Sermons on Ditches:

Commitment

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Commitment to worship and work.

INTRO.- ILL.- A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized that whenever he looked at the wall he saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. The journalist wondered whether there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outside Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Christianity is rooted in moving outside of ourselves – to the oppressed and the powerless. If we are going to go where God desires we will need to move outside of ourselves and move into the lives of others. In chapter 2, James provides two illustrations

Outside Of Ourselves James 1:26-2:26 Caring for unwanted children, building hospitals and schools, providing financial assistance to needy families, providing food for the hungry and homes for the homeless, advancing literacy, caring for widows, championing the abolition of slavery, advocating the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like A Tree Planted By The Waters

Contributed by Jimmy Folks on Feb 6, 2004

A sermon showing the way to become stable in the lord

Psalms 1-1 Having the word in our hearts is very important for our growth in God it is the only way to have direction for our walk each day. If you dont have the word you can’t walk in the light. If you have the word you will know when someone is trying to give you the wrong advise. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Tradition Verses Truth Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 15

TRADITION VERSES TRUTH Matthew 15 v. 1 - 20 in this portion we have :- 1. The confrontation with Jesus v. 1 & 2 "then came the scribes and Pharisees." (a) The grounds of this confrontation v. 2 The Tradition of the elders, the oral law or Mishna (b) The guile of this confrontation v. 1 - of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Everybody Needs A Nathan

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This sermon is about the "Nathan’s" of this world who confront the sin, specifically of the pastorate or Leadership of the Church.

I. How do we deal with the demands of ministry? -the demands take their toll on the pastorate. -illustraition: Jesus walking comes to lame man crying (heals him). He comes to a blind man crying out (heals him). Comes to a man and woman sitting in the ditch crying. "Why are you crying?" (asks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Thoughts

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Aug 28, 2005

We literally are changed by our thoughts. As we think so we are. Science shows the transformation of the brain with repeated thoughts. From an ethoughts weekly article installment

When I was growing up we lived on a two-acre plot of land. We mowed about an acre of it with a push mower and the back acre we grew for hay harvesting. Grass grew all over our property except near our clothesline. The combination of hanging clothes and the weather would erode the ground there. It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deception!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 17, 2014

The devil’s strategy of attack is always sly and he would attack you when you are vulnerable and least expect! Caution!

Sly sneaky attack! Joshua 9:4”….on their part acted with cunning and went and made ready provisions and took worn-out sacks for their donkeys, and wineskins, worn-out and torn and mended.” You may be aware of a frontal attack but not so when it is sly, sneaky, surreptitious and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are You Heading To?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 10, 2017

Many people start off in life wanting to end up in a certain destination and they end up in a totally different place in life. They get upset with God, get upset with themselves and get upset with everyone around them.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." WHAT IS YOUR DESTINATION IN LIFE?  WHERE DO YOU WANT TO END UP IN YOUR CAREER, MARRIAGE FINANCES, SPIRITUAL LIFE, ETC. I have made so many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Kings 3:7-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relating To Our Kids - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 10, 2018

What to do if your kids are going sideways! - This message addresses some key factors that we can do to help our children grow in the fear and the admonition of the Lord.

Relating to Your Kids Psalms 127:1-5 FUNNY STORY One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5, Luke 9:23-26, 2 Timothy 2:15-16, Philippians 4:15-19, Isaiah 46:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Truth From A Demon Is Deception

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 13, 2018

Beloved nothing good or constructive comes out of any demon. Even the the truth they speak are for destruction. Don't be deceived by Browning fans.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: TRUTH FROM A DEMON IS DECEPTION Acts 16:16-18 King James Version (KJV) 16 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: 17 The same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Charismatic

"greater Works Or Great Excuses"

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 17, 2025

Jesus promised believers would do greater works than He did, but instead of operating in God's power, we've substituted excuses for the supernatural works we're called to perform.

GREATER WORKS or GREAT EXCUSES Text: John 14:12 – “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Mark 16:17, Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening & Doing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Believers should both hear and act on the Word of God. Those who listen and respond are blessed in their actions.

Ever had your parents ask you to do something, and you're like, 'Yeah, yeah, I heard you,' but then you never actually do it? It's like you heard the words, but they just didn't sink in. James is telling us that it's not enough to just hear God's Word; we've got to do something about it. Remember ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Topics: Divine Guidance, Spiritual Obedience, Faithful Actions, Biblical Teachings

The Promise Of Forgiveness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

No matter how much we mess up, God's love is always there to forgive us. When we confess our sins, God promises to forgive us through Jesus. We can live pure lives because of God's forgiveness.

Bring out a big red button labeled Reset. Talk about how video games or computers have reset buttons to start over when things go wrong. Explain that God's forgiveness is like the ultimate reset button for our lives. Share a personal experience of messing up and experiencing God's forgiveness. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 3:23

Topics: Divine Mercy, Redemption, Spiritual Renewal, Grace

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2021

If God is not Lord of all, He's not your Lord at all.

On Monday, Beth and I traveled north on 74. When merging onto westbound 80, the car in front of us unexpectedly swerved to avoid another car. Because of wet pavement, it started sliding sideways and spinning in circles. Beth started praying out loud for the driver while I braked and pulled onto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Great Sermon, Pastor!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001

God describes the two key elements that comprise a great sermon in His eyes

If you received yesterday’s State newspaper than you saw the striking headline, “Lou: Locker room or boardroom, Holtz can fire ‘em up.” I suppose that headline is no surprise considering that we live in the hometown of the University of South Carolina and yesterday was the dawn of the 2001 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29, 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran