Sermons on Hardened Soil:

Church Growth Principles #2 "It's A Seed Problem" Series

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 18, 2009

So many churches out there today desire to change the world, the only problem is that they do not desire to change themselves first. In order to change the fruit of the ministry you must first check your roots!

• Focusing on Church growth what would you say that it is instituted or measured? o In Numbers? o In Evangelism? o In Money? o In a beautiful facility? o In a parking lot filled with new and expensive cars? o In the church with a plethora of ministries? • Too often churches and people when focusing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounters With The Living Christ

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 17, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today

Introduction As I was reading the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ … most started with … Mk 15:22 Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. (Picture- skull/cross bones, Tina Manthorpe) There is a principle that unfolds out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Sower: The Flower Approach To Life Well Lived

Contributed by Dustin Bumgarner on Aug 13, 2014

Jesus told the Parable about the Sower (or Farmer, as I've written throughout). This sermon displays a unique approach to that parable, along with a special acronym of FLOWER. We must use the FLOWER method in our everyday walk with God.

Intro: How many people here have gone to the local Farmer’s Market to get you some fresh produce? Imagine taking a bite out of a sweet, juicy watermelon. In order to bring that fresh watermelon to you, the farmer or grower would have to do some digging (pun intended) to find out the perfect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Matthew 13:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power To Production

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

the root form for production is "produce" __produce___to make something ___bring something into existence

the root form for production is "produce" **produce___to make something ___bring something into existence ** " our work produced by faith" ** God gave us the ability to produce __ we have the ability to bring certain things into life.....(this is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Other

God's Flower Garden Sermon Iv: The Lily - Transformation From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 24, 2019

God's innocent Son gave His life to pay the debt for guilty sinners, and was raised from the dead to say to all who repent of their sins and receive Him as Savior and Lord, "Because I live, you will live!"

GOD’S FLOWER GARDEN IV: THE LILY TRANSFORMED UNTO NEW LIFE Song of Solomon 2:1 God’s flower garden is made up of many ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Love, Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jun 29, 2023

Fruit of the Spirit The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the character of Christ within you. The fruit of the Spirit is a beautiful

LOVE Fruit of the Spirit (25-06-2023) INTRODUCTION: Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the character of Christ within you.

LOVE Fruit of the Spirit INTRODUCTION: Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25-26, 1 Corinthians 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nursing Home Devotional: Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

A message on the talents for nursing home audience

I’d like to share with you today a parable that Jesus taught during his ministry, called the parable of the talents. From Matthew chapter 25, verses 14-30. The scripture says this: “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon On A Sea Of Sand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 21, 2025

A "Sea of Sand" can refer to many things, including temporary blindness, a lack of perspective or a specific geographic feature.

Erik Pevernagie, a Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “In the land of the ostriches, the blind are king. When politicians bury their head in the sand, ignorance rules the country. ( "High noon." )” Genesis 32:12 reminds us: “But you said, ‘I will surely do you good, and make your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:1, Psalm 107:33-34, Deuteronomy 32:10, Job 6:3

Character Study Of Cain Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Cain’s life serves as a warning against jealousy, anger, and disobedience. Though he had potential, he allowed sin to rule over him, leading to his downfall. His story highlights the importance of a right heart in worship and the dangers of unchecked emotions.

CHARACTER STUDY OF CAIN – FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE, MURDERER OF ABEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?" – Genesis 4:9 Supporting Texts: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 11:4, Jude 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heart For The Word

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2025

Encouraging message on sharing our faith. Focusing on the positives of the message of the seed of the sower.

Title: Hearing and Giving the Word Theme: To show how God can use us to share the word. Text: Matthew 13:1 -9, 18 – 23 Power of the Word Preparation for the Word Placement of the Word Opening Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. (2) And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Sins Atoned; Heaven Gained

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

Salvation is found, not by pursuit, but by surrender.

The ninth chapter of Romans is a perfect chapter from which to preach the Sovereignty of God. Paul has just finished his treatise on justification and grace and the security of the believer in Christ, there in chapter eight, and now we see him slump into sadness over the plight of his own, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Orthodox

Delete Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 20, 2006

In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere.Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key

Introduction: In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere. Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key? • Start off with a bad day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Small Groups

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

The necessity of small groups

A Call to Smallness Moving Ahead Together, Part 8 I have entitled today’s message ‘A Call to Smallness.’ I say call because I believe it is something God is calling us to not as another program but as a way of life, as part of our DNA as a church. Why do I believe that God is calling us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007

Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible