Sermons about Straight And Narrow

Take Up My Cross And Follow Me

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 16, 2015

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Though we fall again and again, it is the getting up that marks the true child of God. So, we offer our lives in surrender to Christ’s purpose. The waters of our baptism renew in us the willing spirit that says, “Yes” to our own taking up the cross.

In the famous words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, Matthew 16:21-28 is “the rest of the story”. It is a continuation from Matthew 16:13-20, in which Peter acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God. Now Jesus is telling his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Speak Life / Taming The Tongue

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 7, 2015

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Abraham Lincoln said, "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." Beloved, you can speak life or death. Tame the tongue...and speak life.

One of the winter events.... that I often did as a Youth Group leader .....at Saint Andrew ....in Mentor Ohio ....was a snowball toss . You would pick a partner ....and start ....about 3 feet apart. You would throw... or toss the snowball ....to your partner. If they caught the snowball ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

No One Else

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 22, 2022

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A recent survey revealed that many Christians believe a person can go to heaven and not believe in Jesus. This message looks at a way we can help family and friends understand that heaven is not available to the person who does not accept Jesus as the only way to heaven.

Good morning! Today is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Amen?!?! I’m going to tell you on the front end. Today, you’re going to feel like you in class because of the approach I will be taking with this message. So, please get some paper and a pen and we will begin. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Genesis 41:25, Genesis 41:32, John 14:6, John 7:7-9, John 17:17-19, John 11:25-26, Romans 6:11, Hebrews 7:16, 1 John 5:11-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From His Hands And Feet Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 4, 2025

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This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From His Hands and Feet” Exodus 12:21-28 Pastor John Bright Exodus 12 “21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Pick out and take lambs for yourselves according to your families, and kill the Passover lamb. 22 And you shall take a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28, Leviticus 16:14, Hebrews 9:22, Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:33, John 19:18, Genesis 4:11, Exodus 12:46, James 4:8, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 103:17, Titus 2:11-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Sex Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

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We are kicking off this brand new series called “Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates”. Tonight we are going to dive in and look straight on the topic of sex and what the Bible means when it says, “it was good”.

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES AND GREAT MATES Sex “. . .and it was good” Hello everyone, and welcome once again to The Journey. It’s great to see you on the night of the blizzard and you are out here in 27 inches of snow on the ground, so we might as well talk about sex. Well, that’s what we are going ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love God - Hate Sin

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 26, 2011

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In light of the recent votes to make gay marriage permissible in the state of Maryland. I was led by the Spirit to speak on the subject from the pulpit for Valentines day. Not your normal message on love. This message comes straight from scriptures.

2011.02.13.Sermon. Love God – Hate Sin (How great is the Love of God) Days of Noah Gay Marriage in Legislation Perversion of Love in USA and World John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 25, 2007

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Our Lord has a way of cutting right through the fluff and getting straight to what is important. Peter was really set up to answer this question. It is the most important question any of us could ever be asked, as well.

Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’’ 14. So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’’ 15. He said to them, "But who do you say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2016

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There were 2 ways from Egypt to Canaan: 1 straight & smooth direct to Canaan taking 4 or 5 days; the other was a crooked, winding, dry & difficult passage through the wilderness and that was the way God chose. Why?

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Ex. 13:17-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There have been a lot of changes since I was in college. Computers have advanced incredibly. 2. One Boomer, Cyndy Hinds, was trying to explain to her five-year-old daughter how much computers had changed in her lifetime. 3. “Do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Secrets To God’s Blessings

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

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Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them

Secrets to God’s Blessings Scripture: Haggai 1:1-3:23, Psalm 68 Many people needlessly spend too much effort worrying, working and wrestling with things without the blessings of God. Haggai’s message to the people taught them how to get their priorities straight. He gave them a word from God that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding And Following Your Critical Path

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 15, 2009

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Finding your critical path and keeping to it - the direct route from where you are now to where God wants you to be - is the highway of holiness, the narrow road that leads to life and the secret of finding immense fulfilment in the Christian life; a trut

13.9.09 FINDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR CRITICAL PATH Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO Conversation with a Christian friend the other day: Had discovered and was following her ’critical path’. What is your critical path? It’s knowing where you want to be, or are meant to be -- And knowing where you are now -- ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

"What's In A Name?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2005

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In the name, "I AM", we find everything we will ever need, forever.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” Exodus 3:14 “And God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM’, and He said, ‘Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I AM as sent me to you’.’” I don’t know who first asked the question, ‘what’s in a name?’ I don’t remember ever hearing it as a quote from a book or anything. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Orthodox

Who Do You Answer To? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

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Accountibility is needed in the church because real change rarely happens alone.

Who Do You Answer to? I Samuel 2:12-29 Introduction: While deer hunting in southern Ohio this past week I had a sad story related to me.I was talking to a youth pastor while we were waiting to start hunting, and he asked if I had huntedwith a man named Billy (not his real name). I told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Complacency Series

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 12, 2005

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This Sermon contrasts the spiritual choices made by Lot, whose family was destroyed and Abraham. A serious Father’s Day message.

On this Father’s Day, and as we continue our series called "A Series of Unfortunate Behaviors", I want us to take a look, as it relates especially to fathers – who are the God ordained heads of their households – to look at the subject of Spiritual Complacency." And I want this to be a message that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Stay Clean Living In A Pig Pen

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

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If you ever have found it hard to be a Christian in this world - Paul has some good stuff for you in this text.

"HOW TO STAY CLEAN WHILE LIVING IN A PIGPEN" TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 6:14 - 7:1 INTRODUCTION Have you ever gotten all cleaned and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way, spaghetti sauce on the white shirt or blouse...grass stains on those new pants. Have you discovered the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Word Is Enough, Don't Be Fooled Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001

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Paul wanted the Colossians to realize that in Christ, they already had all of the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge available to them.... Therefore what could these false teachers really have to offer them --- answer not a thing!! (Jesus Is Enough - part 3)

"HIS Word Is Enough, Don’t Be Fooled" Jesus Is ENOUGH - part three - Col 2:1-23 A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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