Sermons on Fallow Ground:

Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Eulogy for an elderly Christian woman

Doris Rita Braun When I serving on staff at a church in Tulsa, I had a mentor in ministry who told story of one of his first funerals. Mac was a pastor in Muskogee, OK, just a year out of seminary and one of the women of the church had died. It had been raining for days and the funeral home had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

How Great Is Our God?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 28, 2015

Even though God is Great, Wonderful, Sovereign and All Powerful, He is still the ‘Great I AM,’ the same God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who left His glory and became flesh through Christ to save us!

Opening illustration: In 2004, scientists pointed the Hubble telescope at a blank-looking patch of sky near the Orion Constellation. The Hubble stayed focused on that spot for 400 orbits over 11 days. The patch of sky they were looking at is no bigger than a grain of sand held out at arm’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, You Are Majestic! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

Everything about God directs us to surrender and praise, and only fools will fight him.

Lord, You Are Majestic Psalms 8 Picture a young boy, alone with sheep in the desert, late at night. In the utter darkness of moonless nights, the only lights were in the heavens above. Far away from city lights, with a clean atmosphere, the sky must have been dazzling. David stood in awe and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

" I Am.... Eternity To Eternity"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2020

The Deity of Jesus. Quote from Teddy Kollek: "Sir Hav eyou been here before?" Is Jesus Deity from eternity or did His life beginin a manger? Quotes from Max Lucado "The Choice'"

In Jesus Holy Name Easter VII 2020 Text: John 17:5 Redeemer “I Am … Eternity to Eternity” Two Thousand years ago Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do people say that I am? It was a good question. Answers are still coming in. Some see Jesus as a great ethical ...read more

Scripture: John 17:5, Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faith Of Thomas

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Thomas should not be condemned or even criticized for his insistence upon empirical evidence. Thomas provides an exemplary modal from which we can learn more about the nature of convincing faith.

(If you have found this sermon useful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info.) When we think of the Apostle Thomas, we sometimes think of him in a somewhat negative light. The event involving Thomas in John 20:19-31 has given rise to the phrase, “Don’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Protect Your Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2021

There is an all out attack against the church leaders and Christianity. We must guard our hearts and attitudes to stay focused on eternal values. How can we protect our hearts?

PROTECT YOUR HEART? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26, Matthew 6:31-34, Psalm 23:1-3, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

These Are Not Idiots Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 2, 2020

Peter and John are emboldened by the Spirit to defend themselves before the Sanhedrin.

These Are not Idiots Acts 4:5-22 Peter and John had been under great pressure before when Jesus was arrested by both the Temple guard and Roman soldiers. Peter made a temporary and futile attempt at bravado before he caved miserably. The two of them followed at a distance and came into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith And Evidence Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Oct 12, 2020

Today we are going to look at another shelter of faith which can help withstand all calamities of life leading a Christian to move forward in God’s will despite the extremity of an existential life.

Faith and Evidence Joshua 2:8-18 Introduction: This month we focus on the theme, “Shelters of faith”. Experientially it means that faith needs to be sheltered, faith needs to come under the banner of a refuge - so to speak. Faith at times can become so fragile and vulnerable to the tensions and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Ask A Hard Thing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019

Do we seek the DOUBLE PORTION of God's Spirit? What does the double portion cost? We must consider the lesson of settling for less than the best? Temporal or Eternal? Do we desire the MANTLE OF GOD?

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:20-21, 2 Kings 2:9, 2 Kings 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Hope - 7 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

It is a wonderful thing to know the story of Jesus. But it is an infinitely more wonderful thing to believe, to be persuaded deep in one's heart that Christ is alive, and to make Him our own personal Lord and Savior.

Easter Sunday—April 12, 1998 (April 11, 1993) Living Hope John 20:9 He saw and believed. The seeds of life had been sown. Wonderful, living words. Wonderful loving deeds The seeds fell on warm hearts and cold hearts. They fell on good ground and stony ground. And there the seeds of life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Biblical Instruction For End Time Living: The Example Of Enoch Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 10, 2021

It is imperative we need to know how-to live-in light of the second end time.

Introduction: Lat week we began a new series entitled: Biblical Instruction for End Time Living. And in that first sermon, we talked about how the Bible tells us about two end times: the days of Noah and the days of the coming of the Son of Man. Noah’s end time occurred by flood; and the second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Persecution` Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2019

We can overcome the fear of persecution by trusting God, trusting on our training, and equipping ourselves with his Word.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine another fear that can stop us in our tracks. • I am almost ashamed and almost decided not to cover this topic because of the fact as of now, in the United States, we have no clue what this looks like. • However, around the world, Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Trees: Firewood/Fruit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2017

There are two types of trees: fire wood or fruit trees? Do we hold ourselves accountable? You can not keep doing the same things and expect a new outcome?

TWO KINDS OF TREES? WHICH ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF TREES ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE? WHICH ARE YOU? CONSIDER YOUR WAYS? Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God