Sermons on Fallow Ground:

Occupytill I Come

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 9, 2001

Of all of the modern English deffinitions of the word occupy, we each choose the one that we wish. Let us look at the meaning of the word according to Jesus

In the Gospel of Luke the Lord uses a parable to teach us a lesson concerning what is expected of His servants while He is away in a far country making preparation to receive His kingdom. Although we have studied this passage many times, the Holy Ghost has recently shown a light on one little word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Winter In Narnia

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jan 3, 2005

This expository sermon from 2 Corinthians 4 gives the believer hope that, despite severe suffering, the Resurrected Christ is on the move!

“Winter in Narnia” from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18, by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on January 2nd 2004. I have to be honest, I don’t really like this time of year. This time of year reminds me of the land of Narnia. Have you read the great classic fantasy by C. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism As Sign And Power For Living

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 28, 2005

4 Lent Sermon A Jesus heals a blind man

Fourth Sunday in Lent John 9:1-41 Baptism as sign and power for living   "As he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop The World, I Want To Get Off! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 6

STOP THE WORLD, I WANNA GET OFF! (GENESIS 6:5-9) A friend e-mailed me these insightful pointers on Noah by Don Kryer of Frontline Fellowship that has “Things to Learn from Noah and His Ark” for its subject: (1) Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. (2) Stay fit. When you’re 600 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sending Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The sending of Barnabas and Saul - Gentiles sending to gentiles at the direction of the Spirit.

Sending Out Acts 12:19b-13:5 So last week we had sort of a review of Acts in the form of an oral pop quiz. Several of you qualified for extra credit with your willingness to share your answers out loud. This week the reading has actually been assigned for three weeks so I know you have had a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

God At War

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 9

God at War Zech. 9 Of all the descriptions of God found in the Bible, one of the most shocking is found in a song sung by Moses and the people of Israel after their rescue from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a man of war; The LORD is His name. “A man of war”- a warrior, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Vs Error Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009

Our world view effects what we believe and our actions in life. What do we really believe? And does it line up with scripture?

Truth V’s Error JCC 04.10.09 am 2 Corinthians 10:3–5: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Compassion Risks Others' Criticism

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2009

To be an effective and compassionate church, we must risk the criticism of those who would like us to do church within our old confines. But not to take risks may cause our best to leave us. This is a time to work for peace, family life, community.

“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; and makes gaps even two can pass abreast.” "Something there is that doesn’t love a wall …” So speaks the poet Robert Frost, reflecting on the ravages of a New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life As It’s Meant To Be

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009

The early church provides a stirring example of life among the followers of Jesus Christ.

“A Consecrated Life: Life as It’s Meant to Be” Acts 2:42-47 A Federal office in California sent the following letter to a Social Security recipient: “We want to talk to you about a notification in our office that you are deceased. Please let us know if you are.” Now that’s a pretty grave letter! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Fear Gets A Chokehold Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

Another message from the life of David.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 07—WHEN FEAR GETS A CHOKEHOLD TEXT: 1 Samuel 20:1-3 1 Samuel 20:1-3 KJV And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trying Times - "Make Noise And Finish Course" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2013

Modern church in trying times, praising God despite division.

Trying Times - “MAKE NOISE AND FINISH COURSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013) “And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:9-10

Denomination: Friends

Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2013

Society, has raised to many generations, they have let the accuser allow them to think, that God is somehow unapproachable and to busy to be bothered with anything but the 911 emergencies of life. He not only has the time, but wants to help His children!

Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again" Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. James 1:17 NKJ 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Enough Profit?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To show that we profit only if everything about GOD and for GOD we see profitable.

I. EXORDIUM: Why not? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we profit only if everything about GOD and for GOD we see profitable. IV. TEXT: Haggai 1:9 (Amplified Bible) You looked for much [harvest], and behold, it came to little; and even when you brought that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Savior In The Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 15, 2013

A sermon that describes the portraits of Jesus found in the meat offering in Leviticus 2.

"The Savior in the Sacrifice" Leviticus 2:1 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon: 2 And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take there out his handful of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist