Sermons on Bushels:

Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on overcoming barriers in the church.

I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my family A. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife." B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-14, 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Hopeless Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 18, 2002

Remember being Lost

A Life Without Hope Ephesians 2:11-22 · Ephesians is filled with mighty truths, fantastic statements which remind us of what if means to be a Christian. IF we ever grasp these truths we will never be envious of a lost world, never wish to be like them in any way, and never be drawn back to those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Christ Is The King…so What?!?

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 22, 2003

What difference does Jesus make in our lives? How does God’s love impact our daily lives?

Today is Christ the King Sunday! It’s the day we lift Christ up as our Lord and Savior, our highest good and ultimate goal. But just what do we mean when we say Christ is the “King?” What does the word “King” mean to you? There’s: “Ole’ King Cole Was a Merrie Old Soul,” Nat King Cole, Martin ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

He Made It Again/Fruit Salad

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2003

ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU COULD GIVE JESUS IS TO FORGIVE THAT PERSON WHICH YOU ARE, BITTER, ANGRY OR HURT. AS YOU FORGIVE ANOTHER, YOU WILL RELEASE YOURSELF FROM BEHIND THE BARS OF BITTERNESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT.

HE MADE IT AGAIN! FRUIT SALAD! Broken, spilled out, at Jesus’ feet. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jeremiah 18:2 The word of the Lord told Jeremiah, ARISE, and GO to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear my word. 4. And the vessel that He made of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:2-4, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Upward And Outward

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 5, 2001

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C; The people of the world live lives that are DOWNWARD and INWARD. As God’s people, redeemed by Jesus’ blood and righteousness, we can live our lives UPWARD and OUTWARD.

Imagine a ship at sea. The clouds are dark, the wind is strong, and the waves are rough. Is the ship in danger? It all depends on direction—which way it is headed. If it is going toward the harbor, it’s safe. If it is pointed toward the rocks, it’s in trouble! Life is like that. Two identical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

This Little Light Of Mine, I'm Going To Let It Shine

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2004

As the candle gives itself for the light, so must we learn the gift that gives to to Light can make a big difference.

THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, I ’M GOING TO LET IT SHINE!! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I start burning big candle prior to service. As I start preaching I light a candle in a globe, I light a tall skinny candle, and I light some very small candles. You will see the points ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2004

Our Candlelight Service for 2004 as will be presented Christmas Eve. This is submitted to share an idea that might be beneficial to smaller churches.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PRELUDE: “HALLELUJAH CHORUS” WELCOME TO WORSHIPPERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN # 89 “O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL” (verses 1, 2, 3) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The J.o.b. (Handling Money)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on acting shrewdly... in a good way.

How Much Can God Trust You? Now, I want to warn you up front that today’s scripture… is a parable Jesus told his followers. This alone doesn’t warrant a warning… but I want you to listen very closely to these words, because this is quite possibly… the strangest parable Jesus ever told. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marriage Is God's Design (Part 2)

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 18, 2009

The institution of marriage, as God established it, is under attack.

Intro. This morning we saw the Principle that Marriage is of God. It was established by Him, and in reality for Him. To pervert it is to defy God Himself. This morning we saw - I. THE DIVINE PATTERN A. Marriage, between a man and a woman, is Rooted in Creation B. Marriage was Reaffirmed by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Candlestick Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 19, 2008

God is Light - The Formation, the Fuel, & the Flame - First we must SEE the Light, then we must BE the Light! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, spectacular PowerPoint Presentation.

The Golden Candlestick Exodus 25:31-40 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoldenCandlestick.html Look to your left as you enter the Holy Place and you see this beautiful lampstand, the Menorah, with 7 flames illuminating the room. It is described in minute detail, the most striking detail perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that.

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and believe me, rich is better.” My dad told me that. I’ve mentioned it before. He was just kidding around when he said it and he sure wasn’t rich, but the saying stuck with me. Funny how some things stick, isn’t it? Everybody’s got an opinion about money. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Overwhelming, Unexplainable, Incomprehensible, Reconciling Love

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 16, 2008

God loves His children in spite of their sin.

Title: God’s Overwhelming, Unexplainable, Incomprehensible, Reconciling Love For His Children Text: Hosea 3:1-5 Theme: God loves His children in spite of their sin. Introduction The most destructive force in the entire universe is the unbridled wrath of God. The Bible uses anthropopathic (from the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Walks The Dark Hills!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 14, 2006

God walks the dark hills with His children. We carry the light, even though at times darkness tries to extingish the light.

GOD WALKS THE DARK HILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have before the church a burning candle. I love the thought, I AM A CANDLE FOR THE LORD. I GIVE MYSELF FOR THE LIGHT. I. WILL WE WAIT ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE? WILL WE SUBMIT TO THE PLAN AND PURPOSE OF THE MOST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Six Saddest Word In The Bible

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008

These six words cause me to wonder, are we really concerned about the souls of others? Do we care if the unsaved perish? Do we care that when the lost die lost they are lost forever?

The Six Saddest Words in the Bible Psalm 142:4 “I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.” The word “soul” appears 458 times in the bible and the word “spirit” appears 505 times. These words are often used ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4

Denomination: Baptist