Sermons on Parched:

Listen Up Sheep!

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 14, 2023

God is trying to get our attention. He has things to say, do we want to hear them? Are we listening?

"Listen up sheep” part 1 John 10:22-30 https://youtu.be/6RfkCc5Tlyo Something interesting happened: ? with my sermon this week ? I started off in one direction ? my introduction to that sermon became this sermon Today’s sermon is not as organized as I like: - I like to think the ideas ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palms That Mattered.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2023

A look into the palms of Jesus, and what really took place in the garden of Gethsemane. This message was a big blessing to our church! Hope it blesses you!

Palms That Mattered. Matthew 26:36-38 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-38, Psalm 143:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grateful Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Encourages us to express joyful praise and gratitude to God, recognizing His eternal goodness and our place in His divine family.

Good morning, dear beloved. I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has gathered us here today to share in the richness of His word. We gather not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of His love. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are all part of this divine family? ...read more

Topics: Gratefulness

It's A Brand New Season, It's A Brand New Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing God's promise of renewal and transformation, navigating new paths with faith, and confidently welcoming the new day He proclaims.

Welcome, beloved congregation. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in the love of Christ. We gather in this sanctuary, a place of solace and strength, where the Word of God is our guiding light, and His love, our eternal beacon. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Topics: New Day, New Dawn

The Purpose Of God's Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace, as revealed in Ephesians 1:2-14, and how it influences our walk, worship, and witness.

Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. A day where we gather, not in our strength, but in the strength of the One who called us by name, by grace. We gather not because we have it all figured out, but because we are loved by the One who does. Today, we have a divine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-14

Topics: True Grace

Anticipating Messiah -- His Passion Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Third in the Advent series bulding anticipating for Messiah’s Coming by examining the prophecies related to His saving work; His Passion.

3rd Sunday of Advent “The PASSION of Messiah” How will help us? INTRODUCTION Christmas commemorates the first advent; the first coming of Jesus Christ. Advent means arrival, start, coming, beginning, dawn. This year we have revisited the Christmas story by focusing on the prophecies concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wilderness Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 10, 2025

Psalms 13:1-2 " How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

Psalm 13 captures David’s deep despondency and his struggle with God’s silence during a challenging period in the wilderness. This heartfelt lament reflects a profound sense of abandonment and a desperate plea for God’s intervention. David openly questions how long God will hide His face and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-2, Job 23:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Distant Drew Near

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 28, 2001

The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to dam up the mighty Mississippi with a twig; reach the top of the magnificent Mt Everest with a step stool, or stop the laun

TEXT: Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." INTRO: The contemplation of God is an awesome task. Any attempt to comprehend Him in His Fullness would prove to be as futile as trying to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing The Guest Room Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice...

Sermons for Christmas CCCH 11-30-97 INTRODUCTION A. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man were all getting ready to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. They had been following the Yellow Brick Road for some time now in search of this great man who was the only one who could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grass Burrs In The Carpet

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 31, 2003

Thorns have been a symbol of the consequences of sin since the beginning of time. This sermon shows that Jesus carried our thorns to the Cross where they died.

Grass Burrs in the Carpet Gen 3:17 -18, Num 33:53-55, Prov 22:2-5, Mat 7:15-16, Job 36:26 , Psa 139:7-10, Mat 27:46 January 27, 2003 I. Long ago in the throne room of heaven a plan was originated. It was a plan that came from the thought processes of God. A. God who was love wanted to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Genesis 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts For God With Their Children

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2004

Dads must develop a heart for God and share that heart with their children¡¦ they must be a pastor to their little flock.Many of the qualities that make a good Christian dad also make for good pastors; that is why elders are to be chosen, at least ideally

Father’s Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts for God with Their Children (Job 1:1-5) INTRO Erma Bombeck wrote this: FATHER’S DAY I received a letter from a single mother who had raised a son who was about to become a dad. Since he had no recollection of his own father, her question to me was "What ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith That Overcomes

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about having faith that overcomes.

There is that guy in Greek mythology, I think, that pushes the boulder up the hill only to have it roll back down. He does this continuously. He pushes the boulder up the hill, and then it rolls back down, over and over and over without end. Doesn’t it feel that sometimes you are pushing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Water Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 3, 2002

The woman at the well helps us learn about our need for the living water of CHrist.

First Baptist Church October 6, 2002 Living Water John 4:1-42 Have you ever tried to draw a picture of what a character from the Bible looks like? If you have the artistic ability that I do, you’d end up with stick people. For the next couple of moments, I want you to paint a mental picture or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-42

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God With Certainty Series

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 8, 2003

Serving God with certainty will bring the fire & the rain that we so desperately need!

1 kings 18:17 Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" 18 And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. 19 "Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Restoring The Power Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2004

The New Testament church operated in power not weakness. So many congregations are failing, weak, troubled, and dying because they’re operating out of human power and not the power of the Holy Spirit.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “RESTORING THE POWER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ