Sermons on Teach Me Thy Paths:

Hope Of New Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2017

Hope is the basis of spiritual formation. It transforms us, drawing us closer to Christ so that others may be drawn to him.

They still tell the story at William and Mary College of daffy, magnificent President Ewell. For a century and a half, this prestigious Virginia school had been a leader among American universities. Then came the Civil War. In the hard days of reconstruction that followed, William and Mary went ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Other

If The Lord Is In It

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 27, 2012

Often time we leave the Lord out of our problems, situation, issues because we do not trust Him to handle the situation, But if the Lord is in it; there is no limit.

Payer: Salutation: Comments: Read text: State subject: If the Lord is in Introduction: The Book of Romans is written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome to resolve an issue that was causing other issues within the church family. This lets us know that even with the church we have to struggle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

Why You Need Sin Out Of Your Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Sin has many dangerous consequences and we must get it out of our life.

"WHY YOU NEED SIN OUT OF YOUR LIFE" Mark 5:1-21 There are few that would argue that we need to get sin out of our life. Most disagreement would come about WHY and HOW. I want to deal with both of these today. First… WHY. Some would say because: I want to go to heaven I want my prayers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life By Faith In Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 11, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the coverage of eternal life in a CHRISTian's life IV. TEXT: John 3:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And anyone who beli

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the coverage of eternal life in a CHRISTian's life IV. TEXT: John 3:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Who Heals You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 19, 2022

God heals. He is Jehovah-Rapha. That is the name that God revealed in this passage, the Lord our healer. We see the miracle in the desert where bitter water becomes sweet. Our need is to be healed from spiritual sickness of sin.

Have you ever heard someone say something like this? I faced a situation in my life where all seemed hopeless from a medical standpoint. But God, in response to prayers of His people, worked a miracle in my life. God healed me! You have likely heard something like that multiple times. What do we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Destruction Of Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 27, 2022

Here is the famous story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Even those with no bible background know what we are talking about when we mention the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It is the infamous fire and brimstone judgement of God passage.

We look at the life of Abraham. His call to leave his land and family and the promise he received. He has been waiting almost 25 years for the fulfillment of that promise. Abraham is promised that Sarah at the age of 90 will give birth to Isaac within the year. Now there is another turn in the life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33, Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Babel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 30, 2022

From one language to many

May 28, 2022 Today we continue our series: BIBLE STORIES Coming to Genesis 10, we find another set of Genealogies, which follows the 3 sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth • Genesis 10:2-5 - The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras…. • Genesis 10:6-20 - And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:2-5, Genesis 10:6-20, Genesis 10:22-32, Genesis 11:1-9, Isaiah 14:13-14, Daniel 4:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 31, 2022

If you personally know Jesus Christ, you have eternal life now and bodily resurrection promised in the future.

I Am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:1-45, esp. 11:25-27) We have all been shocked by the shooting at an elementary school in Texas. We cannot imagine how anyone could be so evil. At the same time, never has the promise of eternal life and resurrection been so dear to those who lost ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, John 11:25-27, Job 19:25-27, Daniel 12:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021

Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Beast

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

What are some modern-day Satan's? Let's start with greed, which multiplies into the wealth of all kinds. Sometimes the beast is inside of us. We must learn to control our inner beast.

Modern Beast Revelation 13 Michael H. Koplitz In the thirteenth chapter of the book of Revelation, we come to read about two more beasts who will plague the earth. We left chapter 12 with the dragon, who is Satan, being hurled out of heaven and Satan’s vow to attack those who love God and follow ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 10, 2024

Challenges hearers to consider why Proverbs talks about money so much. Selected Scriptures from Proverbs.

“MONEY MATTERS” Selected Verses in Proverbs FBCF – 6/9/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – No coincidence that the day that we roll out our plans for a new Sanctuary is the day that I had scheduled a sermon on money. The announcement about the sanctuary was not planned back in Nov when I laid out my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 13: Well Begun, But Not All Done Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 13, 2024

The initial campaigns to reclaim Canaan for Israel were over. Joshua, though, was old and there was still a lot of land unclaimed. Israel had begun well but had not yet finished all of the Lord's commands. What now?

Introduction: Israel, under Joshua’s leadership, had conquered a great deal of Canaan, the Promised Land. Several years had gone by, and Joshua was nearing the end of his earthly journey. Israel, though, was not nearly done with reclaiming the land so the LORD commanded Joshua to divide the land ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 11, 2021

A Turnaround always begins with an individual. It begins with someone who looks at the familiar landscape but sees something different. Josiah led the nation into restoration.

Introduction: How to experience a turnaround in your life during a pandemic? How do you turn around a nation or a people bound for destruction? Israel, God’s chosen people had a greater prospect for success than any nation in history. Although the nation was small in size; weak in strength; and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022

The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Keys - Ephesians Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

There are three aspects of every Christian adoption: admission, reception and intimacy

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-10, Galatians 4:5, Romans 8:15, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational