Sermons on The Ancient Paths:

Failure Of Asher Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2018

Asher conducted itself worse than any of the other tribes, not only by leaving more towns than any of them in the hands of the Canaanites, but in submitting to the Canaanites instead of making them pay tribute.

Chapter 5 Failure of Asher [Judges 1:31, 32] Scripture 31 Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob: 32 But the Asherites dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatest Dream

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

A focus on creation

God’s Greatest Dream Today is the first Sunday of a new year, 2005 - and it is only the second day of the year. We have a new, fresh year ahead of us, and what we make of it will determine the character and qualities we possess at the end of the year. Many people fill their days at the turn of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How We Got Our English Bible - A Simplified Version Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

How we got our English Bible - A Simplified Version (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

• 2011 is the 400’th anniversary of the Kings James version of the Bible. • We want to use this anniversary to encourage people to one again read the Bible. • We are not promoting the KJB as such; • But rather the reading of the Bible in a translation that is suitable for you! ‘Biblefresh’ is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Kinsman Redeemer: Comparison Between Boaz And Ruth Vs. Christ And The Churc

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 16, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you so much in love ready to give your surname to your wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST gave everything to us, His Name, His identity, His reputation (Ephesians 3:20) Ephesians

I. EXORDIUM: Are you so much in love ready to give your surname to your wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST gave everything to us, His Name, His identity, His reputation (Ephesians 3:20) Ephesians 3:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now all ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 23: Hermeneutical Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2018

Teaching by example how to rightly interpret Holy Scripture

Lesson Goal I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. To arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many in the Christian market place. Let's teach the church how to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatest Dream

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Genesis 1-2

God’s Greatest Dream Today is the first Sunday of a new year, 2005 - and it is only the second day of the year. We have a new, fresh year ahead of us, and what we make of it will determine the character and qualities we possess at the end of the year. Many people fill their days at the turn of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5:17–20

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2025

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The Disciple’s Convictions – Christ and the Law Focus: Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law; surpassing Pharisaic righteousness Why this section: A hinge that protects from legalism and sets the stage for heart-level obedience. For those accustomed to regulations, it clarifies the difference between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Vineyard

The Birth Of The Messiah Foretold

Contributed by Peter Reece on Nov 27, 2022

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel looks ultra boring, but does in fact have important things to say. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is the Messiah, but He is the only possible Messiah.

I love watching all those television programmes where people explore their ancestry. Do you? In the words of the Ancestry website – it brings their back-story to life. Which is exactly what Matthew seeks to do with his genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wants to bring the back-story if Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

What Happens When

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007

God is a God who comes down to us... to move us out.

Title: What Happens When the “Self” Meets God? (The self-reliant, the self-important, and the self-centered) Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Thesis: God is a God who comes down to us… to move us out! Introduction Last weekend Bonnie and I were in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting Bonnie’s parents. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation's God Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 17, 2007

By seeing God as revealed in His creative act, we can marvel in His awesomeness and seek to have a relationship with Him.

1. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all existence 2. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all power 3. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all order 4. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all relationship READ GENESIS 1:1-2 How many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Future Through The Eyes Of God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 6, 2002

This week we will walk with Joseph as he helps two of the Pharaoh’s servants interpret their dreams. One has success and fails to remember Joseph for two years, the other dies as God allows Joseph to interpret. God is our great interpretor--He alone kno

Seeing the Future through the Eyes of God A. The Characters B. The confusion C. The clarification D. The conclusion DBF 4/7/02 Genesis 40 Boy the last few years in Bristol Bay have been really different. Four years ago there were little or no salmon that came in. There was so much doom and gloom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 27, 2007

A message on why We as Christians should not celebrate Halloween

Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual? In North America, the yearly observance of Halloween amounts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 8 verses 27- chapter 9 verse 1. Ill: • The Duke of Wellington is best remembered; • As the general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on Sunday 18th June 1815. • During his earlier service in India, • Wellington was in charge of negotiations after the battle of Assaye. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Hey, I’m Talking To You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 46 verses 1 through 13

Isaiah 46: 1 – 13 Hey, I’m Talking To You Bel bows down, Nebo stoops; their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. Your carriages were heavily loaded, a burden to the weary beast. 2 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but have themselves gone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who's In Charge Here?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 22, 2015

Daniel's vision gives us clarity regarding our present and the future.

Take a look at this picture. It’s an illustration of the scene from our Gospel lesson this morning where Jesus was standing before the Roman governor Pilate. Now let me ask you this question. Who’s in charge here? Is it Pilate who sits on his throne with expensive clothes and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran