Sermons on Farm:

What Constitutes 'joy In Heaven'

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 15, 2007

The three parables of Luke 15 reflect the Triune’s God seeking the lost

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Our Own Eden

Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 19, 2007

We are our own Garden of Eden, our place of tranquility and peace on Earth, but only when God and Jesus Christ live in us, daily, all the time. We must follow and do what Jesus Christ said, both as individuals and as a nation. We are all sinners from th

The true Garden of Eden does exist and that as we come full circle from innocence to sinner back to being saved from sin, we come from the Garden of Eden to the living water of Jesus Christ to our own Garden of Eden, within us all. But to get to that point we Christians, those of us who follow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Discipline Of Solitude Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part of 5-part series on discipleship. This message examines solitude.

LIVING ABOVE THE ORDINARY Part 1: The Discipline of Solitude There’s an old saying, one you’ve seen on many refrigerators and office walls before. It says, “It’s hard to soar with eagles, when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” In many ways that saying is true. It is also true that it can be very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Tenant Work

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2005

The reason is that we, the church, are those to whom the vineyard was given and we need to be committed to tenant work. We are now those to whom the vineyard is rented and God expects returns!

COMMITTED TO TENANT WORK LUKE 20:9-19 READ LUKE 20:9-19 I. THE SITUATION The situation that Jesus describes in the opening lines of his parable is probably not a situation that the people He is teaching are unfamiliar with. There have always been men who build and then move on. Owners of farms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Swords Into Plowshares Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 1, 2007

When will the war end?

When will the war end? We are fighting a war in Iraq that began on March 20, 2003. One month before that, the Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said “It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 weeks. I doubt six months.” (USA Today, April 1, 2003, “Prewar ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Or Who Are You Following

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 5, 2007

Priorities are important in life. We need to think critically about what our priorities should be and work to live them out.

I want to start off tonight by asking you guys to get into pairs and discuss the following question. “What are the top five priorities in my life?” ***Take a few minutes to share responses with the large group*** This issue of what are our priorities is such an important question for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stockpile Factor Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

As contagious Christians, we must make sure we not only look to see the blessings of life but be willing to share the gift of our blessings with others.

INTRODUCTION Today we begin a six week series entitled “Becoming Contagious”. How do we, as believers in Christ become more contagious in making a difference in the life of one who’s life either does not show evidence of Christ or is unchurched. A. WHY THIS SERIES 1. We All Have the Desire to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Motherly Love

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This messages emphasizes a mother’s special and great love.

1 Kings 3:16-28 Motherly Love Intro: Read: "What Is a Mother?" from Tale of the Tardy Ox Cart, p.395. A mother does all the things listed because she loves her children. In order to help illustrate a Mother’s love, we turn today to one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a great big party!!! But this is a party with a twist to it. ...

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Looking Up At Hell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2010

In Luke Chapter 15 Jesus paints us a vivid picture of the Love of God through the story of the Prodigal Son. How can we celebrate God’s party of love in such a way as to welcome not only the younger brothers who have come back from the dead, but also the

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Looking Up at Hell” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “There was a man who had two sons.” One—the youngest—comes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance. That may sound odd to our ears, but it’s not completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 20, 2007

What will Christ’s second coming be like and what implications does it have for his followers?

The Second Coming It is just before midnight on October 22 1844. Come with me to a hillside just outside New York. It’s a balmy evening and we are standing in an enormous crowd numbering upwards of 100 000 men, women and children. All around us there is the low buzz of whispered voices as men ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Relating Righteously Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 17, 2008

Husbands, wives, children, employees, and employers listen up!

Ephesians 5:22-6:9: Relating Righteously Pastor Eric J. Hanson November 16, 2008 Introduction Last time we left off with a verse that sets the tone for today’s message. Verse 21 of Ephesians 5 commands all followers of Jesus Christ to “submit to one another”. What is our motivation for this? The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rivers Of Eden

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Mar 4, 2007

The names and the meaning of the four rivers of Eden give us a clue about what the Holy one of Israel wants to lead us into as we abandon ourselves to Him! This is not the promise for a few, but this is the promise to the “Sons & Daughters” whom Jesus has

Exodus 23:20-21. “See, I am sending my angel before you to lead you safely to the land I have prepared for you.” There is a land to which God wants to lead us! The Bible says of Abraham that he sought a land and a city whose builder and maker is God! The Bible says of Adam that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon: Warrior In Hiding Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2009

OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS DEFINED BY HIM TO BE DISCOVERED BY US.

Gideon: Warrior in Hiding Judges 6:1-32 6/7/09 INTRODUCTION Bob Hudson Missionary to Honduras shares this story of his call. Discharged from the Army in 1956, I became a Christian, was married, bought part of the family farm, and began pursuing my dream of building Indiana’s greatest hog ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

All Bark And No Bite Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

God has the power and Satan is powerless against Him

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 4 All Bark and No Bite! Sunday, October 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last week’s Fighter Verse—Proverbs 3:7, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” While visiting Loretta’s parents in Indiana last summer I spent each morning walking several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan