Sermons on Hedge Of Thorns:

Don't Waste Your Sorrows Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

One reason God allows suffering is so we will depend on him. Suffering shows us the value of God’s grace. Sometimes we think grace was just something way back yonder when we got saved. But we forget that God’s grace is active right now, present tense.

INTRODUCTION I felt the tugging of the Holy Spirit this week telling me to go back and look at verses 3 and 4 of Romans 5 because I know some of you are going through some very difficult times right now, struggling with suffering and pain and tribulation. I hope the Holy Spirit will use this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Inspectors Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 1 – 15

Matthew 7: 1 – 15 Fruit Inspectors “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mocking Jesus Of Nazareth

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2012

To the world, Christ and His people appear weak. So the world mocks Him. However, in His weakness, He exhibits His strength.

“The men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, ‘Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?’ And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.” Perhaps you imagine that the soldiers who beat Jesus and mocked Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-65

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live For Eternity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a.

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a. LIVE IN HOPE BECAUSE OUR FOCUS MUST BE ON ETERNITY :13 b. LIVE IN HOLINESS BECAUSE THAT IS THE STANDARD FOR ETERNITY 14-16 c. LIVE IN FEAR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outnumbered? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2000

How to have faith when you're overwhelmed

Outnumbered? (Message #11of the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) 1 Kings 18 October 8, 2000 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life that you wished to die? Or perhaps just go to sleep – or start over again, as a new person? Life has been known to put that on people. Perhaps life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Shepherding

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

How can we call Jesus the "good shepherd" when there is so much tragedy? From the Sunday after the Columbine shootings. Deals with the problem of evil.

"I am the good shepherd..." The very fact that Jesus chooses to describe himself as such suggests that there were other less-than-good shepherds operating in the neighborhood. There were people who cared more for themselves than the sheep and were less than considerate-perhaps even brutal at ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: *other

Looking For Something Special

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 19, 2006

Examines the importance of a heart for evangelism.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL - Read Psalm 126:1-6 This Psalm begins with God’s people remembering when God did a great work. Some believe it was when the Israelites returned from being captives in Babylon. Others believe it was when an invasion and siege of Jerusalem was stopped by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Declare If You Know Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 1, 2007

Declare if you know. Interesting word, “Declare”. As in the Declaration of Independence, or the Balfour Declaration. The word suggests speaking with force and clarity, with certainty and intensity. Some folks do not declare, they merely suggest.

Declare if you know. Interesting word, “Declare”. As in the Declaration of Independence, or the Balfour Declaration. The word suggests speaking with force and clarity, with certainty and intensity. Some folks do not declare, they merely suggest. They offer timid little ideas and apologize ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Fighter Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 6, 2007

The ultimate conflict has always been between God and satan.

Easter Sunday April 8, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Luke 24:1-8 Subject: The Conflict between Jesus and satan Title: The Ultimate Fighter: Part 3 in the Conflict Series I want to begin this morning by talking about a feud that started towards the end of the Civil War in West Virginia and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trouble In The World, Peace In The Word

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 19, 2008

Bible Promises in Troubled Times.

Trouble In The World, Peace In The Word... Praise God Church!!! a) Daily Renewal... Read: 2Co 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 2Co 4:9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 2Co 4:10 Always bearing about in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Trust God Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

Third in he series, which looks at the new year in the light of limitless possibilites as modeled by the election. The life of Samuel gives us a biblical model by which we examine those possibilities.

The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Trust God 1 Samuel 7.1-13 This week is labeled super Sunday and the justification is because the 2007/8 football season comes to an end as it crowns its champion. This year different than those of the recent past the entire week is filled with super ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Boyz In The Hood

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jul 1, 2006

Now brothers how many of you have sons. You see I only have two daughters..I only wished for a son...but now you men here today who have sons, don’t most of you stick out your chest a little more about your son, are your proud of him and his achievement?

Sermon by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III BOYZ IN THE HOOD Gen 1:27 Well the Bible says so and you read it, in fact let’s look at it again. So God created man, in His own image and likeness God created man.(elaborate) But not only did God create us in His image and likeness but let’s look at these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Ruth

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Oct 25, 2006

The story of Ruth is one of the most beloved in the Bible; it is a story of love; of the favor of God; of relationships and redemption

Introduction: The story of Ruth is set during a harsh and bitter time in the history of the nation of Israel. It was a time ruled by interim governors or judges as the Scriptures call them. There was no King and there was no Prophet so the voice of God was heard only sporadically in the land. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Is In The Word Itself!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 16, 2005

Revival is so important. The word revival contains 21 items that will bring us to revival in our local churches, cities and nations.

REVIVAL IS IN THE WORD ITSELF! 2 Chr 7:14 KJV If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chr 7:15 Now mine eyes shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16