Sermons on Straight Path:

The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

The gospel is presented in this text in its simplest terms - the life and work of Jesus Christ.

Introduction We are nearing the end of 1 Corinthians. Just two chapters to go. And best of all, this chapter, which is the longest, contains some of the most inspiring, joyful passages in the Bible. And we get to start off with the very gospel itself. Text Now I would remind you, brothers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News! Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

An introduction to the Gospel of Mark.

Mark 1:1 Good News! 5/28/00 D. Marion Clark The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Background Mark’s name first appears in Acts 12:12: When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Not A Cemetary Keeper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

The God you worship is your God forever.

Introduction We start round three in the debate matches between Jesus and his opponents. In the first round the religious authorities tried intimidation: Who do you think you are? The result: they slink away intimidated by the crowd. In the second round the shrewdest of the Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Not For Peninnah

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 1, 2010

The provocation of Hannah by her rival Peninnah was designed by God, to press her towards her victory

If not for Peninnah 1 Sam 1: 1-10 Introduction First Samuel opens with the story of Elkanah and his family. The Bible says he was from the hill country of Ephraim, he was son of Jeroham and perhaps more importantly, that he had two wives. One was Peninnah, the other was Hannah. Instructively, these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 8, 2012

This message focuses on how far our Church has come in 10 years. This is my 10th year anniversary message.

We’ve Come This Far By Faith! 10th Anniversary Scripture: 2 Cor. 5:7; Proverbs 3:5-6; Deut. 31:6; 2 Tim. 4:7; James 1:12 Introduction: One of my favorite gospel song that I learned as a child is “We’ve Come This Far By Faith.” This song meant a lot for me when I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Ain't All That

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 20, 2016

Pride can make someone think more highly of themselves than they should. Naaman almost missed a miracle because of pride.

Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. And they are very prideful. In fact a group of lions are called a pride. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Ready..set..."Rest"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 20, 2015

We may not always realize it, or be ready to accept it...but when He tells us that He will do it... you better believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us

Ready..Set..."Rest" When were young were taught growing up..about competition and about striving and doing our best... And we learned about playing sports and games… Were taught that everyone gets ready, everyone gets set to participate... and everyone exerts their self and tries their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would You Hire This Man? Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 10, 2015

What kind of man was John the Baptist? Rough and tough in dress and speech.

Introduction The outline for this message came from "The Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible", from Leadership Ministries Worldwide. John, a neighbor of mine, was annoyed because he had to search for his newspaper each morning after the paperboy tossed it. Often he would find it, covered with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Me

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 8, 2015

Trust issues; many of us have them. Yet I think everyone trusts in something or someone. In God We Trust is written on our money yet ironically more americans trust in money than they do God. Let's see why trusting in God is the much wiser choice.

TRUST ME In my last series, I focused on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. But in order to accept what Jesus said we need to trust that he knows what the truth is. Jesus said to Pilate, “Everyone on the side of truth listens to me”, to where Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Action

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 14, 2016

Faith without deeds is dead and useless. Faith with deeds points to God the Father in heaven!

FAITH AND ACTION James 2:14-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: The general idea of this sermon came from "God has and App for That" by Coach Dale Brown. Excellent book! Day in and day out the world accuses us Christians as being hypocrites. We say we love ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Grappling With Guilt

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 11, 2017

A sermon dealing with guilt, what it is, the two different types of guilt and how we heal from guilt and shame.

Spiritual First Aid “Grappling with Guilt” Have you ever felt guilt? Have you ever been sitting or driving somewhere when all of a sudden you remember something you did or said that you shouldn’t have? Or maybe it was something you thought about that would bring shame if anyone ever knew? And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Foursquare

When You Need A Friend

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 3, 2017

A sermon that explores our basic need for a friend and concludes in the one true friendship we have in Jesus

There is a song that has these words. James Taylor wrote: In my mind I'm gone to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine? Can't you just feel the moonshine? And, ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind? Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind In his mind Carolina was an escape place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Fold Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Sep 7, 2017

What is the purpose of the Church? What does the Bible teach us that, we as a Church of Christ, should do?

The Three-fold Purpose of the Church Introduction Illustration: A rich man was determined to give his mother a birthday present that would outshine all others. He read of a bird that had a vocabulary of 4000 words, could speak in numerous languages and sing 3 operatic arias. He immediately bought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembrance Sunday

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

A meditation on the place of violence in the world, and the Christian encounter with that and the soldier

Daniel 2:1, 26-28, 31-45; Psalm 2; John 18:33-19:11 We are pausing for a moment today as a community of faith to consider those who have suffered the violence of conflict. Our national day of Remembrance, November 11, is specifically focused on the memory of soldiers, but as Christians our call ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Go For The Prize Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 24, 2010

God enables the growth which obtains the prize.

Scripture Introduction Some say that you know you are old when you quit looking forward and only look back. Maybe some truth hides in that slogan? As we grow older, we do reminisce more about the past and become less interested in changing for the future. This is one reason dying congregations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed