Sermons on Break Fallow Ground:

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flash Flood Warnings

Contributed by James May on Apr 3, 2005

God is ready to pour out his blessings upon his people. Are we ready to run? Are we prepared to recieve them and allow God to use us?

FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS By Pastor Jim May This past week my wife and I took a few days off and went down to Foley, Alabama near the gulf coast. I’ve never been much for swimming or sunbathing. In fact I haven’t done either of them for nearly 35 years now. And besides, I would look like a beached ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoiding The Mistake Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2007

In this lesson we look at the way God reacted when Israel rebelled against Moses on two occasions. God wants us to submit to and cooperate with the authorities he has placed in our lives.

Introduction: A. One of my embarrassing ministry mistakes came early on, while I was still in school at Harding. 1. I was working part-time as a minister for a congregation outside of town named the Highway Church of Christ. (Yes, it was right next to the highway.) 2. Anyhow, I was teaching a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011

We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith And Evidence Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Oct 12, 2020

Today we are going to look at another shelter of faith which can help withstand all calamities of life leading a Christian to move forward in God’s will despite the extremity of an existential life.

Faith and Evidence Joshua 2:8-18 Introduction: This month we focus on the theme, “Shelters of faith”. Experientially it means that faith needs to be sheltered, faith needs to come under the banner of a refuge - so to speak. Faith at times can become so fragile and vulnerable to the tensions and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Serve

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Crucifixion" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2013

A sermon about what Christ did on the Cross.

Mark 15:25-39 "24 Hours that Changed the World: The Crucifixion" We tend to sometimes forget that the Crucifixion was the ultimate form of torture, and it has never been equaled. It was a terrifying death. Seneca said that if you knew there was a likelihood you would be arrested and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Glory In The Highest

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 25, 2013

The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as told by a businessman from Jerusalem who is thrust into the path of Jesus as He enters the city. A first person tale of Christ changing a life.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yusef bar Shimon. You can call me Joseph the son of Simon. I’m a businessman in Jerusalem and I make garments from wool and linen. I want to tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 20, 2012

A first person message from the viewpoint of a shepherd, speaking from Psalm 23.

July 8, 2012 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Michael ben Samuel. I am from the land of Palestine and I'm a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with favor. For most of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Vultures Are Circling (Attitudes)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2017

Have we ever considered our attitudes. Christianity is not a religion it is a relationship. The vultures are circling while we are going to the desert?

THE VULTURES ARE CIRCLING? YOUR ATTITUDE WHILE TRAPPED DYING IN A DRY DESERT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RELIGION VS. RELATIONSHIP... Text: Romans 8:15-17 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-30, Romans 8:15-17, Haggai 1:5-7, Genesis 16:4-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing God’s Encouragement When We Are Discouraged! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF PAUL AS HE ENTERS INTO THE TOWN OF CORINTH. HE COMES INTO THIS TOWN DISCOURAGED – AND SEEING HIS CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO COULD BLAME HIM. YET, WHAT PAUL DOES NOT INITIALLY SEE, AND WHAT GOD BRINGS TO HIS ATTENTION IS THAT THERE IS MUCH

SEEING GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN WE ARE DISCOURAGED! Acts 18:1-17 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2  There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Time

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2003

The book of Daniel contaians many prophesies. Concerning the end of time Daniel tell us to expect: Resurrection, Retribution, and Reward!

The End Of Time Scott R Bayles, preacher I’m sure several people here this morning have seen the bumper stickers, "In case of rapture this car will be unmanned," or some else like that. While such statements are intended to be funny to some, there are confusing to others. Many people have read the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Gideon, Man Of Doubts Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

God verifies his presence to Gideon repeatedly, but is this how we should respond to God’s calling?

Possessing the Promises #4 – Gideon Guess what? After Deborah, Barak, and Jael the Israelites do evil on the sight of the Lord. • Midianites oppress them for seven years. • Israelites forced to live in caves • Midianites steal all their crops • They cry out to the Lord for help Little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"a Miracle And A Motive"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 21, 2023

Jesus brings with Him choices for us to make. Will we follow Him, or will we try and get rid of Him?

“A Miracle and a Motive” John 11:1-7, 17-19, 32-53 How many of you have read or heard the story of Jesus raising Lazarus before? Where we stop reading the story has a lot to do with how we interpret it. If I were to have stopped reading at verse 45, the story would have a happy ending, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: United Methodist