Sermons on Fallow Ground:

Job's Three Friends, What They Got Right

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 30, 2010

Job's three friends spoke to him throughout the book of Job. Much of what they said was wrong and hurtful. However, their initial reaction was one that we all should pay attention to.

Introduction The story of Job is one that has been talked about through the ages. This one man, lost so much, in such a short period of time, and still found a way to move on with his life. But, he didn’t do it alone. When we talk about the book of Job, we normally talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Prayer For His Immediate Disciples Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 31, 2016

The second portion of Jesus' High Priestly prayer concerns the Disciples. Jesus teaches us about the scope of His atonement and a prayer for unity and sanctification by the Word of truth.

“Jesus Prays for His Immediate Disciples” John 17: 6-19 In John 17, the disciples have the privilege of listening to the Lord of Glory, the soon to be Crucified Lord pray only hours, perhaps minutes before He is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Last week we heard Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Babylon In Protestantism, A Look At This-World Things In Today's Church... Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 3, 2015

What is the Christian view of the tithe, the Sabbath, and all the eating we do in church?

INTRODUCTION In Scarlet Threads, I traced the origins of the world's religious system from the ancient days of Babel through the Roman Empire that still is with us today in the form of the religio political system that operates out of Vatican City. At least 20% of mankind is controlled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shack Heresy

Contributed by Les Puryear on Mar 6, 2017

This sermon examines some of the theological problems with the book and movie "The Shack."

"The Shack" Sermon Manuscript by Rev. Leslie Puryear Bethany Baptist Church, Gulf, NC March 5, 2017 2 Peter 2:1 – “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Removal Strategy-1(2017) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2017

1 of? Genesis records God’s strategy for Removing the Legacy of Wickedness. But what does His strategy address? God’s strategy for removal(the legacy of wickedness) addresses/engages...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD's REMOVAL STRATEGY-I—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—REMOVAL—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For RESTORATION—Genesis 9:1-19 F—SAME Ol’ SAME Ol’—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Paul And Ephesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

We hear Paul's letter to the Ephesians like we might overhear someone talking on the phone. We get only half of the conversation. If we are going to understand Paul's teaching we need to learn as much as possible about the circumstances of his readers.

Years ago there was a farmer from a very small village in Germany who was just itching to get out and see something of the world. His big chance came when his nephew got a job on a barge that would sail up the Rhine River to Rotterdam. Even if it only stayed there for one day to drop off one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Being There--- My Hands

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2020

This looks at faithfulness. How important is it to be faithful to your post of duty? Whom shall God send? Can God count on you to standfast at your post of duty. Refuse to take the coward's way and run away? God needs you.

BEING THERE… MY HANDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHERE DO WE FIND GOD? I have learned that I find Jesus is some of the strangest. I love to study nature, bees, birds, and ants. I have laid on the ground and watched the ants and been amazed. Linda knew my love of ants ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:1-7, Exodus 17:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love Of Jesus On Display

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2019

The American Church has a bad image problem with the new generation, which is leaving in droves. Here are suggestions for fixing that image -- we need to become known for WHAT WE'RE FOR instead of being known for WHAT WE'RE AGAINST. We must be known as people of love & compassion.

THE LOVE OF JESUS ON DISPLAY John 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Gary Dearing told a story about his Air Force Colonel, who served as inspector general of his command, and paid particular attention to how personnel wore their uniforms. 2. “On one occasion the Colonel spotted a junior airman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rooted In God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 22, 2019

Continuing to look are our call to accept the Spirit of God in our heart, which changes who we are called to be.

Rooted in God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 February 24, 2019 I don’t usual give homework assignments . . . but last week I did. My hope after last week’s message was that each of us would take time to allow God’s Spirit to fill our spirit. We would seek to draw closer to Him as we passionately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Fragrance Of His Aroma Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 3, 2019

A message about how God can take our loneliness and emptiness and fill it with His living water.

Title: Smelling Like Jesus Series: The Fragrance of His Aroma Introduction If you would open your Bibles to John 4. I want to take you to one of my favorite passages in the Bible. Now you hear that a lot. To me this is the most intriguing passages in the Bible. In John 3 we are introduced to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

"Having Done All... Stand”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 15, 2019

Notice that the full armor of God that Paul had outlined for every Christian is complete but without back covers meaning to say that a Christian warrior is designed to always equipped to advance, and never given instruction to back down, retreat or surrender.

Introduction: The Bible teaches, from beginning to end, of the existence of the invisible world, the world of the spirit. A world of angels and demons, yet a world that we touch daily as those who have been given not merely a body, but a spirit. This invisible world is difficult to believe in for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Flip Flop?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 8: 1 – 18

2 Samuel 8: 1 – 18 Why the flip flop? 8 After this it came to pass that David attacked the Philistines and subdued them. And David took Metheg Ammah from the hand of the Philistines. 2 Then he defeated Moab. Forcing them down to the ground, he measured them off with a line. With two lines he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Not For Sale, Trade, Or Compromise: My Birthright

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2018

We must take our stand as Christians and not barter our consecration, our morals, our faith in the supernatural God, or compromise on the rapture. We have a great inheritance coming; don't lose it!

NOT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR COMPROMISE: MY BIRTHRIGHT 1 Kgs. 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A four-year-old boy accompanied his expectant mother to the doctor’s office. When the mother heaved a sigh and clutched her stomach, her son looked alarmed. "Mommy, what is it?" He asked. 2. "The baby ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Risk Without Fear

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 9, 2020

Let us take a risk without fear and God blesses us in our risks.

Take Risk Without Fear Matthew 25:14-30 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:14-30) for our reflection. Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Other

The Mind Set Of A New Creation

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 20, 2020

As a new creation we are not expected to live as the people of the world does.

As a new creation in Christ we are not supposed to be like the people that are not yet in Christ. We are called to be separate from the realm of darkness, as a new creation the bible records that we are now a partaker of the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ and now live in a kingdom of light not of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal