Sermons on the ancient paths:

Two Keys To The Path To Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2015

What are some of the keys to pursuing spiritual growth?

THREE MISTAKES CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GROWTH: 1. I’m already there. - “This is as good as it’s going to get.” - “I’m mature enough.” - “My life looks like the other Christians around me.” - We need to recognize that God has more for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hatred – A Path Of Self-Destruction.

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 11, 2013

Hate is a mental condition that harms the mind, body and spirit, which if allowed to remain will also destroy our relationship with God.

Introduction The Hatfield and McCoy feud was recently on TV; this is one of the saddest things I have ever watched. It is so wrong for people to hate people just because of their name or because of something they have done in the past. When Christians hate people they are in direct violation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Let’s Walk In The Old Paths

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 9, 2017

Go back to where God can use us as he did in the old days.

LET’S WALK IN THE OLD PATHS Jeremiah 6: 16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. We find Judah was in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:13-16, Jeremiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

One Way (The Path To Salvation)

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Jesus as the only way

INTRODUCTION: Is there more than one way which can lead to eternal life? Many believe so, including 57% within the evangelical church! What did Jesus and His apostles say about the path to salvation, the way to eternal life? THERE IS ONLY ONE PATH TO SALVATION 1. According to Jesus (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 8:24, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Wisdom - Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Starting at chapter 16 the focus shifts to highlight the contrast between human righteousness and divine righteousness and also to give evidences of how the Lord intervenes in our daily lives,

The Path of Wisdom: Our Relationship with God Scripture: Proverbs 15:30–16:30, especially 15:31, 32b The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise … he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. Introduction: From chapters 1–15, Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Ash Wednesday - A Blessed Path To Restoration

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 18, 2022

As you begin your Lenten journey, I pray that God would pour out his Holy Spirit upon you, empowering you to take up your cross and follow Jesus. I pray that both the strength and the boldness of Jesus would be yours as others look at you, and see a disciple of Jesus, following by His side.

The Blessed Path to Restoration Lamentation 3:37-42; 55-58 NLT “Who can command things to happen without the Lord’s permission? Does not the Most High send both calamity and good? Then why should we, mere humans, complain when we are punished for our sins? Instead, let us test and examine our ways. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 5:16, Lamentations 3:37-42, Lamentations 3:55-58

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Slip Off The Path

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jan 14, 2024

We need to see that we are in the last moments of these last day's but our attention needs to be more of what is going on in our heart rather than what is going on around us.

Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 8:7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 16:2-3, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Samuel 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Revelation 22:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Path To Victory Pt 1 Abraham Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 2, 2025

Abraham is a foundational figure in the Bible, known for his faith and obedience to God. However, like all human beings, he had moments of moral and character failure. These failures are significant because they highlight his humanity and God’s grace in working through flawed individuals.

The Path to Victory Pt 1 Abraham Key Character: Abraham, in the next 2 weeks we will also look at Moses, and King David Main Theme: Obedience to God’s call leads to victory, and our feelings of inadequacy are proof that we must rely on Him. The Call to Obedience “Have you ever assembled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:20-22, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Path To Victory Pt. 2 Moses Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 9, 2025

The Challenge of Obedience Have you ever felt like you’ve made too many mistakes for God to use you? Have you ever felt disqualified by past failures?

The Path To Victory. Pt.2 Moses Key Character: Moses Main Theme: God’s call remains even when we fail—His redemption restores us to His purpose. Introduction: The Challenge of Obedience • Opening Thought: Have you ever felt like you’ve made too many mistakes for God to use you? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unveiling The Sacred Communion: A Path To Healing SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A sermon exploring the profound mystery of the Holy Communion, accompanied by prayer points aimed at healing.

A sermon on the mystery of Holy Communion with added prayer points for healing. "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Topics: Sacred Communion, Healing

Mastering Self-Control: A Path To Freedom SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It provides a roadmap to gaining more self-control, starting with acknowledging our problems, leaving the past behind, mastering our emotions, believing in our capacity for change, avoiding temptation, and relying on Christ's power.

This sermon is about self-control, which is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Self-control is important because many of our problems stem from a lack of it. We often wonder why we can't lose weight, keep our house clean, or break bad habits. The answer is that we lack self-control. Our biggest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Self-Control, Change, Emotions, Temptation

Choosing God's Path Over Ours SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Christianity is about making a choice. Do I choose to do things God's way, or mine? Do I choose to follow His wishes, or the wishes of others who disagree with Him? The Bible repeatedly tells us: 'Make a choice.'

Christianity is all about making a choice. It's a decision between following God's way or our own way, between pleasing Him or pleasing others who disagree with Him. The Bible repeatedly emphasizes the importance of making a choice. Let me share a lighthearted story to illustrate this point. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Topics: Christianity, Choices

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 27, 2010

Acknowledge the lord in all your ways, and he will direct your path

Song of Solomon 7: 11 - 13 Today, it is so important that we understand ourselves that we can’t do anything without the Lord. Please! Try to understand this; salvation is the watchmen over our life. Unless you ask Jesus to come into your life, he want do it. The chief Pharisees were the children ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today's New Journey

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you’re going.

Today’s New Journey Elmer L. Towns A. WE’RE ALL ON A JOURNEY 1. You can’t change where you have come from, but you can change where you are going. 2. Your future destination doesn’t need to be a carbon copy of your past, nor does God want it to be. 3. God wants to give you a new path and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist