Sermons on Coal Fields:

10 How’s Your Eating Habits? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 12, 2011

We long to be sheltered, secure, & satisfied The Shepherd At Work: 1. Looking For The Best Grazing & Bedding Land 2. Removal of Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Scorpions 3. Clean the Drinking Holes

Ps 23:5 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Sheep are completely defenseless. They can't bite like dogs, scratch like cats, kick like horses or even snap like turtles. - Yet have many enemies • Cougars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Just Steward

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019

Do we answer to our own priorities or God?

Luke 16:1-13 As you might have noticed, we have been reading a lot of parables from Luke in the last few months; this is Year C in the Episcopal lectionary. . . the year of Luke. And Luke seemed to concentrate on Jesus and his parables as teaching tools. We started out with some gentle parables ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Iv: A Caregiver Who Was Blessed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

God blesses those who need caregiving and also those who give care. Mothers are true examples of such. God blesses mothers and others whom God uses to care for those who need it most.

RUTH THE CAREGIVER – SERMON IV: A CAREGIVER WHO WAS BLESSED Ruth 4:13-17 God blesses those who care for others. Today we honor mothers, for who can measure up to a godly mother’s care for her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

A Time To Listen Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)

Series: A Time To… [#1] A TIME TO LISTEN Haggai 1:1-11 Introduction: On Wednesday Night, we listened to concerns about our Fall Festival. Have we forgotten the purpose of our event? Can we do more to lead people to Christ? It has given me a lot to think about. Are we just having events and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Messy Stall Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 4, 2023

Increase comes by the strength of the ox. When disorder is a result of God’s activity celebrate it. Open your heart and don’t be afraid to let God work in your life

Have you ever looked at someone and just wondered how do they do it? Their yard is mowed. Their flower bed is weeded. Their car is always washed. Their garage is swept, and everything is put back exactly in its place. For you the grass needs mowing. There are weeds in the flower bed. The laundry ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Truth, Feasts & A Guardian (Exodus 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2024

Should Israel tell the truth? Should they observe three annual festival seasons? Would God guard them? Let's look at Exodus 23.

Should Israel always speak the truth? Should they keep three annual feast seasons? Would God send a guardian angel? Let’s look at Exodus 23. Should Israel be involved in spreading false reports, vigilante mobs, or show special favors in judgment merely because they feel sorry for a poor man? Thou ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sow A Seed And Watch It Grow

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 10, 2023

Summary: When our spirits are low, and we are ready to give up, ask the Lord, and He will renew our strength.

Father God, Lord over all creation, we come before you again, humbling ourselves before your mighty throne. We take this opportunity to thank You for sending workers to harvest the seeds You have sown. Thank you for sowing a seed of forgiveness and giving us a mind to cultivate the seed as we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Proverbs 11:18, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Blessings Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 22, 2024

Blessings are defined as God’s favor and protection.

Ulonda Faye, a female American author and freelance writer once remarked: “No matter the struggles we face, all injustices are balanced out in time. Strive to do right by you. Do no harm, while keeping your beautiful being safe and always nourished with love. All challenges, when consciously faced, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, James 1:17, Isaiah 41:10, Numbers 6:24-26

Why You Should Make A Covenant With Your Eyes Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 12, 2017

Discusses the benefits of making a covenant with our eyes, which is key to avoiding sin.

Job a man of wisdom made a covenant with his eyes not to look lustfully upon a woman. God appeared to be impressed with Job's actions and bragged about him to Satan, saying "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Kings And Nations

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 20, 2015

What a daunting responsibility is laid on the voter.Our country is in recession and the world is in depression and nearing financial collapse. Nations are raising swords against one another and super powers are restless nearly inviting another world war

Of Kings and Nations Revelation 19:15-16 1 Samuel 8 This past Friday my wife and I took our grandchildren to a Corn Field Maze. It's a fun way to spend a fall afternoon. We got into the maze and I soon realized that it was just like going into the voting booth. It seemed no matter which way I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Sure

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

BE SURE

Numbers 32:16-33 BE SURE 23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. I. BE SURE OF YOUR SIN - IT WILL FIND YOU OUT. Num. 32:23 A. Judas—Matt. 26:24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:16-33

Denomination: Holiness

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, seeking to understand the mysteries of God's Kingdom and the reckoning day within it.

Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in fellowship and unity. In our hearts, a shared hope. In our minds, a shared curiosity. We are here to learn, to understand, to grow. We gather in the name of the Lord, our God, who guides us in all things. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Kingdom, God

Learning Character Among The Sheep

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

Developing character during humbling times.

Learning Character Among the Sheep I Samuel 16:6-13; 17-19 I. Background from Chapter 15 A. Saul rejected as King by God for his disobedience. 1. God had instructed Saul to attack the Amalekites, and kill everything, taking no spoils. But Saul kept the “choicest” things to sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

How You Can Be A Giant Slayer

Contributed by Larry Horn on Jun 23, 2001

This sermon helps Christians realize the importance of remembering their testimonies.

Remember Your Testimony 1 Samuel 17: 32 - 37 Opening: The entire Israeli army was afraid to fight this giant. Goliath was great warrior and no one would accept his challenge. Goliath boasted and mocked God and His army. David was a young man, to small to fight. His father sent him to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Built Church--Pt.2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2008

the word for the church is go out not stand still or stay here

Jesus Built Church--when Jesus builds a church, it is not a stationary building, but a living,breathing, moving church. Jesus builds the church with the word, go. In the Bible the word go is found 1492 times, the word stop is found 7 times, the word stay 33 times. It is clear that we are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God