Sermons on Cultivation:

I Have 7 Words For You

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

How do we handle tough situations. Jeremiah had continual tough situations to deal with ... let’s see how he dealt with them.

I have 7 words for you 1) Background to the exile a) Prophets speak b) Assyria – Israel – scatter c) Babylonia – Judah – exile d) No one listened to Jeremiah. Thrown in jail. But his prophecies came to pass e) We need to understand the importance of ‘the land’ to Israel. All of God’s promises ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2008

God wants us to experience an abundant, blessed, happy life. The Psalmist gives us direction on how we can be open to God’s blessings in our lives and be like trees planted by water.

Psalms 1:1-6     “Blessed by God”INTRODUCTIONThe Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like this psalm, talk about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

No Looking Back

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 11, 2007

This message shows the outright cost of discipleship.

No Looking Back Luke 9:57-62 (57) Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow you wherever you go." (58) And Jesus Said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstrating Christ's Lordship Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The believer demonstrates Chris’t lordship through the persuasion, purpose, persecution and power of obedience.

#17 7-29-07 Demonstrating Christ’s Lordship Introduction; 1) Late week many of you made a public confession of Christ’s lordship. 2) How are you now demonstrate that you have indeed made Christ you Lord. Not just by confessing Christ as Lord Not just by bowing the knee Not by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven (7) Signs And Symptoms Of Cain Syndrome

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

1. He was half-hearted towards God. 2. His Decision was based on his OWN MIGHT. 3. He did not follow the PLAN of God. 4. He became SLAVE by his own sins. 5. Cain was easily OFFENDED. 6. He HATED his brother. 7. He ran away from his CALLING!

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-12 (NIV) 9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" "I don’t know," he replied. "AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER?" 10 The LORD said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground. 11 Now you are under a curse and driven from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-15, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: *other

Part 1 - Genesis 20:1-10 - He's A Fraud! He's A Fraud! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 12, 2010

With a croaky voice filled with the bile of his past and exposed by his dementia he shouted "He's a fraud! He's a fraud! Don't listen to him! Don't listen to him! He only wants your money! He's a fraud!" It was disconcerting to say the least.

Part 1 - Genesis 20:1-10 - HE'S A FRAUD! HE'S A FRAUD! Diary entry - "Full circle! Here I am again. Dealing with the same old things over and over in my life. You would think that eventually I would get it - that God wants to fulfill His purposes in my life if only I'd GET OFF THE ROUND-A-BOUT. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth That Sets You Free

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 23, 2009

Mankind has altered the truth about reality, by convincing us that there is no absolute truth. That truth is what you say is truth.

Truth That Sets You Free November 23, 2008 Monte T. Brown John 3:17-21 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction In a world that is searching for truth, searching for freedom, there is an answer to this search. Mankind has altered the truth about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Harvesting Thanksgiving

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 5, 2009

Thanksgiving is really recognizing our dependence upon God

I want you to know I am thankful…I am thankful that we only elect presidents once every four years – even though we have to watch their political ads for ever. I am thankful that teenagers will grow up and have children of their own who will become teenagers. I am thankful that the space ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Harvesting Thanksgiving

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009

Gifts of Thanksgiving

I want you to know I am thankful…I am thankful that we only elect presidents once every four years – even though we have to watch their political ads for ever. I am thankful that teenagers will grow up and have children of their own who will become teenagers. I am thankful that the space ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mission Order

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jun 4, 2012

Life will become more meaningful and fulfilling if we will just understand that we are here for a mission. Our existence is not an accident. In fact, we are part of God's master plan. Being God's agent, here is your mission order.

THE MISSION ORDER Life will become more meaningful and fulfilling if we will just understand that we are here for a mission. Our existence is not an accident. In fact, we are part of God's master plan. Being God's agent, here is your mission order. Joh 15:16 You have not chosen Me, but I have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Small Minds And The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 29, 2022

Jesus Christ, son of God and son of man, appears in our midst and when He does, we count the cost of discipleship to Him and often pass up the opportunity.

Monday of 4th Week In Course To be frank, David messed up, and messed up royally. He did only one thing right in getting involved with Bathsheba. He acknowledged and repented of his royal, deadly sin. And he was forgiven, but that was not the end of the story. He and Bathsheba lost their child, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Samuel 15:13-30, Psalm 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

"Wheat And Weeds"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2017

Dealing with wheat and weeds.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Wheat and Weeds” 1. Today's text is an answer on how to deal with weeds in the fields? • You know the constant complainers, the my way or highway folk, • Growing up mom made me pull weeds and pick rocks out of the garden. I wish I had read this text and showed mom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship And The Soup Of The Soup Of The Duck

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 19, 2019

23rd Sunday, Cycle C. Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have you ever heard the story of THE SOUP OF THE SOUP OF THE DUCK? A relative came to visit a man bringing a duck as a gift. So the bird was cooked and eaten. Soon a stream of guests began to call, each claiming to be a friend of the friend of the ‘man who brought you the duck.’ Each one, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Catholic

Setting The Bar High

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jun 9, 2021

God expects believer to be an example for other believers

Introduction: Have you seen the high jump competition in the Olympics? How the champions are decided? Most of the times there are 2 or 3 finalist and the bar is set for each one to clear. Next attempt is done with bar set higher and the person who clears the bar set at highest position wins. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abiding In The True Vine. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2023

Our life and responsibilities in Christ.

ABIDING IN THE TRUE VINE. Abridged. John 15:1-17. I). The True Vine. John 15:1-8. In the seventh significant “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, “I am the true vine” (John 15:1), Jesus was identifying Himself with the Messianic “son of man” of Psalm 80:17. Jesus is the true fulfilment of Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational