Sermons on Planting And Watering:

The Hidden Work That Brings God’s Power

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013

This encounter makes no sense (why would Matthew just get up and follow this man) unless you know the behind-the-scenes encounters that happened prior. This message unpacks the need for that hidden work in our lives to see God moves powerfully.

WHY DOES MATTHEW FOLLOW A STRANGER? The public commitment was preceded by behind-the-scenes work. - Matthew 9:9. - Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42. - Matthew doesn't follow a stranger. He had a previous relationship with Jesus. This public moment was preceded by behind-the-scenes things. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Tree, Isaiah 9:6 12/2014

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 9, 2014

If we plant God's word into the hearts of our children and grandchildren, place the real Christmas story into their hearts at a young age it will take root and never leave them.

Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Around 10 years ago I began to tell my Grandson Ryan, who then was 5 years old about how when I was his age we always had a cedar for a Christmas tree and how to this day the smell of a cedar tree reminded me of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Life Not Death Part 2, Real God, Real People Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 6, 2012

In Life God entrust things to us, Time, Talent and Treasure and as good stewart's he wants us to use them for His Honor and Glory.

Choosing Life Not Death Part 2 Last week we went over the importance of knowing that God is a good God, is that He is #1 for us. Romans 8:31-32 (NKJV) 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Paths

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 13, 2024

Introduction to Psalms and a choice with two paths in life

The Two Paths Psalm 1 Good morning. Most of us here this morning, have heard of the metaphor, a "Fork in the road". Of course, while driving there are actual forks in the road, where one road splits into two. The metaphor of a "Fork in the road" can refer to a time when someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Offers A Better Drink (John 2:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 6, 2022

The wine Jesus gives, is far superior to Judaism's water. Celebrate the grace given to you in Christ.

Our story continues this week in John 2. In the series of days we've seen so far in the gospel of John, this is day 7. Now, before I do anything else, I want to say this up front: I'm not sure I've ever studied a passage before, and seen so many gifted scholars come to so many ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Amos 9:13-15, Deuteronomy 7:1-16, Ecclesiastes 10:19, Joel 3:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

When The Word Of God Digs You Out

Contributed by Jeff Smith on May 20, 2013

The Lord is trying to make fruit bearers out of all of us

The Tree = Man (Psalms 1 – “…like a tree planted by the waters…) The Fruit = Just as we would expect fruit from our tree, God expects fruit from His!! o Not only expects, but demands o God as the husbandman has done His very best for the tree… o Leaves and fruit both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: *other

The Non-Absentee Farmer

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 15, 2017

Jesus doesn't just plant the seeds of the kingdom and then disappear. He sticks with us for the long haul. He nurtures the seeds of faith and helps us to grow.

Don't you just love a baptism? You have the beautiful little baby, the parents and God parents making promises to both child and God. And you have the water and the word. God promising to adopt this child into his family and make him or her his own. There's a lot of stuff going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Harvest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God desires to produce a spiritual harvest in and through each believer, developing spiritual fruit and impacting the world around us.

Hey guys, today we're going to talk about harvest. But we're not talking about actual farming here; we're talking about the spiritual harvest in our lives. So, let's dive in! First, let's look at Galatians 5:22-23. It says, 'the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Fruitful Living, Divine Harvest, Spiritual Nourishment

We Are Labourers For God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006

We as ministers for Christ are labourers or teammates working together for Christ.

I Corinthians 3:1-9 Topic: We are laborers together with God The church is in Corinth was located in the southern part of Greece. The church in Corinth was founded by the Apostle Paul during his second missionary tour, where he had spent a year and an half teaching the word of God to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

9 Covenant Friendship Steps (#2)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

Ther are 9 steps to a friendship covenant agreement: Exchange of coats, excjange of belt or weapon, blood, right arm, name, listen, loaf of bread, scar, plant a tree...

HERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... 9 COVENANT STEPS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part two of a two part series... This could be taught alone... Message: Ephes. 2:11 But don't take any of this for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The All-The-Way Plunge

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 12, 2001

The waters of commitment call us to take a plunge, but will we let fear take over?

My younger son, Sam, loves to swim. I remember the days when he took his first swimming lessons. Like most kids, he loved the water and just dived right in. Some swimmers are like that – plungers. How many of you like to plunge right in? How many of you like to take your time getting into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

And The Foundations Shook

Contributed by Charles Trout on Apr 10, 2001

A short outline for "Sonrise Services" 2001 at Living Waters Baptist Church of Sophia NC

Matthew 28:1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Risk

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 2, 2005

There are times in all of our lives when we must venture into the uncharted waters of life.

Taking the Risk Mt 14:28-32 Giving honor to God, our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ; who calls us together, that we may lift our voices and praise His holy name. To the Pastor, I thank you for affording me this opportunity to do what the Lord has called me to do. To the other preachers of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of Spirit

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 11, 2003

“I am baptised with the water of repentance; but am I still baptised in the Spirit of God?”

At the beginning of the World War II, Israel Eugenio was the chief Rabbi of Rome. The Nazis occupied Rome in September 1943. The Nazi officer Kappler demanded 50 kg of gold in place of the Jews. The Jews feverishly managed to collect 35 kg. The chief Rabbi Zolli realized his helplessness. For the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Family!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2010

Faith family - second birth into a family where the blood really is thicker than water.

Galatians 3:23-29 23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist