Sermons on Grass Roots:

Fighting The Dry Times Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on May 4, 2024

THERE ARE TIMES IN THE LIFE OF EVERY BELIEVER IN CHRIST THAT WE GO THROUGH SEASONS WHERE GOD SEEMS DISTANT. DURING THOSE TIMES WE NEED TO FIGHT ON THROUGH THE DRYNESS TO STRIKE THE LIVING WATERS.

Introduction Psalm 90 stands out as a piece of spiritual poetry, distinct in its meditation on the human condition in relation to God’s eternity. Traditionally attributed to Moses, making it the oldest in the Psalter, this psalm offers a contemplative look at God’s infinity contrasted with human ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Year's Feast

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 10, 2003

A reflective communion service for New Years Sunday, incorporating the OT Feasts of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. Worship interspersed

A New Year’s Feast Jan 4/5, 2003 Intro: New year’s resolutions… There was a couple who were sitting with a marriage counselor for their first session and the good doctor asked them to identify what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25, 1 Corinthians 11:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims Of The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 8, 2006

This sermon tackles The Da Vinci Code claims concerning the reliability of Scripture, the divinity of Christ, & Jesus’ maritial status.

Dealing With The 3 Major Claims of The Da Vinci Code (This sermon uses ideas from the Grizzly Adams DVD, The DVC Deception, CH Spurgeon, Billy Sunday, & others. Precious few of these ideas, if any, are original to me.) 1 John 4:1-4 May 7, 2006 FBC, Chester ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Ro Clean Dirty Deeds Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 26, 2005

A heart filled with Christ gives external evidence of His presence.

9 Ways to Clean Up Dirty Deeds (pt. 2) Gal. 5:22-25Aug. 28, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, but quite something else to do good things. 1 The legalist will be able to say, "I don’t drink, smoke, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ego Part 2: Edging God Out Through Pride And Fear Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

The main way in which we Edge God out of our lives is through pride and fear. Let us examine if we have this problem and if we have how to deal with it

Edging God Out through Pride and Fear It is almost the end of your second module. The freshers’ night is long over. Yet, permit me to start today by picking on the Freshers a little bit. For those of you who no more consider yourselves as freshers, please try to look back to a time when you were a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 16, 2012

3 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-III—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Business entrepreneur/Sits down with the civil authorities to get the proper permits. Asking the approval of the town’s council—involving the city council, magistrates, mayor, etc. In this manner we are declaring our mission...to honor God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 13 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 8) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus came! Jesus died! Jesus resurrected! Jesus is coming again!

Revelation Study Series 13 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled ch. 8 01.23.22 Message… Revelation 8:1 When the Lamb broke the seventh seal on the scroll, there was silence throughout heaven for about half an hour. Today, we focus on the seventh seal of the scroll that one day the Lamb of God will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spring: God Is On The Move Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 5, 2022

Spring is the perfect time to rejoice that winter, the dark night of the soul, has ended and new opportunities to serve the Lord are born. In spring one plows, plants and cleans the inside of the cup for His honor and glory!

Spiritual Rhythm Spring: A Fresh Encounter with God Isaiah 35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Praise be to God; winter does not last forever! In the depths of sorrow and pain that threatens to crush any remembrance of pleasurable times, one finds that the Man of all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Is Coming

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 29, 2025

Matthew 13: 24-30 is a parable that Jesus spoke. A Parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. What Jesus is doing in the parables is taking some aspect of the actions of God and comparing that to something that is earthly so we can come to some understanding of the purposes of God.

In the Parable of the Weeds, we are told a story about a man who did evil against another man and the way he did this was through planting weeds in the man’s garden. The seeds of grain grew, but so did the weeds that the evil man had planted. Jesus may have used this example because the hearers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 12, 2022

Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023

Celebrating Worldwide Communion

As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-8, Luke 14:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - I

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 19, 2004

The beginning of a series, which shows "How To Receive God’s Blessings" ... this message is taken from Psalm 1.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – I Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we will begin a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last Sunday we took a look at “Blessings And Curses” from Deuteronomy Chapter 27. I want to expand on the “blessings” part. There are numerous references in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Sticks Make A Good Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

We must remain connected to the Living Branch if we are not to become "dead sticks" only fit for building a bigger fire.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Burning Hell Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

There have been numerous judgements of God on His people & the nations, but there will also be a final D-Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord will be the beginning of eternal grief/doom for the unsaved.

Malachi Series “The Burning Hell” Mal. 4.1 August 3, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In WWII, the Allies raided various parts of Europe during the course of the war, it was June 6, 1944 that we call D-Day. 1 There have been numerous ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

From The Book “the Master's Indwelling” By Andrew Murray Series

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

From the book “The Master's Indwelling” By Andrew Murray Chapter 2 – THE SELF LIFE (words in italics added)

From the book “The Master's Indwelling” By Andrew Murray Chapter 2 – THE SELF LIFE (words in italics added) Matt. 16: 24. (Jesus) If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. In the 13th verse we read that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational