Sermons on Plowing:

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not A Fan: Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 24, 2010

Kyle Idleman of Southeast Christian Church asks the hard questions about our level of commitment to Jesus and the faith.

D –T –R. Some of you will recognize what these letters stand for. How many of you know what the letters DTR stand for? For a young man in a relationship, these letters strike fear in their hearts. They dread the DTR talk. It makes single men so uncomfortable they will only use the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 10:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Moving To Corinth! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 10, 2011

How do we handle depression, discouragement?

God’s moving to Corinth! Acts 18:1-18 Pastor Allan Kircher Introduction: As he arrived in the City of Corinth, he was weary.  And I don't suppose there's anybody at our service that doesn't get to that place.  I don't suppose there's any Christian who could say, "I've never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fig Tree Does Not Bud Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 7, 2011

As we consider the outcome of Pharaoh's dreams, seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, we see that Joseph learnt to trust God not only in abunsance but also in disaster both of which are under God's sovereign control.

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN FIG TREE DOES NOT BUD! “As predicted, for seven years the land produced bumper crops. During those years, Joseph gathered all the crops grown in Egypt and stored the grain from the surrounding fields in the cities. He piled up huge amounts of grain like sand on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:47-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph And Egypt – God’s Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

A tale of two brothers and their dad

Genesis 37-50 A tale of 2 brothers and their dad. Manuscript Today we finish off Genesis, as we look at chapters 37-50, which focuses on the story of Joseph, who is one of the most famous biblical characters. Just about everyone has heard of Joseph, whether they’ve been brought up in the church ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's War Against Satan Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 23, 2009

The sixth seal begins to demonstrate God’s direct intervention into world affairs. All of this is just part of God’s plan. The Lord is in the process of fixing what is wrong with our world as only He can do.

Revelation 6:12-17; 13:1-10 Purpose: To describe Satan’s futile efforts to rule the world. Aim: I want the listener to wait confidently for Christ to return. INTRODUCTION: Up to now, the effects of the first five seals, although unparalleled in their impact on the world, could still be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wholly Devoted Hands Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2012

To have wholly devoted hands, we need to have hands like Jesus' hands.

Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water 2 Wine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2012

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Water2Wine John 2:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/water2wine.html vv. 1-2 A wedding is one of the most joyous occasions of the human experience. I’ve performed scores of weddings...including for many of you sitting here today! When I asked Kimberly’s dad for her hand in marriage he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A look at King Saul

“Saul: Do I trust in God?” - 1 Samuel If you have your bibles with you this morning, I invite you to turn with me to the book of 1 Samuel. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seat racks, it will be on page ___. Hopefully you have had the chance to read through this book the last two weeks. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Close Encounters Of A Third Kind

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on May 17, 2008

This sermon explains three different types of encounters with Christ

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A THIRD KIND By: Pastor Ken Jarman OPEN DOOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES, NEW BERN, NC 28560 Sunday May 18, 2008 ACTS 9:1 –9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest And asked letters from him to the synagogues of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The World Stinks! Nose Blind? Burn Out (3 Part Series)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2019

Let us address the reality: "THE WORLD STINKS!" We can become "NOSE BLIND." We face a major problem of spiritual BURN OUT. Never play like the LONE RANGER.

THE WORLD STINKS? NOSE BLIND? SEEDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a 3 part series. IS IT BAD WHEN THERE IS STINK IN THE BARN? TEXT: Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 (NLT) Without ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Isaiah 3:24, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Exodus 29:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 10, 2019

In Galatians 5:1-6, we see Liberty 1) Defined (Galatians 5:1) 2) Defended (Galatians 5:2-4) and 3) Described (Galatians 5:5-6)

In 1963 American civil rights proponent Martin Luther King said: "So let freedom ring. From the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire, let freedom ring. From the mighty mountains of New York, let freedom ring. From the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania, let freedom ring. But not only ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Other

Solemn Assembly Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

What is a Solemn Assembly and why is it necessary.

Do you ever come home from church and think, “I think I understood the message this morning—but what am I supposed to do with it?” Well, if that’s ever happened to you before, it’s not going to happen to you today. This morning, each of us is going to leave here ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In God

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Looking at Saul in the OT to teach us about the right confidence to have

“Saul: Do I trust in God?” - 1 Samuel If you have your bibles with you this morning, I invite you to turn with me to the book of 1 Samuel. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seat racks, it will be on page ___. Hopefully you have had the chance to read through this book the last two weeks. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watcha Got In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 17, 2014

A Fathers Day message about three Judges from Judges 3 that have 3 very important lessons for Fathers.

Expect the Unexpected Series: Leaders, Legends and Losers June 15, 2014 I don’t know if you realize it, but Dad's we’re in a battle. It’s not a physical battle like “The Battle of the Bulge” or a battle in Iraq. But it’s a battle nonetheless. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan