Sermons on festival of the harvest:

A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

"A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001

The powerful lesson of gratefulness as taught in the account of the 10 lepers.

Introductory: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 1 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-I —Luke 10:1-16 See 9:1-9—The 12’s commission Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Word For The Diligent Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 9, 2012

The words diligence and industry do not carry as positive a connotation in our society as they once did. But the Bible exalts those that work over the "leisure-holics," and those who work with diligence over those who work with negligence.

PROVERBS 10: 1-5 A GOOD WORD FOR THE DILIGENT [Proverbs 6:6-11] The subscription stated as "The Proverbs of Solomon" informs us that we have come to a new portion of the book. The first nine chapters have set forth beautifully in what has been mainly connected discourse concerning the nature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012

We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

“The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Near-Sighted Church

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2011

In this sermon we look at what causes evangelistic near-sightedness and how to overcome that condition. This sermon is based on an excellent sermon by Dan Williams.

Introduction: A. I like the story of the policeman who pulled a lady driver over and asked for her license. 1. After looking at her license, he said, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” 2. The woman answered, “Well, I have contacts.” 3. The policeman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abundance

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 5, 2011

ur God is a God of abundance. Here Jesus is using a metaphor of Himself being a shepherd over sheep. Moreover, the sheep that listen, follow and stay in His presence will always have pasture. (Abundance) Here Jesus is speaking about a good shepherd in con

Abundance John 10: 9-11 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Season Are You In?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 8, 2010

Notice, even though God knew man’s heart hasn’t changed, He said, God will show mercy by never cursing the ground again. Noah’s first acts was to build an altar and sacrifice to the Lord. Because of Noah’s faith, God instituted the law of Seedtime and Har

What Season are You In? Text: Genesis 8:22 “While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, And day and night Shall not cease.” If you belong to God, right now, your season is designed just for you. How can you be sure of this? Two reasons, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How's Your Family?

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

WHO ARE YOU SERVING? WHO ARE YOU LEADING YOUR FAMILY TO WORSHIP?

HOW’S YOUR FAMILY? NBCOG 10/10/10 AM JOSHUA 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION *MAN WAS CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD WITH A PROPENSITY TO WORSHIP GOD. *EVEN THOSE WHO CLAIM TO BE ATHEIST WORSHIP SOMETHING. *WHETHER IT’S CARS, MONEY, PEOPLE OR THEMSELVES, THEY WORSHIP, THEY SERVE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Church At The Well Needs You Now

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 16, 2010

We must move ahead . If you are a member here this morning or a guest you are here by divine appointment. We need You at Church AT The Well Church Of God.

Church At The Well Needs You Now ( A message from Pastor Ken) I want to begin this morning by letting you know that I can think of no higher honor than you allowing me to be your pastor. From the first Sunday, December 5th 2004 to present Melissa and I have always known without reservation we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2013

How one woman's encounter with Jesus changed her whole community.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL. John 4:1-42. 1. THE OCCASION (John 4:1-4). Jesus had been preaching in Judea, and His ministry was proving to be even more successful than John the Baptist’s. The religious authorities were somewhat disturbed at the number of converts that the disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherdless Sheep And Full Fields Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 24, 2013

Jesus always taught by personal example and by giving contemporary examples. He uses two pictures to show 2 needs in the Kingdom of God.

Defenseless Sheep and Full Fields Matthew 9:35-38 Matthew 9:35: “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013

Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Never The Less, I Will At Thy Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon outline we find that sometimes even if our head knowledge says no to the task before us, we take God at His Word and Promises. Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? We then can sa

NEVER THE LESS, I WILL AT THY WORD! Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-12

Adapting The Truth

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 11, 2014

CHRIST ADAPTED HIS TEACHINGS TO HIS AUDIENCE.

ADAPTING THE TRUTH INTRODUCTION: WEBSTER’S DICTIONARY DEFINITION OF ADAPT: TO MAKE SUITABLE, TO MAKE FIT, TO ADJUST TO A SET OF CONDITIONS. CHRIST USED VARIOUS PARABLES INSTRUCTING LARGE CROWDS AND HIS DISCIPLES. EACH PARABLE CONVEYED A SPECIFIC, SPIRITUAL MESSAGE. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:33

Denomination: Baptist