Sermons on Wicked Ways:

The Way The Church Should Operate

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Forms Functions, Foundation, Fullness. What doe those words have to do with the church? Find out

The Way the Church Should Operate Introduction A. Today we are going to examine and issue that has really struck me hard in the last couple of weeks B. I have come to the realization that there are a lot of thing we do in the name of ministry and we forget the purpose of what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Better Way To Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 24, 2002

Think about how we could make it to heaven before Christ. Christ made it a lot better for us

Hebrews 2:1-4 A Better Way To Make It To Heaven Introduction 1. Phones were invented why? To communicate Better. 2. Why were cars invented? Better transportation 3. Why were glasses invented? Better sight 4. Why was salvation given to us? A better way to make it to Heaven. 5. Yes we are still ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Meeting Challenges God's Way Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

When life gets rough, what then?

Meeting Challenges God’s Way Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Last Sunday we met the people of God as they marched out of slavery toward the Promised Land. We observed that early on God led them into a situation with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Which Way To The Milk And Honey? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2002

God’s promises to Joshua and to us

Which Way To The Milk And Honey? Joshua 1 Intro: How often do you feel like you have life under control? Like things are humming along, generally the house is in order, the stuff of life reasonably organized and manageable, the “to do list” feels accomplishable, and things are generally in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bird Hunting, God's Way

Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002

The Children of Israel got their fleshly desires but they didn’t like the way that God gave it to them. We must be careful what we ask for, or we just might get it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Way That Seems Right..."

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002

The Bible tells us that there is a way that SEEMS right to man, but in the end it leads to destruction. How do we avoid doing it? There are a few simple principles.

STAND & READ - Proverbs 14:12-14 ?There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. [13] Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and the end of joy may be grief. [14] The backslider, in heart, will have his fill of his own ways; but a good man will be satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-14, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other

Doing Things God's Way Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The story of the return of the ark to Israel gives us five principles for doing Things God’s way.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 5 “Doing Things God’s Way!” 1 Samuel 6:17 -7:17 You will remember in chapter four that the Philistines had captured the ark of the Covenant in battle and taken it to the capital city of Ashdod (5:1). ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leading The Way Jesus Did.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 7, 2002

When it comes to leading people we can learn from the example of Jesus

When it comes to leading others we can find our role model in Jesus. In John 10 verses 11-18 we discover how Jesus led and what is essential in leading. 1. Leaders are people of good character(v11,14) " I am the good shepherd" a. Notice that Jesus is good all the time. 2. Leaders love those ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003

The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

“BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-71

Denomination: Methodist

Doing Right The Wrong Way

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 2, 2003

David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 Samuel 7:1).

DOING RIGHT THE WRONG WAY Scripture: 2 Samuel 6 INTRODUCTION David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:6, 1 Samuel 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Achieving Greatness God's Way

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 23, 2003

“Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” Matt 20:26-28.

Theme: Achieving greatness God’s way Text: Ex. 12:21-28; Matt. 20:20-28 The purpose for Christ’s coming to earth is contained in the statement, “The Son of man came to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many”. God, our Creator, who is to be worshipped, came to serve as an example for us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Exodus 12:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding A Mate– God's Way! Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

I’d like to encourage God’s people to find the answer on ’how to find a mate’ from the Bible rather than our culture.

A. Bad date when... Hey guys, you know you are on a bad date when.... 1. She whispers to the waiter, “Please kill me!” 2. You catch her giving her phone number to the guy cleaning your windshield. 3. She keeps calling you, “Bachelor number two”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 10, 2004

Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness

Acts 1:8 Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 Introduction Tonight I want to share with you a message that I have preached before on the subject of witnessing. I preached it about two and a half years ago, after hearing Pastor Charlie Ellison preach it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteen Ways To Identify Abuse

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 15, 2004

Ask the Lord to help people respond to the Spirit’s conviction whenever they fall into the following traps that manifest the corrosive effects of abuse in relationships and ministries

Sixteen Ways to Identify Abuse (John 16:7-16:9) Illustration:Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You . . . have prepared for those who trust in You. --Psalm 31:19 Renee still believed in God’s existence, but for many years she didn’t trust Him. And no wonder! As a small child, she had been ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004

Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran