Sermons on grass roots: showing 301-315 of 32,035

"Check The Fruits, Fix The Roots” --8th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2019

Our First Reading relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: faults revealed when one speaks, santification, and discernment

Sirach, chapter 27, from our First Reading, relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: 1). The first is the image of shaking a mesh strainer to reveal the husks from the kernel which is similar to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Becoming An Emotionally Mature Adult Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Emotional maturity is rooted in love.

Becoming an Emotionally Mature Adult Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – March 4, 2012 Following the recent tragic death of Whitney Houston at the relatively young age of 48… there has been a lot of reflection on something not being right in the soul of many like her. In one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worldliness

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s b

Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s bad when water gets in the boat. I. My text ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastor's Passion For America

Contributed by Steve Bain on Oct 18, 2000

The passage before us can only be understood if we back up and review its historical backdrop.

The passage before us can only be understood if we back up and review its historical backdrop. Isaiah was the prophet of the Lord to the nation Judah and her capital, Jerusalem, from 740 to 680 B.C. He was one of God's great voices during the reigns of four Kings: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-15

Healing And Table Etiquette.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

“And they could not answer Him again to these things.” (LUKE 14:6).

HEALING AND TABLE ETIQUETTE. Luke 14:1-11. 1. A HEALING ON THE SABBATH. Luke 14:1-6. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (LUKE 14:1). It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will The New Universe Be Like?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

What if I told you everything around you, every chair, every building, every blade of grass was destined for destruction

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:12, Revelation 21:1-7, 2 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010

Pride is a sneaky thing. It's the default program for humans and is at the root of the problem in Corinth, and often at the root of our problems as Christians.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines sarcasm as: "A form of irony in which apparent praise conceals another, scornful meaning." An example might be to someone who is always late and you say to them: "Oh my, you're right on time!" Now if I told you that the Bible has several excellent examples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Passing The Baton - Tom Stebbins Of Evangelism Explosion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2003

A send off message detailing ten steps of leadership lesssons with evangelism explosion by Tom Stebbins

Passing the Baton by Tom Stebbins I am now 70. My eight and a half years at the helm of EE have been both challenging and exciting. Now it is time for me to "pass the baton" to a younger, capable leader. As I do, I want to share with you ten principles of leadership that have guided me. 1. Lead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embrace The Mission!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 2, 2016

Here are six qualities of those who are willing to embrace the mission of Christ to bring the gospel to the world!

Embrace the Mission Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Introduction The spread of the Gospel Message in the first century is amazing. From 12 apostles to limited commission … to the day of Pentecost… The Kingdom is a grass-roots effort. Even today with all of our mass-media abilities, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Learn how fruiting is related to rooting.

John 15: 1. I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every {branch} that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4. Abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Rise A Rebellious Child Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

“Every Problem has a Root Cause”

Title: “How to Rise a Rebellious Child” Text: 2 Samuel 13-18 Introduction: You know, one of the most appealing qualities about the Bible is its realism. You know what I mean? For example in the Bible we have the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people, and we have God defending them, protecting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Think Your Church Has Problems!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

The root and cure of all church problems

Let’s imagine that this building has been transformed into a time machine. Where should we go? Any suggestions? I think it would be good for us to visit the apostle Paul since we will be learning from one of his epistles this morning. First, I must type in the proper information into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

Not Afraid To Die

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The root-and-foundation of FEAR is the UNKNOWN.

There are all kinds of Phobiaes: Claustrophobia: Fear of confined spaces. Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders. Op-hid-io-phobia: Fear of sankes. Arith-mop-hobia: Fear of numbers. Carn-o-phobia: Fear of meat. Cib-o-phobia: Fear of food. Agora-phobia: Fear of crowds. Ep-he-bi-phobia: Fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Brings Growth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 19, 2009

When the seed takes root, there will be fruit.

God Brings Growth Mark 4:26-29 Rev. Brian Bill 7/19/09 Probably because I’m not real handy, I often have no clue how certain things work. I have some visuals up on the stage to show what I’m stumped about. I was going to bring a video of the moon walk from Apollo 11 but apparently it’s been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Gehazi

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 18, 2021

For the love of money is the root of all evil

It is said that Gehazi is a name associated with vision or sight. If that is the case, how could he be so blind. For, him to have been around Elisha , it means he knew about Elijah and had seen or heard of the translation of Elijah into heaven. He could have asked for a double portion or used ...read more