Sermons on Third Way:

Answering Atheism

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2015

Militant anti-theism claims that religion is the root of all evil...yet this worldview presents an intangible definition of evil. The problem with atheism is moral, an excuse to live any way one pleases...while Christianity offers a clear view of life.

“The fool has said in his heart, there is no God,” Psalm 14:1. Jesus warned against lightly calling people fools in Matthew 5:22. “Anyone who says 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of Hell.” A “fool” is not an unintelligent, dim-witted person. The term ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

The Point Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 26, 2015

The point of prophecy is to point us toward God. The point of Daniel's prophecy isn't necessarily profound but it is very practical. No matter what happens go you way until the end. It is a call to be faithful in the face of all circumstances in Christ

Intro: When we began this study on Daniel you were encouraged that because God is in control you can live righteously or Godly in this wicked world. You should also remember that the prophecies were written not to satisfy your curiosity but to strengthen your faith. God is in control and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's Going On Around Here?

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on May 1, 2013

In the so-called mainline churches, many members cling to the adage, "We've never done it that way before!" As the religious people in Jesus' time discovered, hanging on to the old will blind us to the new thing that God is doing in our midst.

Our lectionary passages this morning concern radical change, perhaps none more radical that Peter's vision in the 11th chapter of Acts. Most of us don't give much thought to what we eat and, if we do, our concern is more with calories than holiness. We don't consider food groups to be "clean" or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Remembering

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on May 25, 2013

On Memorial Day we are invited to remember those who have died for our liberty, those who have touched our own lives in meaningful ways, and of course and most of all, the sacrificial and atoning blood of our Lord Jesus

I walked through a county courthouse square. On a park bench, an old man was sittin’ there. I said, Your old flag pole in leaned a little bit, and that’s a ragged old flag you got sittin’ on it.” “Well,” he said, “I don’t like to brag, but we’re ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing Is Believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 26, 2013

At what point did Peter start to sink into the water? The moment he took his eyes off of Jesus and started to think about what was going on around him and the way he was feeling about the situation that he was in! Right?

Seeing is believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!" Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. How many have ever heard the saying, “getting old is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 9, 2011

....Christianity is not a religion. In religion, man believes in the existence of a God, a super being, for whom you have to perform certain rites in order to please. But Christianity is God’s way of seeking to save the lost. The religious act of man has

LOOKING UNTO JESUS This week, by the grace of God, we are looking at a topic “Looking unto Jesus.” Our first text is taken from the book of Isaiah 8:20. It says, “To the l aw and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 5 - Part 16 - God Wants Us To Be Happy, So Why Don't We Get Divorce Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 6, 2010

In Matthew 5, Jesus is teaching His disciples some leadership principles on the mountain, preparing them for ministry and all of a sudden He comes up with radical new ways of interpreting the topic of DIVORCE. It is so radical that even many Christians to

Matthew 5 - Part 16 - GOD WANTS US TO BE HAPPY, SO WHY DON'T WE GET DIVORCED? Years ago, Julie and I began to have difficulty in our marriage. I was spending all my time pastoring a small Church and our relationship was being neglected. It suffered to the point where I needed to take time out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To A Glorious Future

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2010

Most of us may remember a movie by this same title. In fact there were several “Back to the Future” sequels. In the movie starring Michael J. Fox and Claudia Wells, after traveling back in time, they found that the only way to return to the future was to

Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Have Joy - Even In Stressful Situations Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 1, 2010

This sermon looks at four steps to relieve stress. I. STEP ONE: Worry About NOTHING II. STEP TWO: Pray About EVERYTHING III. STEP THREE: Be THANKFUL IV. STEP FOUR: Change Your Way Of THINKING

How to Have Joy – Even In Stressful Situations There is no doubt in my mind that we live in stressful times. Since September eleventh two thousand and one – we have been fighting a war on terrorism. The threat of a terrorist attack lingers and the war continues. World economics are a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Well Runs Dry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

When the well runs dry and living becomes difficult...we need to grow silent so that we can hear God speak to us to give us the answers...to give us direction...to show us the way.

WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY JOHN 4:10 In the book A View From the Zoo, Gary Richmond tells about the birth of a giraffe: The first thing top emerge are the baby giraffe's front hooves and head. A few minutes later the little newborn is hurled forth, falls ten feet, and lands on it's back. Within ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 11, 2010

Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over our life. One of the key principles was the God is and always will be above temptation. Yet, God doe

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 4 James 1:16 - 20 – GOD’S INVOLVEMENT WITH TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23: Believe God Is Good Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010

To receive God’s plan for our lives we must be convinced that His way is better and that means we must absolutely believe God is good, gives only good things to us, and does only good things for us.

Believe God is Good 01/20/08 PM Reading: Psalm 23 Introduction Ill: The story of Rick Burgess: http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=27230&ref=BPNews-RSSFeed0121 http://www.baptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=27243 At some point in our childhood we all have dreams of what our lives should look like, based ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – God, What Were You Thinking? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 4, 2010

If I am looking for evidence or justification that God is not concerned about me, that He randomly chooses to answer my prayers in totally abstract, dispassionate and sometimes brutal ways, imposing impossible standards upon me, then here it is. OR IS IT?

Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – GOD, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? She was ferocious and yet frail. When I told her that I was a Chaplain she took the opportunity to bombard me with accusations and questions. “What is the use of prayer if God is going to let those 29 miners die anyway? All those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In The Storm

Contributed by Jamel Salter on Oct 11, 2010

Difficult times or "Storms" are a normal part of life. We all go through problems from time to time. During those times we will respond in one of two ways. Either we respond in fear, or we respond in Faith.

Mark 4:35-41 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

Faith Or Foolishness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2010

God plans don't always make sense, but they are always the right way. The falling of the walls of Jericho is just an example of the foolishness of God that has a great impact on our faith and ability to see God do great and mighty things.

Faith or Foolishness Joshua chapter 6:15-20 Introduction- Turn with me to Joshua 6:15-20. The good news is, the Lord has allowed me to move out of Deuteronomy, the bad news it is only ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene