Sermons on Grass Is Greener:

Gather The Fragments And Fill Your Basket

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2012

We can't allow the blessings of God to go unclaimed. How much are we leaving on the ground? A look at the Miracle of the Feeding of the 5000.

Gather the Fragments and Fill Your Basket By Rev. James May In the Gospel of John, chapter 6, there is the story of one of the greatest miracles that Jesus performed while he ministered among the Jews. Jesus always looked upon the multitudes with compassion. Though he loved each person he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bacon & Tomato Sandwiches

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2012

This sermon is about the need for developing patience to wait for the harvest in answers to prayers and uses parallels from my tomato garden. When God is silent and things are not happening, we must learn to stand in faith. When adversities come, as the

Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Word count 2574 Valley Grove Assembly of God September 16, 2012 Bacon, Tomato Sandwiches Genesis 12:1-4 Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Victory Continues Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2012

1. Mordecai’s new reward (vs. 1-2 & 10:1-3). 2. Esther’s new request (vs. 3-6). 3. The King’s new ruling (vs. 7-10). 4. The Jews’ resistance (vs. 11-14). 5. The Jews’ rejoicing (vs. 15-18).

For Such a Time as This Part 8: The Victory Continues Esther 8:1-17 & 10:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 BACKGROUND: *About 500 years before Christ, Esther the secret Jew was chosen to be queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was put there by the invisible Hand of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Sent Jesus To Give Us Peace Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

Amidst a world of turmoil and war and sin, Jesus came to bring peace.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church David Simpson November 25, 2012 God Sent Jesus to Give us Peace Luke 1:67-79 We went to see the movie: "Lincoln" last week. It is the story of a small part of Abraham Lincoln's presidency as he sought to free the slaves. It portrayed briefly the horrors of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus The Better Way: He Establishes A Better Family Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2013

We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ESTABLISHES A BETTER FAMILY HEBREWS 12:3-13 Big Idea: We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.” Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 5:17-26 • Reading ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Nazarene

“hope The Anchor Of Our Soul

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 21, 2013

Hope is what keeps us steady in our lives. Look at the story of Elijah and see how he losted hope because of one person telling him that she would kill him.

What ever happened to hope Part 2 “Hope The Anchor Of Our Soul” Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 LivingBible Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

The term "fear of the Lord" is not a popular one today.

Living In The Fear Of The Lord Text: 1 Peter 1:17-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: One time many years ago, the king of Hungary found himself depressed and unhappy. He sent for his brother, a good-natured but rather indifferent prince. The king said to him, "I am a great sinner; I fear to meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

Five Keys To Getting A Strong Start In The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2013

This message gives some basic advice for those ready to begin reading the Bible regularly.

[Possible skit: two people bragging about how much they’ve studied the Bible; get in an epic Bible trivia contest; as they give each other increasingly obscure questions and answers, they ignore or brush off people (the homeless person – “Do you know where I could get something to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - “i Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 19, 2013

Confronting doubt in trying times, of change in leadership.

Trying Times – “I Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013, 8/17/2013) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

How Jesus Dealt With Rejection

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 10, 2013

How should we deal with or respond to rejection? It’s a very good question especially when it comes to the Church.

The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he actually hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you come to the conclusion Oprah Winfrey came to when she said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Surrendering King Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 21, 2013

Jesus rode into town as a king but died as a rebel. However, in his death we recieved a King. This sermon discovers reasons He was labled a rebel worthy of death.

As I was beginning to prepare for this weeks sermon on the secrets of the Kingdom I realized that we have not met the King yet. Therefore, this week we are going to step away from the Kingdom teaching so that I might introduce you to the King. Since this is Palm Sunday, I think we should start ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Valley Is A Temporary Place

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 31, 2013

The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through.

Introduction: There is one thing that we all can be sure of God is always at work. When you are at some crossroads in your life, when you are forced to face the trials and tribulations of life, when you are at the point of not knowing what to do you can always trust in God because He does. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting The Wisdom You Need Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2012

Notice: 1. the request for God’s wisdom (vs. 5a) 2. the riches of God’s wisdom (vs. 5b) 3. the roadblocks to God’s wisdom (vs. 6-11) 4. the road of God’s wisdom (vs. 12)

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 2: Getting the Wisdom You Need James 1:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2012 *Sometimes when I read this passage, I think back to a hospital visit that I made over 30 years ago. The lady and I were talking about some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist