Sermons on Fallow Ground:

Rekindling The Passion

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

In these verses we see a group of people who have come out from the spiritual honeymoon period. And there are three things that Jesus says to these church members at Ephesus that I believe He wants to say to us.

You know, for every sort of relationship there is a honeymoon period, a time when everything is lovey-dovey and wonderful. All sorts of differences are overlooked during this time. All words are spoken kindly. Every consideration is given to the other party. It’s just a nice and peachy time. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

A Convincing Defense

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul continues with Agrippa

i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. Vince Lombardi once said that the best defense is a good offense. This last week, as my family sat around Sunday evening, eating chicken wings, and watching the two top teams in football square off, I thought about Paul, and how he was in a Superbowl of sorts, when we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's First Message

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 11, 2003

Peter Addresses the crowd assembled at Pentecost

Peter’s First Message Acts 2:14-36 Jeff Hughes – February 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. All of us here can probably relate to our first time speaking or performing in public. Unless you are one of those individuals that has ice water in their veins, it was no doubt a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let Your Dreams Die Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

Every leader knows that there will be challenges to the dreams God has given. Sometimes the attack is so great we live in danger of the dream dying. This message deals with this issue.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART THREE “DON’T LET YOUR DREAMS DIE” GENESIS 37:2-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003 INTRODUCTION Illustration of Frederick Nolan. Nolan was fleeing from his enemies during a time of persecution in North Africa. One night he fell exhausted, into a wayside cave, fully expecting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 17, 2003

A look at the results of Peter’s sermon and the community of faith that had sprung up.

The Early Church Acts 2:37-47 Jeff Hughes – February 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Remember what it was like to be a new Christian? Remember how excited and joyful you were? If you were like me, you wanted to read your Bible all the time, pray, go to church all you could, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002

This sermon encourages people to find and fulfill God’s call on our lives.

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Acts 13:1-52 July 14, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration; source: Today In The Word, August, 1989, p. 33.] The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anchors In The Storm

Contributed by Shane Symyrozum on Jul 26, 2006

Funeral service for my closest friend’s four year old girl who died of cancer.

Note: This funeral sermon was for my best friend’s four year-old daughter who recently died of cancer after a valiant five month fight; I have included the father’s eulogy as an appendix, as it is extremely touching and illustrates the difference faith can make in one’s life. During the family’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fly High - Acts Part 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006

Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His

“Fly High” – Acts part 9 Thesis: Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Got What It Takes To Stand

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 5, 2006

The inspiration for this sermon came from a fellow contributor, Dr Robert E. Houston from California message, Stand <not available on this site> and also some of the information used in the development also came from that sermon.

I GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO STAND! Ephesians 6:11-13 King James Version – 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007

We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Only Knew Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

In John 4 a lonely by a well meets Jesus and her life is never the same again.

If You Only Knew Jesus, His Encounters (2) I Am Jesus – Message 30 Video Clip Sermon Spice, ‘Lonely People’ In his book, ‘Six Hours One Friday’ Max Lucado writes about a tombstone he came across in a small cemetery in San Antonio. The stone marks the grave of a lady named Grace Smith. No date ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly High - Acts Part 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The Christian must know His Bible and develop a Biblical wo

“Fly High” Acts part 15 On the Lighter Side of Life: Funny pictures from aha.com Thesis: The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything Changes

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

Humility is the right response to salvation FCF: Mary’s song teaches us how to accept a gift in way that is both grown-up and gracious: namely by putting the focus back on the giver.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, December 17th, 2006 Enter to Worship Announcements Prelude David Witt Meditation 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 Invocation *Opening Hymn #88 “Joy to the World” Welcome Morning Prayer *Advent Litany [See Right] *Hymn CH#622 – [See ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

'saints" Romans Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities.

“Saints” – Romans Part 1 Opening Illustration: Almena Your Words from Blue Fish TV – This clip talks about the willingness on our part to give God all of our lives! Thesis: Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught In The Trap Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 1, 2006

Unforgiveness is a trap that we’ve all been caught in at one time or another. This series attempts to help people find release people from the trap.

Caught in the Trap Series: Escaping the Trap of Forgiveness July 16, 2006 Last week I told you to prepare yourself for an eye-opening confrontation with truth, and I introduced you to this humble mechanical marvel called a ‘mouse-trap’ (actually this is a rat-trap). I demonstrated for you how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan