Sermons on Straight Furrow:

The Ultimate Wilderness Guide

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 15, 2023

Lack of belief is a sin because if you don't understand that reunion with God is the purpose of life, you will wind up lost. Literally.

I was 8 years old when my family moved to Brazil. Everything changed: language, food, customs, weather. And one of the things that I at least did not expect was the absence of school buses. If Dad couldn’t take us we had to take public transportation: a taxi, a tram, a bus. We usually took a city ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Four Faces Of Obedience

Contributed by John Gaston on May 17, 2023

Christianity is not just a set of beliefs. James said the demons believe and tremble, but their belief doesn't save them, because they don't OBEY God. Our faith should cause us to walk, stand, live, and obey.

THE FOUR FACES OF OBEDIENCE Gen. 22:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It’s Not What I Expected

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023

Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

These Are Those Days

Contributed by Virgil D Taylor on Nov 3, 2022

People of God we're living in a time now that we must recognize every church and ministry is not necessarily of God.

“These Are Those Days” Scripture: 1 Tim. 4:1-8, 2 Tim. 3:1-7 (Main text) Point#1 (Make sure your lifelines up with the word) Point#2 (Gird up your loins) Point# 3 (There Is hope) Saints of God there are many false prophets in the land! teaching things that are not sound doctrine. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Be One! Be Different!

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

No one is useless in the church. The Holy Spirit gives everyone some gifting that they can contribute. The church needs you.

This is a bit embarrassing to say, but I have this thing about doing the Tribune’s crossword puzzle each day, and I couldn’t finish Saturday’s and it’s bugging me. Maybe you can help me out. Then I can focus on our sermon text. Can you help me for a minute? I got most of it already. This should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

Luxury Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Sep 22, 2019

Luxury: comfort, ease, plenty and blaming God when our expectations are not met. What do we do when the foundations of our expectations crumble

“Luxury” ‘Seven Deadly Sins…and what to do about them’ series Good morning church. We’ve been looking at some deadly sins—not because they’re worse than other sins necessarily. All sin separates us from God, right? But the sins we are talking about in this series go to our moral character. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Armor Of God Part 2 - Righteousness Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 14, 2020

Are we wearing the breastplate of Righteousness? All Scripture references are from the NASB95.

In this sermon series of Spiritual Warfare, We have looked at varying aspects of this battle we fight every day. Last week we started considering how we fight these battles and we are reviewing the Armor of God. Last week we looked at the belt of truth and this week we will examine the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Persuaded To Be A Christian

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2020

Paul preached to Agrippa a gospel that would save and deliver, but he became only an "almost Chistian." What is an "almost Christian?" How can we avoid this worldview? How to get divine life.

ALMOST PERSUADED TO BE A CHRISTIAN ACTS 26:28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EFFECTS OF SIN 1. A reporter interviewed a grizzled old man who was sitting out behind his farmhouse. “Sir, I’d like to know the secret of your long life.” 2. “Ok. I drink a pint of whiskey every day, smoke 35 cigarettes, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If God Is For Real How Can I Get To Know Him?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 21, 2020

‘If God is for real how can I get to know him?’ sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Question #1: ‘If God is for real’ – Does God exist? • Question #2: ‘How can I get to know him?’- Is God knowable? • Claim #1: He is “The Way” • Claim #2: He is “The Truth”. • Claim #3: He is "The Life." SERMON BODY: Our subject this morning is really two topics in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Brethren

Love In Four Dimensions

Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2021

In John 15:9-17, the Lord Jesus talks about four kinds of love: the Father’s love for Christ, Christ’s love for us, the disciples love for Christ, and the disciples love for each other. He tells us of “Love In Four Dimensions.”

LOVE IN FOUR DIMENSIONS John 15:9-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Wrong Impressions 1. A well-known minister was invited to speak at a city council meeting on a Friday afternoon, since he was in town to preach all weekend. Knowing he would be repeating some of the same jokes on Sunday, he requested ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Minister On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

Attaining the church's purpose is about "keeping the main thing the main thing." People must not only "know" the core values, but they must also "hear" them continually restated so they can envision what they're working towards.

Proverbs states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). Bill Hybels, in his book Courageous Leadership, tells us, “When a leader is casting a vision publicly the goal is to help people know, understand, and remember the ‘main thing’.”(1) Purpose is all about keeping ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 4:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Clothes That Transform (Sixth Sunday Of Easter/ Ascension)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 12, 2021

The Holy Spirit empowers us and unlocks God’s power in our potential. ..... Today we will seek to examine how God’s wisdom, our enlightenment and His power are connected.

CLOTHES THAT TRANSFORM Text: Ephesians 1:15 – 23, Luke 24:49 Ephesians 1:15-23  I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason  (16)  I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.  (17)  I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:49

Denomination: United Methodist

Genuine Faith Is Marked By Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

How’s your prayer life? Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances Genuine faith prompts us to learn to pray effectively

Genuine faith is marked by effective prayer 5:13-20 How’s your prayer life? 1. Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances. James 5:13-16a? a. In times of suffering v.13a suffer (kakopathei): suffering from any source b. In times of gladness v.13b c. In times of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Is Inspired Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2018

We can trust the Word because it is inspire by God.

Opening Video: More Than A Book (1:42 video ilustration available on Sermon Central) The Bible is a unique and remarkable book. It is actually a library of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. There isn’t another book in history that took that long to write. 40-different authors from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist