Sermons on Early Wheat Harvest:

The Tables Are Turned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 12, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 30: 1 – 43

Genesis 30: 1 – 43 The tables are turned 30 Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister, and said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I die!” 2 And Jacob’s anger was aroused against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Evangelism 101 - Part 3 - Sowing Seed, Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended. Mat 13:1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Mat 13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Diving For Pearls

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 25, 2011

Understanding what it means for us when Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fine pearls

INTRO What lady doesn’t like pearls? I know mine does. A number of years ago, when Hallie was just a little tike, a Chinese man we knew gave Danielle a string of pearls as a gift. Okay — not what you’re thinking. We were considering bringing this man into our (former) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Dangerous Grounds

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2013

The soil, of course, represents the human heart, so the word of God falls on four different types of hearts. This parable is about salvation and three out of four of the soils represent people who are not genuinely saved.

Opening illustration: Growing up as a teenager, my dad would take me to watch the plowing of the field and planting of wheat and sunflower. The tractor would plow deep into the hard soil of central India usually slicing the big snakes hibernating below the earth. Their mangled bodies were brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Glad To Be A Member Of The Church Of Christ

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Membership is the church of Christ is saturated with gladness.

I AM GLAD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST Acts 2:40-47 By Cleavon Matthews March 9, 2008 INTRODUCTION It was the Day of Pentecost. It had been seven weeks since Passover. It marked the conclusion of barley harvest and the inception of wheat harvest. It was flawless timing. Pentecost was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah: The Weatherman

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah stands tall in time of National apostasy

1 Kings 16.29-17.1 Elijah: the Weatherman This morning we begin a series of sermons on Elijah and then Elisha. Two characters from the OT which you may or may not know something, or a lot, about. We had a fantastic week teaching our children about them at the Holiday Bible club and just as way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Time Out! Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 27, 2025

And the people got up to dance

March 29, 2025 Moses had been up on the mountain for nearly 6 weeks receiving the blueprints for the Tabernacle - the emblem of God’s desire to dwell among his people. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the mountain, the people had gotten restless and imagined all sorts of scenarios for Moses’ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 1 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025

Today we commence a study of the 7 Parables of the Kingdom found in Matthew’s Gospel. The first is the Parable of the Sower (more to the point, “The Parable of the 4 Soils.”). There are 7 parts for this parable and in Part 1 we look at the Parable as a whole. I hope you enjoy.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 1 of 7 THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES We are going to study the seven parables Jesus spoke to the people. Matthew states the setting for these – {{Matthew 13:1-2 “On that day Jesus WENT OUT OF THE HOUSE and was sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2, Matthew 13:36, Matthew 13:3-4, Matthew 13:5-6, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:8-9, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:9-11, Luke 8:10, John 3:16, Luke 19:10, John 5:40, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 13:11-15, Matthew 13:14-15, Isaiah 6:9-10, Luke 11:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Better Than Air

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 5, 2004

Man can live 40 days without food.. 3Days without water.. 8 Minutes without air But we cant live without HOPE

HOPE BETTER THAN AIR Hebrews 11:6 So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:1 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sent

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 1, 2019

The term Apostle can refer to the twelve disciples of Christ. Broadly it means anyone sent on a mission with a message. Let’s look at 70 or 72 others who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission was in Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.

The term Apostle can refer to the twelve disciples of Christ. Broadly it means anyone sent on a mission with a message. Let’s look at 70 or 72 others who were “apostled” by Jesus and what their mission was in Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. 70 Apostled? (vs 1-2) Luke 10:1 The Lord now chose seventy-two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Commands Of Jesus - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 5, 2022

The Great Commission has three different categories for fulfillment. They are: Go, Baptize, and Teach. Today Dr. Vorce will lay the foundation for our upcoming series entitled, "The Commands of Christ."

Matthew 28:18-20 18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dead Will Rise... God Said So Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

From O.T. times till today, humankind has tried to solve the riddle of death & the afterlife.

The Walking Dead Series (4 of 4) “The Dead Will Rise . . . God Said So!” October 27, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A From O.T. times till today, humankind has tried to solve the riddle of death & the afterlife. 1 The O.T. gives us several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

18 Be Patient, Your Payday Is Coming Series

Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2008

We must have patience while await the coming of the Lord. Patience with perseverance in the face of oppression and opposition will make us victorious.

Be Patient, Your Payday is Coming #18 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 5:4-6,"Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Successful New Year Is Yours For The Taking Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2024

God wants you and me to have a happy, prosperous, glorious new year and life. It begins and ends with a relationship with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon: “A Successful New Year Is Yours for the Taking” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Leaven

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.”

Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.” We need to thank God in these days of deception we are not left to any human opinions or authority, nor are the meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Holiness