Sermons on Grounding:

The Future Of The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2018

What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth?

Prelude What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of God’s kingdom. Plan: We will look at Mark 4:26-34 and why optimism over the church’s future is valid, why the church will continue to grow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

If God Exist, Why Does He Need Me?

Contributed by Denise Davis on Aug 5, 2014

Just like God had a plan and purpose for Jeremiah, so He does with each of us.

This was the question asked by a young woman, who said she did not believe in God. As I thought upon the question, the thought of how a husband and wife plans for their expectant child came to me. They are well aware of the corruption, crime, disease and hatred in the world that the child will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: *other

Just Keep On Sowing

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 14, 2014

The sermon is based upon the idea that no matter what happens, no matter where, and no matter what the results are of seeds being sowed, just keep on sowing.

Matthew 13:1-9 “Just Keep on Sowing” 1. The Parable of the Sower, Jesus identifies four types of ground upon which the sower's seeds fall: A. The seeds sown along the path (v. 4); on the path the seeds are exposed and carried off by hungry birds. B. Secondly the seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Seeds, Part I Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013

Jesus was the seed that died so that we might live; we too are called to die to self so that others may live.

Monday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 1 Two of the privileges given to deacons in this diocese is the ability to preside at baptisms and wake services. What is striking to me every time is the use of this psalm 27, this psalm which begins this first day of three at the head of Holy Week. “I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-24

Denomination: Catholic

If I Think My Foot Is Going To Slip Series

Contributed by Peet Bekker on Jun 22, 2024

I was walking through a remote area called Te Rapa, in New Zealand and stopped for some rest at the end of an exhausting day. I slept next to a farmyard fence, under the stars, on a patch of soft green grass.

Good morning Has it ever happened to you that the same Bible verse unexpectedly keeps coming across your path? This once happened to me with Psalm 94:18. Due to all the repetition, I eventually knew the Bible verse by heart. “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:18

A Case Not Proven.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2022

Jesus pronounces no condemnation (cf. Romans 8:1).

A CASE NOT PROVEN. John 8:1-11. JOHN 8:1-2. “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came unto Him; and He sat down and taught them.” At the end of the previous chapter (John 7:53), the council of Jerusalem had failed to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Spiritual Attacks SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The enemy constantly tries to harm God's people in various ways, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have complete freedom. We are not victims, but victors.

Today, we will delve into the topic of spiritual arrows and their impact on the lives of believers. Spiritual arrows are invisible attacks from the kingdom of darkness that target specific individuals or groups. These arrows can cause harm, affliction, confusion, division, character disorders, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5

Topics: Christian Freedom, Spiritual Warfare

Life Begins At The Cross Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Christ's crucifixion, emphasizing its role in human redemption and the transformative power of suffering through divine grace.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the presence of our Creator, our Redeemer, our Sustainer? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to honor Him, to learn from Him, and to be transformed by His word. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:4-5

Topics: Power, Cross

Created In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Scripture tells us that we were created in the Image of God. What does this mean for us today? How does it affect the way we should live our lives?

Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Date: Sunday, May 26, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The opening words of Scripture set the great and mighty stage for the narrative that is about to unfold. Like a playwright designing a set for a play, God invests magnificent amounts of creative talent, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Preparing To Build - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 23, 2007

Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment

Seeing The Vision Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment Today, we are continuing in our series, Preparing To Build…Seeing The Vision…Living The Dream! Today we are getting very close the completion of our building project. We are getting closer and closer to that final product, to that dream, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Creator Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2011

Christ was there: 1. To create (vs. 7 & 18). 2. To be close (vs. 7 & 21-22). 3. To care (vs. 8-9 & 15). 4. To command (vs. 17-18). 5. Ready to go to the cross (1 Peter 1:19-21).

Series: Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 2: Christ Our Creator Genesis 2:7-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 30, 2011 *A couple of weeks ago we started exploring Christ in the Old Testament. Vs. 7 here tells us that “the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Body Is A Transformed Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2009

This section concerns the nature of the resurrection body. 1st, it is not the same body that was laid in the grave, simply reconstituted; & 2nd the new body is related to the original 1. It will be related to the original yet different.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 35-42 THE RESURRECTION BODY IS A TRANSFORMED BODY [John 12: 23-28] After having established that the resurrection of Christ is the pledge of the raising again of the believer’s body, Paul answers the question: "What kind of body will the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sound The Battle Cry! (Spiritual Warfare, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its purpose is to describe the redemptive grace of God toward his church. The chapter themes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power For The Church Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006

Power For the Church is found in depth of relationship with Christ.

Introduction I. Our foundational verse this morning is Ephesians 3, verse 16 - 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; II. The letter to the Ephesians, and in particular Chapter 3 is speaking of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Trains The Timid To Trust

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 2, 2010

The Lord took timid Gideon and trained him to trust. How does the Lord train us to trust? Parts: A. He chooses the timid. B. He trains us with his promises.

Text: Judges 6:3, 5, 11-16, 34-40 Theme: The Lord Trains the Timid to Trust A. He chooses the timid B. He trains us with his promises Season: Pentecost 14c Date: August 29, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lord-Trains-the-Timid-to-Trust-Judges6_3,5,11-16,34-40.html ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:3-40

Denomination: Lutheran