Sermons on Plant Of The Field:

Let The Spirit Buoy Our Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

Let the Spirit Buoy Our Attitude (Ephesians 1:18-1:21) "God is the lifter of our head. For You Oh God are a shield for me. The glory and the lifter of my head." Illustration:Kemmons Wilson, founder of an international motel chain, quoted some advice for planting a "garden" that would enhance our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David & Bathsheba: Preserving The Marriage Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 27, 2005

If marriages are the highest of all human relationships, why do so many fall apart? What can we do to prevent this kind of disaster from happening to us? (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes David & Bathsheba: Preserving the Marriage 1 Kings 15:5 (Sixth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: David was a great man, distinguishing himself as a man of God, a composer of psalms, and a leader of men. Yet his record was not without blemish. David had problems with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lillian Made Quilts

Contributed by Michael Mccain on Aug 20, 2005

Funeral of a lady with a large family based on Proverbs 31

Lillian Made Quilts Proverbs 31:10-31 Lillian made quilts. I recall the very first time that I met her. Laid out on her kitchen table were squares of material. She was busily laid out the squares in a decorative pattern that suited her fancy. Every time I went to “Lilly’s Pad” she was busily ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Church Not Theatre

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008

The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Curse: Why Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009

We see in the Bible that the curse is why Jesus died. To remove the curse of sin and death. We will also see the cross where Jesus died and the Crown why Jesus lives.

Intro: Paul’s letter to the Galatians is addressing what man seems always to do. Either add to or take away from God’s word. It began in the garden with Adam and Eve. Adam disregarded God’s word and Eve added to it. I’ve got to quote John Piper, “Satan is continuously at work tempting us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: God Gives Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Find what you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Body, Soul, Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 10, 2012

This message shows the gates into the body, soul, and spirit.

Spirit – Soul - Body Hebrews 4:12 Genesis 2:7/8 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-8

Denomination: *other

Maturing Through The Messiah

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 7, 2010

Learning to grow in Jesus

Sermon in the sack- watermelon seed. It is a favorite summertime food. It can be eaten raw, as a drink, grilled, and many other ways. One vine can produce up to 100. It comes in red or yellow, and in many shapes and sizes. Faith the size of this seed will move mountains. God wants to do mighty ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount (4) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2011

The Paradox to worry You have two choices in life 1. Build the kingdom, rest in Christ and leave the rest to God - or 2. Enjoy worrying Be my guest

Sermon on the Mount (4) The Paradox to Worry - Mt. 6:24-34 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 21, 2012

Expectation plus reality often times results to disappointment. Disappointments if not address in the proper perspective will result in negativity and pessimism. Christians are not exempted on this. And worse we may become critics of God as we can blame H

DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENTS Expectation plus reality often times results to disappointment. Disappointments if not address in the proper perspective will result in negativity and pessimism. Christians are not exempted on this. And worse we may become critics of God as we can blame Him for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For A Funeral: The Heroes Of Life & Death

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 16, 2024

A hero is defined in the dictionary as a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

What is a hero? Joseph Campbell an American writer once remarked: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Romans 15:1-2 reminds us: “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:6-8, Hebrews 4:10

Call Upon The Lord Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015

The process for becoming people who call upon the Lord

ROMANS 10:13-15 "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Comes To The Party

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 20, 2014

A perspective on John 15. Where is God to be found? He can be found with his disciples, with his followers, with all believers of Jesus Christ. He is with them.

John 15: 26, 27; 16: 4b-15 God comes to the party We’ve had the millennium party, Easter, and now we’ve come together for the P2K celebrations (Pentecost 2000). We’ve come together to celebrate Pentecost. Christians have been celebrating Pentecost for 2000 years. The people of Israel continue to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Authority

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 29, 2015

How does Christ's authority differ from the various authorities we face each day

My least favorite classes in my undergrad political science classes dealt with ‘political theory’. But I will always remember the discussion we had around the concept of ‘authority’ and what made for legitimate authority. Keep in mind this was at the winding down of Vietnam ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Gives Work Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Work molds us into better citizens, better members of our family and better servants of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist