Sermons on Parable Growing Seed:

The Echelon Principle

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

If the body of Christ is to function properly, we can’t just have a few members doing all the ministry by themselves, while the rest of the people watch the show. Jethro told Moses he needed to appoint others to help him.

Our message for this evening is entitled “The Echelon Principle.” I am not going to tell you what an echelon is just yet; however, some of you might already know. I will tell you that it has something to do with playing on the same team, and striving together toward a common goal and purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

‘solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 25, 2023

‘Solid Rock or Sinking Sand?’ – Isaiah chapter 28 verses 1-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Jerusalem's scoffers… • drunken leadership • derision of God’s prophet • detachment from God Isaiah’s hope… • foundation stone • God’s chastening SERMON BODY: Ill: • In life we are familiar with what we call an object lesson, • An event or an individual by whose errors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 2, 2010

We often mistakenly pray for more faith when all we need to do is live out what faith we already have following the commands of God through Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 17: 5 – 10 / Increase Our Faith Intro: funambulist - Jean Francois Gravelot (The Great Blondin) On June 30, 1859, at 5 pm, Blondin made his first journey across the Falls. Blondin utilized a 1,300 foot long, 3 inch diameter manila rope stretched from what is now Prospect Park in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013

Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other people.

Series: Beyond the Benjamin’s – Benjamin on the $100 dollar bill. Introduction to series: Hold up a $100.00 dollar bill and show the church. Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangerous Possessions

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 19, 2003

There are spiritual dangers with some of the possessions we own.

For many, there is a process in life. That process is that we set the goal, we make the sacrifice, we achieve the goal. Then we sit back and take pride in our accomplishment, we feel good about what we have done. We set a lot of goals for our lives, and we approach these goals with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come: To A Harvested Self

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2009

Evil and good live side by side, so we need to accept our sinfulness in order to receive our salvation. God in Christ takes on Himself the penalty we should receive.

It would seem that the negative things in life grow of their own accord, but that the good things, positive things, take a lot of work. If you are at all a pessimist, you will agree that bad things, destructive things, just happen. Nobody has to make them happen. They happen on their own. But good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Made A Farmer - A Funeral Message For A Farmer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2020

A funeral message for a farmer based upon the homespun homily by Paul Harvey - "God Made A Farmer"

(This funeral message was built around Paul Harvey’s homespun homily on farmers entitled “God Made A Farmer” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRDaPEaDJ7E. The funeral home played Paul’s Harvey’s speech just before the message) God made a farmer. In Genesis 2:8 & 15 we read that “… God planted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2013

As we move into Chapter 6, Paul gives concrete examples of what it means to live as a Christian who is guided by the Spirit.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was looking for a job and noticed that there was a “help wanted” sign at the zoo. 1. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they needed to fill. 2. Apparently, their gorilla had died, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Ready For What Is Next?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon following a great community wide crusade and instilling in our church the need to be ready for what comes after great revival

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 4, 2007 Date Preached: May 6, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Are We Ready for What is Next? Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: The torrential rains had been pouring down for 6 straight days and the river had hit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Limits Off

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 27, 2008

HOW TO UNLOCK GOD’S FULL POWER FOR YOUR EVERDAY LIFE.

TAKE THE LIMITS OFF INTRO: THE MUSTARD SEED. 1: THE LEAST OF ALL SEEDS A) THE SIZE OF THE SEED B) THE TINY SMALL SEED C) ALSO THE GREATEST OF HERBS D) GROWS INTO A TREE E) GIVES LODGING AND REST TO THE BIRDS POINT: TO SEE A MUSTARD SEED YOU WOULD NEVER THINK IT COULD GROW INTO A TREE. TO THINK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Other

Spiritual War Casualties Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2022

At the end of chapter 1, Paul returned to addressing the task at hand for Timothy. He must fight the good fight, for many had abandoned faith and a good conscience and had shipwrecked their faith.

A. The story is told about a shipwrecked sailor who had spent several years on a deserted island, completely alone. 1. Then one morning, he was thrilled to see a ship offshore and a smaller vessel coming towards him. 2. When the boat arrived on the beach, the officer in charge handed the marooned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 6, 2011

Challenging the believer to walk outside their comfort zone

From the Inside Out Mark 7:1-30 We all like it when things are neat and tidy. We all want order in our lives. We like to come into church on Sunday morning and getting the bulletin and knowing what to expect when. We have announcements then we pray, then we sing, then we take up the offering and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't See It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 12, 2018

Who waters those that water? Please, don't quit! Rest if you must, but don't quit!

I can't see? Never forget SOME PLOW, SOME PLANT, SOME WATER… BUT IT IS GOD THAT GIVES THE INCREASE… There is a Mathematical law called 0… multiply 1x0=0, 10x0= 0, 1,000x0=0… Blessed is he who expects nothing for he shall get exactly what he expected. Les Brown tells a wonderful illustration ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 28, 2005

To know and understand God’s call on your life.

Fulfilling God’s Purpose We all have a purpose and a destiny upon our lives whether we know it or not. Truly our purpose is to fulfill the will of God upon our lives, but in order to do that we have to know what the will of God is and then begin to walk in it. Generally we all have a purpose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God