Sermons on The Season Of Direction:

Jesus’ New Directive For Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2017

Our Lord comes through crisp and clear on how we are to deal with hurt and abuse. For one thing, our Lord specifically forbids retaliation. Our natural tendency is to want to get even, but that’s just the opposite of what Jesus taught.

Capernaum Lesson: Jesus’ New Directive for Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, until seven times: but, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Our Invitation Is Simple And Direct Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 19, 2016

Will we submit to Christ and find rest in what He offers? Or, will we try to know Christ … yet still want to be Lord of our lives?

Our invitation is simple and direct Matthew 11:25-30 Invitations, Part 7 Introduction - This morning is the final message in our Invitations series - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Directs Our Lives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2016

God assures Saul in 3 areas of his concerns - the lost donkeys, his material needs, and his new challenge as king-to-be. God cares for our troubles, our needs and our ministry.

1 Sam 10:1-8 GOD DIRECTS OUR LIVES ES 31 Jan 15 1537 We saw last week how God prepares a king for Israel. • He led Saul to Samuel, and prepares Samuel to anoint him king. • The two met because God made it happen. God did it out of compassion for Israel, to prepare them a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Paths Of Life, Ask Directions

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 14, 2013

God is taking away Americas blessings one by one because of our disobediences and turning our backs on Him.

In the Paths of Life, Ask Directions. Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

New Year - New Direction!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022

We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5, Joshua 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Points In Four Directions

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 23, 2022

Forgiveness points in four directions. God —> Us Us —> Others. Others —> Us. Us —> Ourselves

*********** Forgiveness 1. God forgives us 2. We forgive others 3. Others forgive us 4. We forgive ourselves ************** 1. God forgives us Jesus didn’t avoid people who had done wrong; he said it was them who needed him. Mark 2:13-17 Jesus went out by the sea; and all the crowd came to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 John 1:7-9, Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 18:21, Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 6:9-15, Mark 11:25-26, Luke 6:37, 2 Corinthians 2:7-11, Acts 13:4-5, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:36-41, Colossians 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:23-24, Micah 7:19, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 10:17, Philippians 3:12-13, Matthew 6:25-33, 1 John 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Direct Access

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Dec 9, 2020

This is the purpose of the birth of Christ… that we have a mediator between us and God!

This sermon was adapted from ICR (Institute for creation research) Day's of Praise devotional. I took it and broke it up a little and added to emphasize scripture to make this a sermon. There is more you can add to it but this is the basic outline. 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV) For there is one God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Like all the other flavors of the fruit of the Spirit, faithfulness is not something we have to manufacture ourselves. It is part of the character and nature of our God.

INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message in the Fruit of the Spirit series I'm calling “Gracefruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Let’s look at our key passage again. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Direction God Gave Gideon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 1, 2018

The really dangerous enemies were within the hearts of Gideon’s soldiers. Fear was one of them, and he sent 22,000 men home.

Chapter 23: The Direction God Gave Gideon for the Modeling of the Army Judges 7.1-7.8 Scripture 1 Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 6, 2023

Have you ever met a mature Christ follower? How do you think their lives ended up so blessed and strong?

1 Kings 9 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction September 10, 2023 1 Kings 9:4-7 NIV Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and My judgments, 5 then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4-7, Luke 9:18-20, Luke 9:22-25, Luke 9:26, Luke 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasoning Your Giving Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Advent week 2 in which changing the way we give has the power to impact ourselves and others for the sake of Jesus

The last time I preached this series I told you about a pair of guys who had exchanged the same pair of moleskin pants for over a decade. Each year they tried to outdo one another with the only rules being they couldn’t damage the pants and they had to use scrap material. I’d left the story with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disruptions Of The Christmas Season Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 12, 2006

During this busy and hectic Christmas season many people face life changing disruptions and believers need to know how to deal with those disruptions...

This sermon idea is not original to me as the sermon outline was taken from Proclaim magazine - Winter 2001-02. Text is my fleshing out of the outline. Sermon Series: Christmas Sermons Sermon Title: Disruptions of The Christmas Season Sermon Text: Matt 1:18-25 Introduction: Please stand with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

It Is My Season Of Laughter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025

God is shifting you from a season of testing to a season of testimony. The same God who visited Sarah in her hopeless situation is visiting you today. He is turning your story around for His glory.

IT IS MY SEASON OF LAUGHTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:6 (NKJV) - "And Sarah said, 'God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me.'" Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Luke 1:37, Job 8:21, Psalm 30:5, Romans 4:19-21 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Disruptions Of The Christmas Season Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 27, 2010

What were your expectations for the Christmas holiday? Did you have an expectation of a perfect time with family and getting that perfect gift? Did reality meet with your expectations? Mary and Joseph had high expectations, but a disruption was placed in

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 21, 2010 (edited) Date Preached: December 17, 2006; Repreached Dec 26, 2010 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Christmas Sermons Sermon Title: Disruptions of The Christmas Season Sermon Text: Matt 1:18-25 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons In Our Lives

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 15, 2002

Defines and talks about how to properly deal with seasons in our lives.

SEASONS IN OUR LIVES The book of Ecclesiastes points out that there is a time (or season) for everything . This morning let’s look at this scripture and examine the importance of what it’s saying about our lives. Today our subject for discussion is ... “seasons of our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Genesis 8:22

Denomination: *other