Sermons on A Time To Plant:

Just In Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023

This parable teaches us to keep our eyes focused on the hope that is to come.

Cub Hannah, of Swamp Branch KY, was a mean drunk. And he was both mean and drunk on June 11, 1999, when he took a machete to his brother in law, Sam Lugar, out in Lugar's front yard... [and nearly severed his] little finger. Johnson County sheriff's deputies ...interviewed six witnesses and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Joel 2:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harvest Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

One must plant seed to reap a crop.

• John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. • Never did Jesus encourage his followers or even those who were considering becoming his followers to wait until tomorrow. o He was gripped with the urgency of the hour and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is The Time For Stepping

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2025

Can you be at the right place at the right time where God is moving, and miss receiving from God? We answer that question in this sermon.

John 5:1-4  After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. [3] In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Old Man And His Massey Ferguson" Series

Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jun 4, 2012

Narrative Hybrid of Parable of the Sower

Nicolas Campbell “The Old Man and the Mason Ferguson” Luke 8:4-18 First Christian Church Rock Hill A. FAS- Broken shovel story B. Farming. It’s everywhere in the Bible and today we have a story about farming. I. Retelling the Biblical story. A. Here we have Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Christian Church

2020 Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2020

This was my message for the first Sunday of 2020 sharing what God had laid on my heart for the New Year.

It’s a brand-new year, a brand-new decade and a chance for everyone to have 2020 vision. As we were preparing to step over the line into 2020, I realized that I was now entering my fourth decade at Cornerstone. The nineties, Y2K to 2010, 2010 to 2019 and now the Roaring Twenties. And that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

They Continued Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 8, 2015

The church must continue to proclaim the good news!

August 2, 2015 Church Planting They Continued Acts 14:1-7 Opening words: Bob Woods tells the story of a couple who took their son, 11, and daughter, 7, to Carlsbad Caverns. As always, when the tour reached the deepest point in the cavern, the guide turned off all the lights to dramatize how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Death To Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 31, 2009

Christians are the soil for the seeds that give eternal life.

Death to Life John 2:20-26 During this lent season We have taken a few snapshots of different places in Jesus ministry, Last week we visited John’s description from the beginning of Jesus ministry in chapter 2 where he runs their animals and convenience store clerks out of the temple. We made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

People will respond to Jesus in one of three ways.

July 26, 2015 Church Planting The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Acts 13:42-51 Opening words: I love this story. D.L. Moody once spoke with a woman who didn't like his method of evangelism. He replied, "I don't really like my method either. What is yours?” She answered, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-51

Denomination: Methodist

This Is Us - Creation Day 6 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 9, 2021

When Christians deny the biblical creation narrative we see that an enormous robbery has taken place in which someone has stolen from you that which provides shelter for your life and we don’t even know it.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 This is the inaugural worship service for CrossWay Christian Fellowship I wish to thank all of you for being here this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-25, Psalm 8:3-5, John 6:68

Denomination: Brethren

"Where Do You Stand?”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Every day is a day full of choices.

Intro: Every day is a day full of choices. I. The hour of decision. 2Timothy 3:1 ¶ This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2Ti 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-21

The Soil Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 30, 2025

This sermon from Matthew 13 reminds us that while the Word of God and the Sower never change, the fruitfulness of our lives depends entirely on the condition of our hearts—whether they are hardened, shallow, crowded, or humble and receptive to the transforming truth of Christ.

The Soil of the Heart Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 To hear and truly understand the words of our Creator is no simple task. This is the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb. Who recorded every moment of our lives before one of them came to be. Who holds together the seen and unseen, past, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Pray With Me? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!

August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-8

Denomination: Methodist

Time In The Trenches Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009

What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 14, 2006

Most will never ’Come’ to Jesus until they are ’Brought’ to Jesus. The COMPASSION of the SAVIOR, the CONDITION of the SHEEP, & the COMMISSION of the SAINTS. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Presentation.

Harvest Time Matt. 9:35-38 When Jesus walked this earth 2,000 years ago, it was in a physical body. He laid aside His omnipresence and was only at one place at a time. For this reason He spent His time moving about, going where people were and meeting their needs. v. 35 This is the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist