Sermons on Straight Furrow:

Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 29, 2017

The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart.

Title: Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry Date: 4/9/17 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 19.29-44; Revelation 19.11-16 CT: The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart. [Screen 1] FAS: Palm Sunday. No greater pain has ever been experienced on any level more than the hell of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Take On The "Doubting Thomas” Story.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2017

However you look at this story, the emphasis always appears to Thomas or us doubting, suggesting that we lack faith. It is not all to do with us; God has a role in our faith and we must let him work through us. We just cannot carry that burden alone.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd April 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Our reading this morning are: Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Hell-According To Jesus

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

Jesus makes it clear Hell is real and is eternal.

Title: Hell- According To Jesus Place: BLCC Date: 5/28/17 Text: Matthew 5.22; John 5.29 CT: Jesus makes it clear Hell is real and is eternal. FAS: Will Willimon shared this story. Early in my ministry, I served a little church in rural Georgia. One Saturday we went to a funeral in a little ...read more

Scripture: John 5:29, Matthew 5:22

Denomination: Christian Church

Against Me Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 13, 2016

We must deny our self to to reach God's Ideal for our life. We decide against our self to decide for Him.

Title: IF: Against Me Place: Blue Licks Christian Church Date: 10/16/16 Text: Romans 8.4, Luke 9.23, 1 Corinthians 10 .23 CT: We must deny our self to reach God’s ideal for our lives. Show Clip of movie trailer “Sully”. [Screen 1] FAS: On January 2, 2009,Flight 1549, a regular ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Go With A Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 23, 2016

God Almighty can keep the promises he makes! Trust him.

The last time I shopped for a baseball glove, it took me all summer to find what I wanted. Why? Because I wanted a particular brand, a Mizuno, which is made in Japan. But since I was in the States that summer I had a hard time finding Mizuno equipment. Wilsons and Rawlings were everywhere, but no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Lutheran

“defeat, Depression And Discouragement”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 29, 2016

six things you can do to overcome “Defeat, Depression and Discouragement”.

“Defeat, Depression and Discouragement” October 30, 2016 1 Kings 19:1-9 “Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Letter To Sardis Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

The seven spirits of God. Who or what are the seven stars. The commendation, Condemnation, warning, and promise.

I. Introduction A. The city of Sardis was almost due East of Smyrna about 30 miles or so 1. The original city was built on a high mesa a. Three sides of the mesa were virtually straight up b. The fourth side was very steep and rough c. After time the city grew beyond the bounds of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 12, 2016

Today's message is on the first beatitude and how those who are poor in spirit. We'll be looking at what the word "beatitude" means and what it means biblically to be happy. We'll also explore how being poor in spirit increases our happiness.

Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit” Matthew 5:3 Last week we looked at the meaning of the word “beatitude.” The word “beatitude” comes from the Latin meaning happy or blessed. Walter Bauer in his Greek-English Lexicon defines this word as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Banishing Ghosts From Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 21, 2016

You are not called to be hunkering down by things that haunt you.

I am not a believer in true ghosts as we think of them in human culture. They are not disembodied souls wandering about because they cannot cross over or are condemned to wander the earth for their sins like Jacob Marley. No loved one comes back from Heaven and no one can come back from Hell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Part 8- " Sing A New Song" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 26, 2016

Part 8 of our Exodus series

Exodus “The story of God’s presence” Part 8 “Sing a new song” Imagine a world with no music It would be a pretty boring place Think about going to see a movie Action movies would lose a lot of their effect without the fast paced Excited music that comes with the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Rumors Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 11, 2016

Living out the gospel always dispels false rumors.

Dealing With Rumors Text: Acts 21:15-25 Introduction 1. The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8am until midnight and is also the church janitor. The perfect pastor makes $40 a week, wears good clothes, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Living As Guests Of God

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 3, 2017

This sermon begins with a story of a mansion and trys to show how we can live in God's world

. Driving up to the mansion seemed quite grand. The turrets bathed in the bright sunlight - windows glistened sending wild cascades of light over the pastures. The driveway was, well, elegant to say the least. But immediately Bernard sensed something was wrong. The hedges and shrubs had obviously ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-39, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Using Scripture To Defeat Worry

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2017

This message looks at worry as a battle and shares examples of how to use Scripture as a weapon to defeat worry.

EFFECTIVE? Worry is activity without advancement. - Matthew 6:27. - Worry comes naturally to most people. It’s a natural, although sinful, response to many of the problems that we encounter in life. - One of the difficulties with worry is that worry makes us feel like we’re doing something when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . ! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

Jesus Is… Hebrews 11:1-13 September 3, 2017 There are lots of things in life we just don’t understand. I mean a few weeks ago I had to get a bunch of dental work done. Yet, why is it sharks simply have lots of razor sharp teeth that pop up when one breaks. Have you wondered why we have all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist