Sermons on Fallow Ground:

Recognizing The Receptive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We are called to reach out those around us with the hope and message of the gospel.

Recognizing the Receptive Series: Spring Life - Identify Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 19:1-10 March 4, 2007 Morning Service This message was prepared using the Springlife materials supplied by the Wesleyan Headquarters. Introduction When I was young, we always planted a garden at my grandmother’s house. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Facelift Ii

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

With God Nothing is Impossible

Mat 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore (kakos diseseased misearable) vexed: (patho feeling suffering) for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. Mat 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Mat 17:17 Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010

Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Company Of The Committed

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 19, 2012

A sermon to demonstrate the values, virtues and victory of the church.

“The Company of the Committed” Acts 2:41-47 Scripture Reading Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

When we face a fierce storm, we shall see a fabulous sunrise.

It was evening of that same day. Jesus said to them, "Let us go over to the other side." After sending the people away, they took Jesus with them in a boat. It was the same boat He used when He taught them. Other little boats went along with them. A bad wind storm came up. The waves were coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Processions To Remember

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 5, 2008

A sermon written to be shared on November 9 2008, for mixed ages, in a Remembrance Sunday (Veteran’s Day) Service. While written for a UK audience it is easily adapted for use in any place wanting to offer thanks for those who lost their lives in conflic

Luke 19:36-44 ‘Three Processions to Remember’ The words we hear from Luke’s Gospel this morning describe the atmosphere of a great procession, people lining the way from the Mount of Olives all the way to Jerusalem. Perhaps we can imagine the scene as the people wave palm-branches and, if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Six Miles Of Obedience

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 25, 2010

Funeral message for Eva Myers, whose distinctive discipline was six miles of walking daily ... a metaphor for walking with Christ.

"Whoever obeys [God’s] word, truly in this person the love of God has reached perfection. By this we may be sure that we are in him: whoever says, ’I abide in him,’ ought to walk just as he walked." At first I didn’t believe it. Six miles a day?! How could anybody, especially one up in her years, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Warning Against Ignoring God.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

You can do a lot of things with God but ignoring Him is not an option - at least not for long!

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. William Craig, "Modern man thought that when he had gotten rid of God, he had freed himself from all that he had gotten rid of God, he had freed himself from all that repressed and stifled him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness And Peace Have Kissed

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 8, 2008

The Israelites returning home are thankful the captivity is over…thankful they’re going to the dance; but what now? How do you do this dance with a God you’ve never known?

1LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah 8Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

If God Is With Us Then Show Me A Sign Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

I was on the internet recently and was discussing the Christian faith with someone who had posted some remarks that were simply not accurate about what Christians believe. After writing back and forth with this individual I learned that she was an atheis

Finding God at Christmas “If God is with us, then Show me a Sign” Matthew 1:18-23 I was on the internet recently and was discussing the Christian faith with someone who had posted some remarks that were simply not accurate about what Christians believe. After writing back and forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 41: Preach A Fight Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2018

Preach a sermon that attacks evil or heresy

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a sermon that attacks an evil or other inadequacy. Lesson Intro Stephen the martyr's sermon was a fight. It was an attack on stubborn and disobedient religion that resists the Holy Spirit. It cost him his life. Lesson Plan We are going to examine the sermon of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters #1 - Jesus The Saviour

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2015

One of the most important things we learn about Jesus is that He is our Saviour: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10).

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #1: JESUS THE SAVIOUR: INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss Aimee Semple McPherson and the Foursquare Gospel Church. Give an overview of church history through the Protestant Reformation through Pentecostalism. The Foursquare Church was founded in Los Angeles, CA in 1923 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 8, 2016

The 4th Article of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene.

I believe that it is important to state what we believe up front and with full disclosure. Watch out for places of worship where they are unwilling to tell you what they actually believe. If they are hiding something, they are likely a cult. Cults are religions that are at least somewhat related ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Relocating The Head Waters Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

God talks a lot about water in His Word (Genesis to Revelation): He compares Himself to it, walks on it, a river actually flows from His throne.

All Who Are Thirsty: How To Drink from God’s River Series Relocating the Head Waters (Inspired by The River of God by Dutch Sheets) 4/10/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A God talks a lot about water in His Word (Genesis to Revelation): He compares Himself to it, walks ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Only A Handbag" Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 26, 2015

Using the 2015 Mulberry and John Lewis adverts to reflect on the Christmas message

I wonder - do you use your sky plus to fast forward through all the adverst on TV. If so you may have missed some very crafted commercial takes on the Christmas message. I wonder for example if you have seen the Mulberry Christmas advert A young couple are in rural cottage with a blazing fire. Jo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican