Sermons on Dandelions:

Christ A-Rose Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

This message can be summed up in the words of the hymn - "Sweet rose of Sharon, blooming for me, Jesus it is the emblem of Thee."

TEXT "I am the rose of Sharon". INTRODUCTION Roses are the most popular flower on Valentine’s Day. They are an expression of love. Not many people would give a dandelion or a daffodil to their beloved! Just as the rose is a token of earthly love, the rose of Sharon is a token of heavenly love. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1, Song of Songs 4:1-12

Father's Day - He Did What God Asked

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 1, 2015

We want to talk about a step-dad who was given the tremendous responsibility of raising God's Son. His name was Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Today is known as Father's Day, & the commemoration of this special day began back in 1910 in Spokane, WA. Necktie & shirt manufacturers have rejoiced ever since. ILL. Then a few years later, as the celebration began to catch on, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Sower: God's Word Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2007

"He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” is dicussed in depth, with practical application. What type of soil are you? Don’t be so quick to say good soil, most in American Christians are rocky or weedy soil.

A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked his family doctor for advice how to convince his wife that she has a hearing problem. The doctor promptly told him that when he got home he could confirm the hearing problem by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unveiling The Mystery Of Resurrection SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A Tomb Reveals Everything

In the popular comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin poses a profound question to his teacher: "What's the point of human existence?" While Calvin's motive may be comical, his question resonates with our deep longing to understand the purpose of our lives. Easter, with its celebration of the empty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Topics: Easter, Resurrection

Why Eagles Fly And Chickens Flutter

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 28, 2023

Christians, like Eagles, are destined to fly high in Christ's victorious nature and righteousness. They don't conform to the nature of fallen creatures, who can only flutter slightly above the ground of sin and corruption. Have you realized your genetic heritage yet?

WHY EAGLES FLY AND CHICKENS FLUTTER Rom. 12:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Often we get into the same messes as those we’re critical of. 2. An EMT was working in the emergency room when a father brought in his son who had taken a tire off a miniature car and poked it into his nose. The father was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Peter 1:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Provides Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005

We have been blessed to be a blessing. When we live in this truth we discover that God is a God of abundance.

Matthew 14:15-21 “God Provides” INTRODUCTION We have been investigating miracles for almost two months. A complete definition of a miracle has not yet been achieved by us, but we can move in the direction of describing a miracle as God revealing himself and demonstrating his power out side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

No Development Without God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2010

Like Jesus and Stephen, Pope Benedict's words are rejected by a world that cannot admit its need to be changed from within.

April 19, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The secular world doesn’t get it. In fact, the leaders of society have rarely gotten it in any age, because they don’t understand what people really want. In New Testament times, they resisted the change urged by the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

Focused Fatherhood

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002

This is a message for Fathers. It speaks of Isaac and the priorities that he displayed as a father. His responsibilities to God first, to his family, and then to his job.

Thanks to my, Dad-In-Law for the seeds of this message, Rev. Doulgas E. Harding, I. I wish all of you DADS a Happy Father’s Day this morning!!! I know that many may be facing a number of feelings or emotions at this timefor various ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Genesis 26:23-25

Denomination: Other

Living In Abundance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

Jesus provides abundantly for the people attending the wedding in Cana. The God we worship is a God of abundance and not of scarcity.

John 2:1-11 “Living in Abundance” INTRODUCTION It has been said that the world is alive with God. Some people have eyes to see and behold a multitude of miracles in their lives. To others God is invisible and they see nothing of miracles, only luck, fate, or happenstance. This story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love For One

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007

Search & Rescue of Scott O’Grady Leads us to remember our rescue by Christ

– Lk 19:10 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost Lk 15:4-7 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is Not A Dirty Word Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002

A sermon outlining the necessity of life long change in the Christian Life and in the church.

Change Is Not a Dirty Word Ephesians 4:14-16 Introduction: • Imagine being a member of the early church in Ephesus. • Perhaps you were a faithful Jewish believer looking for the coming of the Messiah. You embraced Jesus as the Messiah, and you have now committed yourself to being His disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Be Great

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 7, 2005

Jesus is great because of Who He is, what He has done, and the Kingdom He rules.

"He Will Be Great" Luke 1:32 Scripture reading Luke 1:26-32 INTRO.: Tell story of annunciation to Mary. John 1 speaks of the preexistence of Christ and tells us He was with the Father in the beginning and that He was the Word by which the universe was created. We are told the Word became flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready?

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001

So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

Picture This! Weeds Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Weeds come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some of them flower and look absolutely beautiful and others will poke you and make you bleed. Some weeds are hard to identify as tender shoots but as they age their identity will become clear. Jesus kne

Last summer my daughters Katie and Sara asked if they could take our dogs Shadow and Reba for a walk. Now Shadow is a black lab and he needs to walk because he has a bit of a weight problem. Reba is 12 and is deaf but always willing to take a spin. I live on a gravel road that is surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Renewed Mouth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 7, 2014

This a powerful teaching on controlling the tongue as a New Year resolution.

Title: A Renewed Mouth Topic: New Years Message A truth worth grasping today is found in Isaiah 53:10. I love the way the New American Standard Bible translates it, “But Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief. If He would render Himself as a guilt offering. He will see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational