Sermons on Plucked Corn:

Functional Structures Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

A series of 8 sermons focussing on the Charcteristics outlined by the Natural Church Development tool

There is nothing quite as satisfying as putting something into place that works well and does what it is meant to. For example, you drive down a certain road to go home and you always get held up in a traffic queue. But then you find that there is another route that avoids the traffic and gets you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 13 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at the same time defining

A REASON FOR PATIENCE IN PERSECUTION JAMES 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: James, in this passage of the book, turns his attention to the topic of PATIENCE. In the mind of James, patience is important to the Christian life. James tells us as followers of Christ, that we are to be patient people, while at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Eat Up, Grow Up & Give It Up!

Contributed by N A on Aug 29, 2006

Picture an adult in diapers still drinking milk from a bottle – that’s not right! Are you in the same place spiritually that you were a year ago? 5 years ago? These things ought not to be! God wants us to grow up - spiritually speaking that is!

EAT UP, GROW UP, AND GIVE IT UP! (Preached in the Chinese Church) OPENING TEXT: “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

How To Deal With Complacency Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon deals with two problems. 1. Satifaction with the way things are. 2. Rejection of things as they might be.

How to Deal with Complacency There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For what ever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 1:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience: The Way To God's Heart

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009

It taked our wholehearted obedience to God’s word to accomplish His purpose upon our lives and to please Him in the end.

OBEDIENCE: THE WAY TO GOD’S HEART Ex 19:4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. 5 And now if you will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to Me above all the nations; for all the earth is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Is A Kingdom Of God Principle!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 27, 2009

In this sermon outline we point out not only is giving a blessing, but that in is a Kingdom of God principle for our lives. To have the full blessings and happiness of the Lord we need to live a life of giving. Our God is the greatest giver. He have us Hi

GIVING IS A KINGDOM OF GOD PRINCIPLE! In this sermon outline we point out not only is giving a blessing, but that in is a Kingdom of God principle for our lives. To have the full blessings and happiness of the Lord we need to live a life of giving. Our God is the greatest giver. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:30-38

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

Helping others understand that with the Grace of God life’s situations can be more bareable.

To Blessed to Be Stressed I remember one day I was driving along minding my own business and be self absorbed with y own problems and all of a sudden I was in the midst of 5:00 traffic. Little Rock isn’t a big city, but unfortunately it has big city traffic. Well, I was waiting for the light to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

Avoiding The Money Pit Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

6th in a series from 1 Timothy. Which do we love more: God or money? Let’s use the resources God places in our care to honor Christ and aid those in need. “You can have all this world, but Give me Jesus!”

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Avoiding the Money Pit 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Introduction: In 1986 Tom Hanks & Shelly Long starred in a movie called "The Money Pit." It’s a film “for everyone who’s ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” One of my favorite lines: “Here lies Walter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 6, 2011

Three reasons why Jesus decided to be baptised - and sin isn’t one of them!

Sermon Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism was over, St. Patrick looked down at all the blood, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 13, 2010

In light of the sacrifice of Christ, we must not deny God our sacrifices of praise and good works.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THANKSGIVING DAY OR TURKEY DAY? Have you noticed that many people now refer to Thanksgiving Day as “Turkey Day”? Why? “Although they knew God [through creation], they neither ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Salutation Of First Corinthians Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.1-3

The Salutation of First Corinthians Text: 1 Cor 1.1-3 Introduction: 1. Motivation is a huge factor in determining how successful we will be at anything we attempt. Illustration: A teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After a fruitless search, he told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After A Miracle Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 31, 2017

Getting God's battle strategy.

A. A COMMAND OF SEPARATION “God told Joshua to make knives and circumcise the sons of those who had been slaves in Egypt (40 years ago). Their fathers died in the wilderness because of their unbelief and rebellion. Their sons had never been circumcised” (Josh. 5:2-9, Amplified). ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Nov 22, 2016

A Thanksgiving Sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18New Living Translation (NLT) 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Be Happy Thanksgiving to you all. This is a day of celebration and gratitude. Many of us will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"hidden Faith In The Storms Of Life” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 27, 2018

Three questions in such a short event in the life of the disciples and Jesus.... Three questions that I pray would be answered today and for the rest of this week and hopefully for the rest of our life.

Mark4(AMP) 35 On that same day [when] evening had come, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side [of the lake]. 36 And leaving the throng, they took Him with them, [just] as He was, in the boat [in which He was sitting]. And other boats were with Him. 37 And a furious storm of wind [of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Target Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2015

God has many directives for the church, and under the inspiration of the Spirit, Paul hits the ground running, implying what some of those directives are.

The Target (I Timothy 1:1-5) 1. Men’s retreat/turkey shoot. Barri usually wins… 2. Bud Newell and his friend Tony often practice corn-hole tossing. They are very proficient at it, and Bud has won a number of championships; a matter of aim. 3. Hitting the target, good aim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible