Sermons on Straight Furrow:

"do Not Judge" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Although Jesus said the words, "Do not judge..." (Matthew 7:1), we have to read on to see what Jesus is really teaching about judging and not judging others.

A. According to Lifeway Christian Resources, the most misused VERSE found in the Bible is: “DO NOT JUDGE.” 1. The Bible talks a lot about JUDGING, but the verse they had in mind was what Jesus taught at the close of His Sermon on the Mount: “Do not judge, or you too will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Regret Smashed. 2023!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2023

3 important truths about regret: Smash regret The spirit of offense Live free in Jesus.

Regret Smashed. 2023! Philippians 3:1-3NLT Perpetual New Year's resolution: Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3, James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoid The Crows: Strife Kills...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2023

Seems crows love to torment and aggravate eagles.The eagle refuse to be part of strife. The eagle just flies higher. We must refuse to be part of arguing, complaining and division. God works in unity and agreement.

AVOID THE CROWS! STRIFE KILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is several part lesson.) (GO TO Youtube: Wade Hughes) THE LEECH WHEN ATTACHED TO THE HOST SUCKS OUT THE LIFE STRENGTH OF THE BLOOD. WE GO THROUGH THE VALLEY OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL ABUSE, SUFFERING ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24, Proverbs 26:17, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fans Or Followers Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023

Using the book from Kyle Idelman as a basis for this series.

Fan or Follower? January 8, 2023 We’re going to jump right into it. Today and for the next 4-5 weeks, we’re going to look at a book which has intrigued me. It’s not a book of the Bible. This series comes from a book by Kyle Idleman called - not a fan. Basically, we’re gonna talk about whether ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

Now For The Real Enemy... Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 30, 2022

In Revelation 12 the wraps are taken off our greatest enemy the great red dragon, Satan. He is defeated. Not dead yet, but he is definitely defeated. Christ won the victory on the cross. Michael and the angels in heaven fought. And we, God's people, also play a part.

We’ve come to the last of our talks in our present series on Revelation. Today we’re looking at a passage in Revelation 12. Revelation has 22 chapters, so we’re only half way through the book. Many commentators think that Revelation 12 is one of the key chapters in Revelation. In this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Jesus (Colossians 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/13/2016 During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Brothers Go Together Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 15, 2022

We, as the church, are truly better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” - Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. SAME-SIDE SQUABBLE Sometimes people within the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus: Mark 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 1 of 16. In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 1.

Following Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2017 ILL. I read a story earlier this week about a high-school graduate applying to college. As she filled out her application she came across a question that made her heart sink. “Do you see yourself as a leader or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Following Jesus: Mark 11 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 12 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 11.

Following Jesus (12) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 11:1-21 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/19/2017 If you’ve been with us since January, you know we began a sixteen-week journey that has led us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Fifth Sunday In Advent: The Christ Candle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2022

This candle, according to some customs, represents the birth of Jesus Himself. This message contains excerpts from one of Dr Martin Luther's Christmas sermons preached nearly 500 years ago!

Edited from a message preached 12-25-2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: It’s good to see you here today as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Christmas Day only falls on a Sunday every dozen years or so, as I recall, so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18, Galatians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding My Hands? Think About This!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2023

Today it is possible to do God's work with little understanding. The anointing breaks the yoke. The word of God does the the work of God.

UNDERSTANDING MY HANDS? LET ME THINK ABOUT THIS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Warning: We have professional clergy? Professional Praise Teams? We have free coffee and donuts? We have catered meals? We have entertainment and light displays? Printed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27, Matthew 11:29-30, Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Attain The Promise - Avoid These Pitfalls

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 1, 2023

In this journey of faith, God’s promises stand sure and His timing perfect. Sometimes, we get side-tracked and miss out on the blessings. This sermon will teach us how to avoid pitfalls and stay on course.

Our meditation for today is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) The Lord is able to keep us from falling, to deliver us from all kinds of hardships, to raise us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 4:21, Exodus 3:8, Numbers 11:1, Exodus 14:19-20, Deuteronomy 8:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Numbers 11:4-6, 1 Timothy 6:7-8, Numbers 16:1-3, Romans 13:1-2, Numbers 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Revelation Study Series 24 - God’s Mysterious Plan (Chapter 19a) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 24 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 19a) 05.22.22 Message… Revelation 19 1 After this, I heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting, “Praise the Lord! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. 2 His judgments are true and just. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 13, 2023

A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery.

Alba 3-12-2023 KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:14-19 A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery. From the very beginning I was captivated by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday Fulfilled And Previewed – Easter Message For Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 17, 2023

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt accompanied by its mother donkey. He is King of the Jews, but did the crowd really accept Him as that? This brings together all 4 Gospel accounts into one harmony. This ageless story is full of meaning.

PALM SUNDAY FULFILLED AND PREVIEWED – EASTER MESSAGE FOR PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday as it is called is one of the most significant days in the church calendar for some churches, mainly those that pay attention to the ritual of a church program. It has always been a favourite of Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-2, Matthew 21:2, Mark 11:3-6, Matthew 21:3, Matthew 21:9, Mark 11:10, John 12:13, Luke 19:38, Luke 2:14, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, Zechariah 12:10, John 12:14-16, Matthew 3:2, Matthew 3:6, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 12:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational