Sermons on Farming Gardening:

Words From A Broken Record

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2003

Can we distinquish between what is important and unimportant? Do we spend our lives working for things that do not matter?

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-- my mind still guiding ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Committing Your Way To The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 7, 2009

A sermon preached for the Audubon High School Baccalaureate Service 5/14/2008

Sermon Text: “Commit your way to the LORD, trust in him, and he will act.” Have you ever wished you could travel by car wherever you went as you do on the Interstate? I personally think they’re great, with a relatively well maintained roadway (at least they should be with all the construction ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Resilience Is A Daily Habit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006

Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Spiritual Sowers

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2008

We are spiritual sowers by our witness for Jesus.

Text: Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying, “Behold, a sower went out to sow” (Matthew 13:3). Why would Jesus use the words “sow and sower”? What does it mean to “sow”? What is a “sower”? What is a parable? Why did Jesus teach in parables? Jesus used the words “sow and sower” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 19, 2002

When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens he cemonstrated how to be positive in a negative world.

“Being Positive in a Negative World” Apostle Paul -A bridge builder not a builder of walls- Acts 17:16-34 When the Apostle Paul preached on Mars Hill in Athens Greece he demonstrated how to be positive in a negative world. When we look at all that is happening around the world, in our cities and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be A Do-Gooder Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We are to share good deeds at every opportunity.

BE A DO-GOODER Galatians 6:6-10 S: Mission Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SHARE GOOD DEEDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. ?: How? KW: Investments TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 6:6-10, three investments we can make to fulfill our responsibility to share in good deeds. The _____ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Squealers

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2019

A study of Psalm 54: 1 – 7

Psalm 54: 1 – 7 Squealers To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?” 1 Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be def

Introduction • Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be defined. • True ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paradox Of Manure Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2007

It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace!

THE PARADOX OF MANURE Mark 6:30-44 {NIV} Sermon #2 from the “Life on the Farm” Sermon Point: It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace! SERIES INTRO: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Nazarene

I Did It My Way Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 11, 2005

The story of Cain is the story of a man determined to do life his way rather than God’s way. It didn’t work then. It won’t work now.

I Did It My Way Genesis 4:1-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: If our text were a movie, I have the perfect musical soundtrack for it. It is the song Frank Sinatra made famous. In fact, it became his theme song. Sinatra co-wrote and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Water Bailer, Or Storm Stopper?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016

Christians & the Church are destined for storms. Storms give us the opportunity to grow and to partner with God for a miracle. We can be water bailers, or storm stoppers! Regardless, we have Jesus as our resource. Lean on Him!

WATER BAILERS OR STORM STOPPERS? Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: VINNIE’S BEALTED FATHER’S DAY GIFT 1. An old Italian man lived alone outside the city of Chicago. He wanted to dig his tomato garden, but it was too hard of work for him. 2. His only son, Vinnie, who used to help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Together We’ll Make It Home Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2014

We will persevere in tough times together through our church community (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 367-370)

HoHum: Pray for David and Philomena Morris- Monday, October 20th, 2014 After the right-wing Hindu nationalist BJP took power following India's general elections in May, attacks on Christians and other minorities by Hindu radical groups has skyrocketed. In Uttar Pradesh, 600 reports of violence were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You An Unforgiven Slave

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

A sermon about the importance to forgiving

Are You An Unforgiving Slave Of Jesus Matthew 18:21-35 Prayer Introduction Recently, one of the most severe storms in many years pounded our five little acres. It came out of the northwest embedded in dark, angry clouds. We saw it approaching in the twilight and could hear its snarl off in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Picture This! Weeds Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Weeds come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some of them flower and look absolutely beautiful and others will poke you and make you bleed. Some weeds are hard to identify as tender shoots but as they age their identity will become clear. Jesus kne

Last summer my daughters Katie and Sara asked if they could take our dogs Shadow and Reba for a walk. Now Shadow is a black lab and he needs to walk because he has a bit of a weight problem. Reba is 12 and is deaf but always willing to take a spin. I live on a gravel road that is surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ears To Hear Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 1, 2018

The second sermon in a series on Luke 8

Grace to Hear (Part Two) Text: Luke 8:4 – 21 So this morning, we are going to look again at Luke 8 but we’re going to read a little further this morning than we did last time. And we’re going to again be talking about God’s grace, and having ears to hear… If you remember from last time, we said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible