Sermons on Ate The Grain:

The Real Miracle-Grow Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cease And Desist Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009

Part 4 looks at the relevancy of the Sabbath.

CEASE and DESIST! Exodus 20:8-11 May 17, 2009 4 SLIDES SCRIPTURE READING 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The "M" Word Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012

Whether we are a good steward of God's provision or not depends on the attitude of our heart. Are we trusting God for all our needs? If so he will provide and bless us.

Money. It’s a hot topic! Most people in the world live in order to make money. After all, its money that pays the bills, puts food on the table and clothes on our back. But it’s also money that brings us comfort because we can buy for ourselves things that bring us ease and comfort in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sifting Of The Saints

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

This passage of scripture has to do with the “sifting” of the saints. Before we can fully appreciate what this passage is teaching, we have to know something about sifting.

Illus: Some of the older women in this congregation can remember when years ago they had a “sifter” in their kitchen. This was something they could hold with one hand, and use the other hand to turn a handle that rotated a wire wheel inside the sifter basket. As they prepared a meal for their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Beyond Our Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 15, 2016

This sermon looks at the life of Samson and the mistakes he made. If we do four things perhaps we will not make as many mistakes. 1. Learn from your MISTAKES 2. Choose your friends WISELY 3. Take God SERIOUSLY 4. Never Give up on GOD

How To Live Beyond Our Mistakes I am glad that I live in the age of computers that have spell-check. It’s not that I am a really bad speller – it’s just that I’m not a really good one. To tell you the truth – I have gotten better at spelling over the years – ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Turning to Christ involves repenting of sins, rejecting selfish living and all that is unjust, renouncing Satan and all evil. It’s living every day as a disciple of Christ, loving God with our whole heart, and our neighbour as our self, until life's end.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings ‘1, 2, 4, 7, 9, Here we come.’ That’s how my sons, Micah and Joshua, like to count down when we play hide and seek. There’s usually not much time to get ready! Actually every time they count down differently. One moment they’re ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Anglican

A Mountain Out Of A Molehill Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

When we look at the life of Jesus we discover He was a Master at making mountains out of molehills. He was always finding the sublime in that which was simple. He used the insignificant over and over for the basis of inspiration.

Basil Matthews tells of being in a little Arabian village and seeing a tall Arab boy playing a flute in the dusty streets. He was surprised and asked the boy if he could examine the instrument. He discovered it was made out of an old gun barrel. The boy had found it on a nearby battlefield. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Stop Thief! Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A sermon on the prohibition against theft.

Stop thief! Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28 INTRODUCTION AG: A Sunday school teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. "All right children, let’s take another example," she said. "If I were to get into a man’s pocket and take his billfold with all his money, what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 46 - What God Desires Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 5, 2025

Jonah failed to understand the compassionate and merciful nature of God. We as a church must know the heart of God and be actively involved in sharing the good news of the gospel and inviting those outside to be part of God’s Kingdom.

We read in Jonah 4:8, “And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.” (KJV) As we observe the works of God they astound ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8, Matthew 9:36-38, Luke 8:2-3, John 21:17, John 1:46, Matthew 12:7, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 24:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Man From Smallville Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2002

Judges 14 tells us that Samson’s relationship with the Philistine woman was "from the LORD." How could that be? And what can this chapter in Samson’s life teach us?

OPEN: Commenting on the "Spiderman" movie, a critic noted that the famous kiss (where Spiderman kissed the heroine while hanging upside down in the rain) was actually not a kiss at all. The actor put his mouth up to hers but actually didn’t kiss her because - between having to wear his mask and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of Predestination Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002

The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Live And Let Live (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive reading ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Sl6th Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 26, 2008

Sloth is more than laziness. It is lack of working for the betterment of the community: both the community of the body of Christ and the community at large. Basically, it is the failure to make a contribution to make the lives of people around you better.

SE7EN: SL6TH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14 June 22, 2008 Alright, we are coming down to the final two deadly sins. They are deadly practices and lifestyles because they lead us to destruction and trash the community formed in Jesus. And this one is no different: sloth. Sloth is more than laziness. It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

From Disharmoney To A Gift Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 6, 2013

Levi changed his name to Matthew in his Gospel to reflect his heart change.

Last week we talked about the man who came through the roof with the help of his friends. Remember Jesus was more concerned about his spiritual healing than a physical healing. While his friends expected a physical, healing Jesus instead forgave his sins. It was after the religious people got upset ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Foursquare