Sermons on Deep Roots:

"Check The Fruits, Fix The Roots” --8th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2019

Our First Reading relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: faults revealed when one speaks, santification, and discernment

Sirach, chapter 27, from our First Reading, relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: 1). The first is the image of shaking a mesh strainer to reveal the husks from the kernel which is similar to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Sophomore Or Saint? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008

We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Reconciled"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010

Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Rise A Rebellious Child Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

“Every Problem has a Root Cause”

Title: “How to Rise a Rebellious Child” Text: 2 Samuel 13-18 Introduction: You know, one of the most appealing qualities about the Bible is its realism. You know what I mean? For example in the Bible we have the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people, and we have God defending them, protecting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clashing Of Wills On The Way To The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus met fierce opposition from ruling class hypocrites whose false narrative about Him was rooted in deep jealousy. By His decision to keep doing His Father's Will for the sake of mankind, love prevailed over hypocrisy.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-44

Go! And… Live In Great Peace: The Unshakable Gift Of Loving God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 25, 2025

Peace rooted in the eternal Word of God.

Go! And… Live in Great Peace: The Unshakable Gift of Loving God’s Word Key Scripture: Psalm 119:165 (NLT) “Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.” Introduction – The Quest for Peace in a Restless Age In the 21st Century, the world is searching for peace. People try ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, John 14:27, Psalm 37:23-24, Isaiah 26:3, John 1:1, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gentile Bride Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

Asenath would have been raised in deep paganism and deep spiritual darkness.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Feb, 2nd 2014 Genesis 41:45-57 The Gentile Bride Intro: life/Joseph/amazing story/providence/power/Almighty God. • Favorite son/Jacob/Betrayed/brothers/sold into slavery. As a slave, Joseph demonstrates a godly testimony in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Tracing The Ancestors Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 25, 2008

This message traces our ancestry in Adam and being in Christ. And asks the question who are we in? The 1st or 2nd Adam? How much more is there in Christ.

ROMANS 5:12-20. TRACING OUR ANCESTORS. INTRODUCTION: TRAVELLING THROUGH ROMANS WE HAVE SEEN TWO EXTREMES. 1. NEGATIVE EXTREME AS PAUL HAS TAKEN US INTO THE DARK VALLEYS OF HUMAN DEPRAVITY INTO THE GUTTER OF THE FALLEN WORLD AND HE HAS EXPLAINED NO MATTER WHO WE ARE WHETHER JEW OR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding Grace Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2008

Abounding grace means dead to sin and alive to Christ. But what does it no mean to be dead to sin? And what are we to do as a result of this abounding grace in our llives?

ROM 6:1 -23 GRACE ABOUNDS IN CHRIST LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL HAD TAKEN US THROUGH OUR ANCESTRY AND HAD SHOWN US ALL THAT WE WERE EITHER IN ADAM OR IN CHRIST THAT IN ADAM CAME SIN AND DEATH REIGN IN CHRIST GRACE AND ABUNDANT ETERNAL LIFE REIGN ... WE ALSO SAW THAT WHEN SIN INCREASES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Truth Stays The Same, Our Understanding Changes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 8, 2013

God does not change, and his truth is always true; our perception of the truth either improves or declines. The New Testament doctrines we embrace are not new: God, who is the God of both testaments, inspired Paul and others to develop them for us.

God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Topic: What Does It Mean "In" Christ.

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 2, 2011

Evidence that one Dwell in God and Christ.

Topic: What does it mean "In" Christ. Romans 8:1-2 (GW) 1 So those who are believers in Christ Jesus can no longer be condemned. 2 The standards of the Spirit, who gives life through Christ Jesus, have set you free from the standards of sin and death. Seven Evidence that one Dwell in God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The Jewishness Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 19, 2013

The Bible was written by Jews for Jews thousands of years ago, in ancient languages and cultures that are vastly different from ours today. Making it all the more important to understand as much of those cultures as we can.

Quotes: “I am more than ever certain that a great place belongs to him in Israel's history of faith and that this place cannot be described by any of the usual categories.” -Martin Buber, leading Jewish writer, thinker, philosopher, and theologian (1878-1965). “No one can read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hold It Together - Genesis 1:6-20 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

The problem is we don’t know what to worship just by looking at the scriptures. Some people mistake that to be worship creation itself. Some people worship creation instead of the Creator. They misunderstand the message.

We’re studying the book of Genesis and we start, of course, with Genesis 1 which is creation. Last week we looked at God created the heavens and the earth. We looked at day one where God created light. One of the things we said is here’s what happens when you start to look at creation. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Somebody Important - Genesis 1:20-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

In the second statement that’s being broadcast is this broadcast statement that God makes that says I can hold it all together and I want to hold you together.

As we look at the book of Genesis, we start Genesis, we see that we have three different statements that are coming out of creation. I just want to remind you because we’ve looked at these over the last three weeks. The first statement that we have when we see creation is “worship me.” Now whenever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sexually Healthy Church - Genesis 18:16-33 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Now I do think it’s important to talk to children about sexuality.

Today we’re going to look at the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. So for those of you who are online, I just want to remind you as I’ve tried to share with you in advance already that this is probably not appropriate for children nine years and younger. Now I do think it’s important to talk to children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible