Sermons on Stand In The Path:

Phonies In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

How to deal with false prophets.

Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty Mercy - Mark 5:14-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

Mercy is kindness shown to misery. Jesus finds the most miserable specimen of human misery and shows amazing mercy, restoring his humanity, dignity, and peace.

Introduction A story of Power We left off last time right in the middle of this epic confrontation between Jesus and Legion—this man with thousands of demons in him. The confrontation was epic, but the battle itself was anything but epic. It only lasted about one second, and the demons were sent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:14-20, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39

You Choices Matter Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025

Jesus concludes His sermon of the mount with 4 choices that we all are making.

Your Choices Matter... A Lot, Like Eternally QUESTION... • Are you ready to dive into the living and active word of God this morning? • Are you going to approach His word today with that are minds ready to listen and with hearts that are ready to respond? • Do you believe that God’s word has the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Topics: Practice, Perfection

Acres Of Diamonds

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 12, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus at the wedding in Cana

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Acres of Diamonds 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 12:1 ¶ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were heathen, you were led astray to dumb idols, however you may have been ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Purpose For Being Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004

3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying Down The Law Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2010

God lays down the law because He konws what we need to experience blessing in life.

“Law & Order: SPU – Laying Down the Law” Ex. 19:1-25; Ps. 19:7-13 Their teenager, with a brand-spanking new drivers’ license, is asking to use the car at night for the first time – and to pick up several friends to go to the mall. So mom and dad lay down the law, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Satan's Battle Tactics Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 21, 2018

This is part two of the series. In the message we examine how Mark translated the parable to the sower and the differences from Luke's translation in part one.

Satan’s Battle Tactics Part 2 Scriptures: John 10:10; Mark 4:14-20; Psalm 119:105, 130; James 1:12 Two weeks ago I shared with you the first tactic of Satan’s battle plan which is to steal the word from our hearts. We know that faith comes by hearing the word of God and if we are not hearing it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 4, 2020

Advent 2, 2020 We are challenged by Mark's gospel to take up the mantle of Isaiah - just like John the Baptist

Taking up the Mantle Mark 1:1-8 Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first appearances, it kinda ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Soil Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2025

This sermon from Matthew 13 reminds us that while the Word of God and the Sower never change, the fruitfulness of our lives depends entirely on the condition of our hearts—whether they are hardened, shallow, crowded, or humble and receptive to the transforming truth of Christ.

The Soil of the Heart Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 To hear and truly understand the words of our Creator is no simple task. This is the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb. Who recorded every moment of our lives before one of them came to be. Who holds together the seen and unseen, past, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thriving Or Surviving

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001

How to thrive at living & not just survive

SCRIPTURE TEXT: Romans 8:35 through Romans 8:39 (NIV) 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boundaries

Contributed by Helen Trevizo on Jun 1, 2002

The church must adhere to the boundaries God has established in order to maintain it’s effectiveness.

Boundaries Jigsaw puzzle Cornerstone - boundary pieces No boundaries in our country - 9/11 Same on a smaller scale - the family A Person’s Character is one’s destiny It is easier to set a man against the entire world than against himself, and yet this must be in conversion The gate is strait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleansing Our Temple

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 13, 2003

Josiah’s movement to reform God’s people, removing idol worship and cleansing the temple sets an example for us. We need to rid idols in our life and cleanse OUR temple.

Josiah and God’s Word Purpose: Believers need to love God and His word and eliminate things from their lives that weaken their loyalty to the Lord. Scripture Studied: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33 Key Verse: “Your word is a lamp unto my feat and a light unto my path.” Ps. 119:105 I. Examine Josiah and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Force Of Determination

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 21, 2008

In this life, victory is not for the feeble-minded;testimonies is not for the Lilly-livered.This message outlined Seven reasons why people give up in life and sought to explain why they shouldn’t.

You are saved to shine, you are redeemed to reign. If you are not saved you are doomed to fail. Today, I intend to provoke you to your inheritance. “Ye are the light…..” You must not be hidden, you cannot be hidden. I Cor. 2:9 God has something’s in stock for you sufficient to daze everyone around ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Temptation Works Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Introduction of series on Temptation

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 1-How Temptation Works Theme Passage—Genesis 3:1-6 October 7, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals…”—Genesis 3:1 Set up clip from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, “Turkish Delight”. THREE GUIDING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan