Sermons on They Knew The Way:

“a Committed Christian Aspires To Holy Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 8, 2014

Peter outlines three steps to move toward holy living.

Today, we are going to think about holiness. In our text, we are commanded to be holy because the One who has saved us is holy. “It is reasonable to expect that children will resemble their father.” - Anonymous Likewise, it is reasonable to expect children of God to resemble their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Strange History Of The Man Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

A warning to those who wander from the path of the LORD.

THE STRANGE HISTORY OF THE MAN OF GOD 1 Kings 13:1-32 ‘There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death’ (Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 16:25). This strange episode, in the midst of the Jeroboam cycle in the books of Kings, demonstrates the interplay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do - At The Crossroads

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 4, 2017

A sermon that attempts to help believers understand that here are many crossroads in life and encourages them how to act.

Isaiah 45:22New International Version (NIV) 22 “Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Sometimes we, in life, have to make choices. We do it all the time. This morning you made a choice to come and worship the Lord – Good choice! The ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Balaam's Donkey - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

God will use strange ways to speak to man Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 1 A) Balaam is mentioned five times in the Old Testament. * Here in our text – Deut. 22; Josh. 13; Neh. 13; and Micah 6. * He is mentioned three times in the New Testament – 2 Peter 2:15-16; Jude 11; and Revelation 2:14. B) Balaam is one of those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam's Donkey - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Strange Ways God Speaks To Us Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 2 A) As I said last week, Balaam is one of those strange, mysterious characters in the Bible. * The Bible tells us in 2 Pet. 2:16 that Balaam was a prophet. * But it becomes very obvious that he was not a true prophet – He was a false ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 24, 2018

This is the second in a series on the Book of Habakkuk. In this sermon I discuss how God's ways are not always our ways, but even when He surprises us, we must still trust in Him.

Habakkuk (Pt. 2) Text: Habakkuk 1:5 – 11 Well good morning everyone… it’s good to see faithful people eager to hear what God would say to them. And we’re in the book of Habakkuk this morning. We started this series last Sunday, and we’re going to pick up right where we left off in verse 5. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent 2c-- Make Straight His Paths Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 1, 2018

What needs straightening out in my life? How can I help ease the path of others?

Father Joseph Donders who lives in Washington DC tells an interesting story about going to the airport to pick up a friend who was coming to visit him from Africa. It was a cold, winter day and all the trees were bare except for a few firs and pines. This was the first time his friend ever left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jul 30, 2021

This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about him,

The rich young ruler Matthew 19:16-22 Introduction. This conversation between Jesus and this rich young ruler is recorded in all three of the synoptic gospels. Mark says,” Jesus looking upon him loved him. (Mk 10:21). Studying the text, I find at least three qualities that are loveable about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Overruled From Heaven

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 4, 2019

No matter what you have done God will forgive you. Then take control.

OVERRULED FROM HEAVEN Acts 26:9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Go Thy Way”: Solomon’s Musings From Ecclesiastes 9 And Song 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 30, 2020

Solomon used the phrase "go thy way" twice, but in very different situations. Here is a glimpse at both of them.

Introduction: Solomon. The son of David, the king of Israel, he was the wisest man who ever lived. Sadly, he was also the first king of Israel to forsake his heritage, promises, and faith in order to please his pagan wives. Which picture of Solomon is right? Both of these are right. It’s simply ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7, Song of Songs 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Gate.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2023

It is not so much a matter of how few will be saved, as how long the gate will be open.

THE NARROW GATE. Luke 13:22-30. LUKE 13:22. Jesus was on a journey to Jerusalem. It was a journey with a particular purpose. We are told back in Luke 9:51 that ‘when the time was come that He should be received up, He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem.’ Jesus was steadfast in His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson From Haggai

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 24, 2022

The minor prophets are not only full of prophecy. They contain messages that are as timely today as they were when they written to the Jews of the day.

Haggai By Joe Mack Cherry I. Background A. Babylonian Captivity 1. Lasted from 606 BC to 536 BC 2. Jeremiah prophesied of it a. He was not taken; he was left behind with other older Jew man, along with some women and children. b. During this time, he wrote the book of Lamentations. c. Got wind ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5, Haggai 2:15, Haggai 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort For Troubled Hearts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

Faith in God through faith in Jesus.

COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS. John 14:1-14. Text: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). The cure for troubled hearts is faith in God, but only through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The disciples, as good Jews, no doubt already believed in God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Deliverance Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 5, 2022

It is so amazing that God’s timing and ways are amazing. God was in control and it was the perfect time for the princess to come to the river, to see the ark and that the baby actually cried at that moment when she opened the ark.

Psalm 91:15, says,“He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” (AFV) As we continue our meditation based on Psalm 91, we will dwell on the aspect of God who delivers us in this study. The Israelites multiplied greatly We read ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2018

We all want to be blessed. How does one come to be blessed?

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1:1-6 The influence of the first Psalm has been great for the better part of 3000 years. We are not sure when it was written, but it could go back to the times of David. Theologians are undecided if it is a separate psalm as well. Some hold it to be the introduction to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible