Sermons on Straight Furrow:

Little Concern For ‘the Way Of Promise’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews 12: 14 – 29

Hebrews 12: 14 – 29 Little concern for ‘the way of promise’ 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is What Sounds Good Always Good?

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 18, 2016

What pleases the ear is not always sound doctrine; yet, what pleases the ear is what people want to hear. What is sound doctrine regarding Jesus' return?

Illustration: What sounds good does not always end up being good. By the time the Nazis came to power in January 1933, the German people were totally fed-up with the incompetence and corruption of law enforcement under the Weimar Republic. Hitler, on the other hand, posed as a champion of law and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Refining Fire

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

Refining Fire...

Christians are told to love and forgive one another, not try to tear each other down. Those are devices of Satan and church we cannot let him get a foothold in here. I am going to quote Chuck Colson who once told his congregation (and this should hold true for any pastor), “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Goal Setting Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 31, 2015

This sermon deals with the importance of setting goals. It is a revision of the sermon material given to us in Rick Warren's Transformation series as our church went through the series. I highly recommend the series for your church.

Most of this material was done by Rick Warren in the 50 Days Of Transformation Series. I reworked some of the material and eliminated a lot because of the length of the sermon. We used the material to kick off a church campaign for growth. Welcome to 50 Days of Transformation as we continue The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saul Of Tarsus' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 4, 2016

To establish that Saul of Tarsus’ conversion followed the New Testament’s “pattern of conversion,” as depicted in the Book of Acts. This lesson dispels the false notion that Saul was saved on the road to Damascus rather than in the city three days later.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Saul's Clash with Christ 2. Saul's Call by Christ 3. Saul's Conversion to Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: "Saul of Tarsus' Conversion." What will be evident in this lesson is that Saul's conversion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 24, 2016

A study of the book of Job 9: 1 – 35

Job 9: 1 – 35 What Are You Doing? 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Truly I know it is so, but how can a man be righteous before God? 3 If one wished to contend with Him, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand. 4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rich Vs. God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do rich people believed in GOD? No. They think they are gods. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment. IV. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life For A Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Big Three" Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 6, 2017

Paul shares THREE (3) Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Theme: Faith - Love - Hope Title: "The Big Three" Paul shares 3 Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope INTRO: The NBA basketball season is just around the corner. Already, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church That Made An Impact: Why The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 6, 2017

A discussion based exploration and exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

The Church that Made an Impact: WHY the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Nov-Dec, 2016 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2019

This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” in the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part deals with Jesus' assurance - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; and building on the rock.

Part 14 - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; building on the rock Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-8, Acts 13:6-12, Acts 13:1-2, Matthew 7:15-20, John 14:4-6, Matthew 7:13-14, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 7:12, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-8, Matthew 26:39, Isaiah 55:7-9, James 4:1-3, Mark 11:21-24, Matthew 7:7-11, Acts 18:24-26, Matthew 7:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Life

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

As the years roll by we all tend to increasingly have questions about life. As Christians we know the general answers to the age-old questions, “Who am I?’ Where did I come from?” “Why am I here?” “Where am I going?”

The Christian Life James 4:13-15 “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Needs Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 6, 2019

Everybody needs Jesus... 1. Because we are lost without Him (vs. 1). 2. Because Jesus loves us (vs. 2-3). 3. Because Jesus gives us everlasting life (vs. 4-8).

Everybody Needs Jesus! The Gospel of John John 3:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2016 (Revised July 6, 2019) *About 15 years ago our daughter Katie was still in high school, and as we pulled into Wal-Mart, I saw the Jews for Jesus bus. You may know that they are a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be Afraid Of Death

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 12, 2020

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever?

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever? These questions may not be pleasant to everyone and often come up as objections to some people. Life beyond death has always been a fascinating subject. There seems to be an increasing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5, Job 8:9, Job 10:20, Romans 6:23, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sign Of Sickness Over Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 2, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, in a vision, I saw the red snake leave.

A SIGN OF SICKNESS OVER by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 2, 2020) “They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” Mark 16: 18, King James ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:18, Mark 16:1-7, Mark 16:16-19, Luke 21:36

Denomination: Friends