Sermons on Fertile Ground:

O, Barren Bring Forth Life!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2006

If you know your Bible, several barren women brought forth life that helped change their world and the church. We can not accept the norm of being barren in the church, let us bring forth new life. THERE IS HOPE!

O, BARREN BRING FORTH LIFE! WHEN THE BARREN GIVES LIFE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you do this lesson as one sermon you have to move very quickly, from point to point, or do as a two part. Introduction: There are degrees of fruit bearing. (John 15) 1. No fruit 2. Fruit ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heart Under Attack Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004

Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Continues Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 24, 2009

God created this world for us. And everything about it, including us was good.

A little boy opened the big old family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the pages. Suddenly something fell out. It was an old leaf that had been pressed between the pages. He yelled out to his mum, "Mum, come hear quick, I think I’ve found Adam’s underwear!" To close each day’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-13

Now These Wmds’ Are Deadly...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 28, 2011

Not to lose focus on what/Who is more important...Gifts or the Giver of the Gifts !!!

Now these WMDs’ are deadly… At this time of the New Year, I am neither referring to the stock-pile of WMDs’ in the arsenals of Superpowers nor do I, in this Sermon intend to beat about the bush repeating what many a Bush critic has already mentioned about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: *other

Destruction Or Distraction

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 10, 2012

To be wary of some "weapons" of our spiritual adversary which are more destructive than straightforward temptations say of the flesh.

DESTRUCTION OR DISTRACTION ACTION: Display of pictures of WMDs’ No, No…I am neither referring to the stock-pile of WMDs’ in the arsenals of Superpowers nor do I, in this message intend to beat about the bush ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: *other

Foundational Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2012

The audience was told of the importance of biblical saving faith. Christians must be reminded of faith’s foundational nature. Why is it foundational? Foundational Faith enables A Foundational...

FOUNDATIONAL FAITH-I—Hebrews 10:39-11:3 Attention: As a kid, I lived in a newly developing neighborhood. There were new houses being built all the time. I spent a good deal of time searching thru newly framed houses pretending they were forts or some such. But every house was built with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What; No Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of disaster; however we are given the ability to stand, and in doing so we are transformed into the glory God that wants from us. Yes it is painful, but we are victorious.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th July 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

A Fool's Obituary Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2014

Life, Purpose, Eternity, Materialism

Luke 12:13-21 (p. 727) March 23, 2014 Introduction: For those of you plugged into social media you are familiar with a common occurrence around this time of year. For those of you who are like that older woman in the Insurance commercial who physically pastes all her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go And Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Gina Krause on Nov 2, 2025

Today we will start by reading 2 passages. Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8

Today we will start by reading 2 passages. Matthew 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always- to the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8

Rooted In Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

The fact that believers are in a state of being complete in Christ indicates that there is nothing of a higher spiritual blessing to be found anywhere else including, but not limited to, this false Gnostic philosophy found in Colosse.

Opening illustration: There was once a farmer who went to town to purchase seeds for his farm. As he was returning home one of the squash seeds he had purchased fell from his pocket onto the ground. It happened that within a few feet was another seed of a different type. The place where the two ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Rejected

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 13, 2001

Israel rejects God, but in His love He still pleads with them to return by asking them to turn from their own ways as Jacob did at the brook Jabbok

LOVE REJECTED INTRODUCTION: Today we will focus on the tragedy of rejecting God’s love. The Israelites of Hosea’s day rejected God’s love by turning to idolatry and attributing the blessings God had given them to the fertility gods. I/ ISRAEL REJECTS GOD Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

The great spiritual showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Elijah reveals that there is no God but Jehovah. Elijah reveals the steps to a "fire from Heaven" Revival.

FIRE FROM HEAVEN I KINGS 18 Intro: The burning question. I kings 18:21 Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” The question is still relevant today. Throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is Enough... And Who Do You Trust For It? Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 9, 2013

Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all... god's let us down but God does not!

Title: How Much Is Enough and Who Do You Trust for It? Part I Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: Just because some gods let us down does not mean there is no God at all… god’s let us down but God does not! Introduction I always shudder when I hear someone suggest that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Deeper Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2024

We're at war with Satan, but too often churches ignore the conflict and avoid doing what has to be done to tear down the gates of Hell. What can we do to avoid going AWOL in this great battle for the souls of the lost?

When I went to Israel, I visited a place about 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee called Caesarea Philippi. The area lays in the shadow of Mt. Hermon, whose ice caps (when they melt) supply clean fresh springs for the waters of the Jordan River. This abundant water supply made the area fertile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greater Joy

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 13, 2014

UNION WITH CHRIST IS YOUR GREATEST JOY!

GREATER JOY OBSERVATION: ISRAEL CELEBRATED THREE GREAT FEASTS: PASSOVER, PENTECOST, AND TABERNACLES. THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES SPOKE TO THE INGATHERING OF CROPS. JOY CAME THROUGH AN ABUNDANT CROP! INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 4:7 (NEW KING JAMES VERSION) YOU HAVE PUT GLADNESS IN MY HEART, MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:7

Denomination: Baptist