Sermons on Barley:

Living A Generous Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2008

There are two ways to approach life, with a clenched fish or an open hand. A clenched fist person says: “All I have, I have gained on my own.” An opened hand person says, “All I have, God has provided and blessed. I am just a manager of all God has gi

Living a Generous Life Exodus 4:1-5 It took God speaking to Moses from a burning bush to get the attention of Moses and make a life-changing impact on Moses. Moses was about 40 years old when he left Egypt and fled to Midian and there he worked as a Shepherd 40 years for the Priest of Midian, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Satan's War Against God Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 27, 2009

Why does God call for the brutal killing of so many people in the book of Revelation? Have you ever wondered why God told the Jews to completely wipe out certain groups of people in the OT? Doesn’t God love? How could a loving God take such drastic measur

Revelation 6:5-8; 12:4-9 Purpose: To expose Satan’s nature. Aim: I want the listener to be more aware of Satan’s tactics and oppose him more aggressively. INTRODUCTION: Why does God call for the brutal killing of so many people in the book of Revelation? Have you ever wondered why God told the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look To Jesus And Live

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 17, 2008

Look to Jesus and Live.

“Oh Lord, please make a bee-line for our hearts today, and convict us of our sin, and turn us to the cross of forgiveness where we might kneel in repentance. Please give us that which enables our hearts to worship You. And then teach us how to live. How do we apply your Word oh God? What changes ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Body Is A Transformed Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2009

This section concerns the nature of the resurrection body. 1st, it is not the same body that was laid in the grave, simply reconstituted; & 2nd the new body is related to the original 1. It will be related to the original yet different.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 35-42 THE RESURRECTION BODY IS A TRANSFORMED BODY [John 12: 23-28] After having established that the resurrection of Christ is the pledge of the raising again of the believer’s body, Paul answers the question: "What kind of body will the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Of Weeks

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

Fourth in a series on how Jesus fulfilled all seven of the Old Testament Feasts prescribed by God.

Note: This message was presented by both of our pastors as a team. Pat: Once again this morning we’re going to take a break from our journey through Ecclesiastes to focus on the Jewish Feasts and focus on how they reveal Jesus, the Messiah. Back in March, we focused on the three spring feasts – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009

A sermon focusing on wholehearted devotion to God and determining what in your life is worth fighting for. From a series called "Forgotten" about the lives of the Old Testament.

We are in the middle of a series called Forgotten, where we are looking at unforgettable lessons from forgotten lives found in the Old Testament of the Bible. And it’s father’s day weekend so today we thought we’d look at the story of David’s mighty men. If you have a Bible turn to 2 Samuel 22 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010

Naomi undergoes a changed perspective.

RUTH 1:20-22 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED CHARACTER’S CONCEPTS I. CHANGE: RUTH 1:20 A. Concepts. B. Character. C. Continuum. II. CIRCUMSTANCES: RUTH 1:21 A. Comparative. B. Charging. C. Constructive. III. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Electing A Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2012

Jesus wasn’t "attractive" enough to be elected president, let alone Savior. But why wasn’t Jesus desirable to the people of His day? What message did He preach that the masses reject Him?

OPEN: How many of you have noticed that there’s a Presidential election coming up? (This met with a certain amount of laughter). Just a few weeks ago, the Republican Party - and then the Democratic Party - had their political conventions where they officially nominated their candidate. There was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Bigger Than....the Fight Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

Because God is Big...the enemy doesn’t stand a chance!

TEXT: Judges 6:1 - 7:25 TITLE: God is Bigger than the Fight SERIES: God is BIGGER than… (part 2) TOPIC: God’s power; God’s might! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 12th, 2008 PROP.: Fighting an enemy with God’s help assures victory! INTRODUCTION: The Rocky Movies. What I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jordan River Crossing Principles

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

How to get back across the Jordan after your mentor has been taken.

2 Kings 2:8-14 KJV And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. [9] And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Ministers To A Great Multitude

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2013

Jesus ministers to a great multitude of people and we learn that Jesus satisfies every need.

Scripture Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23). That was in 28 AD. Jesus’ ministry was fundamentally a ministry of teaching and healing. His primary mission was to seek and to save the lost. That is, he came to find those who knew themselves to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David’s Mighty Men

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2013

David’s Mighty Men are not in the Bible just to incite idle curiosity, but to teach us something the qualities that will make us mighty men and women of God. Let's look at 5 mighty men & the qualities that made them great.

DAVID’S MIGHTY MEN 2 Sam. 23:8-12, 18-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Many times, life requires us to have courage. 2. We're going to be looking at courage this morning. 3. “NO NOVOCAIN” a. A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to a dentist. "I want a tooth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing As A Team Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2012

There were 5 men on the floor praying and fasting for God’s will. What do these 5 tell us about working together as a team for God? And what principles can help us change the world as they did?

OPEN: Yesterday was “St. Patrick’s Day. So, in honor of that special day, I thought I’d share this video clip with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8lEhiHw0Dg&feature=related From 4:04 to 6:17 What you’ve seen were just A FEW of the final minutes of the 1963 championship game between the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ