Sermons on Straight Furrow:

Planning For The Kingdom

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

God desires us to advance his kingdom through witness and service

“Planning for the Kingdom – Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/07 am 1. We plan for our financial future, but we don’t plan for God’s kingdom. Vs 33b-34, 29-31OOPS We are now half way through January and most of you have returned to work. There has undoubtedly already been a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Love For A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to love in marriage in a way that sees the marriage through each of the Seasons of a Marriage....

Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Matthew 19:3-6 Good morning friends! Two little guys were sitting in a wedding, watching what was going on, when one asked the other, "So, how many marriages can you have?" His friend whispered, "16, I think." 16?" "I think so." "How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: *other

Choosing A Mate

Contributed by Steve Greene on May 27, 2009

This message offers practical, biblical guidelines that apply to people of all ages who are in the dating process.

Choosing a Mate The Five Most Important Decisions of Life: 1) Your relationship with God. 2) Vocational choice. 3) Where you go to school. 4) Where you will live. 5) Who you will marry. Decision #1 is the most important decision by far. The other four decisions may vary in their order depending ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

As we look at his life we will see that there were no less than four times that he came to a decision point for change and growth – which is the way it works. We don’t grow steadily through life. In fact we are more like climbers...

UNSTOPPABLE Following Jesus July 13 Growing Means Changing 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Revelation 21:5 The Model T OPEN: Back in 1912, Ford Motor Co. had a production manager named William Knudsen - considered one of the best in his field. Knudsen became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:55-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2009

Discusses how to move on from past sins and failures.

Identity Theft…Pick-pocketed by the Past To defend ourselves from being pick-pocketed by the past we need to Receive God’s love Confess our sins Receive God’s forgiveness Accept God’s Purification Obey God’s Ways Slide Good morning The Story of Dave I want to begin this morning with a story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd's Unchanging Care

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2009

In the midst of difficulties and trails we need help and strength that does not come from us. We need strength and help from our Creator! Psa. 121:1-2 NIV I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, th

Cornerstone Church June 6 / 7, 2009 THE GOOD SHEPHERD’S UNCHANGING CARE Psalm 23 “THAT’S LIFE DVD INTRODUCTION” Can you relate to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sailing Through The Storms Of Life: Seabiscuit Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Seabiscuit is a tale of triumph and perseverance. Set in America during the Great Depression of the 1930s, it is a true story (based on a book by Laura Hillenbrand) of one horse and three men: a jockey, a trainer and a businessman.

--note-- 2003 Universal Pictures and Dreamworks LLC Directed by Gary Ross Book by Laura Hillenbrand Screenplay by Gary Ross Tobey Maguire .... Red Pollard Jeff Bridges .... Charles Howard - - - - - Seabiscuit is a tale of triumph and perseverance. Set in America during the Great Depression of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: *other

Now My Eyes Have Seen You Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A moment to consider the wonders of God as a means to a right perspective in life - as Job did.

There’s a type of boat called a hydrofoil that has actually been around for over 100 yrs. The secret lies underneath the hull, where there are basically underwater wings. Once the boat reaches enough speed, it actually lifts out of the water and “flies” with only those wings in the water. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where The Spirit Is

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

And I want us to look through this chapter together and see three things that I believe come when the Spirit is here.

This evening I want us to look at Acts 2. We’re going to read a passage of Scripture that has started a movement. For it’s in this passage where we find the story of the day of Pentecost. Probably one of the most divisive issues within the general church today is the topic of tongues. Now, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Holiness

Living The Life We Were Meant To Live Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

An introductory sermon to a series exploring "The Sermon on the Mount." This message lays out the importance of this passage, and provides a challenge to go deeper in God’s Word.

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Denomination: Wesleyan

Does God Believe In Atheists?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2007

The arguments for God demand examination. (Part 2 on a series dealing with atheism)

DOES GOD BELIEVE IN ATHEISTS? Psalm 19.1-6 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: THE ARGUMENTS FOR GOD DEMAND EXAMINATION. Type: Proposition The ____ argument for God is… I. CAUSE II. DESIGN III. MORAL IV. SPIRITUAL V. WITNESSES PA: How is the change to be observed? • Acknowledge it takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008

The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus (Con't) ? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 24, 2008

This message looks at the divinity of Jesus. Many people believe that Jesus was 100% man but few believe Jesus is 100% God

What we Believe Series ¡V Part 4 Who is this Jesus? ¡V Various scriptures In the last three weeks we have been in a series called ¡¥What we believe.¡¦ People have a lot of questions about God. Here are some of the questions children have about God and Jesus. -Jane, dear GOD, In school they told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Loving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 3, 2008

42nd in a series from Ephesians. We are to imitate the love of God as demonstrated by Jesus.

At the 2006 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Steve Bridges appeared alongside of President George Bush. You’re probably asking, “Who is Steve Bridges?” I could tell you who he is, but instead, let’s watch and see. [Clip from White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner showing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007

True worship begins as 1) A Response to Contact with the Living God 2) Not limited to a Specific Location 3) Only as Valuable as Who it is Based on and 4) Is all About the Attitude of the Heart.

Rico Tice makes an interesting observation in his book, Christianity Explored: “I didn’t have a particularly religious upbringing myself. In fact, my experience of Christianity was limited to a few dull sermons, slightly spooky people in strange garments, hanging about in dank halls and religious ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Other