Sermons on Germination:

The Guaranteed Return

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 19, 2021

Some investments give good returns. Others completely fail. Is there any investment which gives a guaranteed return? Yes, there is.

I expect some of us invest money, maybe in property or in shares in companies. Perhaps some of us ‘invest’ in other ways. We invest in our future by studying and passing exams. We invest time in people. When we invest, we hope for a return. What do you suppose is the best investment of all? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Frogs Are Sent (Plague #1) Exodus 8:1-7. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

The frog was seen as a symbol of life and fertility because, after the annual flooding of the River Nile, millions of them would spring up.

FROGS ARE SENT (Plague #1) Exodus 8:1-7. Frogs belong to the category of 'amphibians.' These cold-blooded animals hibernate in the winter and undergo several transformations during their life cycle. This begins with mating, laying eggs, growing into tadpoles in eggs, then as young frogs ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Parables Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Dough Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 17, 2022

Our parables today, we’re looking at two, are both illustrating the same point, and are found in both Matthew and Luke’s gospel recordings of the life of Jesus the messiah. We’re going to look at these parables from Matthew’s gospel, found in Matthew 13 starting in verse 31.

Our parables today, we’re looking at two, are both illustrating the same point, and are found in both Matthew and Luke’s gospel recordings of the life of Jesus the messiah. We’re going to look at these parables from Matthew’s gospel, found in Matthew 13 starting in verse 31. Jesus is teaching the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2006

Like death and taxes, trials and temptations are a part of life. In this sermon learn that temptations are inevitable, giving into them is inescusable, their pattern is predictable, but the good news is they are conquerable!

Introduction: A. In the sermon today, we are returning to our sermon series on James called “A Faith That Works.” 1. In our last sermon we learned about turning our trials into triumphs. 2. We talked about the fact that life is difficult, but that in spite of our difficulties our toughest times ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray Powerfully And Effectively Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006

Message 14 in series on James. You can be powerful and effective in prayer, if you meet the biblical qualifications.

His contemporaries knew James by the nickname “Camel-Knees.” He spent so much time on his knees that they literally bagged. James’ letter says more about the doctrine of prayer than any other New Testament epistle. James said, in chapter 4, “You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Are You Listening Well? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005

We need to develop the virtue of listening to God by making time for the Word, and tilling the ground of our heart, so that we stay receptive.

In our Christian walk with God, one important virtue we need to cultivate is LISTENING. We must be serious about listening to God and what He is saying to us. HEARING PROBLEM A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Start Planting Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2005

The Kingdom of God grows by the power of God, unseen and unknown by man. But we have to plant the seeds, sow His Word. Start planting.

Our God is at work today, and His is a 24-hour a day, 7-day a week. Jesus ushered in the Kingdom of God and ever since then, nothing has been the same. He set in motion a spiritual force - the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of man - by His power people are brought back home to be with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Growth, Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 31, 2001

Let’s look at the master’s plan of Kingdom Growth

INTRODUCTION  I want to ask you an important question this morning. Raise your hand if you would like to see the Auburn Christian Church reach the lost people of our community.  Reaching the community for Christ is the reason that we exist as a church. It should be the goal of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tempted

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

Everyone gets tempted. Where does it come from, how does it work, what can we do?

Tempted 1 Corinthians 10:13 I remember back in 1977, when I got my first new car, the price of unleaded gasoline was .60 per gallon. There was speculation in the media that the price would soon top $1. Well, being 20 years old and believing that I knew everything there was to know (like every 20 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sow What!

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

We use this text to describe the process of sowing and reaping, investing and return on investment, deposits and withdrawals. And in addition to that it contains some great insight to how to get the most out of life; not just here but in the hereafter as

Picture in your mind if you would this image…Jesus, crowded by many seeking his wisdom, stepping into a boat and sitting down to teach while the many stood on the bank in anticipation. Why didn’t he just have the disciples push the crowd back, why the boat? Was Jesus claustrophobic? Did he need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Takes Us To Obedience School Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 20, 2003

There are different ways to "encourage" obedience. As we study Christ’s Active and Passive Obedience, God teaches us obedience to the Law through the Gospel.

The Second Sunday of Easter I John 5:6a The philosophy for dog obedience training has changed quite a bit in the last few decades. It used to be that many dog obedience schools operated by teaching the dog, “you better obey me, because I’m your master. And if you don’t obey me, bad things will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Until The Harvest

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 27, 2010

A man had a field and that man was industrious /and production conscious.//He sowed good seed in his field./When sowing time was ended /he took leave from his fIeld to wait for the harvest.//But one night while men slept, the good field sown in good seed

"Until the Harvest' "Let both grow together until the harvest... " MATTHEW 13:30 A man had a field and that man was industrious /and production conscious.//He sowed good seed in his field./When sowing time was ended /he took leave from his field to wait for the harvest.//But one night while men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Live Life To The Fullest

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 2, 2010

A formula for finding the abundant life

How To Live Life To The Fullest I Peter 3:10-12 I know that to some people, living a good life is palm trees and sandy beaches. To some people, it is grease and exhaust fumes and loud race cars. To some people living the good life means playing with your children or grandchildren and enjoying a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12, 1 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience: It’s A Matter Of Time Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 8, 2010

Patience is a virtue of love that every believer needs to make it through this life.

Patience: It’s a Matter of Time James 5:7-12 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 12:23- 28 How To Have Life

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 16, 2010

Jesus Christ The Only Begotten Son of God, was born of a virgin and came into this world for one purpose only, and that was to pay mans sin debt as He died there on the cruel cross of Calvary.

John 12:23- 28 BEGINNING TO LIVE Jesus Christ The Only Begotten Son of God, was born of a virgin and came into this world for one purpose only, and that was to pay mans sin debt as He died there on the cruel cross of Calvary. Ø Listen as I read ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Baptist