Sermons on Way In The Wilderness:

He Knows The Way I Take

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2018

When you're in a terrible trial, these words of Job are like a balm of healing to a wounded soul. It reminds us of God's intimate knowledge of us, His love and His infinite care over our lives.

HE KNOWS THE WAY I TAKE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When It Looks Bad 1. Teacher: "John, what's the matter? Why are you looking so upset?" John: "My dad is in police station and my mom is in hospital!" Teacher: "Oh you poor kid! Please go home!" 2. The principal happened to see John ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 Ways To Bless Your Children! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

The position of fatherhood comes with a grave responsibility from God and with the gift of fatherhood also comes the power to shape, guide and transform the lives of their children for success, for purpose and for the fulfillment of their children’s divine destiny.

How to Bless your Children! Question: How many here want to bless your children? Your Grandchildren – your spiritual children? Main Scripture Text: Proverbs 20:7: “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” (NIV) New Living Translation The godly walk with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 18:21, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's Just The Way I Am Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

People are formed by NATURE and NURTURE, which they cannot control, but also by CHOICES, which they can control. They can choose VALUES, PERSPECTIVE, and ACTIONS. Yet how free to choose are they? Those who receive Christ are "born of God" (John 1:12-13)

“THAT’S JUST THE WAY I AM”—Genesis 25:19-34 (Series on the life of Jacob: “Life is Messy; God Is Faithful”) “That’s just the way I am.” People say that, and maybe we say it about ourselves: “I’m shy…I’m not very tactful…I’m not assertive…I’m not a sensitive guy…My emotions take over…I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Way, The Truth & The Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2016

In truly celebrating the birth of Christ, we celebrate His uniqueness as: 1) The Way (John 14:1–6), 2) The Truth (John 14:4–11), 3) The Life (John 14:12-14).

This morning, Christians around the world gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. But how did December 25 come to be associated with Jesus’ birthday. Celebrations of Jesus’ Nativity are not mentioned in the Gospels or Acts, the date is not given, nor even the time of year. There is no mention of birth ...read more

Denomination: Other

A New Way To Treat One Another Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 3, 2017

God calls us to treat people in a different manner than we did before we gave our lives to Christ.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • AUGUST 8, 2011. MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama -- A minister of music at a church in the St. Elmo community Tased the pastor who had just fired him Sunday, touching off a fight and various knife slashing’s, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Mobile County deputies were called just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Easy Way To Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

The story of the Samaritan and his compassion is instructive for us to consider how we treat our neighbors.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Loving your neighbor is not difficult as long as you get to define “neighbor.” - Luke 10:29. - We often define “neighbor” as those we like and who like us back. People like us who we are comfortable around. - Further, we define “love” cheaply: liking a post, offering a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways To Greatness (2) -The Challenges Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014

The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out of fire comes out a precious gold. God knows the way of the righteous. He can even use an enemy to push them forward.

THE WAYS TO GREATNESS (2) -THE CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:7-21 God is a master planner. He follows and directs His children till He gets best out of them. His thought is always good no matter the sudden appearance of darkness on their path. The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

Go Thy Way: The Commission For Ananias Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 29, 2020

You know someone is coming, perhaps to arrest you for being a Christian. Then you hear the Lord telling you to minister to that person. This happened to Ananias of Damascus when he ministered to Saul of Tarsus.

Introduction: suppose you heard someone was coming to arrest you, or even worse. You also know this person is a recognized hater of your faith, and wants little if anything to do with you. With that in mind, now suppose a word comes from God Himself that this known persecutor has become a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Know The Way? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2020

In a troubled and uncertain world, how can Jesus being "the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE" make a dffierence for us?

OPEN: Back in 1950s & 60s, Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra played for NY Yankees and became close friends. One day, Yogi Berra invited Mickey Mantle to his apartment, but Mantle… got lost. He stopped at a pay phone and called Yogi and said, “I'm trying to find your apartment, where is it?” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Or False - Two Ways To Heaven”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2020

We have arrived at Galatians Chapter 3. Chapters 1-2 Paul’s defense of his apostleship and a strong warning against prejudice. : Chapters 3-4 Paul defends the “gospel” salvation by faith in Jesus, even using Abraham as an illustration of faith.

In Jesus Holy Name March 8, 2020 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 3:10-11 Redeemer “True or False - Two Ways to Heaven” We have arrived at Galatians Chapter 3. With this sermon we turn a corner in our journey through Galatians. This short letter has ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God Calls Us To A New Way Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021

On Reformation Sunday we are called to reflect on how God is calling us to a new way of life, a life viewed through the lens of the Gospel.

Opening Text: Luke 9:21-26 THE GRACE WAY SO FAR Week 1: Foundational – The Cross of Jesus Week 2: God speaks to us – Through His Life giving Word Week 3: God’s focus for us – Being His evangelical and reforming people (church) This week: The Grace way - calls us to a new way 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-26, Galatians 2:15-21, Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Even Though I Feel This Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2021

We are faced with two options. The first is to see how bad things really are and to focus on them. And we have every right to focus on them because things are indeed bad. Or the second option is to decide even though things are bad, I chose to rejoice and trust in my Lord.

Introduction: I cannot recall in my 27 years as Pastor a sermon that I preached from the Book of Lamentations until today. Today will be my first. But I believe that are present condition of the world makes Lamentations a good book to preach today as we begin our new series “Even Though”. I have ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

We have spent this summer working our way through the Gospel of John to study the words of Jesus, as he walked around Israel speaking to the crowds, performing miracles, and teaching in parables. People were following him around everywhere, everyone wanted to know who he is. Who is this man who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 29, 2021

There is a way to the Father, and the way is wide open. There is a truth about God that can be known for certain. There is a life with God that lasts forever. And you can get it all through faith in Christ Jesus!

Many cities in this land are multicultural. Over the years, people from all over the globe have found their way here. They’ve all brought with them their languages, their traditions, food and clothing—and they’ve also brought their religions. So when you drive around, you see quite a few Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The 7 Characteristics Of The Perfect Way Of Love

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 13, 2022

Today we consider the most perfect way of life that anyone can live, the way of love. And we’ll be addressing the 7 ways we can best understand and live out the way of love.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army