Sermons on Plant The Word:

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of Counting The Cost) # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Sometimes we hear folks in the church say, “What happened to ( ) who used to attend Church here?”

Sometimes when this question is being asked, it is being implied that perhaps something is wrong with the church. Listen, there are some folks who left churches and I believe they were justified in doing so. But there are times when people will ask, “What happened to ( ),” and it has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022

Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of Wisdom, Judgment And Mercy

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 18, 2022

When it comes to the love, mercy, kindness and grace of God, these things are always deeper than we can ever measure. They are limitless, boundless, beyond our description and our comprehension.

Alba 4-17-2022 THE GOD OF WISDOM, JUDGMENT AND MERCY Romans 11:32-36 Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer and statesman who lived in Norway between 1861-1930. He once tried to measure an extremely deep part of the Arctic Ocean. The first day he used his longest measuring line, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Behind A Hundredfold Harvest

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 2, 2021

Isaac sowed in a land and he was blessed with a hundredfold harvest What makes him receive this special blessing? From the Bible, let us meditate on some special characters of Isaac that helped him be a blessed man.

Genesis 26:12 - Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. This verse talks about a person called Isaac. Isaac sowed in a land and he was blessed with a hundredfold harvest What makes this blessing special? An agriculturist would definitely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:6, Proverbs 16:7, Romans 12:18, Matthew 5:9, Psalm 34:14, Genesis 24:63, Genesis 25:21, Genesis 26:26-29, Genesis 26:12  (view more)  (view less)

"Being Transformed To Be More Like Jesus As Worshipper Of God”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To worship God we have to be transformed by renewing our minds. Being transformed means being more like Jesus because Jesus is the best example of living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. To be transformed like Jesus, we have to renew our minds resembling the mind of Jesus.

“Being Transformed to be more like Jesus as Worshipper of God” (Romans 12:1-2) V.1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. V. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

2021 Times Of Fear

Contributed by Bret White on Jan 11, 2021

In this lesson I hope to settle the fears of those in Christ.

2021 Times Of Fear Scripture Reading: 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. Introduction There is great fear about what will happening this year and the ones to follow. People ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avarice Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Avarice is the self-serving and inordinate love of and desire for money, wealth, power, food, or other possessions. Are we an avaricious people?

Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a novel offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk around in a day. The only catch in the deal was that he had to be back at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Jacob To Israel: Time To Change Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

A message about the process of Jacob "deceiver, supplanter" changing to Israel "Blessed of God"

Jacob to Israel: Time to Change Theme: To show the journey that Jacob went on to become Israel Text: Genesis 25 - 35 Opening Text So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. And he built an altar there and called the place El ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Philemon (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 24, 2021

Salutation, Philemon’s Love and Faith, Plea for Onesimus, a Free Man

The Gospels were written by Matthew the tax collector, Mark, Dr. Luke and John (unique Greek) Acts was written by Dr. Luke. The rest of the New Testament is comprised of letters. The Book of Acts ends with Paul in prison in Rome. Four letters – Philippians, Philemon, Colossians and Ephesians – ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Move It And Keep On Going

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2021

Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” The important thing that we must understand is that we keep moving.

Move it & Keep on Going. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING”- The first rule of physics states a body in motion. Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

What Trips Your Trigger? Lost Passion?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 29, 2021

How sad is it to lose your passion? This is a 3 part lesson on love, passion and zeal. Are you excited about life? What kills passion?

WHAT ACTION TRIPS YOUR TRIGGER? HAVE WE LOST OUR PASSION? LOVE IS #1… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (3 PART LESSON) TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. GET REAL? ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR LIFE? FAMILY? JOB? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4, Colossians 3:23, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying Through A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2021

The church ought to pray with great expectation because (1) God sees our trials, (2) God hears our prayers (3) and God will take care of our enemies.

Acts 12:5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-25, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Mark 11:17

Denomination: Methodist

Just Visiting

Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Feb 7, 2022

We are Children of God, ambassadors of Christ and Children of the Most High God. we are not from here! and whats more:

John 17:16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 2 Cor 5:20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. We are all citizens our country, but did you know that Christians have dual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Just Sending Cards Or Giving Chocolates And Flowers

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 12, 2022

Americans spent $21 billion on Valentine's Day in 2021 to send cards or buy chocolates and flowers for their loved ones. God wants us to show our love more than that. As Christ always loves us, He wants us to love others every day!

Opening: A husband always carried a photo of his wife in his wallet. Whenever he faced a difficult situation, he opened his wallet and saw the picture of his wife. When his friends saw what he did, they said, "You love your wife so much, don't you?" He replied, "When I saw my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-29, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 15:13, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Woman After God’s Heart.

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2022

The goal of God for women is to make us women after his heart. Women are very special and unique to God indeed.

This article is to encourage women and celebrate the amazing role they place in society. I pray that as you read this article, you will become known as a woman who partnered with God to birth heaven on earth. Our case study is Anna the Prophetess. Why is she our reference point? What can we learn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38, Luke 8:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal