunday April 6, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names pt 4 — Jehovah Tsidkenu Sermon: The Other Side of God Scripture: Romans 11:22 "Then note and appreciate the gracious kindness and the severity of God: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Serious Side Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008

Yes they were hypocrites, pretending to give all but in actuality only giving part. But how could they receive a death sentence just for that?

There are two approaches to presenting the gospel. One is a positive approach and the other is a negative. An emphasis on the positive is good for making a long term impact. The negative side sometimes instills a more reactive response. This passage is about the negative side of sin. It is a harsh ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Flip Side Of Loving

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006

Love encompasses both loving and being loved. Many struggle with loving, but we often struggle even more with being loved. Based on John 13:1-9 and Peter’s struggles in allowing Jesus to love him.

The Flip-Side of Loving David Flowers Wildwind Community Church August 20, 2006 Do you have a hard time identifying whether or not you are growing closer to God? I mean, that’s a hard thing to see in yourself, isn’t it? Don’t you wish there were a way of being able to tell beyond doubt whether ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist