Sermons on Hardened Soil:

The Sower

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 15, 2002

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The Sower Parable

8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23   The Parable is the familiar Parable of the Sower. How full of imagery the story is. The crowds are so large that Jesus gets into a boat so they can see him while he teaches. We can see Jesus in a boat teaching and then we can picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Benefit From The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

God’s word is the source of our Chrisyian faith, this sermon will instruct Believers on how to get the most from it.

HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE BIBLE Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 5 James 1:19-27 Our lives are to be governed and controlled by the word of God, The Bible. Yet there are many in churches through out America the are governed and controlled by their fears, doubt, unbelief, wrong emotions and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tomorrow

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2018

This week's sermon is called, "Tomorrow." During the second plague (of frogs) Pharaoh had the opportunity to have the frogs removed from the land of Egypt but he chose to wait.

1. Q: What’s the best day to start a diet? A: Tomorrow 2. We have a tendency to put off things, especially if they are difficult a. “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” b. Revision: “Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.” 3. Exodus 8.8-10a 8 Then Pharaoh called Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

Vital Signs

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003

How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Harvest

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 10, 2008

God is a generous seed sower.

Lectionary 15 A Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 This morning our Gospel reading presents to us one of the better known parables of Jesus that we have come to know as “The Parable of the Sower.” Now in Matthews Gospel, “The Parable of the Sower” actually stands as the first parable in a whole series of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Jesus’s Christmas Wish

Contributed by Mark Vann on Dec 15, 2022

Jesus wishes that all are saved.

Christmas Poem O come all ye faithful, to the little town of Bethlehem, Because in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light, It was a silent night, an O holy night, Oh what a sight as the harold angels sing, But Mary said He’s coming soon, but there is no room, As she reminded Joseph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remarkable Insights On The Sermon On The Mount From The Greek Language

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 9, 2006

THIS SERMON CONTAINS REMARKABLE INSIGHTS ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND DIGS OUT PRECIOUS REVELATIONS ON THE BEATITUDES

REMARKABLE INSIGHTS ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FROM THE GREEK LANGUAGE ********************************************************************** THE BEATITUDES : Matthew 5:3-9 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wholly Devoted Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 11, 2021

This is a from a series on great prayers of the Bible.

Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Blessed Man

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2021

We think of blessings as it relates to material things and riches. However, Psalm One talks about a blessed man (or woman) as defined by their relationship with God and His Word. This message examines who is truly blessed in God's eyes.

A Blessed Man Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3; 106:3; Second Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 As some of you know, my brother Barry and I started recording Bible study lessons that people can review at home as part of their personal Bible study time. One of the lessons that we recorded last month was on Psalm One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 106:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Parables Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

During His earthly ministry, as Jesus went about preaching and teaching, He frequently used parables

Introduction To The Parables Series: The Parables Of Jesus (Mt 13:1-3,10-17) INTRODUCTION There are so many great parables told by Jesus Christ in the Bible. These parables are still very relevant to us as modern Christians. All the parables of Jesus Christ teach us, encourage us, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-3

Elijah's Confrontation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 16, 2023

This is from a series on the life of Elijah.

Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible