Sermons on Plant Of The Field:

Holiness Equals Perfect Love Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

The Holiness that God provides always displays itself as perfect love, as Pure motives not perfect performance.

Holiness equals Perfect Love The Beauty of Holiness Series 43 "You have heard that the law of Moses says, ’Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! 45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Two Roads To God

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Aug 7, 2010

Both the Wide and the Narrow will indeed take you to God.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Plans, Following God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2010

How do we make plans while following God?

Making Plans, Following God James 4:13-17 Intro Slide Who here wants to have a successful future? We all want a successful future. We probably all know as well that a successful future does not just usually happen. We don’t sit in our living room and then walk out the door and Bam, success, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Treat Someone Who Messed Up? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010

Everybody needs to be loved, but when someone has failed, they really need to hear that they are loved. But God loves us while we are still sinners and none of us deserves His love. We need to practice restoration because there may be a time when we will

INTRODUCTION We’re on an exciting verse by verse study of the book of 2 Corinthians I’m calling, “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today we’re going to answer a very important question: “How should we treat someone who messed up?” One of the most touching moments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not About The Numbers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's victory with 300 warriors should be an encouragement to any congregation which might be small or have lost members.

Today, I don’t want to take you through the text verse-by-verse. I’m not going to bore you with maps or the meanings of names (except one)—even though there would be some familiarity there. I’m concerned that we might have lost sight of the purpose of this short, specialized ...read more

Denomination: *other

Don't Act Like A Christian Just Be One! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2009

Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. We pull out our church clothes, our chur

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of being a Christian? Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Home Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2009

Learning how to overcome the feeling of loneliness through the example of Joseph of Nazareth.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOME ALONE” MATTHEW 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-21 OPEN This morning we start a new series called Christmas Classics. This series is developed around well-known movies based around the theme of Christmas. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From David Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will always propel a fugitive into a leadership position for the Lord.

Lessons from David pt 4 “A Fugitive Becomes King” Opening Video Illustration: Blue Fish Tv – Church like an NBA game? Are you passionate about Jesus and God’s team? Thesis: The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Charismatic

David The Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2009

We can learn to much from David about how to fight our own giants. Perhaps the most important lesson is for us to remember is that the battle is the Lord’s.

Introduction: A. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. 1. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum and said, “I’ve just discovered a 3,000 year-old mummy of a man who died of heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surrounded By Pigs, But Can't Eat Ham

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2006

The Prodigal Son was hungry but he couldn’t even eat the filth of the world. His only hope was to go home. Jesus is waiting for you to come home.

SURROUNDED BY PIGS, BUT CAN’T EAT HAM Pastor Jim May Jesus gave us many parables during His earthly ministry. All of those parables teach some very important lessons that every one of us should learn and heed. This morning I want to speak to you about one of those parables. It’s the very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Possessing The Promise

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2006

Move forward in God’s strength.

POSSESSING THE PROMISE Joshua 1.1-18 S: Vision, Leadership and Change C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: MOVE FORWARD IN GOD’S STRENGTH. Type: Inductive I. POSSESSION (1-4) II. PRESENCE (5-9) III. PREPARATION (10-18) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of His Suffering - Part 1

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 12, 2006

By Todd Bentley. The wilderness is the last place most believers want to be. That’s understandable, since the notion of “biblical” suffering sets most people on edge. But it doesn’t have to. Not if you know of the joy set before you!

THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERING - PART 1 - BY TODD BENTLEY Date: 2006-05-16 This is a two-part testimony teaching entitled, The Fellowship of His Suffering, by Todd Bentley. The wilderness is the last place most believers want to be. That’s understandable, since the notion of “biblical” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic