Sermons on Trails:

Jonah, The Defiant Disciple

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 30, 2012

A sermon to show the folly of disobeying God.

“Jonah, The Defiant Disciple” “Jonah 1:1-3” ********** Jonah 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purposes In Our Problems

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 5, 2012

A sermon that teaches us about the providence of God in the life of Joseph.

“God’s Purposes in Our Problems” “Genesis 50:19-21” Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. ********** I. Joseph’s Problems a. His dream becomes a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Baby Talk

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2011

Spiritual growth

“Baby Talk” “1 Corinthians 2:14, 3:1-3” “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.” You know, there are several places that are a good place for the Bible. The home is a good place for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Chapter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2011

End Time Events

“The Final Chapter” Revelation 22:7-21 Key Verse (12) A young woman went to her doctor complaining of pain. "Where are you hurting?" asked the doctor."You have to help me, I hurt all over", said the woman. "What do you mean, all over?" asked the doctor, "be a little more specific." The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of A Mother

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2011

Mother's Day

“The Measure of a Mother” 2 Kings 4:8 Two kids went into their parent’s bathroom and noticed the weigh scale in the corner. "Whatever you do," cautioned one youngster to the other, "Don't step on it!" "Why not?" asked the sibling. "Because every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of The Early Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 1, 2011

Characteristics of the early church

“The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:9-30

Denomination: Baptist

The One Foundation

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 4, 2011

Christ the only true foundation.

“The One Foundation” 1 Corinthians 3:11 “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” I. The Other Foundations a. The foundation of fleshly descent John 8:33 “They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Superlatives Of The Savior

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2011

The Attributes of the Lord Jesus

The Superlatives of the Savior Hebrews 1:1-3 Hebrews 1:1 “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Magnitudes

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 9, 2011

The Love of Christ

“The Four Magnitudes” Ephesians 3:14-21 Scripture Reading Ephesians 3:17 “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Zero Tolerance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 22, 2012

A sermon about the exclusivity of the Gospel.

“Zero Tolerance” Isaiah 45:20-25 Scripture Reading Isaiah 45:22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I. The Inclusiveness of the Gospel a. Its operation One of the most impressive aspects to the Gospel is its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway To Purity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 6, 2012

A challenge to keep a pure mind in a sinful world.

CHEAP GRACE (defined and adapted from Dietrich Bonhoeffer) a). Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our Church. We are fighting today for costly grace. b). Cheap grace means grace as a doctrine, a principle, a system. It means forgiveness of sins proclaimed as a general truth, the love of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Floods, Fires, And Faith

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 25, 2012

Help for those who are facing death or who have a fear of dying.

“Floods, Fire and Faith” Isaiah 43:1-7 Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Obituary:the American Dream

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 2, 2012

Patriotic themed message to stir Christians to action.

How many of you read the newspaper each morning? And how many of you read the obituary column? And how many of you are happy to find that your name is not listed in the column? I thought that would be the case! This morning I want to speak for a few minutes about another name in an obituary that I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Soul Searcher

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit and His attributes

“The Soul Searcher” John 16:5-16 Who is this one that Jesus said that He would send in His name? What is He called in the Bible? We commonly refer to Him as the Holy Spirit but He has many other names. He is “another comforter,” the Spirit of “Truth,” the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2012

The approachibility of Jesus Christ

“The Gift that Keeps On Giving” John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. ********** I. The Activity of the Spirit – “All that the Father giveth…” a. The latitude – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist