Sermons on Straight Furrow:

The Meaning Behind The Christmas Story

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Dec 31, 2005

Christmas, Christs Birth and the meaning behind the Christmas story

I once heard tell of a young man who stood face to face and challenged his father with the accusation “when did you ever do anything for anyone but yourself”. Another instance and a child cries out to his Father “we’re not friends anymore”, another time more heartbreakingly “you don’t love me ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Strength For The Battle Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 13, 2007

We are in a spiritual battle, but following Jesus, our captain, we cannot lose.

Strength For The Battle Text: Joshua 5:13-6:27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of the most devastating defeats in military history are the ones that are unexpected. At Pearl Harbor, the reason we were so devastated is that we did not believe that the Japanese would not attack us. As a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

We Can Make A Difference? "Yes We Can!”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 5, 2011

If the building up of the church were a sport, here’s where I would tell you, “its hard to put any points on the scoreboard from the sidelines,” Contrary to popular belief, “Serving the Lord” is not a spectator sport.

We Can Make a Difference? “Yes We Can!” There’s no quicker way to find out who your friends are, then by starting a building project and asking them to be involved and help you with it. It doesn’t really matter what your building, it could be a house, a garage, or something on a smaller ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Average Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Kings of Judah, Pt. 5

AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Longing For Something More Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 30, 2008

Faith is a journey of letting go of all to follow Christ.

Longing for Something More, Luke 14:26-33 Introduction My house seems always to be filled with activity. From an active two year old boy, a smiley baby boy, a goofy Saint Bernard, and all of the normal and abnormal happenings in my home I often take advantage of the quiet hours after everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Mary Magdalane's View Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter sermon preached 4/12/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a first person sermon from the view of Mary Magdalane.

Mary Magdalene’s View of the Resurrection 4/12/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa You just heard your Pastor read to you Mark’s account of my visit to a cemetery. It was a visit unlike any other. You all have made similar visits to the graves of loved one’s. You know the sadness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 2, 2010

John began his resurrection story with a testimony of how he came to personal faith in the Resurrection by considering the evidence found in the open tomb. The empty tomb bore witness to a physical or bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

JOHN 20: 1-10 THE EMPTY TOMB We have before us tonight the open sepulcher, the bewildered alarm it caused, and the faith it both elicited and excited. John's Gospel comes to a conclusion in chapter 20 with a proclamation of Jesus' victory over death and then is followed in chapter 21 by an ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Shot

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 14, 2013

In Nehemiah 6, we see examples of persistence and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

“Finish The Shot” Nehemiah 6:1-19 Intro: As most of you know, I coached football and wrestling for many years in the local school. One of the major challenges that I faced in coaching wrestling was the concept of what I call “finishing the shot”. The shot is the most basic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013

In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 2 Fundamentals Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 17, 2013

Any discussion of healing must start with the fundamental questions, “What is the origin of sickness & suffering?”Biblically, all evil/suffering & their consequences are a result of Adam’s sin.

Healing 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson October 24, 2012 A Any discussion of healing must start with the fundamental questions, “What is the origin of sickness & suffering?” 1 Why does . . . a A four-month old die from SIDS, toddler get bullied, young student get hit by a car, teen die in an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Graveyard Revival

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 30, 2013

We don’t know how this man got into the condition that he was in. A person that is degraded and weakened by sin will open themselves to the devil.

TITLE: A GRAVEYARD REVIVAL SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 5:1-8 What an exciting text hidden in the midst of the New Testament. This narrative is shared by three (3) of the synoptic gospels. The writer Mark provides us with the most detail of all the writers. • Matthew gives the account 7 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love And We Are His Children

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 1, 2013

God is love, and we should be living in that love, but many people do not understand that how it works, and it is such a natural process, yet it is cannot be demonstrated by the world.

Two weeks ago my Sermon was on ministry, our ministry to exact, and it was based on Jesus asking Simon Peter if he loved him: and as he did, we examined the overflow of this love, God’s love, onto the lives of others. Today I would like to continue with that sermon and see how faithful and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2013

A study of the book of Proverbs #2

Proverbs 2: 1 – 22 The Good Life 1 My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, 4 If you seek her as ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Self Help Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

The journey of faith is a call to change your habits to those of God.The reality is that people need help in living a healthy and Godly manner. One answer has been the self help books which can be found in their own section at any bookstor

Self Help Ephesians 4:22-24 Have you ever had difficulty trying to change a habit? Human beings are creatures of habit. The 19th century psychologist William James observed, "All our life ... is but a mass of habits." We develop habits and tend to continue acting as we have acted in the past. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

What Must I Do? Repent Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 28, 2013

John Wesley's charge, "You have nothing to do but save souls," still holds true today.

WHAT MUST I DO? REPENT ACTS 20:18-21 Big Idea: Jesus’ church is commissioned to share the Gospel with the world; that is our single greatest reason for existence. INTRO: In his book “The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission” John Dickson writes about his introduction to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene