Sermons on Ate The Grain:

Sermon # 10 - Riches Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 25, 2024

As we study the life of Joseph and compare it with the life of the church we will learn many important lessons. The Lord expects us as His children to grow in our knowledge of Him and to experience the riches of His glory through

Let us look into 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) As we continue our series of meditations based on the above mentioned verse, we realize that God alone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 3:14-21, Hosea 4:6, Genesis 42:3, Genesis 42:5, Genesis 42:8, Genesis 42:16, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Acts 17:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Therefore Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2016

Let's explore the "therefore" of Philippians 4:1 (Material adapted from Jerry Starling at: https://committedtotruth.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/sermon-how-to-stand-firm/)

HoHum: Especially for children (Pass out pictures of cement trucks to children)- I like concrete trucks and mixers from Patrick in Thomas and Dizzy in Bob the builder. They are so big and noisy and they have that large container in the back that turns and churns as it mixes the concrete. Exciting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Game Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 19, 2013

A sermon based on Luke 16:19-31 focused on stewardship (Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: http://www.biblebb.com/files/ryle/pract13.htm)

HoHum: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. In conclusion, the teacher asked her students the question: "Now, which man would you rather be, Lazarus or the rich man?" One little boy’s hand shot up immediately and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 4, 2015

This Sermon Series deals with the types of faith mentioned by Jesus in the gospels. Five kinds of "faith" will be looked at. This message deals with the peril of having little faith and the remedy for little faith. Email for powerpoint

FACING OUR FAITH IN 2015 THE HINDRANCE OF HAVING “LITTLE FAITH” MATTHEW 6:25-34 "FOR THIS REASON I SAY TO YOU, DO NOT BE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR LIFE, AS TO WHAT YOU WILL EAT OR WHAT YOU WILL DRINK; NOR FOR YOUR BODY, AS TO WHAT YOU WILL PUT ON. IS NOT LIFE MORE THAN FOOD, AND THE BODY MORE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013

A sermon from Romans 15:30-33 on prayer (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2015_30-33.htm)

HoHum: Whenever I speak about prayer, I want it known that I speak as a fellow-struggler in the trenches. I’ve never found prayer to be easy. Also, many messages and books on prayer lay a guilt trip on the listener or reader for not praying enough. They tell about how Martin Luther was so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Mother And Brothers Seek An Audience Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2017

Jesus addressed the crowd, on this day, regarding subjects which drew the resentment of the Scribes and Pharisees. And while He was speaking, His mother, Mary, and His brothers arrived at the house where He was at.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Capernaum Lesson: His Mother and Brothers Seek an Audience Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21 -Matthew- Matt 12:46-50 (KJV) 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Four Thousand Fed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2017

When He fed them, we are told, So they all ate and were filled. It was true on that day, and it is true today also that Christ has enough mercy and grace to satisfy any desire.

-AD 29- Decapolis Lesson: Four Thousand Fed Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-9 -Matthew- 32 Now Jesus called His disciples to Himself and said, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And I do not want to send them away hungry, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Come Now Is The Time To Worship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2016

We are to come to worship in 5 ways- Psalm 95 (Material adapted from Jack Peters at: http://www.sermonseeds.org/Poetry/Psalm%2091-120/Psalm%2095.htm)

HoHum: A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." It is a shame that we can make a worship service a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2012

A sermon loosely based on Hosea 8:4-7 (Outline and material adapted from the Pulpit Commentary and also at: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/jerdan/reaping_the_whirlwind.htm)

HoHum:
There’s a story about Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar who was arrested for speeding. He was reportedly pulled over by a policemen with a radar-gun. And allegedly Robert Watts said to the policeman, "Had I known what you were going to do with it I would never ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Bad To Worse

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 29, 2012

A sermon on Amos 5:18-20 on the day of the Lord (Some material adapted from a sermon by Roger Griffith at: http://www.joywell.org/Sermons/frombad2worse.html)

HoHum: This verse reminds me of a horror movie. The people are desperately trying to get away and many times they do only for some of them to meet their demise after escaping several times. Vs. 19- They escaped from a lion, a bear, only to enter their house and be bitten by a snake. Also we ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Defeat Of Depression

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Let's talk about the lot, the lamenting and the Lord of the depressed (Material adapted from Bill Kirk at: https://billkirk.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/victory-over-depression.pdf)

HoHum: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. SAD starts in the fall (right now) and continues into the winter months. Know of one woman who has dementia that suffers from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-27, Psalm 102:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ang Laging Diyos—laging Nakikinig Sa Ika-11 Anibersaryo Ng Simbahan

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2024

Ang sermon na ito ay para sa pagdiriwang ng ika-11 anibersaryo ng simbahan at tumatalakay sa Diyos na Laging Dinirinig ang ating mga panalangin.

Ang Laging Diyos—Laging Nakikinig sa Ika-11 Anibersaryo ng Simbahan Rick Gillespie-Mobley Genesis 12:1-7 Lucas 18:1-8 Maligayang Anibersaryo Bagong Buhay Sa Kalbaryo para sa 11 taon ng paghahanap ng mga layunin ng Diyos dito sa kanto ng East 79 th at Euclid Avenue. 11 taon na ang nakalipas ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Famous Last Words On Evil Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 8, 2024

After exposition of Scripture, answer some questions about evil (Material adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-evil/)

HoHum: The Four Horsemen formed in 1985 with Ric Flair, Ole and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard with J. J. Dillon as their manager. In his autobiography To Be The Man, Rick Flair claimed that it was during this interview that Arn Anderson commented: "The only time this much havoc had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Of The Spirit 5- Propecy & Discernment Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 17, 2004

1) The three sources (of revelation) 2) The three standards (against which to measure it) 3) The three stages (at which error can creep in: revelation, interpretation, application)

Gifts of the Spirit 5- ¡§To another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits¡¨ 1 Cor 12:10 WBC 19/9/4 pm - How can I become more discerning about what is from God and what isn¡¦t? - How can I be wise about mistakes made in the prophetic yet completely open to what God might be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Journey: The Journey Home Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 14, 2021

A quote from business insider newspaper, “At approximately 9:28 a.m. on September 11, 2001, United Flight 93 was hijacked by four al Qaeda terrorists. After the terrorists had stabbed the pilot and a flight attendant, the passengers were told that a bomb...

A quote from business insider newspaper, “At approximately 9:28 a.m. on September 11, 2001, United Flight 93 was hijacked by four al Qaeda terrorists. After the terrorists had stabbed the pilot and a flight attendant, the passengers were told that a bomb was onboard and the plane was heading back ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army