Sermons on Platted A Crown Of Thorns:

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

Depression is something that we all face.

INTRO.- ILL.- The wife was telling her friend about her household budget. “I spend 40 percent of our income for food, 30 percent for shelter, 30 percent for clothing, and 20 percent for transportation and incidentals.” “But that makes 120 percent.” The woman responded, “DON’T I KNOW IT!” Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Somewhere In The Path Of Weeds There's Something God Wants To Harvest

Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2012

None of us are perfect. We all have our own crop of weeds that are keeping us from bringing forth the seed that God plants in us to full fruition. Let's get rid of the weeds that choke the seed.

Somewhere in the Patch of Weeds There’s Something God Wants to Harvest By Rev James May Romans 11:33, "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" A lot of people are in the process of growing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sowing The Seed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 1, 2016

When you go and sow, the kingdom of God will grow.

Sowing the Seed Mark 4:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill April 30-May 1, 2016 How many of you plant a garden each year? Do you have seeds in the soil yet? I love that springtime is sowing time. I drove up to Madison on Tuesday afternoon for a speaking engagement and saw some farmers preparing their plots ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Idf’s Medal Of Valor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 23: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 23: 1 – 39 IDF’s Medal of Valor 23 Now these are the last words of David. Thus, says David the son of Jesse; Thus, says the man raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: 2 “The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and His word was on my tongue. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God’s plan for your happiness includes a design for even your distress.

This evening, I want to speak with you on this topic, “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” It’s important different religions answer this question in vary different ways. N. S. R. K. Ravi was born in 1953 in India into a family of wealth as they were in the second-highest caste, lower only than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

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

"getting Good Reception:" The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 25, 2023

We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live Life By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught in the Gospel of Luke. This week we’ll be looking at “The Parable of the Soils.” “How we receive God’s word will determine how productive it will be in our lives.”

Parables to Live By “Getting Good Reception” Luke 8:14-15 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goQl8V_3liQ We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught as brought out in the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Foursquare

#2~ 1cor. 3:10-15 Still To Come Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 4, 2013

Last time we began talking about things that are still on Gods Prophetic calendar, things that He has told us that are going to come to pass, and since He said they were on the way we can rest assured they will happen.

#2~ 1Cor. 3:10-15 STILL TO COME 6- 29-13 Last time we began talking about things that are still on Gods Prophetic calendar, things that He has told us that are going to come to pass, and since He said they were on the way we can rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2011

A study of the letters to the 7 churches - #2 Smyrna

Revelation 2: 8 – 11 The Church At Smyrna 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Christ, Messiah, Priest And King Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

The Messiah will be Priest and King of all creation, not just the small land of Israel. All God asks is that we are ready for Him. Are you?

Jesus Christ, Messiah, Priest and King ZECHARIAH 6:9 – 15 INTRODUCTION. We have been looking at the eight visions which God gave to Zechariah, but in reality we have been looking at the way in which God is deeply involved in his creation. Were looking at the way in which God is concerned about his ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Champions - A Limp And The Flu Series

Contributed by David Burrows on Aug 3, 2021

Champions are recognized for what they overcome, not what they avoid

Championship 2 “A Limp and the Flu” 1 John 5 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5, Revelation 12:10-12

Triumphant Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon about Jesus’ Death: (1)Pathway of Obedience (2)Providence of the Almighty (3)Provision for the Natural (4)Proclamation of the Victory! Video clip from "Ben Hur" used in this message.

Triumphant Death of Christ Fortifying the Foundations # 42 John 19:17-30[1] 8-1-04 The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus—that is the heart and soul of Christianity. One reason I have been preaching through the Gospel of John is to make sure we never lose sight of what is important to God. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Have You Found Heaven's Narrow Door? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

There are two doors after death: destruction or delight and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either the narrow door to heaven or the wide door to hell.

Have You Found Heaven’s Narrow Door? Luke 13:22-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Since I first learned about heaven as a child, I’ve been fascinated with the thought of living with Jesus forever. When I was a senior in college I was the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Prattville, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Sovereign Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

If we want our lives to count for eternity, then we must recognize our sin, recognize the Son and repent. That is we must trust Christ with our lives and follow Him to a whole new way of living.

The Suffering Sovereign (Mark 1:1-20) Some time ago (1996), the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. These are actual responses! Trails need to be wider so people can walk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3 Prophetic Statements

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Looking at the prophecies of Jesus we can see that God does care for us and that He has a plan for our lives.

3 Prophetic Statements Sometimes life seems out of control and our response to the problems and difficulties we see around us is to fear. We worry that God either doesn’t know or doesn’t care about what is going on. We worry that evil is getting the upper hand. We worry that God can’t stop the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Holiness