Sermons on They Knew The Way:

Have Thine Own Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 8

HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD (MARK 8:27-33) One of the most acclaimed Jim Carrey movies was “The Truman Show,” an inside look into future reality TV shows, a stunning prediction of the format’s runaway success and a biting commentary on its unrestrained excesses. The movie was about a man who was born, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Go On Your Way Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

The promise God gives us in baptism is a great reason for anyone to go on his way rejoicing.

When I was a kid, I enjoyed Outdoor Life and Field and Stream, thinking about the days when I’d be older and be going fishing all the time. Now that I’m older, I don’t even seem to have time to read those magazines, but I’ll always remember reading the last article in F & S, “Exit Laughing” by Ed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go All The Way

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

To follow Christ we must be willing to go all the way!

“Let’s Go All The Way” Text: II Kings 2:1-15 What motivated Elisha to request a double portion? Had he seen the power that Elijah had and determined it wasn’t enough? Was his motive carnal? Did he just want more power so that he could make a name for himself? Or did he recognize that problems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ways To Avoid Financial Meltdown

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Practical sermon on wise financial practices.

WAYS TO AVOID FINANCIAL MELTDOWN Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee John and Jane are my friends. Years ago I was able to learn from their story. 1. Be content a. The Commandment that saves us from financial ruin is the 10th Commandment, “Do not covet”. b. We are bombarded by a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wisdom: 2 Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

Wisdom is the key to life. Choose wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

It’s interesting how often in the Scriptures we find ourselves addressed as though we were walking along and had come to a fork in the road. Here we have to make a decision. Do we go right or do we go left? And so often the decision is a life changing one. Joshua in Joshua 24 tells the people they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Looking Way Ahead Ii Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 11, 2008

A useful and clear outline for preaching your own exciting message about eternity future. Heaven will not bore! Not everyone gets in...

Looking Way Ahead II Eric J. Hanson December 2, 2007 The Less Pleasant Side of Things: Not everyone gets in: (Matthew 25) The Ten Virgins (1-13) The Talents (14-30) The Sheep and the Goats (31-46) Hell, An Unfortunate Reality (July 7, 2002) Now, for those who DO get into the Kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happened To The Narrow Way

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 3, 2008

Close minded as you may claim it is, the Bible is the final authority for our lives and even though there are many paths in this world that will take you many places, only one “way” leads to God and eternal life.

What happened to the Narrow Way? The Narrow Way Matthew 7:13-14 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time To Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 7, 2007

The work began well at first, then stalled, as the people of God became self-absorbed and so concerned about re-building their own homes and lives neglecting the work of God had given then to do.

Text Verse: Haggai 1:4-5 (Haggai 1:4-5) "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste? {5} Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways." Introduction: Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon in 586 B. C. In 538 B. C. King Cyrus allowed the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Way God Thinks Of You

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Describes what a person of value we are to God and the responsibilities that go with that value.

THE WAY GOD THINKS OF YOU - 1 Peter 2:1-12 I AM SPECIAL BECAUSE I. I AM __CREATED__ IN GOD’S _IMAGE_ - v6 > Matthew 16:18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. Since I am a_Stone___ in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Way-Naaman

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 3, 2011

It shows us that we must be willing to do things God

God’s Way-Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-5:14 I. There was a man in old Testament times, mind you, who lived and thought in the same optional way that we in the modern times think. 1. He was exceedingly powerful, rich, famous, and popular. a.If you had all that going for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Way To Achieve Greatness

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2011

Jesus describes "greatness" in a very different way than the world.

Jesus’ Way to Achieve Greatness Are you good at what you do? Just think of all the things you do every day – what is it that you do for a living? Would you say that you are good at it? Have you achieved greatness in your profession yet? What about the things you do outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Is The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

You know, sometimes it is hard for those who profess to be Christians to behave like Christians should. We try to carry our crosses, but if someone crosses us, we tend to lose our composure & behave in much the same way the rest of the world behaves. B

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Paving The Way Through Stewardship Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 3, 2011

Stewardship. What does proper stewardship entail and how does sacrifice play into proper stewardship? Why would God call us to sacrifice and how exactly does the Bible tell us to sacrifice?

Paving the Way through Stewardship Matthew 6:19-24 Why Sacrifice? Sacrifice Draws me Closer to God – Matthew 6:21 Sacrifice Frees me From Materialism – Matthew 6:24 How to sacrifice? Sacrifice the Best, NOT the Worst – Malachi 1:6-8 Sacrifice Willingly, NOT Unwillingly – 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational