Sermons on Planting And Watering:

I Quit Going To Church Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

Christ followers can’t grow to their potential unless they’re planted in church, not just attending.

Ps 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) (There are benefits to being planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Too Late To Be Called

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 26, 2012

Every Christian is called to serve God in ministry - God will call by planting a burden, training us, and planning the right timing.

The year was 1992 and I was a young single man serving as an intern in Deshler, Nebraska. One quiet evening I turned on the TV and saw the Billy Graham crusade taking place somewhere in Russia – the stadium was full, the people were pouring down filling the field at the altar call. And right ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Critical Age Anniversary Service At Faith Baptist Wallaceburg

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Acting the part of St. Paul I spoke frankly to the church that I had a hand in planting twenty years ago

A Critical Age - Numbers 11-4-25 the Message Bible It is strange for me today to be a guest speaker in what is my home church. I can’t help but think of St. Paul who planted churches and then when he had opportunity or God’s calling he would visit them to look in on their ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Healthy Thing Grows

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 27, 2001

When a plant is healthy, it grow. The church is the same way, when it is healthy it will grow. This sermon deals with two main growth principles: Quality and Quantity!

EVER HEALTHY THING GROWS INTRODUCTION *STORY: Science Project* Three containers with soil and bean seeds: One was given only water. The other was given coke and sun light. The third was given both light and water. The one with water didn’t grow. The one given coke and water grew, but very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dream. Dare. Do Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Every great achievement in life begins with a dream. God plants ideas, visions, and aspirations in the hearts of men to lead them into their divine purpose.

DREAM. DARE. DO By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28, Proverbs 16:3, Philippians 4:13, Joshua 1:9, Ecclesiastes 11:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Every great achievement in life begins with a dream. God plants ideas, visions, and aspirations in the hearts of men to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Over Our Head, Under Jesus' Foot

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This sermon is about the storms of life and the raging waters that are over our head, always remain under the power of Jesus' foot! He is able to walk on the turbulent waters, and calm the raging storms!

1. Storms come in deep waters! A Boy Scout Troop I know (Incidentally this is Scout Sunday)… every time they goes camping… it rains. Not only rains, but pours. One time, it was raining so hard they simply stayed in their tents as much as possible. They were camping near the banks of a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Beatitudes--More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Nov 3, 2001

Jesus’ Beatitudes are a splash of frigid water in the face of the self-righteous, but a cup of refreshing water for God’s forgiven saints who are weary of the ways of the world. (All Saints Day, 2001)

BEATITUDES—MORE THAN SKIN DEEP (Matthew 5:1-12) The Beatitudes are like a splash of ice-cold water in the face of those who are self-satisfied and full of themselves. The Pharisees, for example, were wealthy, successful, powerful, and very religious. They thought the coming of the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Fullness

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 9, 2014

This is a message based on the miracle of Jesus changing water into wine. It speaks to the fact that we should not be satisfied with God maximizing our capacity, but rather seek that He turn our water into wine.

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray When You Lose Your Job Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

Steps to finding a job. Remember God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply.

A. WHAT GOD DOES 1. Remember the division of labor, i.e., we must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job. God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply. 2. The secret to God’s leading and answers to prayer: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Send Us To Strange Places

Contributed by Corey Howse on Jan 28, 2002

THIS SERMON IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR CHRIST.

THIS TOPIC TODAY CHALLENGES OUR PSALMS 23 THEOLOGY THAT GOD WILL LEAD US BESIDE THE STILL WATERS. THIS SERMON SUGGESTS THAT SOMETIMES GOD WILL LEAD US INTO PLACES THAT HE MAY GET THE GLORY. SOMETIMES GOD ALLOWS US TO OUR PLACE OF TESTING. IN OUR TEXT JESUS IS LED BY THE SPIRIT INTO THE WILDERNESS, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism 101 - Part 3 - Sowing Seed, Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended. Mat 13:1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Mat 13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Deceitful Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2004

We can’t rely on what our hearts tell us; we must only trust in God.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 “The Deceitful Heart” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. I was talking with a very troubled man this past week. He is a 50 year old drug addict and alcoholic who has been married several times, has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Of Increase Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

God is not just a God of addition—He is the God of increase. From the very beginning, He blessed man and commanded him to “be fruitful and multiply.” Increase is the natural outflow of God’s blessing upon a life, and it is in His nature to multiply what we commit into His hands.

THE GOD OF INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:14, Genesis 1:28, Deuteronomy 1:11, John 15:5, Isaiah 55:10-11 INTRODUCTION: God is not just a God of addition—He is the God of increase. From the very beginning, He blessed man and commanded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Psalm 115:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Picture Of Personal Revival

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Mar 7, 2004

What does a person who has had a personal revival look like?

PICTURES OF PERSONAL REVIVAL • Six Pictures of Personal Revival Ps 92:12-15 - “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

236 - New In Attitude Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 21, 2002

What do you receive after water baptism? A new attitude!

Sermon Study # 236 - NEW IN ATTITUDE Illustrate: Attitude is everything! 1. A chaplain told a young soldier who’s laying on a cot, “Son, you lost your right arm in this war.” The young soldier said, “No, I kept my left arm in this war” 2. A neighbor told her Christian neighbor after a care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist