Sermons on Grain:

Do We Want To See What Jesus Saw?

Contributed by Emil Boniog on May 19, 2011

Jesus looked beyond the physical appearance of people and saw THE SUFFERINGS OF HUMANITY. He also looked at the ministry and saw THE SHORTAGE OF HARVESTERS. The challenge: Do you feel the pains and desperation of people around you? Will you be a worker in

DO WE WANT TO SEE WHAT JESUS SAW? Matt. 9:35-38 THE PROPOSITION: We can only have true compassion for people the way Jesus had compassion for them until we look at people the way Jesus look at them. Verse 35 says that our Lord went to where the people were. He went from town to town, from village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Destroy This Temple, Let Jesus Build It Up

Contributed by Prakash Jacob on Dec 23, 2018

When we go through the process of being destroyed or broken, we have this promise of Jesus Christ that He will build it up in three days!

John 2:19 Destroy this temple, and I will rise it up in three days. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 This portion says do not destroy the temple of god. If any man destroys the temple of god, God will destroy him. One side God says He will destroy the temple. 1Cori3:17. On the other side Jesus asking ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Annual Feasts (Deuteronomy 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2025

Are modified forms of Israel's ancient feasts still observed by Christians? Let's look at Deuteronomy 16.

What annual reminders of important events did God teach Israel? Are we free to observe annual reminders of Christ? Are modified forms of the ancient festivals still observed by many Christians? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 16. Was Passover originally a remembrance of the Exodus from Egyptian slavery? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith (Luke 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 24, 2025

Does forgiving each other require an increase in faith? Let's look at Luke 17.

Do we have faith to forgive, to be healed, to wait for Christ’s coming? Let’s look at Luke 17. Will temptations come? What happens to the one who does the tempting? Should we forgive each other? Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that cause people to trip and fall into sin must happen, but how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcised (Joshua 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 6, 2025

Was circumcision a forerunner of something greater? Let's begin in Joshua 5.

Was circumcision a forerunner of a greater circumcision of the heart? Was the captain of the Lord’s army the preincarnate Christ? Let’s begin in Joshua 5. What task did they have to perform before conquering the land? Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Peace (Genesis 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2024

Does making peace sometimes mean separation? Is making peace a good thing? Let's look at Genesis 21.

Is laughter sometimes an expression of joy? Is making peace a good thing? Is separation sometimes the best course of action for peace? Is a formal covenant of peace a good thing? Let’s look at Genesis 21. Did Sarah bear a son named Laughter in her old age? Did she laugh again, with joy? The Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Reveal (Genesis 45)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2024

After family abuse and betrayal, can we learn to forgive? Let's look at Genesis 45.

After suffering family abuse, false imprisonment, 13 years’ separation, and thoughts of vengeful deception, did Joseph finally come to a place of forgiveness and reconciliation? Have we? Do we trust God to reward patient faithfulness after abuse and betrayal? Let's look at Genesis 45. Did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd: If --- Then

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 27, 2023

Faith does not always remove problems. You must not quit. Let us break down Psalm 23 and study the hidden lessons.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD… IF --- THEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a shepherd’s rod, staff … I use in this lesson. (If needed you could use a broom stick.) FAITH MAY NOT ALWAYS TAKE YOUR PROBLEMS AWAY… FAITH CAN KEEP YOU THROUGH YOUR PROBLEMS. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:27, John 10:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samuel

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 28, 2023

Samuel the prophet was the last of the judges. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book or scroll and describe God’s dealings with Samuel, Saul, David, Bathsheba and Absalom.

Before ancient Israel had kings, they were led in times of crisis by military leaders known as judges. Samuel the prophet was the last of the judges. 1 and 2 Samuel were originally one book or scroll and describe God’s dealings with Samuel, Saul, David, Bathsheba and Absalom. Was Hannah an example ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Authority To Forgive Sins (Mark 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2024

Did Jesus have authority on earth to forgive sins? Let's discuss this in Mark 2.

Does Jesus have authority to forgive sins? Did Jesus spend time with sinners? Will Christians fast? Is Jesus Lord of the Sabbath? Let’s find out in Mark 2. What happened in Capernaum? And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wheat & Weeds

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43.

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-43. Lolium temulentum, darnel, tares, cockle, or false wheat exists worldwide. It has deep roots. It’s toxic, and similar to wheat until maturity. Wheat is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024

Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses' Big Mistakes (Numbers 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2024

What did Moses do that prevented him entering the land? Let's look at Numbers 20.

Do we complain a lot like ancient Israel or wait patiently upon the Lord? Do we give God glory or ourselves? Do we change when God reveals something new or stick with old ways? Let’s look at Numbers 20. Did Israel complain again? What was their bellyaching about this time? In the first month of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Fourteen Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 23, 2023

The truth about the mark comes out

John looks to see the Lamb on Mount Zion and with Him are the 144,000 Jewish evangelists. John hears a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of thunder. The voice was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps. They were singing a new song before the throne and ...read more

Who Are The Sheep?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 27, 2023

Do we know if I am a sheep or goat?

Who are the Sheep? Matthew 25:31-46 1. The shepherds Harvest Jesus tells a parable about a shepherd’s harvest, • The harvest is The act of separating sheep from goats, it’s something everyone can relate to. • In the ancient world Goats and sheep(Quiet) goats ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist