Sermons on Olive:

Parables Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 18, 2020

Jesus describes what the Kingdom of Heaven is like in seven parables in Matthew 13.

The Parables of the Kingdom Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 The 13th Chapter of Matthew contains seven parables of Jesus which each begins with the words” The Kingdom of Heaven is like….” Two of these parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the wheat and Tares were given separate treatment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Insignificant?

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 68:5-6, Matthew 25:31-45, Isaiah 49:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hidden Blessing Behind Our Act Of Faith

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 1, 2020

God blesses those who put their faith to action. At various steps in our life's journey, the Lord brings situations where he tests our faith. If we exercise our faith, the blessing follows; if we do not, we will lose it.”

A great famine swept over all the land. This famine was prophesied by Elijah. This drought was the result of the judgment of the nation’s rampant idolatry, led by the royal couple Ahab and Jezebel. 1 Kings 17:1 - And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Luke 4:25-26

The Terrible Last Days - A Survey Of Mark 13 Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Mark 13, Matthew 24 and Luke 21 are all dedicated to the prophetic warning given by the Lord Jesus to His disciples as what to expect as it pertains to the spread of the Gospel and the increasing evil of the world.

Apostate Judaism has had its last chance. Jesus had finished with the Pharisees, Sadducees, and others who had challenged His authority, teachings, and miracles. He will again face them on the day of His crucifixion. He had shed tears over Jerusalem and had pronounced judgment upon it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-31, Mark 13:3-27, Luke 21:7-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021

The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16, John 3:17, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021

The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16, John 3:17, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Following Jesus To The Jordan River Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 14, 2021

Did you ever play "follow the leader" as a kid? Sure. It's a lot of fun until the leader makes you do weird things or some action you're uncomfortable with. How about following a leader you can always trust? This series is on following the only leader you can truly trust.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7293241 Jesus' Baptism - Follow the Leader Intro: • Young couple goes to visit her family for Christmas in New England. • Whole family went for a walk in the wintery wonderland. Hoping to connect with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:35, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Leads Us Through Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021

Moses the Man of God has assembled the Children of Israel at Mount Sinai before his death, he taught them the importance of remembering the Past, revering Lord, and revalidating life.

Theme: He Leads me through Wilderness Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” based on John 14:6 which is our annual theme; ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Trample On God's Grace: An Overview Of The Book Of Nahum

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2021

God had graciously spared Nineveh in Jonah's day. But their repentance did not last. Josiah started a reformation but it did not last either. Judgment awaits those who trample upon the grace of God.

Don’t Trample on God’s Grace: An Overview of the Book of Nahum Introduction We continue our study in the Minor Prophets today by taking a look at the Book of Nahum. We don’t know all that much about the prophet. Nahum identifies himself as an Elkoshite, but scholars have difficulty identifying ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15, Nahum 2:1-9, Nahum 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good And Evil Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Satan will use the truth and nothing but the truth, and he will offer you the very best if he can persuade you to get it by disobeying God.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by children." This does not mean, however, that their truth telling is always pleasant. Especially if you have guests, or if you are like the Sunday School teacher who asked too many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

The Lord Needs It - Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

In Luke 19:31-34 we see a man give permission for Jesus to use his donkey. In this small act, he was able to play a role in what God was doing on the earth. Will we surrender all because "the Lord needs it" and be a tool in His hand as well?

Have you ever been in a situation where you really needed some help? The situation had just gotten out of hand. It was too difficult, too painful, you were trapped and there was nothing you could do about it. You really needed someone who could come into your situation and make things right. That ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:28-38

A Sermon For A Suicide Victim

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 11, 2022

At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha.

A Sermon For A Suicide Victim Scripture: Luke 23:34 At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha. Just as we are today in horrendous pain, so was Jesus as He hung on that cross. And yet, while hanging by His nail-torn flesh, He spoke the most powerful words of love ever uttered to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Are We In The End Times

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 30, 2021

How many of you believe that we may be living in the end times? I mean it sure feels like it could be doesn’t it?

How many of you believe that we may be living in the end times? I mean it sure feels like it could be doesn’t it? So how do we know that? We know it because of what we will read in today’s text. It will come from the Gospel of Matthew. So if you have your Bibles with you please open them there to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pretty Green Leaves? Camping At The Brink Of The Promise. Crushed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2021

Small visions? Small thinking? Are we allowing the hurt and the crushing keep us away from the God promises. We face many serious divisions today because we at satisfied with small visions and small thinking.

CAMPING AT THE BRINK OF THE PROMISE? WHY ARE WE CRUSHED, HURT? --- PRETTY GREEN LEAVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY ARE GOD’S PEOPLE CRUSHED? ARE WE WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE INSTEAD OF THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST? Do you believe the doom, the gloom, the murmuring, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drinking From Mud Puddles

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2025

We have a choice broken cisterns or fresh living water. Why would we drink out of mud puddles?

ARE WE DRINKING FROM MUD PUDDLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MUD: a slimy, sticky mixture of earth and water. Mixture of clay and water. *PUDDLE: a small pool, amount of water on the ground, usually dirty. MANY SEEM TO BE DRINKING FROM MUDDY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:26, Jeremiah 2:13, 2 Kings 5:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God