Sermons on Dried Up From The Roots:

Salt & Light

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2023

Salt & Light

Salt & Light Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Funerl Douglass Smith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 20, 2025

Non church attender retired teacher, loved to travel, mentor students.

Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Douglass Smith”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Destroy The Devil's Work

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 24, 2025

"The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work" (1 Jn. 3:8).

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Lord, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne with a grateful heart and joyful spirit. Thank you for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. Gracious God, today, we remember and pray for the souls of the brave men ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-9, Romans 12:9, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Other

A Complete Reversal.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2025

A metaphor of restoration.

A COMPLETE REVERSAL. Isaiah 29:17-24. ISAIAH 29:17 a). The “little while” gives us the divine perspective of history (cf. Isaiah 26:20). The Apostle Peter instructs us to remember ‘that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day’ (cf. 2 Peter 3:8). What we see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not Alone

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 20, 2025

In the midst of our grief, we cling to the promises of God's Word, which remind us that we are never alone.

Introduction: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather with heavy hearts but also with faith and hope. We come to celebrate the life of our dear loved one, who has transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest. In the midst of our grief, we cling to the promises of God's ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Foundation For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SPIRITUAL MINISTRY LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING FELLOWSHIP THAT RESPONDS TO MATERIAL NEEDS AND PROMOTES THE EXTENSION OF THE GOSPEL 1.

SPIRITUAL MINISTRY LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING FELLOWSHIP THAT RESPONDS TO MATERIAL NEEDS AND PROMOTES THE EXTENSION OF THE GOSPEL 1. The Example of Mutual Fellowship Between the Jews in Jerusalem and the Gentiles in Macedonia and Achaia 2. The Anticipation of the Blessing from Mutual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will Heaven Be Your Home?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Jun 16, 2016

We will look at the John 3:16 text.

We can take this away from the John 3:16 text: 1. God sent his only Son to die for the sins of the world. 2. If we believe this then heaven will be our home. 3. If we neglect to believe this then hell will be our home. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassador (Our Commission For Christ) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 12, 2011

A fresh look at an ambassador for Christ.

I. THE DEFINITION OF AN AMBASSADOR A. RANK OF B. RESIDENCY OF II. THE DUTY OF AN AMBASSADOR A. REMEMBER THE MISSION B. RELAY THE MESSAGE C. REGARD THE MANNER III. THE DRIVE OF AN AMBASSADOR A. LOOK FROM CHRIST B. LOVE OF CHRIST C. LOST FOR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Enabling Ministry Of Nurture

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HAVING GOD'S GRACE (GOODNESS & KNOWLEDGE) ENABLES US TO HAVE A MINISTRY OF NURTURE 1.

HAVING GOD'S GRACE (GOODNESS & KNOWLEDGE) ENABLES US TO HAVE A MINISTRY OF NURTURE 1. The Power for Ministry -- Flows from the Grace of God 2. The Tools for Ministry -- a Kind Heart and the Knowledge of God 3. The Goal of Ministry -- to Nurture Others in Their Relat. to God 4. The Hope (Promise) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Effects Of Peter's Pentecostal Preaching Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

We are all aware of the cause and effect of something! In this passage, we will see the effects of Peter's preaching.

I. FOR THE SINNERS. v. 37 1. Sinners were convicted of their sin. 2. Sinners showed humbleness. 3. Sinners showed helplessness. 4. Sinners were saved. II. FOR PETER. v. 38 1. Opportunity to expound the way of salvation. 2. Opportunity to explain the work of the Holy Spirit. 3. Opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Pride Chain Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 7, 2017

Chain Breaker

1. The frustrated confession of Jesus - v. 17 A. God is in control does not mean God is in agreement B. What frustrates Jesus should frustrate us 2. The frustrated question of the disciples A. The power of failure creates hunger and humility B. Prayer attaches us to God and fasting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

I Corinthians

Three Kinds of People I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 1. Natural Person - cp. Jude 19 A. Will not receive from the Spirit B. Cannot know because he will not receive 2. Spiritual Person A. Considers the Scripture B. confused the natural person 3. Carnal Person A. Reason for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Saving Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2014

study in book of James

Soul Saving James 1:19-22 Soul - my inward life (breath) where I think, feel emotions, and make choices Word - God's truth that keeps your soul safe from destruction I. Hearing the Word - vs. 19-20 2. Hindering the Word - v. 21 3. Holding the Word - v. 21 4. Heeding the Word - v. 22 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Most Important Asset

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015

important asset

Our Most Important Asset Romans 12:3 I. The only way to please God - Hebrews 11:6 2. The only way to be saved - Galatians 3:26 3. The only way to receive things from God - Matthew 21:22 4. The only way to live the Christian life - Galatians 2:20 5. The only way to endure - II Thessalonians 1:4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 28, 2020

Maranatha! (Our Lord has come!); Peter's first sermon

Pentecost is the fiftieth day after the Passover, counting from the second day of the Feast. This was written roughly 30-65 A.D. The argument Works, wonders and signs Christ died and rose Christ ascended (v. 2-36) The appeal (v.37-40) The result (v.41) The community of hope in a world of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard