Sermons on Straight Way:

Attitudes Of Righteous Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 6, 2022

We will learn three important life principles of through Joseph and Mary: Joseph had a Misunderstanding about Mary, then he had the Mystical Understanding from an angel, and finally they had the Mutual Understanding.

Theme: Attitudes of the Righteous Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: This month let us think about the FAVOR OF GOD based on (Luke 1:28). Today, We will think about the attitudes of the Righteous during crises and issues. Attitude is a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2022

Our comfort from God is based on... (Material adapted from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/isaiah11.htm)

HoHum: “Blue Christmas” is one of the all time holiday classics each year during Christmas time. The heartbreaking song captures how lonely the season can be without the one we love, which is probably why it’s been a staple for over 70 years. The song was written in 1948. The most famous version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let There Be Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

God is the creator of not only laws of nature, but also social, moral and spiritual laws. Just like He did at the outset of creation, God uses the moral and spiritual laws to take the formless voids of our lives and gives them shape and brigtness by His light.

Many critics argue that the Bible story of creation is "geo" centric (centered around the earth). This is because of the wrong understanding of the creation story that God created the earth and built the sun, moon and stars around it. It gives an impression that everything revolved around ...read more

Denomination: Other

"I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020

Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

“I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victim, Villain Or Hero: A Fourth Choice For Christians

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Sep 10, 2020

Victim, Villain or Hero? What role are we auditioning for as we brace the Pandemic? Christianity gives us a fourth choice. Let us embrace it.

Victim, Villain or Hero By now, you must have heard it a thousand times. We are living in unprecedented times. We are going through trials. We are preparing for the Future Shock or a new normal. The world is not going to be the same again etc etc. You probably have heard several messages about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-14, Jeremiah 15:1-2, John 10:9, Ezekiel 14:15-16, John 10:11, Ezekiel 14:19-20, John 11:25-26, Ezekiel 14:17-18, John 14:27, John 6:35, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test: Remember

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2020

Life is full of seasons of testing. We must remember this test may be a great opportunity. Some lessons must be caught more than than are taught. Your rejection does not have to impede you.

TEST: REMEMBER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I do this as a series.) The lady went to the prison to visit her husband. He was so tired. He could hardly hold up his head he was so tired. His hands were blistered and sore. The prisoner’s back and arms were so hurting. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Good Stewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020

Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Luke 14:28-32, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation - In The Ring With The Devil Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 30, 2020

We can ruin our lives or our witness in one careless moment. To overcome temptation we need to remember the price, resist ahead of time and run away from temptation.

TEMPTATION – IN THE RING WITH THE DEVIL Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com James 1:13-15 “A person is tempted when he is lured (a fishing term) away and trapped by his own evil desires. His evil desire conceives and gives birth to sin. And sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Staff Sprouts Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 5, 2020

“Your Staff will Spring” means your lives would sprout for the glory of God. All the dryness will vanish, and your hope will spring forth for the greatness of God. For that, you need to make three statements, Find what are they?

Text: Numbers 17:1-11 Topic: My Chosen will sprout Introduction: The theme for this month is Now it springs up. All, the spiritual leaders, political leaders, sports personalities, young and old alike on the phase of the earth had a great expectation on the dawn of 2020. However, this year has not ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Of Little Faith?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 15, 2020

Imagine that you are in a little boat with 12 other people on the Sea of Galilee and you are nearly sinking because a sudden storm has kicked up huge waves and the boat is at the mercy of the sea; ready to go down. Jesus is with you. How's your faith?

Are You Of Little Faith Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 8:25, Mark 4:41, Matthew 8:27, Matthew 8:16, Matthew 4:23-25, Luke 8:24, Mark 4:38, Matthew 8:25, John 21:2-8, John 10:10, Matthew 8:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

"when Christmas Showed Up! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

There is perhaps no other time of the year when we experience the diversity of emotions that we have at Christmas.

DEFEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES “When Christmas Showed Up!” John 11:1-44 There is perhaps no other time of the year when we experience the diversity of emotions that we have at Christmas. In just 10 short days we will once again celebrate Christmas and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 10 days. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Kinsman Redeemer (Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus is a pioneer whose suffering shows us God’s victory and gives us access to God.

THE KINSMEN REDEEMER Text: Hebrews 2:10 -18 Have you ever heard of the law of the kinsman redeemer? There are three things that have to happen for someone to be redeemed. The first rule is that the redeemer must be a relative to those in debt. The second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Christianity And Service

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020

The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Take Hold Of The Eternal Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 1, 2020

Consider different aspects of "Take Hold of the Eternal Life" from 1 Timothy 6:12 (Outline from Thomas Guthrie at: https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/guthrie/man's_great_duty.htm)

HoHum: News article in April 1996 from Chico California- Person suspected of stealing and eating the cremated remains of 4 people in hopes of attaining “everlasting life” has been arrested. Rodney Hines, 36, told police he snorted some of the ashes and sprinkled others on his food because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, Daniel 12:2, Hebrews 9:16-17, Ephesians 1:5, Titus 3:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Preach Christ Crucified” 1cori 1: 23 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Today everything is business – one main marketing strategy – give what the customer wants – fulfill his needs and aspirations

“We preach Christ Crucified” 1Cori 1: 23 Introduction: Today everything is business – one main marketing strategy – give what the customer wants – fulfill his needs and aspirations. Satisfy the customer. Thus business men change products. But Gospel preaching is unique, same, never changes, no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23

Denomination: Brethren