Sermons on Grafted:

Remembering Who Is In Charge

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 8, 2019

The potter and the wheel remind us to: 1) Believe in a Master who can rebuild. 2) Accept the Master's design. And 3) Stay in the Master's hand.

Jeremiah 18:1-11 Remembering Who is in Charge We got interested in the potter’s wheel when our son became an apprentice to a potter for six months. What a fabulous art form! And beautiful to watch, as the wheel spins. The great prophet Jeremiah observed a potter at work and heard God speak ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11, Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Deal With Physical Scars? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 5, 2019

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

SCARS - How Do I Deal with Physical Scars? January 8, 2023 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: I promise you that if you’d been beaten with a thick stick 3 different times…and also been whipped 5 other times with a cat of 9 tails for a total of 195 blows…you are going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019

2 Corinthians 1:1-7

SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Lose My Salvation? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 18, 2015

Jesus gives us eternal life, and we shall never perish. Sounds plain. But what about those Hebrews verses...

Can I lose my salvation? My, the conversations this has stirred up among us through the years. It’s obviously not as clear as one would like it to be. Again we hang on God’s every word, and lean not to our own understanding or interpretation or favorite theologian or author. There are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2020

Paul the Pharisee knew everything about Temple sacrifices. Since Jesus made them obsolete and we are now priests, Paul made the conceptual leap that Christians are to be living sacrifices. Here's least 7 sacrifices we can make!

LIVING SACRIFICES: Revolutionary Terminology Rom. 12:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAN YOU PULL A FAKE ON GOD? 1. A teenage girl tells the story of how she faked report card. “I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can Christians Claim Old Testament Covenant Promises?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 10, 2020

Can a Old Testament Covenant promise of God made specifically to Israel be claimed by Christians?

There are many promises of God in the Bible. Some are given to specific individuals, such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Solomon. There are also many promises given to entire groups of people and even nations. God would seal His promises by making a covenant, which is a conditional contract, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:7-17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 7:1-22, Hebrews 12:3-11, Romans 11:17-24, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symbols Of Sacrifice - Remembrance Day (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 12, 2022

This is a message about remembering, and the symbols of the poppy and the cross that speak to the value of remembering. This also includes some of my family war time history.

Sermon for CATM - November 13, 2022. Remembrance Day - Psalm 105:1-8 "Symbols of Sacrifice" My grandfather, Gilbert Hyde Parker, was a naval engineer in WW2. He was on at least one navy ship during the war that was bombed by the Nazis and sank in frigid waters. There are unconfirmed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Romans 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 3-4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 3 & 4

Isaiah 3-4 Shaken and Strengthened Loss of Stability vs. 1-15 Loss of Excess vs. 16-4:1 Gain True Beauty & Security vs. 4:2-6 Intro: Spilt Blueberries at Costco A Couple of weeks ago we were doing some school shopping We went by Costco to stock up on a “few” lunch supplies for our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May God’s Face Shine On You

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 24, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 67 and suggest that blessings are given not for the express purpose of making the recipients life easier but are meant to be a profound witness to the world of God’s grace and mercy.

May God’s Face Shine on You Psalms 67 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since we heard those terrible words of the curse, “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (Genesis 3:19), people have strived to mitigate the pain of living in a fallen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Fruit is one of the key themes of the Bible. God is a God of fruit, and all that is in harmony with His will is fruitful.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

The Calling Of Levi Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 2, 2021

Who did Christ come to save: sinners or the righteous?

Introduction Human beings are inherently religious. We were created by God to worship Him. He wired us that way. When sin entered into man, our worship became inherently corrupt. In our post-modern world, the common idea is that God is high on a mountain and that if a man can climb that mountain, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Brethren

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Fruit is what we give back to God for the gift of salvation. Salvation is what we accept from God, but fruit is what we achieve for God. Salvation is a gift from God, but fruit is a goal we reach for God.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

What Is The Gospel?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

What is the Gospel? How are we to understand exactly what the Gospel is? =We can know scriptures, we can memorize verses, and we can tell people about the Bible, but what in essence is the basic message of the full Bible, cover to cover?

What is the Gospel? How are we to understand exactly what the Gospel is? =We can know scriptures, we can memorize verses, and we can tell people about the Bible, but what in essence is the basic message of the full Bible, cover to cover? To me, we see a description of two basic issues. First, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Key To Overcoming Our Fears

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 31, 2020

The following sermon is going to examine Ephesians 1:11-14 and in doing so show how knowing the works of the Holy Spirit is the key to knowing beyond a doubt that we are saved and are eternally safe in the hands of our Father!

The Key to Overcoming our Insecurities Ephesians 1:11-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Oxford dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.” Being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Itching Ears

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 21, 2021

This is Cancel Culture applied to spiritual things; people demand to be told what they WANT TO HEAR, NOT THE TRUTH. This generation will end in deception. We look at six type of people who are deceived & the remedy.

ITCHING EARS 2 Tim. 3:1-4:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David Carver was in a movie theater trying to watch a movie, but he couldn't hear the dialogue because the two women in front of him were talking so loudly to each other. 2. Unable to bear it any longer, he tapped one of them on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God