Sermons on Midst Of The Garden:

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 16th Sunday , Year A-- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 21, 2020

This parable doesn’t mean that we tolerate all sorts of bad behavior. Jesus doesn’t condone weed (pun intended).

If we ask, "why is there evil in the world?" we must also ask "why is there good in the world?" We get our answers this Sunday: Beginning with pre-history “while everybody was asleep” (Matthew 13:24-30), the weeds represent the enemies of God, who are: Satan, demons, and humans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Designer Immortality

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

The so-called “immortality” scientists are trumpeting is a counterfeit, a cheap knock-off to deceive us into thinking we’ve overcome death. Don’t be taken in.

For much of her life, Jeanne Calment’s big claim to fame was that she sold pencils to Vincent van Gogh in her youth. But by the time she died in August of 1997, this charming Frenchwoman had made her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for a grander accomplishment. She had become the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Great Expectations

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 28, 2025

Frederick Douglass said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Deuteronomy 28:13 teaches that WHILE YOU ARE HERE “The Lord will make you the head and not the tail and you shall be above and not beneath.”

Jeremiah 29:4-11 KJV “Great Expectations” September 28, 2025 “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil That Hides The Glory

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To Joshua (Part B) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 6, 2010

Sermon 2 of the series. In our first sermon, we saw that Israel has a new leader. Now we find them ready to inherit a new land. This is a land very important to Israel. And it is a land that is very important to God. Was then, still is! Let's look at what

THE BOOK OF JOSHUA (Introduction: Part B) Calvary Baptist Church July 20, 2003 I wish to thank Warren Wiersbe for much of the material in our study today. I highly recommend to you without reservation His Be Series, now being collected as the Bible Exposition Commentary, His Expository ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial: The Witnesses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2014

We examine the account of the witnesses who accused Jesus of blasphemy during his ecclesiastical trial before the Jewish Sanhedrin.

Scripture Three years I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:55-64

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Creation

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2023

A Church that centers on Jesus alone will bear witness to the Lamb and His Way offering a foretaste of the "new things" of the new creation.

The New Creation Revelation 21:1-7, 22-27-22:1-5 I recently ran across a cartoon that pictured three churches, all of different denominations, standing side by side with a thought bubble above each building saying: “Finding time for all our prayers is difficult when we have to practice ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ultimate Wedding Guest

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

When Jesus came to the world, the first sign He did was to turn the water into wine, signifying the joy of God's good news.

Many teachers today will use a power point presentation to give a visual picture of what they are trying to communicate. In his gospel, John uses the same technique. His purpose in writing the gospel is to prove that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). To prove his point, John sets before us in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - Hurricane Andrew Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 2, 2013

A comparative: the affliction of Hurricane Andrew, lost love and broken hearts (Thanking God for placing things in perspective that there is no great affliction or small affliction that we hold in our hearts that is too much for God's love to deal with, i

Trying Times -Hurricane Andrew by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-17

Denomination: Friends

I Am: Revealed Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

God wants you to get a revelation of who He is and to know Him. Revelation comes through His Word and experience with Him. We are transformed by His revealing character.

Series Foundation: 1. I Am Living 2. I Am Holy 3. I Am Eternal 4. I Am Almighty 5. I Am Unchanging 6. I Am Love 7. I Am Revealed Description: God wants you to get a revelation of who He is and to know Him. Revelation comes through His Word and experience with Him. We are transformed by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores understanding, obeying, and living out God's will, following Jesus' example of submission and trust in God's plan.

Good morning, family! It's wonderful to be here with you all today. We're about to get into something really special. You know, we often find ourselves wondering about God's will for our lives. What does He want from us? How do we know if we're on the right track? Now, I want to share a quote with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:36

Topics: Obedience

Jehovah-Shammah "The Lord Is There" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 23, 2012

In one sense, everything in the Bible is either about God's presence or about a lack of God's presence. Let's see why the presence of God is so important.

Ezekiel 39:25-29; 48:35 Purpose: To show how important the presence of God is. INTRODUCTION: Why should we study the names of God? Why does the Bible have so many names for God? Spurgeon answered it by quoting the psalmist David. Psalm 33:21 For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Life Isn’t Fair. What are we as believers supposed to do about it?

LIFE ISN’T FAIR 1 PETER 2:11-25 INTRODUCTION Life Isn’t Fair. * In the very first family, Adam and Eve had one son kill another over worshipping God (of all things) and that son was banished out of the family. That isn’t fair. (Genesis 4) * Abraham had a son born to him by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Holy Family - Jesus Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 23, 2006

This is the third Christmas sermon a series on the Holy Holy Family. This message was preached on Chrismas Eve of 2006

A Holy Family Jesus Luke 2:1-20 Intro. We had been looking at the Holy Family Joseph – Was obedient to God’s will Mary -- Kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Now Jesus is born. I. His birth was planned. Luke 1:6 A. At first glance we would think this verse is talking about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 23, 2006

HAVE YOU EVER JUST KNOWN THAT YOU HAVE BLOWN IT BIG TIME. YOU FEEL UNDERSERVING OF A SECOND CHANCE. WELL, THE GOD WE SERVE SPECIALIZES IN GRANTING SECOND CHANCES. LET’S TAKE A GLANCE AT A CASE STUDY INVOLVING PETER.

SUBJECT: A SECOND CHANCE SCRIPTURE: JOHN 21:15-17 THIS PAST TUESDAY I AWOKE TO THE BREAKING NEWS STORY CENTERED AROUND MISS UNIVERSE TARA (TEAR-RA) CONNERS WHO IN THE MIDST OF BEING ACCUSED OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR, BAD CHOICES, WILD PARTYING, SEXUAL PROMISCUITY, HEAVY DRINKING, ALLEGED DRUG ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational