Sermons on Ditches:

Love One Another

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 10, 2015

The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most familiar stories, and the way we usually hear that parable is as Jesus' way of getting us to ask ourselves, "Am I willing, when the circumstances arise, to be a Good Samaritan to other people?"

A man approached the gates of heaven and asked to be allowed to enter. Saint Peter asked, "Tell me one good thing you did in your life." The man said, "Well, I saw a group of punks harassing an elderly lady, so I ran up and kicked their leader in the shins." Peter asked, "When did this happen?" The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

"Blow On Us, O Holy Spirit!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 2, 2019

We're glad to hear about the Holy Spirit moving. But what if the Holy Spirit is not blowing in the U.S.A? Are we without any resources? NO! God allowed Ezekiel to "Prophesy to the Wind/Spirit." If he can initiate a Spirit-move, so can we!

“BLOW ON US, O HOLY SPIRIT!” Ezekiel 37:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Someone reimagined the Burning Bush account as it would be today: "Moses, listen to Me. I have good news, and bad news." Moses says, “Tell me the good news first.” 2. “OK.” The Voice continues: "You, Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Shepherd - An In-Depth Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 6, 2024

Psalm 23 is more than a passage of scripture that is read at funerals when someone passes but is in fact a profound testament to God's loving care, guidance, and provision for each and every one of us.

The Lord is my Shepherd. An in-depth look at Psalm 23 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to look at what is most likely the most memorized chapter in the Bible Psalm 23. This particular Psalm is a favorite passage of scripture at funerals; however, it’s not a Psalm of death ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Getting Through The Valley

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002

Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

“ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5, Romans 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Soil Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series of messages from I Corinthians 13.

Sermon: What Is Love? Sermon Series: How to Improve Your Love-life. Text: I Cor. 13:4-7 This past Valentine’s Day consumers spent millions of dollars to tell that someone special, "I love you." But what is love? We talk about it, sing about it, and search for it, but exactly what is it? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 13, 2001

Characteristics of true faith.

Introduction: Today we would like to examine the faith of the nobleman mentioned in our text. The nobleman came to Jesus on behalf of his son who was grievously ill in hopes that Jesus would come and heal him. This man’s faith was initiated by a crisis in his life, as so often is the case with us. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Change, Commitment, And Courage

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 30, 2006

We are living in a season of change. God never changes but the way He does business here on earth can sometimes look different.

Change, Commitment and Courage I want to talk this morning about four principles … Change, Commitment, Courage, Service Change Def: transition, transformation, adjustment We are in a season of change … The World One of our prayers … Lord’s Prayer … Mtt 6:10 ’ Your kingdom come. Your will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What Blind Bartimaeus heard, is what we all nedd to hear.

1stBBC Blind Bartimaeus Mar 10:49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. Blind and poor; possessing nothing and unable to change anything. Living only on what could be provided to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:49

Denomination: Baptist

Living Free.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 15, 2005

Paul has laid forth the truth in the book of Galatians of liberty in the Lord Jesus. When we receive Jesus as our personal savior, we are set free from the bondage of sin.

Living free. Galatians at 5:7 -- 15. 01/16/05 Paul has laid forth the truth in the book of Galatians of liberty in the Lord Jesus. When we receive Jesus as our personal savior, we are set free from the bondage of sin. But there were those who came into Galata teaching heresy. They were saying ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

That One Service

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003

Many folks are not faithful to regular church attendance, then when God really performs a great work in the service, the continual response is, "I knew I was going to miss something if I didn’t come..."

That One Service Psalms 84:4 David was speaking in this chapter about all of the great things concerning God’s house. He loved it there, and loved attending. He knew the holy presence of God was there, and in His presence awesome things would transpire. He says in the text, ‘blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Close Don't Count

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008

To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2007

When our need for conforming to outward observances exceeds our regard for inward spiritual reality we need to address our spiritual obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Matthew 15:1-20 1 Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, 2 “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.” 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blind And Very Bitter!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2006

Bitterness can be an unseen root growing beneath the surface that brings hurt and family problems.

SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN NOT SEE HOW BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS DRIVES THE HEART OF INDIVIDUALS AND DIVIDES THE HOME. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SPIRITUALLY BITTER, SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE SELL TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? SPIRITUALLY BITTER BLIND PEOPLE SELL OUT DEEP THINGS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Your Thanks

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 20, 2006

❶ The giving of thanks is a habit should be learned ❷ The Results of Giving Thanks ❸ Practice the Thanksgiving Habit

- All of us are creatures of habit, and each of us has some good habits and some bad habits. - We are what we are largely because of the habits that we have developed. - Some of these habits have been developed carefully and deliberately. - Others we have just drifted into and adopted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-11

Denomination: Baptist