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You Gotta Have Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023

In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"getting Good Reception:" The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 25, 2023

We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live Life By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught in the Gospel of Luke. This week we’ll be looking at “The Parable of the Soils.” “How we receive God’s word will determine how productive it will be in our lives.”

Parables to Live By “Getting Good Reception” Luke 8:14-15 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goQl8V_3liQ We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught as brought out in the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Give God's Best To Others Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God wants to change how you feel. God wants to change what you desire. God wants to change how you work. God wants to change how you act. God wants to change how you love.

Today, I am praying for two families with rebellious children. Children who are now adults and addicted to drugs. These families need hope. I am praying for Breenan, a little preemie baby at a Little Rock hospital. Breenan was born seven weeks too early. I am praying for young newlywed husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Balanced Life

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2025

This message examines how Satan tempted Jesus and how Jesus used the Word of God to stop him in his tracks. Jesus' temptation is a lesson for how we too should respond when we face temptations.

A Balanced Life Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 9:39; Second Corinthians 4:3-4 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “A Balanced Life.” So far this year I have stood before you and talked about getting our thoughts in line with the Word of God and then acting on those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, John 9:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Examples For You And I

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 21, 2024

The Five examples that the Children of Israel showed the Church at Corinth

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 9/22/24 a.m. For many years Monterey, a California coast town, was a pelican's paradise. As the fishermen cleaned their fish, they would throw the FISH HEADS and other useless parts to the pelicans. And so as time went on the birds got fat and lazy. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Romans Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 25, 2024

This message examines Paul's introduction to this epistle in Romans 1:1-7. There is a focus on Paul's call to ministry and the calling on our own lives.

Introduction to Romans The Glorious Gospel of Grace #1 Rom. 1:1 Richard Tow 12.02.18 Today we begin a study in the book of Romans! Romans is perhaps the most profound piece of literature ever penned. In it we have a clear, concise declaration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I. In 1:1 through 3:20 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Peter 2:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:3-16, Romans 10:1-9, 1 John 2:1-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A. B. C. Annunciation Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024

MARCH 25th, All Years.

Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 45, Psalm 40:5-10, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38 A). IMMANUEL: WITH US THE GOD. Isaiah 7:10-14. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians (Isaiah 7:1), by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 40:5-10, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding The Wall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

God rebuilds weary people by drawing them back to His Word, where conviction leads to joy and renewed obedience transforms lives and community.

If you’ve ever stood in a season where your life felt a little like Jerusalem after the exile—walls half-standing, routines disrupted, and courage in short supply—then Nehemiah 8 is a kind friend with a firm grip. It meets us in the reality of our days: the days when we’re tired from trying, thin ...read more

Topics: Rebuilding, Wall

Form Vs. Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

This sermon urges believers to move beyond empty words to genuine, costly obedience, allowing God to rekindle authentic faith and wholehearted devotion in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us walked in this morning with hearts blazing hot; others with barely a flicker. If faith were a fireplace, some of us are warming our hands, and others are cupping the last little coal, begging it to glow again. Life can be like that. A long ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16

Topics: False Appearance, Hypocrisy

Footprints Of God In Creation Series

Contributed by Robert Faatoia-Collins on Nov 17, 2000

For Every House That Was Builded By Some Man, But He That Build Everything Is GOD.

key text:Acts 14:15-17 Illustration:story of Moses and the ten plague in Egypt, seen is believing, Thomas touch and believe, Mary and Martha believe in Jesus he is the resurrection. 3 parts: 1. Footprints of God in the Earth. Jop 12:7-10."Ask the beast, fowls, fishes they will teach you" ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17, Hebrews 3:4

Denomination: Adventist

Humble Yourself Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Feb 20, 2021

Humble life is part of a disciple, a command from the Lord himself. A proud heart is an abomination to the Lord, honour comes after humility.

There is a reward to anyone who humbles before God. Peter insists that we humble in the hand of God and not before humans. Christian Scholar and author C. S. Lewis, said, "a proud man is always looking down on things and people;" As a result, such people lose the opportunity to serve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:7-9, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thoughts On Wise Counsel

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 7, 2013

WISE COUNSELING IS A PROCESS.

THOUGHTS ON WISE COUNSEL OBSERVATION: MOST SCHOLARS AGREE THE PREPONDERANCE OF THE PROVERBS WERE PENNED BY SOLOMON AROUND TENTH CENTURY B.C. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE PROCESS OF WISE COUNSEL. INTERPRETATION: (NASB) PROVERBS 1:5 A WISE MAN WILL HEAR AND INCREASE IN LEARNING, AND A MAN OF ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Child Abuse

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 14, 2001

Our responsibility to Victims of child Abuse

Child Abuse & Neglect What Does God say about abusers? -------------------------------- Abuse in any form is not only harmful and detremential to the abuser and the abused; but it is also a sin. It is a sin of the worst kind. I Corinthians 6:9-10 speaks of abusers and how the Lord feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Honest Is Your Faith

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

Many Christians Live With Psuedo-Faith ... Pretending Their Faith Is Something That Its Not!

Last Sunday, I was truly blessed. Some of you know, that I was battling with high blood pressure during Sunday School and Church. I had a headache. My vision was a little blurred. And, I felt all-around lousy. Up until last Sunday, I had denied having high blood pressure. · I know high ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of All The Earth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Way of All the Earth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Chapters 23 & 24. Ill: You know that you are getting old when: • When everything that works hurts, and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work. • Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren't wearing any. • You look forward ...read more

Denomination: Brethren