Sermons on Grain On Sabbath:

Not All Is Lost

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 25, 2022

I was invited to minister at a conference this weekend. The Theme is, "NOT ALL IS LOST." I wondered why they phrased it that way, and why not "All is Not Lost,"

But when I continued to meditate on this I understood that this is what the Holyspirit wanted us to focus on. NOT ALL IS LOST! Do not rephrase or rearrange the sentence but pause, reflect and let it sink in NOT ALL IS LOST! Loss is one of the most devastating issues with no rules or plans. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaac

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

How does a father feel, sacrificing his son, to war, or to a cross? Abraham faced that test, and passed. What could Isaac have been thinking during his father’s trial of faith? Let's look at Isaac's faith.

Isaac was the son of promise, yet Abraham was tested. How does a father feel, sacrificing his son, to war, or to a cross? Abraham faced that test, and passed. What could Isaac have been thinking during his father’s trial of faith? “And Isaac said to his father Abraham, ‘My father!’ And he said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:7-9, Hebrews 11:19, Hebrews 11:21, Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day, Honor The Fallen Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 29, 2022

According to the U.S Department of Affairs, Memorial Day is not only to commemorate those who have died in battle, but to give honor to those who live with the scars of battle received in seasons of war.

Honor The Fallen Remember the Sacrifice for Our Freedoms According to the U.S Department of Affairs, Memorial Day is not only to commemorate those who have died in battle, but to give honor to those who live with the scars of battle received in seasons of war. Pennie and I rode our motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Our Adversities Into Opportunities

Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 19, 2021

We all have adversities in life. As Christians, crisis could be an opportunity to do the plan of God in our lives at a particular situation. Let us look at the story of Joseph and be encouraged by his example.

Turning our Adversities Into Opportunities Genesis 37-50 The Story of Joseph.  1. Crisis #1 - His brothers hated him. (Genesis 37:3) a)  Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his sons because he had been born to him in his old age. He also gave him a robe (cloak) of many colors. b) His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kindness Of A King

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 14, 2024

King David is seeking someone in the house of Saul to show kindness to

II Samuel 9:1 King David is seeking someone in the house of Saul to show kindness to. King Jesus is still seeking for someone to show kindness to if they will just come to Him and stay at His house! Mephibosheth fell when he was 5 years old and became handicapped; he was lame. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Floodgates Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 3, 2023

There is a blessing for those who give and the opposite for those who refuse to give and rob God of what belongs to him. When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing.

When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing. Some pastors are not known for being too good at math. One of those pastors who did not excel in math said to his church, if you can’t give one-tenth, then at least give one-fifth. He may not have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2023

DO I TRUST GOD? I can't see? I can't feel? WHAT IS FAITH? Do I trust this bad stuff can bring good stuff?

BY FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I AGAIN FIND MY SELF SEARCHING: DO I TRUST GOD? DO I REALLY TRUST GOD? OFTEN FAITH DIES IN NEGATIVE, REACTIVE AND PASSIVE SOIL… QUE SERA SERA: WHAT WILL BE WILL BE. FAITH MUST STAY POSITIVE AND BE PRO-ACTIVE. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-19, Job 19:25-26, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

These Philistine Women! Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 17, 2023

Samson played with Delilah and got played himself

One day Samson went to Gaza which is a Philistine town and spent the night with a prostitute. When word spread that he was there, the men of Gaza gathered and waited all night at the town gates. They kept quiet during the night saying to themselves that they would kill him when the light of morning ...read more

What’s In Your Attic?

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 4, 2024

This is a true story.

This is a true story. In 1982, Leslie Marie Gattas was a 15-year-old cheerleader when she was abducted by Ernest Stubbfield from her bedroom at night in Memphis, Tennessee. He transported her in her family car, drove her to a church in Memphis and drove the car back to her home. Then he kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-15, 2 Samuel 17:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time And Father's Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 14, 2024

But when the father is a regular church-goer, but the mother is not, there is still a very good chance their children will continue in the faith.

A man was out on the golf course. He spotted another man who seemingly had four caddies. “Why so many caddies?” the first man asked the second. The second golfer replied, “It’s my wife’s idea. She thinks I should spend more time with the kids.” I suspect he’s the same Dad who was asked by his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Catholic

Worship: What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 30, 2021

For all the notions and preferences, there's no replacing what is good for God that what He has said in His book.

What is worship? Worship is our entire service to God, not just music (Rom. 12:1 — “I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”) Worship is not just a “worship service” we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Samuel 15:22, Psalm 96:8-9, Revelation 19:10, Jeremiah 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

When Hedges Fail Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 11, 2018

Series introductory message. Spiritual hedges protect, promote prosperity, and bring us into alignment with God's purposes.

When Hedges Fail PPT 1 Series Title Next 4 weeks we are going to looking at: When Hedges Fail - several passages When Your Way is Hedged In - book of Hosea When the Hedge doesn't work - Isaiah 5 Job's Hedge of Protection - Job PPT 2 Message Title I want to begin by defining what I mean by a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Good Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2018

What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily?

Prelude What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily? Purpose: Let’s understand how good a shepherd Jesus is. Plan: Let’s look at what it means to be the Good Shepherd in John ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bu God Said, 'no!'

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2018

Many prayers went up for my wife's healing after the discovery of an aggressive brain tumor. She died in March of 2018. God said NO to her healing in this world. How do we respond when the answer is ,'No'?

1. 2 Corinthians 12.5-10 2. God’s Timing A young man visited the father of his girlfriend to ask the father’s permission to marry his daughter. To his surprise, the father said “No.” The young man thought it was a formality; the father took it much more seriously. The father explained to the young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light On Your Feet

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

Paul was not the first to come up with the beautiful feet concept. However, the beautiful feet carry the light of God's good news to all people in all times.

1. Da Vinci Inspiration Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ