Sermons on Ate The Grain:

God Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 23, 2002

When we stand on God’s promises we are not standing on dusty or dead things that may get lost in some archive in heaven. They are living promises and they will never be forgotten.

This sermon was preached at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning October 27, 2002 by Pastor Scotty L Killingsworth S102702 The Lord keeps His promises 2 Corinthians 9:6-11/1 Kings 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Seared Conscience Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Notice God’s gracious methods of awakening the conscience of Joseph’s brothers.

“When Life Is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 6 “Dealing With A Seared Conscience” Genesis 42:1-28 Are there things that happened in the past that the mere mention of creates a new sense of pain in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Promotion: From The Pit To The Palace Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2010

Waiting is one of our greatest challenges. Our timetable is usually not the same as God's. God has a lot to teach us during our waiting periods. Let's see how God used the waiting period to grow Joseph.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went shopping with his wife at a local department store. 1. They purchased a piece of luggage and a cooler. 2. As the man was waiting for his wife to finish the rest of her shopping he dragged the luggage and cooler with him to the shoe department ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Of The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 13, 2010

When we read the Bible we need to understand what God is trying to tell us.

A Messiah of the Word Text: Matt. 12:1-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?”“I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph-Revenge Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 29, 2017

Leave vengeance to God.

Title: Joseph-Revenge Place: BLCC Date: 12/3/17 Text: Romans 12.17-19 CT: Leave vengeance to God. [Screen 1] Matt Woodley told this story. My friend Steve warned me that he didn't believe in forgiveness. "God could never forgive me," he said. "Okay, maybe he could forgive 70 percent of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Mountain Mansions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2020

A study in the book of Hosea 10: 1 – 15

Hosea 10: 1 – 15 Mountain Mansions 1 Israel empties his vine; He brings forth fruit for himself. According to the multitude of his fruit He has increased the altars; According to the bounty of his land they have embellished his sacred pillars. 2 Their heart is divided; Now they are held guilty. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Defiance To Authority

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 15: 1 – 41

Numbers 15: 1 – 41 Defiance to authority 15 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you have come into the land you are to inhabit, which I am giving to you, 3 and you make an offering by fire to the LORD, a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ruth 2: God Provides Generous Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth has 3 strikes against her: a widow, a foreigner, and fatherless. God provides by the law of gleaning, and the righteousness of Boaz.

Ruth 2: God Provides GENEROUS JUSTICE ***My father told me about his great-grandfather, a farmer who emigrated to America, along with many from his church in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the man’s wife died, leaving him with three young children. He hired a teenage girl to watch the children, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Psalm 146:5-9, Deuteronomy 10:17-18, Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 25, 2013

One thing leads to another.

Biblical mysteries explained-Military channel Each plague had the snowball effect until the tenth plague. 1-Rivers Of Blood Exodus 7:19-Then the Lord spoke to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Take your rod and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt, over their streams, over their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Precarious Path To 'providence'

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 22, 2013

please enter a brief summary Is there a once cherished dream that comes to mind? Between the dream dreampt, and the dream realized, life happens. Like Joseph, during the in-between time, we have the choice to be faithful or write the dream off.

September 16, 2012 “Joseph’s Precarious Path to ‘Providence’ ” Genesis 37:1-28; & 50:15-21 Joseph was born to Rachel, the true love - favorite wife of Jacob, but only after many long years of childlessness. Immediately doting Jacob starts showing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Congregational

Coincidence Or Providence Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

What we call coincidence is often providence—God quietly turning ordinary steps of faith into divine appointments that rewrite our story with grace.

Introduction — Ice Cream by the Mediterranean My three boys, Liz, and I were trying to cool off one evening, walking alongside the Mediterranean in the town of Iskenderun, Türkiye. We’d been sent there to do mission work in the region. But there was a small problem: our tourist visas were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Galatians 6:9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Healing In The Synagogue Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2025

Jesus saw a man whose right hand was withered and then, in the synagogue, healed him. Some of the religious leaders were there, too, and were furious with Jesus because of this.

A Healing in the Synagogue Introduction: Jesus healed people in different places at different times. One of the more unusual healings took place when four men carried a paralyzed man to a house but couldn’t enter. They didn’t stop, though: they carried the man up to the roof, opened a hole in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hand In Our Risk Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

The Providence of God sometimes requires taking a risk in faith

GODS HAND IN OUR RISK Ruth Part 3 What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken? Do we have any risk takers here? Any bungee jumpers? Skydivers? Scuba Divers? Who’s got a motorcycle? How many of you ride without a helmet? How many of you play golf? That’s a risky sport ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day After A Miracle Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 31, 2017

Getting God's battle strategy.

A. A COMMAND OF SEPARATION “God told Joshua to make knives and circumcise the sons of those who had been slaves in Egypt (40 years ago). Their fathers died in the wilderness because of their unbelief and rebellion. Their sons had never been circumcised” (Josh. 5:2-9, Amplified). ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

The Israelites Set Themselves Apart

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle August 12, 2012 A. A COMMAND OF SEPARATION “God told Joshua to make knives and circumcise the sons of those who had been slaves in Egypt (40 years ago). Their fathers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist