Sermons on Grain:

Wise Up About Your Life Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 8, 2002

An introduction to wisdom, proverbs, and four prerequisites to wising up about our lives.

All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives. We’ve picked this wisdom up from parents, friends, teachers, coaches…all the people who shaped and molded us as we were growing up. Some of this wisdom is very helpful. But some of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:19-20, Proverbs 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Un-Holy Relationships

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 2: 1 – 23

Hosea 2: 1 – 23 Un-holy relationships 1 Say to your brethren, ‘My people,’ and to your sisters, ‘Mercy is shown.’ 2 “Bring charges against your mother, bring charges; For she is not My wife, nor am I her Husband! Let her put away her harlotries from her sight, and her adulteries from between her ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

To Follow Or Not To Follow The Prophet Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Our need to follow the example of John the Baptist.

Luke 3:1- 20 – To Follow or Not To Follow the prophet? Last Sunday night, we began to talk about John the Baptist’s message. We found out that people from all over the country were gathering to hear this guy. John had achieved a cult status and all sorts of people were coming out to hear him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Firstfruits

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 28, 2021

Today's Message looks at the 3rd feast of Israel, the Feast of First Fruits, and while it is the least known feast, it is the greatest of all the feast and the one that holds the most importance.

The Feast of Firstfruits: Leviticus 23:10-14 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwqj_SL8TFU The feast of Firstfruits is probably the least known of the seven feasts of Israel. In fact, there are several additional feasts that are kept that are better known, like Purim, or the feast that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:10-14, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Corinthians 15:16-19, Job 19:25-26, Psalm 16:9-10, Isaiah 26:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Harvest: 'may All The Peoples Praise You'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 26, 2021

'May All The Peoples Praise You'  Psalm 67 sermon by  Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • “Watson, come here! I want to see you!” • With these famous words, • Alexander Graham Bell catapulted himself into historic notoriety, • Bell was the inventor ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Fearful Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: FEARFUL HEART A. We are continuing our study on the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. Today we will be studying the “FEARFUL HEART” that is EVIDENT in Jacob and his SONS. 2. The GENERATIONS of Jacob, also known as Israel, began in Genesis 37. There ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

While The Cat Is Away... Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 26, 2003

Understanding the reason to live whole-heartedly for Christ everyday is the main thrust of this message.

Nehemiah When the Cat is Away… Nehemiah 13 September 28, 2003 Intro: A. [Illustration] Many of us can remember when we were in grade school how whenever the teacher had to leave the classroom for some reason, she would always tell the class to, “Be quiet and study!” However we also remember that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whoa! Who Is That? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 6, 2013

A study of the book of Ruth chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Ruth 2: 1 – 23 Whoa! Who Is That? 1 There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz. 2 So Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Liberty Or Legalism Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 30, 2015

Compassion trumps man-made commandments.

Liberty or Legalism Mark 2:23-28 Rev. Brian Bill November 28-29, 2015 Almost every state has surprising laws on their books. • In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. • In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie within four hours after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Loss Of The Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 18, 2003

A sermon on how to restore the lost promise of God in your life.

THE LOSS OF THE PROMISE 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us.2 “Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So he answered, “Go.”3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 11, 2015

BOAZ WAS A TYPE OF JESUS CHRIST.

RUTH OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF RUTH FOCUSES LARGELY ON A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RUTH. A MOABITE AND BOAZ A WEALTHY JEWISH LAND OWNER. MANY JEWS CREDIT SAMUEL FOR THE WRITING AROUND 1,000 B.C. INTERPRETATION: READ RUTH 1:16 (NASB) BUT RUTH SAID, “ DO NOT URGE ME TO LEAVE YOU OR TURN BACK ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel Was Right Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 4, 2023

Samson is born.

Manoah then took a young goat and a grain offering and offered it on a rock as a sacrifice to the Lord. As Manoah and his wife watched, the Lord did an amazing thing. As the flames from the altar shot up toward the sky, the angel of the Lord ascended in the fire. When Manoah and his wife saw this, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:21-22

The Blessings Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 26, 2014

Boaz acts kindly toward Ruth and Naomi. His kindness is used by God to accomplish God’s will.

Ruth 2:1-23 “The Blessing of Kindness” INTRODUCTION Some stories are meant to entertain, while others are told to frighten. Memorable stories seem to be the stories that are not only captivating, but also teach a lesson. While growing up, I enjoyed Aesop’s fables like ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Spirit Breaks The Letter Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2021

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law?

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law? Let’s look at an example using the law of the road? Imagine I come to a cross-road stop-sign way out in the country, and I can see a long way down the road to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Giving: A Deeper Look At Tithing

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 9, 2025

This sermon explores tithing, one of the most misunderstood and controversial practice in the church today.

Scripture: Malachi 3:10 – "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal