Sermons on Straight Furrow:

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

This message is about discovering God's will for your life

The Only New Year’s Resolution That Matters Proverbs 16:1-4 One Sunday while serving at Aldersgate UMC, we had a guest speaker from GA in town for an Evangelism Conference. His message could be summed up as this: to be an effective servant of God, you have to discover God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-4, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

Sold Out For Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2013

A study of the book of Romans chapter 1 verses 1 through 4

Romans 1: 1 – 4 Sold Out For Jesus Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Word Of God Continues Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 29, 2013

THIS IS ONE OF THOSE PASSAGES THEY MAKES YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD AND WONDER WHY IT IS INCLUDED IN OUR BIBLE. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO CONNECT WITH THE CONTEXT BEFORE IT OR AFTER IT. SIMPLY, IT STANDS ALONE AND AS SUCH GIVES IS CAUSE TO PONDER WHY IT IS HERE;

THE WORD OF GOD CONTINUES Acts 12:19-24 After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while. 20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Is To Be Feared Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013

The Psalmist tells us why we must fear God. 1- We fear because God can be angered 2- We fear because God will judge everyone

INTRO.- His name is great. Not many people think of themselves of being great or their name as being great, but then there is 76 year old Silvio Berlusconi who was the 50th Prime Minister of Italy from 2008-2011. He actually served as Prime Minister three times. And he’s a very wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Swineherds Lost Their Jobs

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2013

The story of Jesus stilling the storm and delivering the Madman of Gadara, TOLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SWINEHERDS. They saw things and got insights that would surprise you!

WHEN THE SWINEHERDS LOST THEIR JOBS Mk. 4:37-39; 5:2-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Karl the Pig Farmer Karl the pig farmer was telling his buddies back on the farm about his first visit to a big city church: 1. "When I got there, they made me park my old pick-up in the corral," he began. "You mean in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 8, 2013

A powerful series based on the book "Grace: More than we Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine." The series will look at the many different aspects of Grace. part 3

November 25, 2012 Grace - Part 3 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in the act of adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus told his disciples to open their eyes for the fields were ripe for harvest. He's telling us the same thing.

THE HARVEST John 4:27-42 1) Turning sorrow into joy (vs. 27-30). Vs. 28-she left her water jar. Where once she was fixated on literal water, now, after hearing about living water, her fixation is on that instead; so much so that she runs to tell others about it. How about us? What are we excited ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taste Testers

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 21, 2013

Hebrews 6 adresses those who only taste what Jesus has to offer us.

Hebrews 6:4-8 . Intro: On Sunday, August 16,1987, Northwest Airlines flight 225 crashed just after taking off from the Detroit airport. One hundred fifty-five people were killed. One survived: a 4-year-old from Tempe, Arizona, named Cecelia. News accounts say when rescuers found Cecelia they did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Guilty, But Set Free

Contributed by Tramon Butts on Jun 20, 2015

In spite of where you may have been in life or how you may have lived, because of what Christ did on the cross, you can now live a life of victory because you have been set free.

Our prayer is that for those of you who don’t yet have a relationship with Jesus Christ, that before you leave this place today, you may be compelled to put your trust in Him and accept Him as your Lord and Savior. But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Runnin' With The Devil Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015

The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12, Acts 11:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Six Steps To A Better Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2015

This sermon examines six steps to achieve a better life. It involves planning and having faith.

Two construction workers were eating lunch one day. One of them says, “I hope I don’t have another meat loaf sandwich. I’m getting tired of meatloaf.” The next day the construction worker opens his sandwich for lunch and says, “Meatloaf sandwich again I hate this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 91:7, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Pursuing . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 18, 2015

part 2 looks at Solomon's attempts to find joy through other means.

Pursuing . . . Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 July 19, 2015 It’s hard to believe that it was only 15 days ago when we celebrated the 4th of July. We know the Declaration of Independence declared declares we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Always Finishes...what He Starts

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 21, 2015

There’s not a mountain high enough….or a river wide enough, that can keep you from The good things and the good life God has created for you!

God Always Finishes What He Starts... How many of you have ever started something? How many of you have ever started something and not finished it? You know...for whatever reason Either you may have forgotten or changed your mind... How many of you know… the moment you take Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Upgrade Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

God’s 2nd greatest gift to humans is sex

2/9 Upgrade 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 A robust and healthy sex life is one of the best indicators of a healthy marriage A growing infrequency in love-making adversely affects intimacy at every level. There is no safe sex outside of marriage. God gives us 3 guidelines for married couples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist