Sermons on The People Of The Way:

Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

God' S Concern For The Way We Think And Why It Matters Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2004

Today, we are going to look at a few more areas in which we need God¡¦s help, and then look at WHY we need to be concerned about such non-churchy, non-stained glass, everyday mundane things.

God’s Concern for the Way We Think and Why It Matters (Eccl. 11:1 to 12:14) 1. It is a challenge to preach sermons that are Biblical, relevant, and spiritual. 2. Some pastors do this by skipping around and avoiding the drier or more detailed sections of Scripture. 3. What many people miss, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Tremble And Trust

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

WHEN ON A SCARY RIDE, THE LAST THING I WANT TO HEAR IS THATR WE MUST TRUST THE BUILDER OF THE RIDE. WHEN ON A SPIRITUAL ROLLARCOASTER ALL WE CAN DO IS TREMBLE AT THE POWER OF GOD AND TRUST IN HIM.

WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: TREMBLE AND TRUST HABAKKUK 1:1-11 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE.” THE ESSENTIAL ISSUE IS THAT WE HAVE DECIDED THE WAY THAT GOD SHOULD ACT IN OUR LIVES, AND WHEN HE DOESN’T WE FIND IT CONFUSING. WE LITERALLY ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004

The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope When The Election Doesn't Go Your Way

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014

Remember who's in charge - someday Jesus will reveal it

Last week Tuesday was an election day. I'm always relieved when the election is over. I think all the commercials and mailings and telephone calls and door to door people can be exhausting sometimes. Other people might like that sort of thing. 2 years from today, almost, is the presidential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Are We Told That God’s Thoughts And Ways Are Not Ours?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 18, 2025

God's ways and thoughts are unique in relation to the thoughts and ways of man.

God's way is unique in relation to man's way. The Gospel is God's direction. It is not man-made. There is no way that any man could have ever come up with it or at any point devise it. Paul stated, “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consider Your Ways: Look Inward (Sermon 2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2014

God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS “LOOK INWARD” Haggai 1:7-15 Big Idea: God also loves you so much that he cannot allow you to continue your path of destruction and heartache. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 19:7-13 • Luke 15:11-24 • Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:7-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Way We Were, Pt 2 Welcoming The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 10, 2009

God meant His Church to be filled and following the Holy Spirit, You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

It is impossible to try and consider how Church was meant to be without considering the role of the Holy Spirit. Some times the book of Acts is called the “Acts of the Holy Spirit.” The following references reveal that the activities of the Holy Spirit are pivotal to how Church was meant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Be Patient And Pray

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THE HARDEST THING AT TIMES TO DO IS TO BE PATIENT AND PRAY AS WE WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE ON OUR SITUATION.

WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: BE PATIENT AND PRAY ISAIAH 55:1-12 WE ALL HAVE IN OUR MINDS A CERTAIN WAY OR PLAN THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD FOLLOW. THERE IS AN ACCEPTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE, MUCH LIKE WHAT SOLOMON STATES IN ECCLESIASTES 3 WHERE HE SAYS: ECCLESIASTES3:1: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity: It's More Than A Hobby. It's A Way Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2006

Jesus calls on us to deny our selves and take up our crosses and follow Him - just as He went to the cross. This sermon delves into that idea of denying the "self" a little more.

March 12, 2006 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way God Calls Your Name (Sermon 1 Of Series) Series

Contributed by Joshua Randolph on Aug 11, 2005

Knowing how God speaks to us can help us in hearing his voice and understanding his desire for our lives.

Over the time that I have been a Pastor I have come to realize that the smartest people I have ever dealt with are children. Now I’m not talking about kids ages 13 yrs to 19 yrs because as all adults know kids go brain dead during those years. The age I’m talking about it from 5 yrs old to about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Way I View Heroes Has Changed Since The Tragedy

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001

My heroes have changed. In the week since the tragedy God has redefined who my heroes are.

"After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest." -- Nehemiah 3:20 New American Standard In this time of tragedy you are probably wondering why I chose this obscure verse. I guess it’s because a lot has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

The Way Of Jesus #1: I Have Begun Following Jesus...

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 8, 2017

The Way of Jesus is an initiative of my denomination, Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. As prep, we're doing a 7-part series. The first message is on the first marker of the Way of Jesus: I have begun to follow Jesus, depending on the God's Spirit.

The Way of Jesus #1 - “I have begun following Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”. - January 8, 2017 It's the new year, still, but I don't want to talk about New Year's resolutions. I don't want to talk about the effort involved in adjusting our lifestyle, changing bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways: Look Around (Sermon 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 10, 2014

When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS: A CALL TO HOLINESS LOOK OUTWARD Haggai 1:1-6 Big Idea: When we allow the common to take priority over the call of God we will sense an emptiness that can only be solved by returning with a repentant heart. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 51:1-12 • Lamentations ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene