Sermons on Straight And Narrow:

Wise Or Fool Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Jesus consistently and continually preached that we need to be ready. Over and over again we hear him say, “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

Wise or Fool Matthew 25:1-13 NOte: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com Now, let’s continue on in our series on the Parables of Jesus. Let’s open our Bible to the book of Matt.25: 1-13, and study the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The main emphasis of this parable is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steadfast Or Intolerant

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 2, 2013

In a world filled with political correctness, Christians have a duty to stand up and speak the truth. Believers have to stand steadfast to the principles taught to us in Scripture. We are to proclaim the truth no matter what the world will say in response

Steadfast Or Intolerant? As Christians, we often hear the world talk about intolerance and how that word applies to us as Christians. We have talked about the words tolerance and intolerance before and how the politically correct people in this country have hijacked these words and have used them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Unto You Is Given - A Sign

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 24, 2023

Have you ever missed a sign? Signs are important, and it is wise to pay attention to them.

Alba 12-24-2023 UNTO YOU IS GIVEN – A SIGN Luke 2:10-12 It is important to be aware of the signs that everyday are all around us. They give us direction, instruction, information, and even warnings. Signs are given along roadways to make sure we don’t miss a turn. There are stop signs and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, Our Savior Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE the only means of being cleansed from sin is through the precious blood of Christ. We receive access to that by having faith in Jesus, repentance, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit for personal salvation

INTRODUCTION Maybe one of the most well-known sermons that is not in the Bible was written by Jonathan Edwards and preached in 1741. This sermon is believed to have started the great awakening in America, but at the very heart of this sermon is fear and anger. Tell me if this is familiar to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:47, John 14:6, Romans 8:16, Titus 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everything Has A Price Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 15, 2014

Everything has a price.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Everything Has a Price” Mt. 21:1-11 A teenaged boy – let’s call him Fred – with great academic potential was unable to go to college because he could not afford it. But one day Fred received a call from the college to which he had applied ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002

Sermon 2 in series on fear

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hornet Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Aug 8, 2007

Continuing the series of the skipped over books (Ex, Lev, Num, Deut) after the laws there are the gems of historical narrative in these books.

The Skipped Over Books of the Bible List after List of Laws - Absolute Laws – to be obeyed then AND now - Holiness Laws – to show how we can love God - Civil Laws – to show how we can love each other - Health and Wellness Laws – to show how we can love ourselves Law and Promise - If you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A World Visited By The Word

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2008

Using the format of "The Night Before Christmas", an imaginative account of Joseph’s feelings at the nativity.

A worshiper’s task on Christmas Eve is always the same, and it is no simple one. The task is, first, to let the beauty of Christmas happen. It doesn’t require explaining or expounding. It just needs to happen. But then the task becomes more complex, for we gather on Christmas Even around this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

"More Than Meets The Eyes"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 17, 2015

Jesus is more than meets the eyes as he is transformed before the disciples eyes. Is he more than what we think or see?

"More than meets the eye." Mark 9:2-9 1. Jesus is more than meet the eyes • The disciples saw Jesus as more than a man, He changed before their very eyes, He changed from a Rabbi to a God man • He is holier than we imagined, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

Swimming Lessons - How To Stop Treading Water During The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2022

A message on growing in trust of God

I have always enjoyed being at (and in!) a lake, a swimming pool, a river, or the ocean because it has such a soothing and invigorating effect on me. As a child, swimming became second nature. One of the techniques used to teach children to swim first emerged during my youth. The premise was that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Matthew 6:25, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give To Social Concerns Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Jesus has declared that he is a good shepherd. A shepherd who gave his life for the salvation of the sheep. He is such a shepherd that he lays his life for the benefit of the sheep. He was not a shepherd who lost his life to the power of the lion who devours the sheep.

Theme: Give to Social Concerns Text: Matthew 25:31-46 1. Jesus the Judge (Matthew 25:31-33) This is the little apocalypse and Olivet discourse, found in three gospels (Matthew 24-25, Mark 13 & Luke 21. The description of the figurative speech of King and Shepherd recalls the role of David who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017

Life, Actions, Discipleship

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Disgusted God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 22, 2022

God is patient, but His patience is limited. He can get to a point of disgust, disgust which is then followed by His wrath.

A Disgusted God (Isaiah 5:1-30) 1. Mary received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity. Mary tried to change the bird's attitude by constantly saying polite words and playing soft music, anything she could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Messiah And Mob Rule Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2012

We must always do the right thing and not follow the crowd.

The Messiah and Mob Rule Text: Matt. 27:11-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Mount - The Theme & Content Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 1, 2016

Jesus, in Matthew 5-7, was recorded to have given the most famous sermon that has ever been preached. This is commonly referred to as "The Sermon On The Mount". But before we can understand the sermon it is important to know what the theme & content is.

(This sermon have been adapted from the Bible study of Mark A. Copeland and can be found at ExecutableOutlines.com, where permission is given to use and share this as long as it is free.) INTRODUCTION Jesus, in Matthew 5-7, was recorded to have given the most famous sermon that has ever been ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal