Sermons on Bloom Where Planted:

True Love Reigns Sermon Vi: Where True Love Is, There Is Acceptance Of Persons Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to deal with differences in a Christlike manner by loving persons into becoming persons God would have them to become. Remember: Accepting persons does not always mean approving practices.

WHERE THERE IS LOVE, THERE IS ACCEPTANCE “Thank God! We don’t have to like everybody! But we are supposed to love everybody!” Thus spoke a minister whose sermon had to do with the love relationship Christ taught us to cultivate with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, Romans 14:13-19

Where Does Your Power Come From - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

How should we react when we experience a short-circuit in our spiritual lives? Ignore it? (No.) Walk away from it? (Come on!) Pretend it didn’t happen? (Not recommended.) Try to fix the problem ourselves?

Where does your power come from - Turn your eyes upon Jesus! We serve a powerful God! Where does your power come from? Story of the power going out for 6 hours. Came home from work and the power was out. Called the city. We went to go for fast food and grocery shopping Came back and down the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Hebrews 11:6, Deuteronomy 8:3, 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"I Know Where You Are, Just Tell Me What You Need”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 7, 2025

Black History Month—a time to celebrate our rich heritage, reflect on the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors, and, most importantly, recognize the hope that has been sustained throughout generations.

“I Know Where You Are, Just Tell Me What You Need” John 4:1-26, The Woman at the Well Good morning, beloved family. It’s a blessing to gather here today to commemorate Black History Month—a time to celebrate our rich heritage, reflect on the struggles and triumphs of our ancestors, and, most ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

"where God Meets Our Thirst" - Lent 3rd Sunday Series

Contributed by Shawn Vollmerhausen on Mar 16, 2026

This week’s message will create a space for people to name their own thirst…whether for peace, purpose, forgiveness, or renewal, and hear the invitation to come to the well that never runs dry.

There is a kind of thirst that goes deeper than the body. We all know what it feels like to be physically thirsty, to feel that dryness in the mouth, that ache in the throat, that longing for a drink of cold water. But there is another kind of thirst that lives in the soul. It is quieter, harder ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022

There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Blossom Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

Love and life are two sides of the same coin, that where love is life springs up, and life is a sign that love has been there.

This week the flowers decorating the altar are poinsettias. Do you know why? Pepita was a poor Mexican girl who had no gift to present the Christ Child at Christmas Eve services. As she walked to the chapel with her cousin Pedro, her heart was filled with sadness rather than joy. “I am sure, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking A Risk

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017

getting out of the boat is where all the action is... it is also where all things of purpose in our lives happens.

Taking a risk Matthew 14:22-14:36 Introduction- Prayer- I want to talk about one of Jesus many miracles. • The miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. • THAT IS SO… COOL! Can you imagine walking on water? People love a miracle. Most people root for the underdog because it would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

How Slick Is Doubt?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2018

Doubt is a huge obstacle to personal growth. The negative light that doubt plants in our hearts and minds can grow and thrive. Recognize doubt can kill the plan of God.

HOW SLICK IS DOUBT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever watch duck hunting on TV? Good duck hunters have DECOYS that look so real, they move to imitate real ducks, they make real quacking sounds like ducks, and real ducks are SLICKED INTO THE BELIEF THAT THOSE DECOY DUCKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17, Isaiah 14:13-14, Genesis 3:1-8, John 11:16, John 20:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

9 Covenant Friendship Steps (#2)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

Ther are 9 steps to a friendship covenant agreement: Exchange of coats, excjange of belt or weapon, blood, right arm, name, listen, loaf of bread, scar, plant a tree...

HERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... 9 COVENANT STEPS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part two of a two part series... This could be taught alone... Message: Ephes. 2:11 But don't take any of this for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Greater Love Than This No Man Has Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 12, 2022

[ Intro music: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"] I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING: DON HAS FINALLY LOST IT. HE STARTS OUT OUR MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WITH A CHRISTMAS HYMN – WHAT WAS HE THINKING? ACTUALLY, I WAS THINKING ABOUT REMEMBRANCE.

THIS SUNDAY, I WANTED TO TAKE A DIFFERENT LOOK AT MEMORIAL DAY. I WANTED TO REMEMBER THE WHOLE SALVATION STORY: FROM JESUS’ BIRTH & LIFE, TO HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION, AND HOW THAT ALL TIES IN TO THIS MEMORIAL DAY. WE THINK OF EVENTS AS ISOLATED DATES ON THE CALENDAR – CHRISTMAS, HOLY WEEK, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

The Vine And The Branches

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 22, 2022

B. Where then is real joy found?

Where then is real joy found? John 15:11, Jesus tells His disciples, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” 1. To understand the setting of when Jesus speaks these words need to go back to John 13:1it is Passover and it is the night before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wilhelm Scream

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2008

There is no where to hide when god is doing the searching.

Title: The Wilhelm Scream Text: Jonah 3:10-4:11 The Big Idea: There is no where to hide when God is doing the searching. Acknowledgement: The title and four major points are lifted from Homiletics Magazine, Volume 20, September 21, 2008. The Wilhelm Scream, PP 21-24. Introduction Let’s take ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Wisdom Or God's Power?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 3, 2015

Where does your faith stand and where does the faith of those you witness to stand after you leave them?

1Co 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Aim

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

God is more concerned about where you aim, than where you land.

How many of you have ever watched someone do something really well and wished you could do it too? As followers of Christ, just like we sometimes fantasize about being great athletes or performers, sometimes we see what appears to be deeper levels of spiritual commitment and dedication in other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Steps To Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 1, 2007

We have to learn to see beyond.... WHERE WE ARE....to... WHERE WE WILL BE

HEBREWS 12:1-2 Tonight I want to discuss... The promises of God It’s an attitude We have to learn to see past....WHERE WE ARE....to...WHERE WE WILL BE God will only do what you release him to do Matthew 18:18 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational