Sermons on Way Maker:

Learning From Life's Setbacks

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

Lessons can be learned from Life's Setbacks; Receiving Healing God's Way; When human power isn't enough;

Learning from Life’s Setbacks II Kings 5:1-14 There are lessons to be learned by the setbacks in our lives. An excellent study of setbacks is found in the story of Naaman, the leper, where there are specific events and decisions that can be applied to our times and lives. The setting is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

The way of salvation has been made plain for all men, therefore, it would please God for all men to accept the plan

SALVATION TEXT: Titus 2: 11, Ephesians 2:8 INTRODUCTION: The way of salvation has been made plain for all men, therefore, it would please God for all men to accept the plan. I. PLAN OF SALVATION Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2013

In this sermon, we explore the way that God is able to break down any wall, and that He alone can handle the tool of vengeance.

Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions. 1. What have been the greatest challenges you have faced in your life? 2. What have been the biggest obstacles you have had to overcome? 3. What have been the hardest walls you have run into? 4. How many of them are you still ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Exactly Does The Holy Spirit Comfort Us?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2013

A look at the four places in John where the word "paraclete" is used and how each shares a way the Holy Spirit comforts us.

HOW EXACTLY DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT COMFORT US? The Greek word "paraclete" is used only four times in John and they all occur within three chapters. These four uses tell us four ways that the Holy Spirit comforts us. 1. We are comforted because we know He won't leave us hanging. - John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Roadblocks On The Road To Hell

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 27, 2013

God doesn't want anyone to go to hell. That's why He has set up roadblocks along the way.

How does one keep from going to hell? Jesus answers that question for us in Mark 9:43-48. In a nutshell Jesus is saying that we must do whatever it takes to keep from going to hell. But too often we leave the impression that that the road to hell is a slippery slope, a steep grade, and once you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: *other

Jesus, The True Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2013

Jesus is the door, the only way in, and the shepherd who stands watch. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TrueShepherd.html Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 v. 11 Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, who gives his life for the sheep. The good shepherd speaks of redemption. The Bible also calls Him the Great Shepherd, which speaks of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Mighty Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

Never despise the day of small beginnings. Three ways in which God’s Kingdom is like a mysterious mighty mustard seed.

INTRODUCTION How many of you were raised on a farm? Raise your hand. How many of you have parents or grandparents that were raised on a farm? Since we’re becoming an urban and suburban culture, many of us have lost the appreciation for agriculture. But when Jesus was teaching people 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

With God All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Marvin Keiser Sr. on Oct 14, 2017

The human heart is sinful but, God can change it, sometimes He must get our attention the hard way.

With God all things are possible Matthew 19:26 “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” As we look around us, you can see more and more, that the world is changing to a society that does what it wants, and nobody is going to tell them how ...read more

4 Essential Building Blocks For Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 15, 2013

Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION 4 Essential Building Blocks for Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way. INTRODUCTION Without a doubt, marriage and the family unit appears to be in trouble. Some would even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Bush"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2020

Moses heard God speak through a Bush, let us consider some of the ways God (Bush) speaks to us today.

“The Bush” Exodus 3:1-15 • God’s Spoke in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:8). God spoke from a mountain to all Israel on Mt Sinai, God spoke from the Heavens when Jesus was being baptized “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well Pleased”. God spoke again on the mount of transfiguration, Saul ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

In Christ, I Am...made New Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

In Christ, we have new passions, a new attitude, and a new source of righteousness. Includes specific actions to live in new ways.

IN CHRIST, I AM…MADE NEW—Ephesians 4:17-5:2 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) When our son Andy went off to college, he decided to become Andrew—again. If we called his roommate to ask where Andy was, his roommate did not recognize the name. Andrew’s name change was symbolic of a new start ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(In Everything Give Thanks) 1 Thes. 5:15-18 (Kjv)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 20, 2017

BUT THANKFULNESS IS A WAY OF LIFE FOR A BLOOD BOUGHT SON OR DAUGHTER OF GOD BECAUSE A THANKFUL SPIRIT IS ONE OF THE KEY DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN

1 Thes. 5:15-18 (KJV) See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. [16] Rejoice evermore. [17] Pray without ceasing. [18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Temptation Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Disrupted

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 10, 2020

Our Faith Journey is always in danger of being disrupted. Be aware of the things that get in our way. They sometimes catch us by surprise.

FAITH DISRUPTED Exodus 32:1-14 Introduction Our Faith Journey is always in danger of being disrupted. Be aware of the things that get in our way. They sometimes catch us by surprise. When the children of Israel acted in faith and put the blood of the lamb on their doorpost, they escaped ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 8, 2020

Jesus came to show us the way to His Kingdom and He is our Shepherd that will help us all to know His Father.

Looking at the WORD of God, we can see that Jesus came for us all and not for Himself. He came into this realm so that we all can be saved and the Old testament points to Jesus from the beginning and then the New testament reveals Jesus coming onto the scene. There is no denying the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 40:11, Genesis 48:15

Denomination: Pentecostal