Sermons on Unexpected Ways:

Obstacles On The Way Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 13, 2002

Life is filled with obstacles. Israel encountered the obstacle of a flooded river. Here in Joshua, there were three directives given to Israel before the crossing of the Jordan. I believe that there is application value in these directives for us as we

OBSTACLES ON THE WAY Joshua 3:15-17 Obstacles. The dictionary defines obstacles as “something that stands in the way or opposes”. Something that is between where you are, and where you want to go. Life is filled with obstacles. Some of them will be small, such as maybe a road block on the way ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

My Way Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

The song My Way reflects the arrogance of man in rebellion to God and our only hope rests in doing it God’s way.

Genesis 4:17-26 November 24, 2002 If I asked you to pick one song which best describes the human condition - what song would you pick? Pastor you’re asking a lot. One song to describe the human condition? Surely there is not one song that sums up man. I think I have that song this morning. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

What does it mean to ’prepare’ for Christmas, and are we preparing our hearts and lives?

Prepare The Way Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is The Way!

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Mar 10, 2003

Simple sermon outline: There are two paths on which man can choose to walk, but only one way to Heaven. JESUS IS THE WAY!

JESUS IS THE WAY! "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to distruction, and many there will be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there will be that find it." (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Walk With The Way Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 19, 2003

Jesus doesn’t merely show us the way; he is the way, the only way to our heavenly home.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Romans 5: [Jesus said,] “Do not feel troubled. Believe in God and believe in Me. In My ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

It Had To Be This Way.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 9, 2003

I think the one thing that perplexed me the most is why God allowed Jesus Christ His son; the son He loved so much to come to this earth as a man...

It Had To Be this Way. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi June 8, 2003 As my faith gets stronger and the revelation of the word of God becomes engrafted into me deeper day-by-day, the questions that I have asked for many years are now starting to be answered. As a young Christian I had offered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way It Should Be

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2003

With the end of the age at hand, Peter gives us important steps to take for the Church to be ready for the return of Christ.

IN REGARDS TO TODAY’S MODERN CHURCH, EUGENE PETERSON, IN HIS BOOK "A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION" WRITES, “IT IS NOT DIFFICULT IN OUR WORLD TO GET A PERSON INTERESTED IN THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL; IT IS TERRIFICALLY DIFFICULT TO SUSTAIN THE INTEREST. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE MAKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Way Hom

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 17, 2003

There is assurance of a way home. No matter who we are or how lost we are. Just as He did in the days of Noah and the Ark, God has provided a way home.

The Way Home Genesis 6:5-7:16 Judgment was at hand. Since the time of Adam and Eve humans had multiplied, spread across the earth, and progressively turned away from God. Evil was running rampant; God grieved over creation and what it had become. Slowly man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way To Win

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

Everyone wants success. The Bible gives us a way we can obtain it.

EVERYONE WANTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL--WE ALL WANT TO WIN. SADLY, THERE ARE THOSE WHO WILL NOT. WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE? PAUL HERE GIVES US THE PATHWAY TO TRIUMPH FOR THE CHRISTIAN. I. THE ACTIONS OF THE WINNER--V. 12. A. APPROACH-- “WORK OUT” EFFORT INVOLVED NOT A FREE RIDE TO GLORY. B. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Way Of Peace

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The sermon speaks of shattering the darkness that sometimes covers our lives, darkness cause by fear, anxiety, disappintment, suffering, sin . . . The hope of Advent’s peace begins at the point we are able to own our darkness and know it intimately, w

Advent I - Peace Isaiah 2:1-5 The season of Advent comes upon us year after year, and most every year we sing and pray and read about darkness and the dawning of light. You know the texts: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who dwell in the land of the shadow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Help Is On The Way!

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2003

GOD DESIRE IS TO BLESS AND NOT CURSE!

HELP IS ON THE WAY! JEREMIAH 31: 27-34 NOVEMBER 2, 2003 PM WORSHIP SERVICE INTRODUCTION: When Jan Paderewski was to leave his native Poland to play his first recital in London, he asked an influential compatriot to give him a letter of introduction to a leading figure in Britain’s musical world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 6, 2005

God always shows up on time.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1 – Title: “Help Is On The Way” An Encroaching Enemy · The Ammonites being led by Nahash had encamped against God’s people. · This was not the first time the Ammonites had come up against God’s people. · They claimed to be the owners of the land on which God’s people were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Way

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 20, 2005

Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Life, but what does that really mean? The Greek has a few hidden truths to consider. We are to follow Jesus, but what is The Way ?

Jesus is the Way INTRODUCTION The idea of the Way is something I can remember growing up with. Throughout my childhood, I heard the phrase. Our church had banners with the phrase “Jesus is the Way”. We had a Lutheran Youth Fellowship meeting that was called “The Way”. All around, I found ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is The Way

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 20, 2005

Jesus is the Way and the Truth and the Life, but what does that really mean? The Greek has a few hidden truths to consider. We are to follow Jesus, but what is The Way ?

I. The way is true and living A. The Greek Hendiatris expression 1. Expressions are useful in all languages (i.e. English baker’s dozen) 2. Living and True are used to explain what the way is 3. The way is a journey of purpose B. Jesus is the true way 1. All other ways are false 2. Old ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Only Way

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

salvation message

THE ONLY WAY ACTS 4 :1-12 The apostle Peter was summoned before the priests and Sadducees, the chief of his nation, to answer for having restored a man who was lame from his mother’s womb. Whilst accounting for this case of cure, the apostle Peter recognized a fine opportunity of showing to these ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist