Sermons on Grain On Sabbath:

You Must Sow Before You Can Reap

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

One must sow before one can reap.

You Must Sow Before You Can Reap Psalm 126:5-6 (KJV) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. The Psalms are without equal in scripture in regard to their richness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reason We're Here In Church

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

A call to worship for believers

THE REASON WE’RE HERE IN CHURCH Mark 2:23-28 Introduction: Story of woman shelling peas in church. Do you know why you’re here? Do you worry with others behavior? Dress? Presence? Today we’ll seek to answer why you’re here. Clear your mind. Focus only on God and let His Holy Spirit speak to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

New Body Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013

Spiritual reasons to take care of your body.

1. God made your body Psalms 139:13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him; for God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Kingdom Of God..........""Or Umbrella Faith"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 12, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Mark 4:26-34 "The Kingdom of God.........." "or Umbrella Faith" 26* And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, 27* and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessings In Giving Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 9, 2011

It is a biblical principle mentioned in 2 Corinthians that if we “Give generously .... Reap generously.” However, if we “Give sparingly ... Reap sparingly.” God is no one’s debtor.

Opening illustration: Story of Crystal Jagnow … Introduction: The Bible tells us it is more blessed to give than receive. There are many spiritual laws in place for the giver. We must all learn to be givers in the right way. The Word of God says that we must be cheerful givers. We also must learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To God With All Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2020

We see the longing of God's heart for His people to return to Him. They were not bringing in the tithes and offerings because their hearts have strayed from God. It is a problem of the heart.

Let’s recap last week message. God will judge. He is the righteous and just God. • Delayed judgement does not mean He is unjust. God is being patient and merciful, not wanting anyone to perish under His judgement (cf. 2 Pet 3:9). • He will come as a refiner’s fire, not to burn and destroy His ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Genesis 14:17-20, Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson: The Final Chapter, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 21, 2020

When these events took place, Samson was in trouble and he knew it. The final chapter of his life concludes with a very significant event. May we learn from Samson: trust God, but don't make the same mistakes he did!

Introduction: When the events of this story took place, Samson is in the Philistine prison in Gaza (16:21); his head was shaved and he was bound in fetters of bronze (brass, KJV). He was sentenced to grind (grain?) in the prison house. Even worse, he was blind—the Philistines had put out his eyes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:22-31, Genesis 20:3-4, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Scene 3 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 21, 2013

This chapter in Ruth gives us a perfect example of how we need to recognize our need for a redeemer and claim the gift that Jesus gives. He doesn’t pour it out until we ask for it. We need to go and allow him to cover us with the corner of his cloak. Boaz

So Naomi finds out that Ruth is gleaning in Boaz’s field and she says, “Should I not seek rest for you, Is Boaz not our relative?” If you recall when Naomi was telling Ruth and Orpah to stay in Moab she said, “The Lord grant that you find rest, each of you in the house of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

The Story: Ruth And The Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 11, 2015

The story of Ruth is more than just a simple love story: Boaz is a type of Jesus Christ, our Kinsman Redeemer.

THE STORY #9: RUTH AND THE KINSMAN REDEEMER OPENING: Review Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua and Judges. • Ruth = one of only two books of the Bible named after women (the other = Esther). • Ruth took place during the time of the judges, about 1,000 years before ...read more

Denomination: *other

Gut-Level Worship Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

The offerings of Leviticus 1-7 are about sin AND fellowship with God. They connected the people with God at a visceral level. Application is made to our worship, with particular emphasis on Communion or The Lord's Supper. Selections from Leviticus 1-7 are carefully chosen to be brief.

GUT-LEVEL WORSHIP Selections from Leviticus 1-7 Maybe you have had the experience of going to a funeral or memorial service, where you heard things about the deceased that you didn’t know before. Maybe you thought, “I wish I had known about those parts of his life earlier; it would have helped ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-16, Leviticus 2:1-16, Leviticus 3:1-17, Leviticus 4:1-35, Leviticus 5:1-19, Leviticus 6:1-30, Leviticus 7:1-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Rich Fool: American Consumerism Vs. God-Centered Security Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are.

"From the standpoint of material wealth, Americans have difficulty realizing how rich we are. Going through a little mental exercise suggested by Robert Heilbroner can help us to count our blessings, however. Imagine doing the following, and you will see how daily life is for as many as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Revelation 3:15-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forgiving And Living

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return.

Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 32 – Joseph’s Dreams Come True – Genesis 42 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God fulfills ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gimmee, Gimmee

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 4, 2001

We always want more - of the wrong things.

Gimmee, Gimmee Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and that my hot tub’s watertight. That racquetball won’t get too tough, that all my sushi’s fresh enough. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Lessons From A Thief

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002

What can we learn from the thief on the cross? Today we will find out.

THREE LESSONS FROM A THIEF There is a minor debate among theologians and Bible historians as to why Jesus was hung between the two thieves. Some say that it was Pilate’s doing. Since Jesus took the place of Barrabas it was Pilate’s way of saying, “if were going to do this lets do it all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The End Of The Curse Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008

The blessing is not the encouragement to begin, but the progress of the work.

Wouldn’t it be great if good health was contagious? All a well person would have to do is breathe on a sick person and he would get better. A person without AIDS could give a blood transfusion to a person with AIDS and they would be healed. The contagion of meningitis would work the opposite way, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Mennonite