Sermons on hedge of thorns: showing 436-450 of 9,372

You're Invited To Dinner!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2003

This parable sets forth the great truth that the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly "a whosoever" gospel.

YOU’RE INVITED TO DINNER! “Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely.” Luke 14:1 (NKJV) “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, Blessed is he who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Get A Crowd In Church?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 14, 2004

Instead of working to get a crowd in Church on Sunday, we need to concentrate on winning one soul to Christ for eternity! There are only two important points to this message, 1. Forget about the Crowd, and 2. Go after ONE.

Title: “How to Get a Crowd in Church?” Every preacher wants the blessing of God upon his Church. I too, want to see a crowd in my Church, but how to do it is another thing to consider. There are only two points to this message. May God challenge your heart, as he did mine, in preparing this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath Controversy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2020

The LORD requires compassion rater than ritualism.

THE SABBATH CONTROVERSY. Matthew 12:1-21. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Matthew 12:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old laws and traditions for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Angel Could Not Do

Contributed by James Roberts on Jul 26, 2016

We need to be doing what the Angel could not.

WHAT THE ANGEL COULD NOT DO Acts 5:12-20 INTRODUCTION: The early church was certainly active at this time. Souls being saved, people being blessed, bodies being healed; and revival spirit was flowing. Note some 3 or 4 things with me by way of introduction. Now verse 12 tells us: And by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Busyness Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

Are you tired of being busy? Do you think Jesus might have a better way for you to live?

cultural lenses – individualism and consumerism – now busyness Becomes a badge of honour - boast disguised as a complaint. response is a kind of congratulation: “That’s a good problem to have,” or “Better than the opposite.” Do we want to live like this; it’s something we collectively force one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15, Exodus 31:14-17, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Women: Tough Choices

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 23, 2021

God introduces several women in Genesis. They did not have easy lives. They experienced difficult situations. They had to make tough choices.

Let's take a brief glimpse at some of the women in Genesis. We can learn lessons from the choices each of them made. Eve The mother of all living - Genesis 3:20 Ate of the forbidden fruit - Genesis 3:6 Consequences – sin and death entered the world Immediately – Lost her home (the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Controversy, A Courtroom, And A Commissioning.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2022

The Lord of the Sabbath appoints Apostles.

A CONTROVERSY, A COURTROOM, AND A COMMISSIONING. Luke 6:1-16. LUKE 6:1-5. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Luke 6:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Parables 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

First of 5 messages exploring the parables related to the Kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Review Jesus told parables or made up stories to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan reminded us that we demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Parables; Allegories; And Metaphors; - Oh My Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 15: 1 - 8

John 15: 1 - 8 Parables; Allegories; and Metaphors; - Oh My 1 “I AM the true vine, and My Father Is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Parable Of The Land Owner Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2011

1) The work (Matthew 21:33) 2) The Wickedness (Matthew 21:34–39) 3) The wrath (Matthew 21:40–41) 4)The witness (Matthew 21:42) and finally 5) The withdrawal (Matthew 21:43–46).

This week, a suicide attacker who appears to have concealed his explosives inside a turban killed a senior cleric and at least three other people on Thursday at a funeral service for the assassinated brother of the Afghan president in southern Kandahar city. The attack came just two days after a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Other

Satan's Great Lie: Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the confusion around the prosperity message.

Satan’s Great Lie - Prosperity “God wants you to be rich”? “The wealth of the wicked is laid up for the righteous”? “Poor people cannot help God’s Kingdom, He needs people with money.” “You are out of God’s will if you are not financially prospering.” “Give one dollar and receive one hundred in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facilitate Divine Appointments For Your Family!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2008

God has a plan. God’s plan is not always STAINED GLASS! GOD CAN TAKE A STAINED LIFE AND ENABLE AND FALICILATE MIRACLES!

FACILITATE DIVINE APPOINTMENTS FOR YOUR FAMILY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ezekiel 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. I. WE NEED GODLY WISDOM ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Does God Correct His Children Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 4, 2011

Part 2 of 2 sermon series on "Who is the Enemy?" Discover who is behind your troubles of life.

Title: Who is the Enemy? – 2 “How Does God Correct His Children?” Text: Hebrews 12:6 Last week we started on a subject of “Who is my enemy? Is God my problem or is Satan? Is there a shady area between the two?” We started on another question that we did not get a chance to finish. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before You're Promoted, You Have To Pass The Test

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: This is a pivotal day in the history of Central Assembly of God.

Intro: This is a pivotal day in the history of Central Assembly of God. We may never pass this way again. There are some important lessons today God wants us to understand before we leave here. These lessons come from the story of Abraham offering his son Isaac on Mt. Moriah. I. GOD WILL TEST HIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

The Wicked Husbandmen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 27, 2007

Even wives and ladies can be ’husbandmen’ [vinedressers] in the field in which we are planted. But what do we think of the ’boss’ and how do we treat His Son? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Wicked Husbandmen Matthew 21:33-41 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WickedHusbandmen.html 1. The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel - cf. Isa 5:1-7 2. The landowner who planted the vineyard is God 3. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders - cf. Mt 21:45 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist