Sermons on Continual Growth:

The Gardener And The Crops

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 23, 2010

God has places in His garden crops that are beneficial to others. He has place a gardener in charge of the garden until he returns, the pastor. He is to cultivate the garden ensure it produces fruit that will benefit the world. What type of vegatable ar

“The Gardner & The crops” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 13:1-3, 9-11, 24-28 “The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-28

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Poem

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 9, 2010

You and I are unfinished poems composed by the Master Poet. Sometimes, it seems that the events surrounding us don’t rhyme with how we think things should be. But He is far wiser than we are. When the day is done, we cannot imagine the beauty that He has

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). We can appreciate this verse more by looking at other translations. The King James Version says, For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 1: Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 30, 2010

Understanding the basic belief and teaching of Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION: ONCE UPON A TIME A PERSON WAS LOST IN SPACE . . .” He came upon the largest pile of bricks ever known. Where did it come from? Why is it here? What should he do? 1. Study it – a scientist. 2. Worship it – an heathen idol maker. 3. Ignore it – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Kept Surrendered So He Could Graduate! Series

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 22, 2010

Paul passed many tests to graduate.

Paul kept surrendered so he could graduate! 2 COR 4:7-12, 16-18 A father was filling out an application form for his daughter, who was seeking entrance to a very exclusive college. He came to the question on the form which asked whether the applicant was a leader. In honesty, he wrote, "No, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Real Change

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Relationship with Jesus leads to real change, as it did for Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

There are a lot of places the preacher can go with this text, and I suspect many of the hearers and readers will have been exposed to most of them. One of the traditional, and absolutely valid and true, expositions includes Jesus’ choice to minister to those who were outsiders. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

Conceptions- A God Thing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2010

A word that promises to challege all who listen. We are created to be fruitful, grow and produce.

Conceptions- A God Thing Matthew 1: 18-23 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Let’s Grow Up! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Comfort Of Conformity

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010

Christians should live their lives conformed to Jesus Christ.

Intro. Many times we preach and teach, and we should, be not conformed to this world. At the same time we must remember that we are all conformed to something! Tonight I want to encourage you to be conformed. This passage reveals our love for God because of Him. How do we know we love Him? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Well Of The Bride Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010

Christians suffering from a dehydrated life need to go to the Well of Service.

Intro: This story is rich in Sermons! We could preach on the Will of the Father, the Servant seeking the Bride, or the Son, but tonight I want look at the practical, not the typical aspect of the story. Rebekah is an Old Testament picture of the church or the Bride of Christ. As we see what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Hath Hindered You?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2007

How important is your destiny to you? This sermon deals with enemies to your destiny

Ye did run well: you were keeping to the course, you were making steady progress. You were putting forth a reasonable amount of effort, This wording is used to describe a persons career or life work: Paul is saying, At one time you had taken this to be your lifes work, your goal, your ambition, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Salvation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 23, 2009

Where does one begin to travel down the road that leads to true happiness in this life and the next?

As we began our consideration of the Beatitudes last time, we pointed out four general observations about our Savior’s teaching in Matthew 5:1-12. We said that the Beatitudes speak of God’s personal concern for us; that they declare nine positive facts, that they emphasize proper perspective in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Price Is Right" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 8, 2017

Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that?

"The Price is Right” Luke 14:25-35 Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that? And Jesus walks up and says to them, go back out and take the net ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship - Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 6, 2017

We are commanded by God to "make" disciples. This message can aid in the developing of fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

DISCIPLESHIP Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 7-6-2017 ACTS 2:41-47 Matthew 28:19-20 states: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Futility Of Christless Spirituality Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 13 The Futility of Christless Spirituality Colossians 2:16-23 David Taylor April 25, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 13 The Futility of Christless Spirituality We are in finishing chapter two of Paul's letter to the Colossian church, in our series, “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Paul wrote this letter helping the Colossian church to see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational