Sermons on Planting And Watering:

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

"Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Luke 8:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Chalam' To Dream Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 21, 2022

Did you know that you’ll spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping? Yes, we all spend massive amounts of time, in the night usually, passed out, face smashed against a pillow, unconscious.

Did you know that you’ll spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping? Yes, we all spend massive amounts of time, in the night usually, passed out, face smashed against a pillow, unconscious. And eventually when we reach REM sleep, we begin to experience dreams. Some of us will remember many of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:15-16, Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Healing At Bethesda

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

Modern life’s relentless pace and “idol of exhaustion” leave people physically drained and spiritually empty, setting the stage for Jesus’ Sabbath invitation to true rest.

1. The Weariness We Carry A group of pastors once met in small circles to share their lives. One question asked, “What do you enjoy doing in your spare time—how do you relax?” Again and again the answer came back: “Spare time? I don’t have any.” We fool ourselves if we think this nonstop pace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Isaiah 40:28, John 5:1-17, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 2:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On An Abyss Of Misunderstandings

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 8, 2025

An abyss of misunderstandings describes a state of pervasive and profound miscommunication,

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and American wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex once remarked: "You make a choice: continue living your life feeling muddled in this abyss of self-misunderstanding, or you find your identity independent of it. You draw your own box." Proverbs 14:29 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, 1 Timothy 5:8, Philippians 2:3, Proverbs 25:26

Responsible Proclaimers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2025

The first truth to grasp in the “Proclaimer’s Responsibility” is to have a witness of the Holy Spirit that the person who preaches the Word of God is born again.

Title: Responsible Proclaimers Listen as I read 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) Bruse Waltke tells the story about the time his wife was in college ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Song Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2024

It is natural to vent and express thankfulness with joy by singing. Moses joyously celebrates the Victory over his enemies. He expressed the future assurance for Victories over their enemies. Further, he declared that they will have a secured placement in life.

Text: Exodus 15:1-18 Theme: Victory Song of Moses   THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER.   Joke: A young pastor asked the senior member of the Congregation. What makes a good sermon? The Elder said, “The secret to a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On In Tune With Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 23, 2025

"In tune with life" is a favored idiom that implies a person is fully unveiled and aware of the presence and significance of happenings, be it on a global scale, and/or in the immediate vicinity.

Ralph Marston, an American writer once remarked: “Live your days on the positive side of life, in tune with your most treasured values. And in each moment you'll have much to live for.” Philippians 4:7-9 reminds us: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Timothy 4:8, Galatians 5:22-23

The Little Things Matter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To emphasize the significant impact of our small actions, reminding us that we reap what we sow, and encouraging us to sow seeds that please the Spirit, leading to eternal life.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into an encouraging yet sobering message from Galatians 6:7-10. Our topic for today's sermon is "The Power of Little Things: Sowing Seeds of Life and Sowing Seeds of Destruction." We often overlook the small things in life, don't we? We forget ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Topics: Little Things, Big Impact

Jesus Sends Out Harvest Workers.

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2002

PENTECOST 8(B) - July 14, 2002 - When Jesus sends out His harvest workers He provides them with His divine call and with His holy Word.

JESUS SENDS OUT HARVEST WORKERS MARK 6: 6b--13 July 14, 2002 6b Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 5, 2021

When we are joined to Christ the true vine, we are powerfully connected to his Spirit and his vitality. By faith, we can share in Jesus’s righteous life and his atoning death. It is through his death and resurrection that the branches begin to flourish and bear much fruit.

When we take the time to look at trees, we get a beautiful reminder of how they sustain the life of their branches and leaves. Some of these trees are also able to produce a harvest of fruit that we can enjoy. Scripture talks about this too, the importance of the link from a leaf or branch to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deflating Depression

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 26, 2019

Even God's great heroes dealt with depression. Rather than beating ourselves up, we get the help we need (especially God's) and move forward to the work He has called us to do.

1. Most if not all of us have dealt with or are dealing with depression. Touched on it last week with Grief. 2. Causes of Depression • Grief and Loss • Stress • Health problems (poor nutrition, etc.) • Drugs 3. Signs of Depression (You may need to seek professional counsel): • Prolonged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

People Need The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 17, 2008

The End is near. The Earth was made for a time and a purpose. Everything is for a time and purpose. The gospel has circled the globe in every tongue and to every nation. The Bible says when that happens, the end will come. People need the LORD. Make

People Need the LORD Reading Through the Bible, we see how the LORD changed people. Saul in Samuel was turned into another man... 1 Samuel 10:6-7 6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. 7 And let it be, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation Or Chance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The issue of the origin of humanity is either by creation from God or chance by evolution. Clearly we are created by God

Creation or Chance Selected Passages February 15, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Tomorrow our nation will celebrate President’s Day as a celebration of two of the greatest Presidents of our nation, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. However, another birthday seeks to overshadow these men. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God