Sermons on The Way Of Salvation:

A Long Way To Go

Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Jan 12, 2005

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem teaches us some important lessons about a life committed to God.

Today we celebrate what is commonly called Palm Sunday, which is interesting, because if you noticed, there was no mention of palms in the Mark reading. In fact, palms are only mentioned in the gospel of John. But early Christians quickly figured out that “Branches Cut from the Field” Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003

Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

Halloween, Not The Day, But The Way.

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 25, 2001

Oct. 31st is not inherently evil, but it can be used to serve God or serve the Devil.

October 31 2001 Josh 24:15-15,Deut. 18: 9-14 Halloween not the day, but it is the way that we handle it that can serve God or Satan. The FBI said Monday night that they have asked all law enforcement officials to be on "high alert." (Oct 29 2001) Sources say Osama Bin Ladin’s network is poised to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15-16, Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 12, 2001

A message of encouragement when you need God’s help.

Evangelist Cry Ministry Huger, South Carolina Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Your Help Is On The Way". TEXT: Psalms 121:1-4, 8 "I will lift my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

Paul is saying, "I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, & that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than four things Christians consider very important.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:1 3 ILL. A story was told a few years ago about an actor who was playing the part of Christ in a Passion Play. As he carried the cross up the hill a bystander in the crowd began heckling him, & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

Haggai challenges the restored remnant from Babylonian captivity, whose desire was to seek their own welfare, to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem that stood is ruins for many years.

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS “Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but your thirst is not quenched; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warmed; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 31, 2007

Paul plays a trick

This passage from Paul is one we usually see in weddings, so we’re accustomed to it as a stand-alone passage. And it has a lot to teach as a stand-alone passage. But Paul wrote it as part of an answer to the Corinthian church, teaching them about spiritual gifts. In the previous chapter, he ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The More Excellent Way

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 2, 2007

Love is the quality of Christian maturity.

Here are some children’s ideas about love. -Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people all our lives.) - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 25, 2007

Jesus made the claim that He is the WAY to the Father although many people claim that there are different routes. Scripture gives his claims in order that we not be deceived.

May, 2007 I AM the Way John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter Jesus brought out the I AM claim in a different setting. The disciples were confused and troubled. Jesus could see their anxiety in their faces. Things were leading up to the crucifixion. They may have felt they didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jun 4, 2007

In the Christ’s Kingdom the Way Up is Down: To be the greatest you must become the least, and to be a leader you must become a servant.

The Way Up is Down Matthew 20:20-28 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, as part of the NRHC Carolina Network (pastor@centergrovebc.org) Introduction: Do you know how if feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: *other

The Way, The Truth, The Life Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

Jesus came and solved man’s greatest need. He is the answer to life’s way, life’s truth, and the meaning of life.

At Christmas, God did not give us something. He gave us Himself. • How is your relationship with Jesus Christ today? John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. • ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Long Way Home

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

The Flight into Egypt by the Holy Family reminds us that that our spiritual journey home is a long one, often through dangerous territory and requires reliance on God to be successful.

THE LONG WAY HOME MATTHEW 2 13—21 THE LONG WAY HOME Sometimes, when we were young, we used to take the long way home, just to enjoy the scenery and the companionship. Christmas is about a lot of things, but it is at least about getting back home. We sing about it: “I’ll be home for Christmas, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Way You Think

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 18, 2007

If you can change your thinking, you can change your life.

The thought recently came to me that if a Christian would just obey the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs, he could live a very successful life. Since there are 31 chapters in Proverbs, one can easily read the chapter each day that corresponds with that particular day of the month, thereby ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way For The Lord Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

People are best prepared to receive Jesus when His servants are helping them to prepare

Last month, we paused to honor our graduates here. For each one of those young men and women, there are some stories of moms and dads giving each other high fives, lots of smiles, lots of sharing of joy. A lot of teachers had a hand in that diploma. We have many of you in our congregation. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Entrance! No Exit! No Way!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 5, 2007

The life of Jesus is bracketed by two impossibilities: a virgin’s womb and an empty tomb. For those who think there is no way, think again!

No Entrance! No Exit! No Way! Mark 15:33 – 16:7 Mark 15:33-37 33 At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"-- which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" 35 When ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God