Sermons on Straight Course:

"Here Is Our Awesome God!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2008

Some of what it means to prepare the way for the Lord.

Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8 “Here Is Our Awesome God!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I want all of us to think about something this morning and throughout the coming months. “Are there any unconverted corners of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Counting It All Joy Brings Stability

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 7, 2008

This is a new sermon and teaching series from the book of James.

Counting it all Joy brings stability! Text: James 1: 1-8 1. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Lord Sends His Messenger

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Advent 2 (C) -- Our Lord sends his messenger John the Baptist. John the Baptist prepares the way for our Savior, Jesus, who purifies sinners.

OUR LORD SENDS HIS MESSENGER (Outline) December 7, 2008 -- ADVENT 2 -- Malachi 3:1-4 INTRO: There is always excitement expecting a special day to arrive. There are many special days in our lives. They can include birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and holidays. We have only three ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Playing By Ear Or The Book?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 26, 2005

In your oppinion, would playing church by ear be enough to get you to heaven?

ARE YOU PLAYING BY EAR OR BY THE BOOK James 1:22-25 22 But be ye doers of the word , and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word , and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Reminder Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 10, 2006

The cross of Jesus and his resurrection can give you hope.

If there is one symbol that Christians around the world recognize, it is the cross. The cross is a positive symbol, not just because it looks like a plus sign, but because the death of Jesus is a positive event. It is a forward-looking event. It is a saving event. In spite of its gruesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Faith Forever Trusts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 20, 2009

Epiphany 6(C) - Faith forever trusts! While trust in man brings a curse it is trust in God that brings blessings.

FAITH FOREVER TRUSTS (Outline) February 15, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 6 -- Jeremiah 17:5-8 INTRO: Did you ever notice how closely trust and faith are connected? Trust really is faith in someone or something. Without faith trust will also be absent. As believers our faith and trust is placed in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

One Mightier Than I Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 10, 2017

John the Baptist is considered to be one of the most significant and productive spiritual leaders of the entire Bible. This is only because of the message JTB preached to the world.

ONE MIGHTIER THAN I - Part One TEXT: Mark 1:1 – 8 PRAYER: I have been blessed to meet and speak to a wide variety of missionary-ministers who have sold everything and taken their families into ministry. They are truly committed to the calling of God in their lives. Some of these courageous folks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amos: Enduring Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2013

God's warning is an act of grace, an act of love and a gift of hope. His desire is not to condemn but to save.

[Read Amos 7:7-17] Amos saw a vision – God standing by a wall that has been built true and straight. • He was also holding a plumb line in His hand, to confirm that the wall has been build true and straight. • If the wall is true, the plumb line will prove it. If it is not, then ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Order Of Christ The Messiah

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 17, 2014

To show that we are living in the New Order of Reformation authored by CHRIST, the Messiah.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the New Order? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are living in the New Order of Reformation authored by CHRIST, the Messiah. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:10 (Amplified Bible) 9:10 For [the ceremonies] deal only with clean and unclean meats and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"my Help Comes From The Lord"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2023

The Lord is always awake, alert. The Lord is always watching, watchful.

“MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD” (Outline) January 1, 2023 – Name of Jesus – PSALM 121 INTRO: We are standing on the verge of the start of an exciting new year. We forward to days and years ahead because of the promises of our loving, heavenly Father. Now the world is quite different. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Iii: What It Means To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

Mature believers in Christ concern themselves with being and doing "good" not for the praise of man but for the Lord because of that "moment of truth" which occurred during their personal encounter with Jesus.

OF CONCERN TO JESUS: HIS DISCIPLES’ PERSPECTIVE ON WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW HIM A brief glance at the Lazarus story: Yes! Sometime after Jesus raised him from the dead - “for God’s glory that God’s Son may be glorified - Lazarus died again, and his body was buried, as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Looking For Spiritual Loopholes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2022

Who is my neighbor? Trying to justify self? There are no love loophopes.

LOOKING FOR A LOOPHOLE…? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? What would it take to make me happy? What if every dream ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Psalm 142:4, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Haggai Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 22, 2022

The Lord asks, "Is it a time for you to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house (the Temple) lies in ruins?" – Haggai 1:4. This is one of the most piercing questions in all scripture, especially given our wealth in this country.

Haggai Haggai wrote during one of the most challenging times in Jewish history. His prophecies inspired the people to persevere and stay committed to God during that difficult time. Aside from the fact that he was a prophet, we know little about the man. His name means "festival," perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

"the Word Of Our God Endures Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2022

God's enduring Word is our comfort. God's enduring Word is his glory. Heaven and earth may pass away but God's word will never pass away.

“THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER” (Outline) December 18, 2022 – Advent 4 – ISAIAH 40:1-8 INTRO: Forever is a long time. Almost beyond our human understanding. God is eternal. Forever. Divine definition: no beginning, no end. We live in a world where everything has a beginning and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

My Presence Will Go With You

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 4, 2025

1. REST 2. RIGHTEOUSNESS 3. REFUGE 4. ROUTE 5. RIVERS 6. ROADBLOCKS 7. RELATIONSHIP

MY PRESENCE WILL GO WITH YOU 1. REST 2. RIGHTEOUSNESS 3. REFUGE 4. ROUTE 5. RIVERS 6. ROADBLOCKS 7. RELATIONSHIP ************************************* MY PRESENCE WILL GO WITH YOU 1. REST Exodus 33 : 12 - 17 12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal