Sermons on Like A Seed:

Can't See The Forrest For The Trees....

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Jul 16, 2008

Sermon based on the high ideals of church but the realities are so often different.

Preaching from the lectionary as I do has its limitations. After all, the there are various forms of lections, RC, Episcopalian but I have always used the Reformed Lectionary. It has its limitations and quite often we re-hash the old things of the past, years a, b and c come around so often that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Congregational

Are You A Weed?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 14, 2008

A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 A parable about the sower

10th Sunday Pentecost Proper 11 Lectionary 16 Matthew 13: 23-30,36-43 "Are You A Weed?" 24* Another parable he put before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25* but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:23-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Friendship Evangelism Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul writes to call them to a higher standard. And to call us to a higher standard as well. There should be a difference in how we live and how the world lives.

GOING PUBLIC “Friendship Evangelism” 1st Corinthians 3:1-10 In our text, today, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. This is a church that Paul started around AD 50. This letter appears to have been written about 5 years later. So this is a very young church, full of men and women who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Death To Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 31, 2009

Christians are the soil for the seeds that give eternal life.

Death to Life John 2:20-26 During this lent season We have taken a few snapshots of different places in Jesus ministry, Last week we visited John’s description from the beginning of Jesus ministry in chapter 2 where he runs their animals and convenience store clerks out of the temple. We made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

"have Faith!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2023

Christmas is about our faith – a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

“What’s Christmas really all About? “Have Faith!” Hebrews 11 So, what’s Christmas really all about? It is about learning to wait. The prophets spoke of the coming of Christ yet there was a very long waiting period. Seven hundred years after the prophets spoke – Jesus was born. Most of us don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013

It appears that God will bless us as we bless others with his message, with the gospel. Here’s God’s plan. (outline by A. Naismith) 1- The going of the servant 2- The flowing of the tears 3- The sowing of the seed 4- The mowing of the harvest

INTRO.- V. 4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord. What happened to the people of God? They lost their fortunes when they were carried off into captivity. This captivity was the period in Jewish history during which the Jews of the ancient Kingdom of Judah were captives in Babylon. The people of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Kid Are You? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 14 from 1 John focusing on the identifying marks of God's children.

Whose Kid Are You? 1John 3:4-10 Intimate relationship with the God of light and love is the overriding subject of the Apostle John’s letter to Christians of all ages in all ages at all levels of spiritual maturity. He used words like “fellowship”, “abide in”, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Laws Of Almighty God (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 25, 2024

Have you noticed that people, especially Americans, have a remarkable capacity for getting tired of good things

For instance: • I have a problem with a person leaving a perfectly good job! • I have a problem with a person getting rid of a perfectly good car! • I have a problem with a person leaving a perfectly good church! • I have a problem with a person with going from one marriage to another! WHY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Parables? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 9, 2017

why did jesus speak in parables?

When a person reads a Bible passage, is it always immediately understood by them?? What do you think are reasons why some bible passages cannot be immediately understood?? Since the Bible was written by God the Holy Spirit and people are not God, there will be some difficulty in fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham A Journey Of Faith, And Ours As Heirs Of The Promise. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 15, 2024

Abraham was promised land, that he would be a great nation, from him all the people of the Earth would be blessed. At the end of his life he owned a burial cave, a field and the trees in that field. A heads up the promise is fulfilled. God's promises always are.

Abraham a journey of faith, and ours as heirs of the promise. The thing with Abraham and his journey of faith was that it was just that. A journey of faith. God had told Abraham when he was still Abram, yip before the name change this: Check out Genesis 12 verses 2-3. “I will make you into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3, Romans 4:2-3, John 8:49-59, Psalm 100:5, 2 Samuel 7:28, Psalm 34:8, Philippians 4:6-7, John 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 3:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Putting Faith To Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 30, 2019

How can anyone have enough faith to follow Jesus all the way? Let’s learn that we already have enough faith to fulfill big dreams. Let’s see what Jesus says in Luke 17:5-10.

How can anyone have enough faith to follow Jesus all the way? Let’s learn that we already have enough faith to fulfill big dreams. Let’s see what Jesus says in Luke 17:5-10. Tiny Faith Big Action Luke 17:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.” 6 The Lord answered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower And The Soils Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 8, 2008

This message talks about the Sower and the soils and discusses true Christianity and how to produce more fruit

Tell Me a Story The Sower and the Soil Understanding the Parable What is your heart Like? Hardened Soil = Resistant Heart Rocky Soil = Party Heart Thorny Soil = Vacation Hearts Good Soil = Open Hearts How to Bear More Fruit? Cultivate the growth of your mind (Plow the field of your mind) Prune ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Problems Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2016

Parables of sower and mustard seeds

Mark 4:1-34 “Word Problems” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between a fable and a parable? A fable is primarily didactic, a clever story meant to offer some insight into and instruction about life – think Aesop’s Fables for a moment. A parable, on the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Time Under The Tree

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2021

Reflecting on the mustard seed, we look at Paul's encouragement for the Colossians in their growth in grace.

6.13.21 Colossians 1:6 The gospel is bearing fruit and growing in the entire world, just as it also has been doing among you from the day you heard it and came to know the grace of God in truth. Throughout the Old Testament God warned the Israelites to withhold from worshiping the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Sower Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

This parable addresses the first necessary element of being part of the Kingdom of God. It gives us the requirement and result of becoming a part of God’s family.

The Parable of the Sower part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 4:1-20 I. Introduction. A. As we discussed last week a parable is a true to life story used to illustrate a biblical truth. B. The parables in Mark 4 illustrate different aspects of the Kingdom of God. 1. The Kingdom of God includes both a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist