Sermons on Lentil Stew:

The Coronavirus And Worry

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2020

5 reasons God says we should never worry about anything from Matthew 6:25-34 (Material and outline adapted from Rick Warren's sermon entitled "Letting God Meet My Needs: Living in the Goodness of God, part 2")

HoHum: Heard about the Coronavirus but unconcerned because that was over in China. Then heard that it went to other countries, Italy shut down along with much of Europe. Several cases in Washington State and by weeks end 4 cases confirmed at UC West Chester. Friday, President declared a state of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Even When Unholy Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2013

God is able to encourage and enthuse us even when we are living in an unholy way

You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message I have most of my report cards from grade 2 through to grade 12. In all of the reports there is a distinct pattern. I was much better at Maths and Science then I was at Spelling and English. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sackcloth Within

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

We are never really aware of the secret burdens that some people carry.

2 Kings 6:24-30 KJV And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. [25] And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings Lost Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our series in the Book of Genesis, here we see Esau lose his birthright to Isaac.

Blessings Lost Text: Genesis 27:1-29 By: Ken McKinley Now before we begin this morning, I want to remind you of chapter 25… it was in chapter 25 where we read about how Jacob stole Esau’s birthright. Remember? Esau was more concerned about the flesh, and fleshly desires than he was about his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working For A Wife Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our Genesis series, we examine Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel, and how God was working through all of it.

Working for a Wife Text: Genesis 29:1-30 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well before we start getting into our sermon this morning; let’s have a quick re-cap of what’s been going on in Jacob’s life. If you remember, he got his brother to first sell his birthright for a bowl of stew… then he got his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gumption

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 25, 2016

Remember, “Each choice that you make brings with it a consequence.” P.H.

Gumption Galatians 6:7-10NLT A story is told of two Scotchmen who emigrated to California. They wanted to have in their new home some reminder of their homeland. One took with him a thistle, The other took a swarm of honeybees. Years passed by. Fields for a long distance are cursed with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Checkmate: Can God Handle My Problems?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2022

IT IS EASY TO FALL INTO A RUT OF NEGATIVITY and stay trapped. Can God handle my problems. We find God has been trustworthy from the foundation of the world.

CHECKMATE: CAN GOD HANDLE OUR PROBLEMS? CHECKMATE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You know what a rut is? A RUT IS AN OPEN ENDED GRAVE… Seems negatively is a trap that tired believers fall into and have trouble getting out. Have you ever got yourself in such a mess that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Jude 1:24-25, Exodus 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob- His Almost Final Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 7, 2022

This last message covers the last words of Jacob before he died. Even though he does not live on this earth, his journey is not yet complete.

Introduction: The end of any project, whether a report, book manuscript, or even messages like these are always bittersweet, in my opinion. There’s always the question of did I add too much or not enough; did I really think this through; perhaps other things as well. Through this look at Jacob’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Five Ways To Keep Mom From Running Away

Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2023

We should be a blessing to our Mothers by loving them unconditionally, verbalizing our love, giving them gifts, giving them the day off, and praying for them. This message contains many humorous anecdotes.

FIVE WAYS TO KEEP MOM FROM RUNNING AWAY 2 Tim. 1:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “$150 a Week to Talk about Mom” 1. Three Moms were bragging about their grown sons. The first one told of the extravagant birthday parties her son threw for her. “Why he even hired a band for my last birthday.” 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That We May Believe Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 29, 2025

John has shown us ample evidence that Jesus is Lord, Savior, and God, and that we should trust in Him for our salvation.

That we may believe Text: John 20:30-31 Let’s take our Bibles and open them up to John 20. This morning, we’re going to look at John’s purpose statement. He’s going to tell us why he wrote this Gospel account. John 20:30-31 (READ). Ok, so there it is… Why did John write this? So that you may ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31, John 8:24, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 41 - Set Aside Selfishness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2025

Selfishness when left unchecked can become the cause for division and rift in close relationships. Let’s learn some valuable lessons on how to identify selfishness, and the ways to handle it so we become more Christ-like and mature in the way we relate with others.

We read in Ephesians 4:14-15, “Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15, Philippians 2:4, Genesis 25:27-33, Hebrews 12:17, Genesis 26:34-35, Genesis 27:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Complaining, Grace Of God

Sermon Series: Gratitude

Leaving Without Receiving

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 4, 2005

What are willing to do to Receive a blessing from God.

Leaving Without Receiving Scripture Reference: Genesis 32:24-26 (KJV) Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

School For The Performing Arts Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 9 through 17

Ezekiel 4: 9 – 17 ‘School for the performing arts’ Part 2 9 “Also take for yourself wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt; put them into one vessel, and make bread of them for yourself. During the number of days that you lie on your side, three hundred and ninety ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:9-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

My Sediments Exactly (Ps 51 Version)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 28, 2008

We all know what regular maintenance in our Christian lives should look like. What makes it so hard?

SERMON: MY SEDIMENTS EXACTLY 1. Case Study: What caused the Johnstown flood? 2. What makes maintenance hard? a. Purging involves loss (hyssop) b. Washing involves vulnerability c. Acknowledgement means losing control 3. How do we do it? a. The Word (Eph 5:26) b. Prayer (What is this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-12

Denomination: Baptist