Sermons on Trails:

When Hurts Run Deep Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002

Sermon based upon the book of Philemon. Illustrates the plight of Philemon to forgive Onesimus and how Paul aided in the process.

Read the Book of Philemon I Onesimus A. Name means "Useful" - But wasn’t very useful B. Slave of Philemon 1. Unlike slaves in America 2. Slaves were more like employees 3. Often were paid C. Caused Philemon to lose some money 1. Criminal intent - Money ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A House With No Roof?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

We consider choices, consequences,seems there will be a payday at the end of the road.

Building houses with no roof? EXCHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:37 Or what shall a man give in exchange of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You In Or Are You Out?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Nov 27, 2002

Have you been saved, truly saved, or are you just a good person that attends church?

Are You In Or Out Romans 3:21-26 I was listening to a sermon the other day on the TV and the speaker quoted a theologian from some college somewhere. I don’t even remember the guy’s name, but I do remember what he said, because it sure got my attention. He was talking about the way Americans had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

Losing Jesus In A Worldly Crowd

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Aug 16, 2007

MANY TODAY, HAVE LOST SIGHT OF JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD.3. MANY LOST PEOPLE WOULD GET SAVED IF THEY WOULD TURN LOOSE OF THE WORLDLY WAYS AND LET GOD HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. 4. MANY BACKSLIDERS WOULD COME BACK TO THE LORD IF THEY WOULD SUBMIT THEMSEL

LOSING JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD 8/12/07 TEXT: LUKE 2: 3952 INTRODUCTION: WE FIND IN OUR TEXT, HOW JESUS AT THE AGE OF 12, HAD GONE WITH JOSEPH AND MARY TO THE PASSOVER FEAST IN JERUSALEM. AFTER A DAYS JOURNEY, THEY DISCOVERED HE WAS NOT WITH THEM. A GREAT MULTITUDE OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To Hardship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2004

When we look at life from an eternal perspectives it alleviates stress and helps us focus on God’s perspectives rather than our own limited-selfish view-point.

How to Respond to Hardship (John 15:20) Illustration: All the Ethiopian teenager had to do was tell the men who were beating her that she no longer believed in God, and they would have stopped. Yezeshewall was being detained and beaten because of her faith in Christ. But she told her tormentors, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Just Survive,thrive

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

surviving the trials of life

Intro: Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Portion Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 5 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah finds hope in the midst of tragedy.

The Lord is My Portion Lamentation 3:19-39 I. Introduction A. A Bad Start 1. The Millennium and Tragedy a) The Y2K scare and the talk of the end of times – Great if you were a water salesman or a generator salesman. This shook our faith in technology. b) The Presidential election of 2000 that was ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Form Of Our Test And Trials

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 12, 2007

Trials / test are the very soil in which we grow! What form do they come in? For-warned is forearmed.

Form of our Test, Trials, and Temptations James 1:2,3 I heard about a pastor who placed this sign on his door: "If you have problems, come in and tell me all about them. If you don’t have any problems, come in and tell me how you avoid them." In my opinion, verses 2-4 are some of the most ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 8, 2007

A Memorial Service for an older believer in our congretation. The text the family asked for was the 23rd Psalm.

Memorial Service-1/27/07 Opening Remarks & Prayer Read Obituary/Letters from family members Hymn (In the Garden) Message-Psalm 23 One of George’s favorite passages from the Bible is Psalm 23. In Psalm 23 we see the image of the Lord being our shepherd in both the peaceful days and in the difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Sweet Sound Of Amazing Grace

Contributed by Donna Muise on Feb 20, 2007

Hearing the sweet sound of Amazing grace leads to freedom to praise God abundantly.

THE SWEET SOUND OF AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:4-10 “For by grace you have been saved by faith...” Today is “Amazing Grace” Sunday, a Sunday when hundreds of churches all over our country have elected to highlight in worship what is probably the most-loved, best-known hymn in the English-speaking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Congregational

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

With all the different religions, beliefs and teachings around the world every person needs to ask, “How can we now which is the right way to Heaven?” Many answers have been given, but only one is sufficient, and it must come from the word of God, not the

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; John 14:6 In John 13 Jesus spoke to His disciples about His departure. Many times before He had told them of His death and His resurrection. This was the last Passover He would spend with His disciples. He had washed their feet, and broke bread with them, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

The Necessity Of The Nativity

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

This is my message for our annual Hanging of the Greens service based on the pieces of the church nativity set

The Necessity of the Nativity Selected Passages November 25, 2007 Hanging of the Greens Message Introduction What is your favorite time of year? Most children will say Christmas. Most adults may say the same. Christmas is a season of grace. It is the season when God sent Jesus to our world. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Samaritan Heart

Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 16, 2007

The challenge of Christ is to have a passion for people. We can learn how to do this from the story of the Good Samaritan.

1. Lesson Intro a. Can you name some famous neighbors i. Tim “Tool Man” Taylor – Wilson ii. Ricky and Lucy Ricardo – Fred and Ethel Mertz iii. Daren & Samantha Stevens – Abner ad Gladys Kravitz iv. jerry Seinfeld – kosmo Kramer b. Scripture calls us to be good neighbors, but what does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reduce Your Stress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 5, 2003

Take time to contemplate the many ways that the Lord calms the stormy seas in your heart, mind and relationships. Thank God specifically for the ways that He enables you to be an island of calm amidst the pressures of life’s problems.

Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Stay Calm Or Are You Loosing It When Troubles Come! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Apr 12, 2003

What is your reaction when pushed to the limit? A sermon studying Job’s reaction in a crisis.

J Hudson Taylor , a great missionary, was talking to a young missionary about to start work in China. “Look at this” , he said, as he brought his fist down hard on the table,knocking over the tea cups, spilling tea all over the table. As he gazed at the startled young man, Taylor said “When you ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22, James 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational