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Strength Through Humility In The Good Soil

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 16, 2014

In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in the end, it is only strength through humility that prevails.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Ice Tea And Skittles

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Mar 24, 2012

A sermon about the Christian response to perceived racial injustice, especially in the wake of the slaying of Trayvon Martin

Are there some things that challenge your sense of justice and fair play? Most of us get angry when we see someone cheated out of an opportunity or robbed of their liberty. When we watch the news and see men released from prison after serving decades on bogus charges, our sense of justice is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Achan In The Camp

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

Is our church failing its potential? Has the great things we dreamed of not come about? Why is our ministry so weak?

I. Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2019

In this sermon, we examine the truths involved in the wise men coming to see Jesus after His birth. There are many lessons we can learn from their visit.

Introduction: A. I like the old joke that asks the question: What would have happened if it had been three wise women rather than three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem? 1. Answer: They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, and helped deliver the baby. B. Here are a few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod Beheads John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2017

She asked for the head of John the Baptist. It was to be brought on a platter, the same as the other entries at this feast. So John was beheaded; becoming the first of many to die in this fashion. Many dying by even more horrible methods.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee Lesson: Herod Beheads John Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 9:7-9 -Matthew-(Matthew 14.1-12) 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, Herod was no doubt informed of Christ’s miracles and preaching. At the same time He was being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 7:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk: A Story Of Trust

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

TO STAND FAST AND TRUST IN GOD WHEN WE REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS IS VERY SCARY. HABAKKUK IS A STORY OF TRUST THAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM.

HABAKKUK: A STORY OF TRUST HABAKKUK 2:1-20 THE SMALL BOOK OF HABAKKUK IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US AS WE CAN FIND OURSELVES IN THE SAME POSITION AS THE PROPHET, BUT TREMBLE WHEN IT COMES TO STANDING LIKE HE DID. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND THE WAYS OF GOD. HE DOESN’T ACT THE WAY WE ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thirsty For?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2020

A sermon of comfort in the midst of a coming epidemic.

3.22.20 Psalm 42:1-5 As a doe pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and appear before God? My tears have been food for me day and night, while people are saying to me all day, “Where is your God?” I am overcome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Oil Of Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Peace is the lubricant that keeps a good thing going. It keeps us in flight, and protects us from the heat of frustration, and the wear and tare of worry and tension that can cause us to lose altitude, and even crash.

Years ago a visitor returning from Dublin told of how he put MacDuncan, the village fool, to the test. He poured the contents of his purse out on the ground, and told him to take any coin he wished. MacDuncan's eyes lit up, and the people of the village gathered around for another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Pursuing The Call Part 3 Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our journey through the book of Acts, we come to a remarkable part f the story of Paul’s missionary journeys. He was an influencer for the kingdom of God and everywhere he went the place was never the same.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 3 Dr. Tom Bartlett JUNE 23, 2019 Acts 17:1-15 OUTLINE TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN A call to influence your world will include. . . MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was ...read more

Denomination: Other

"is God Asleep"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

Let me begin with a quick question this morning. What is the one thing this world needs right now? More than anything else, what is it?

A PLACE OF GRACE “Is God Asleep?” Mark 4:35-41 Let me begin with a quick question this morning. What is the one thing this world needs right now? More than anything else, what is it? That question has been posed many times; often in beauty pageants like the Miss America pageant. And the answer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Fear & God’s Faithfulness

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 31, 2021

Facing the New Year is always somewhat scary; will the new year bring bane or blessing? Especially in the plague times in which we live. But we need not fear, for our God is faithful!

NEW YEAR FEAR & GOD’S FAITHFULNESS 1 Kings 8:56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some years ago, Carl Field’s dad, an attorney, took him to a fancy restaurant in New York City. When the bill arrived, there was a $15.00 charge for bread and butter. His Dad paid the bill, including the charge for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace, Be Still!

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 5, 2022

A message on how Jesus calms the storm in our life.

Title: Peace! Be Still! Theme: To show that Jesus wants to still our storms. Text: Mark 4:35 - 41 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Church Of God

A Solid Word In Shaky Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2021

The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time when he did not understand the world anymore – and more importantly he did not understand God anymore. As you read this, I encourage you to prayerfully read the entire book of Habakkuk

The days we live in are truly challenging times. The year 2021 started out with more worrisome news: new mutations of COVID-19, talk of an economic meltdown, and disturbing scenes from the Capitol building of the United States. It seems that indeed everything that can be shaken is being shaken. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-11, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Habakkuk 3:2, Habakkuk 3:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2019

“Do I really want to be changed.” Jesus asked a very serious question. Let's discover why!

Sermon “Do you want to be made well?” John 5:1-14 Introduction: Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it!” At different times, I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Achan In The Camp

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

What is one reason the work of the Holy Spirit in our church is often hindered? Study the incident of Achan's disobedience concerning the lust of the eye.

Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Denomination: Baptist