Sermons on Grain Banks:

A Harvest Of Generosity

Contributed by Derek Richard on Nov 26, 2003

A havest of generosity among God’s people will lead to a greater harvest on the "last day".

Introduction: Cajun humorist Justin Wilson tells the story about two boys who were neighbors. They were best of friends on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but on Sunday they were enemies because one was a Catholic and the other was a Baptist. Their parents didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step Back Unbeliever

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019

When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11, 2 Kings 7:1-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is This Generation The Last Generation?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013

The “Olivet Discourse” was a prophetic message Jesus gave on the Mt. of Olives concerning the “Last Generation.” Could our generation be this "last generation?"

Is This Generation the Last Generation? July 3, 2013 A The “Olivet Discourse” was a prophetic message Jesus gave on the Mt. of Olives concerning the “Last Generation.” 1 Matthew 24:34 (NASB) 34 "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34

Denomination: Baptist

Comfortable Or Conformable Series

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010

Should our Christian faith be comfortable or conformable? What are the conformable paradoxes?

Comfortable or Conformable – 03.29.09 READ – John 12:20-32 Introduction – The Christian life is filled with uncomfortable paradoxes. Today I’d like to consider the fact that our lives as Christ followers are not necessarily to be comfortable, but to be conformable. This ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growing Process Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus used the process of seed growth to illustrate the Kingdom of God.

The Growing Process Mark 4:26-29 Mark 4:26-27 (HCSB) “The kingdom of God is like this,” He said. “A man scatters seed on the ground; he sleeps and rises-night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows-he doesn’t know how…” The Miracle of Maturity * Man’s role * Scattering seed * Done ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Renaissance Man.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2024

What does the word renaissance really mean? Renaissance is a change for the better that produces progress and development; It’s a broad knowledge of the world at large.

The Ultimate Renaissance Man. John 12:24-25 What does the word renaissance really mean? Renaissance is a change for the better that produces progress and development; It’s a broad knowledge of the world at large. We know Leonardo da Vinci as the Renaissance man. His intellectual skill led to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25, Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph - From Inmate To Governor Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 16, 2025

After a quick shave and change of clothes Joseph was ushered into the presence of the most powerful man in his world.

January 18, 2025 Joseph had proven an excellent interpreter of dreams – the Chief Cupbearer had, indeed, been restored to his former position. I can imagine that Joseph experienced a moment of excitement as he anticipated his release from prison, but alas, no word came from the palace and the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Investing For The Long Term

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 25, 2018

Unlike the crowds on Palm Sunday, who hailed Jesus as king but only days later demanded that he be crucified, we need to hold on to our faith and hope in Christ. Here's why and how.

I’d like to begin this morning with a story. It involves these men [photo of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs]. You probably recognize them: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The two men who founded Apple Computer. Right? Well, no, actually that’s not accurate. Here is a photo of the original partnership ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love My Neighbors

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 6: 1 – 30

Leviticus 6: 1 – 30 Love my neighbors 6 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “If a person sins and commits a trespass against the LORD by lying to his neighbor about what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or about a pledge, or about a robbery, or if he has extorted from his neighbor, 3 or if ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Difficult Reunion (Genesis 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2024

The Bible does not require that we trust those who once abused us, but can we forgive? Let's look at Genesis 42.

Can past abuse make a family reunion difficult? God does not require that we trust those who once hurt us, but can we forgive? Let’s look at Genesis 42. What were Joseph’s brothers forced to do because of the famine? When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Offerings (Numbers 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2024

How do the Spring festivals picture the Christian life? Let's look at Numbers 28.

As Israel was about to enter the promised land, did God remind them of their feasts and related offerings? Did they picture the total sacrifice of Jesus? Is our love for God and neighbor total, like a burnt offering? Let’s look at Numbers 28. Were morning and evening offerings to be made daily? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Questions We Must Answer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

Giving is a vital part of serving Christ.

Stewardship Questions We Must Answer 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 INTRODUCTION I recall one of the Andy Griffith episodes that I think illustrates very well the matter of giving. It seems Andy had been elected chairman of the needy children charity drive. They were taking up money at the schools for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Step At A Time

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2002

There are two vital things that Jesus wants to know - are you ready for the test? And are you willing to take just one step to become closer to God?

A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. His wife hears the commotion, knows he can’t swim, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Matthew 16:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rights & Wrongs

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

Paul’s teaching on sexual immorality (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Corinthians chapter 6 verses 12-20: Ill: • One day a little girl asked her dad a question; • “Dad, where did I come from?” • An embarrassed Dad nervously replied; “Good question, when you were little a stork flew over our house and left you in a basket on our doorstep, one day we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Brethren

More And More Men And Women

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 6, 2007

What is it that brought these large numbers of people to the Lord? We find some answers in our text. 1- Fear of the Lord 2- Miracles of the Lord 3- Command of the Lord 4- Commitment of the people

INTRO.- ILL.- Jay Leno, popular host of The Tonight Show, may be one of America’s funniest comedians, but he is also a serious car enthusiast. His three garages near Burbank, CA, are packed with sports and special-interest cars, antiques and classics, and old motorcycles, etc. He hasn’t counted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ