Sermons on They Knew The Way:

The All-The-Way Plunge

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 12, 2001

The waters of commitment call us to take a plunge, but will we let fear take over?

My younger son, Sam, loves to swim. I remember the days when he took his first swimming lessons. Like most kids, he loved the water and just dived right in. Some swimmers are like that – plungers. How many of you like to plunge right in? How many of you like to take your time getting into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

I Know The Ways Of God! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2001

This sermon contrasts the ways of God and the ways of this world and how to tell the difference when we encounter them in our lives.

What Do You Know? I Know the Ways of God! 1 John 5:1-12 May 20, 2001 Intro: A. [Unhappiness at Home and Work, Citation: Sally Pook, London Daily Telegraph (10-16-00); submitted by Alan Wilson, Nyon, Switzerland] Ten percent of the British people believe they would be better off dead, according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ways Of Man Seem Innocent

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: We think we have it under control.

Intro: We think we have it under control. We think that what we do has no meaning. But the ways of man seem innocent to him but the lord Judges motives Proverbs 16:2 I. Innocent Changes A. We Like new stuff. Cars songs houses clothes ect. B. Rev. 2 1-7 Ephisis left their first love and jesus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

God's Way Of Coming To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men.

1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men. Should God not have thought this through a little more? 2. Perhaps He should have contacted some Madison Avenue advertising agency. Perhaps then this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Way To The Milk And Honey? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2002

God’s promises to Joshua and to us

Which Way To The Milk And Honey? Joshua 1 Intro: How often do you feel like you have life under control? Like things are humming along, generally the house is in order, the stuff of life reasonably organized and manageable, the “to do list” feels accomplishable, and things are generally in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pratical Ways To Honor Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

this series deals with how to honor authorities within our lives.

Honoring Authority, part 3 Practical Ways of Honoring Authority Definitions Honoring authority is to respect and value those in authority over you because of the influence and responsibility they carry for your life. Opening Review Romans 13:1 „h Every person alive is under some type of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Enjoying Sunday - The Right Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 11, 2002

As believers who celebrate the Lord’s Day, we can learn from what God told Israel about the Sabbath and how you and I can enjoy the Lord’s Day the right way.

ENJOYING SUNDAY THE RIGHT WAY ISAIAH 58:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In Isaiah 58 we see God speaking concerning the religious activity of the children of Israel during the Babylonian captivity. He addresses and gives stern condemnation of their religious forms and ceremonies calling for genuine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus "The" Only Way?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is intended to defend the faith that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that for those of us who call ourselves Christian, Jesus is "The" only Way!

I. Illustration: (source unknown) There is an old story about a revival preacher, maybe it was about Billy Graham holding a revival in a rather large town. During the day he decided to walk to the Post Office and mail a few letters. As he made his way he realized he was not sure about weather or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

A Sure Way To A Real Reward: Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003

The greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and serve together in such a way that we will receive a “well-done” from Jesus one day.” How we keep or fail to keep this third com

We like it when we get a pat on the back, a warm handshake of congratulations, a thank you note for a job well-done. We like to be rewarded. But don’t you think that the greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Ruin Your Witness

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

The things we do in life can cause us to loose what we are trying to gain, a witness

Ways To Ruin Your Witness I Timothy 1:3-7 Introduction Wilkensburgh CC team Purpose/direction: To pursuit the commands and teachings of God and not to stray from them. Background: 1. Ephesus was the chief city in Asia Minor 2. Center of trade 3. Magic was a common practice in Ephesus Where I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Way The Church Should Operate

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Forms Functions, Foundation, Fullness. What doe those words have to do with the church? Find out

The Way the Church Should Operate Introduction A. Today we are going to examine and issue that has really struck me hard in the last couple of weeks B. I have come to the realization that there are a lot of thing we do in the name of ministry and we forget the purpose of what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Knowing Christ In A Transforming Way Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY Gutzke: "It is tomorrow that gives special meaning to what I do today. Whatever I do today, it is tomorrow when I am going to reap the consequences." I. (:8-9) KNOWING CHRIST AS THE SOURCE OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Ways To Be More In '04

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

new year’s message, FIND SOME DISSATISFACTION, DEVOTION, DIRECTION, DETERMINATION!

4 WAYS TO BE MORE IN ‘04 PHIL. 3:13-14 PS. 65:11—DAVID SAID, “THOU CROWNEST THE YEAR W/ THY GOODNESS” THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GO FORWARD! 1 FIND SOME DISSATISFACTION “I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED” CRUISE CONTROL/COASTING—RYDER TRUCK EVEN HAD IT! REALLY RELAX AS YOU DRIVE (I WANT TO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Signposts Along The Jesus Way

Contributed by Simon Robinson on Sep 13, 2001

A Biblical reflection on the events in New York on 11th September 2001

Signposts He had seen the dawn of many Tuesday mornings, but this one was different, this one was special because it was going to culminate everything he had lived for. He slept little of the Monday night, rose several hours before sunrise, and met his accomplices before they set of on a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16, Isaiah 40:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading The Way Jesus Did.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 7, 2002

When it comes to leading people we can learn from the example of Jesus

When it comes to leading others we can find our role model in Jesus. In John 10 verses 11-18 we discover how Jesus led and what is essential in leading. 1. Leaders are people of good character(v11,14) " I am the good shepherd" a. Notice that Jesus is good all the time. 2. Leaders love those ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God