Sermons on Wrong Paths:

O Jerusalem, O Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

The Fourth Sermon of Lent 2008 and Communion Meditation for March 2, 2008

(Slide 1) (Dramatic reading from Living Lent; the animals tell the story, the hen reveals a grieving savior’ by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2008) “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cheating , Drinking Bishop

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 3, 2021

Get your act together

THE CHEATING, DRINKING BISHOP 1 Timothy 3 A certain bishop in my country has been in the limelight after it emerged that he fathered a child with a woman who is not his wife. The reactions from him and all who have thrown in their two cents have been both expected and unexpected. I will sample a ...read more

A Study Of Psalm 32 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2018

David knew what it meant to experience forgiveness from God. His desire, having known it, was to tell anyone who might read this about it. Do we share the same desire in our life?

A Study of Psalm 32 Psalm 32 Introduction - Good evening … short intro on new format - Open to all, may allow more to attend due to busy schedules - Comments can be seen by all, questions can be asked through comments - Encourage participation … strengthening of faith of one another is key - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Story Of Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jan 7, 2024

The main idea is to understand the story of Jesus as told in the Bible, particularly in the Gospel of Mark, and to rethink our understanding of this story and our place in it.

Hey guys, let's dive into a cool story today. You know how we all love a good story, right? Well, the Bible is like the ultimate storybook. But sometimes, we get the story all mixed up. We're going to look at the first chapter of Mark's Gospel to help us get the story straight. Let's pray: "God, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 19:28-40

Topics: Miracles, Resurrection, Parables, Crucifixion

Vision 2014 And Beyond

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2014

God is calling the Body of Christ in 2014 and beyond to (i) Be the WATCHMEN for the DYING NATION (ii) Be the PROPHETS to the DYING GENERATION and (iii) Be the PREACHERS/MESSENGERS to the DYING WORLD.

Opening illustration: Many of us appreciate the Robertson family’s strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertson’s comments in a recent interview on moral values. As the Robertson controversy winds down - at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19, James 5:8-11, Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Place At The King's Table Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

God values even the broken life. The Lord will take us from the ash heap of society to an unlikely place; let’s discover “Your Place at the King’s Table.” (Ends with "Sanctity of Human Life).

UNLIKELY - Your Place at the King’s Table John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Person Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 2, 2024

A series asking if we are really serious about God.

Growing in Integrity Psalm 119:33-40 February 4, 2024 Have you ever wanted to say something, but you were totally tongue tied? Or you had this great speech to make, maybe you were going to propose, and you knew what you wanted to say . . . and it just didn’t come out as you thought it would? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Deserted In The Desert Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013

We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.

1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God, Our Guide

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2009

We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our lives will show us every step of the way, if we will only let Him lead.

Our God, Our Guide Griffith Baptist Church – 3/15/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 48 Key verse: Psalms 48:14 - For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Premise: We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Unfaithfulness Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2007

Hosea speaks of Gomer’s unfaithfulness as a reflection of the spiritual adultery of the people of God

Hosea 2.2-13 Unfaithfulness – Fresh Start? ‘Hello’ magazine I believe is a very popular magazine with some women. It is bought primarily for the photographs and not its intellectual content I believe. Usually it is full of photo shoots of the rich and famous and their ‘loving’ relationships with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"let Me Show You The Door" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

My brother’s wife is a flight attendant and works out of the airport in Charlotte NC. You may have seen her if you watch Wheel of Fortune …

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW “Let me Show you the Door” 2nd Corinthians 6:3-11 I titled our current preaching series “I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW.” My hope in this group of messages has been that all of us will see more clearly the vision God has for Eagle’s Landing. To help us get there one of the things I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Christus Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 21, 2022

Jesus is the only way to heaven.

Series Pt 4 – The Five Transcendent Truths Sola Christus John 14:6 “I am the way and the truth and the life” In John 13:33, Jesus said, “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

The most outrageous assertion Jesus ever made was “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by Me.”

Faith Under Fire Part II Is Jesus the Only Way to God? Lee Strobel Jesus often surprised people with teachings that cut across the grain of human nature. Lose your life to save it. The first will be last. The meek will inherit the earth. Rejoice in persecution. Pray for your enemies. It’s better ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

The Admonition For Spirit-Filling Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2018

This portion of the Ephesian letter constitutes an exhortation to the readers to live like wise men. “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise”

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/29/17 Lesson 23: The Admonition for Spirit-Filling (Ephesians 5:15-21) Ephesians 5:15-21 (KJV) 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist