Sermons on Fertile Ground:

The Power Of Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of gratitude in fostering humility, compassion, and faith, and its role in deepening our relationship with God.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the sheltering wings of our Lord, basking in the radiant glow of His everlasting love, to reflect upon His word and the profound message it has for each one of us. We are here to uncover the truths laid out in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:13-14

Topics: Thankfulness

How Receptive Are You?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 2, 2000

The four types of ground Jesus spoke of in Mt 13:18-23 are likened to four personality types seen in people.

HOW RECEPTIVE ARE YOU? © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 13:18-23 n President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether anybody was paying attention to what he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In Believing Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 21, 2006

Two CHARACTERISTICS of faith that will keep you on solid ground even when the rest of the world has turned upside down.

When the two days were over, he went from that place to Galilee (for Jesus himself had testified that a prophet has no honor in the prophet¡¦s own country). When he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the festival; for they too had ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Before God's Throne Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 1, 2010

Isaiah receives a vision of the sacred Temple and blazing holiness of God and is forever changed and fully equipped to stand his ground.

The year Israel’s king died, Isaiah received a vision of the undying King of kings. Uzziah had reigned for 52 years, and his rule brought prosperity and national security. Uzziah’s death spelled the end of an era; his death weakened the nation, but the greatest King remained seated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011

A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: *other

Take A Look At Your Shoes

Contributed by Chase Gallimore on Apr 5, 2014

We explore how clean our shoes are as we learn from Moses what it means to walk on holy ground

Exodus 3:1-6 1 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

Explores the importance of gratitude, its grounding in God's love and mercy, and its role in recognizing God's grace in all circumstances.

Welcome, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow in His wisdom. As we come together today, let's remember the words Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Topics: Give Thanks, God

Preaching To A Superstitious Crowd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores staying grounded in Christ amidst distractions, challenging superstitions, and confronting fears with unwavering faith in God's promises.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Today, we gather once again, not as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. Today, we're going to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's word, allowing it to shape us, mould us, and guide us on our path ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Topics: Superstitions, Dealing

Who Is Ready For The Meeting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

What happens when we die physically? Do our bodies remain in the ground? What about our souls?

Prophetic truth has a utilitarian reason. It is to condemn the hearts of sinners. It is to empower Christians to holiness, and to provide hope and solace to Christians in the hour of death. This letter was composed to urge Christians to live purified lives while they await the return of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Of Jesus - The Basis Of Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2024

Christianity is grounded in the Resurrection of Jesus, and yet many Christians have never taken the time to look at the available evidence on the subject.

When a person professes to be Born-Again, they should be able to defend the foundational facts of Christianity. “We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Galatians 2:21, Colossians 2:13-18, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Pergamum - The Compromizing Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003

The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from the surrounding plain that provided both b

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PERGAMUM - THE COMPROMISING CHURCH Revelation 2: 12-17 The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep On Loving Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 21, 2005

The series of instructions at the end of Hebrews can be summed up in this command: Keep on loving each other as brothers. Keep on loving those in need, your family, your church leaders, and the gospel of Christ.

Keep on Loving Hebrews 13 (Hebrews 12 unavailable) SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We’ve reached the end of the book of Hebrews. It ends with a series of final instructions. Maybe you remember getting final instructions --- the kind of thing you call out as someone drives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Workers Together With Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's grace, the importance of unity in Christ, and the call to serve others with love and endurance.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God. We are about to open the pages of the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians, specifically chapter 6. We stand on the precipice of a grand adventure, not of our own design, ...read more

Topics: Laborers, Together, Him

Scattering The Seed

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2007

Why wouldn’t God be more selective in what soil He allows His seed to be planted? And why did Jesus tell only this parable (but not the explanation of the parable) to this crowds?

A man walked into a flower shop and asked for some potted red geraniums. "I’m sorry," said the clerk in flower shop, "we are completely sold out of all of our potted geraniums. But I’d be more than happy to give you a deal on something else. Could you use African violets instead?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ