Sermons on Provoke:

Deception

Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 14, 2004

The Bible speaks of planting or sowing discord like a farmer planting seeds. Deceit is the catalyst by which discord is sown or planted in the church.

I. Introduction Read Genesis 29 (Psalm 101:7) No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence. That’s a very heavy penalty for something that is usually said without thinking! Most deceit has its origin in thoughtlessness and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Pure Joy!

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 12, 2004

A sermon that looks at Jesus’ parables about the kingdom of heaven - the buried treasure and the pearl of great price. Calls folk to rediscover it’s significance.

When I was a child a treasure was???? What was a treasure when you were a child? For me it was a new packet of crayons and a colouring in book. A toy gun or a metal tractor? A tree hut. These were all treasures. When I was fourteen I was in the local milk bar when my Father’s wrecked car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Teach In Parables?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 24, 2005

By teaching in parables, Jesus simultaneously revealed truths to his disciples, and concealed truth about himself from those whose hardened hearts had already rejected it.

Isaiah 6:1-10, Romans 11:1-11, Matt. 13:1-3, 10-16 Why Parables? In preparation for today’s homily, I went to Amazon on the internet and punched up all the titles they had with the word “parable” in them. I got about a thousand hits. Next, I requested a listing of all the titles they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005

Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Limits Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 14, 2005

Love nevers fails but are there limits to what love will do?

Two weeks ago we established the principle that love is not a feeling, but rather an action. Last week, we attempted to apply that principle to the problem of dealing with enemies. This morning, we wrap up our look at love with what I think is a very crucial question; does love ever set limits? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Hardening Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005

#6 in series on Hebrews. A warning to hear, an example to heed and an instruction to implement.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 6 “The Danger of Hardening Your Heart!” Hebrews 3:7-19 Why is it that we as people have so much trouble heeding warnings? Sometimes it is because we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient! Stand Firm! Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 28, 2005

12th in series on James. Here, he tells us how to respond correctly when we are treated unjustly. He suggests four specific attitudes - two we should adopt and two we should avoid.

How do you cope with the pressure of hurtful situations? In a former pastorate I had a week when I met one day with a young father whose family has disintegrated through a divorce he did not want. On that Monday I listened to the director of the local child treatment center tell of their work with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 5 of 8

Intro to Galatians (Galatians 1:1-24) The Galatian churches included those in the cities of Lystra, Iconium, Antioch of Pisidia, and Derbe which were established on Paul’s first missionary journey and revisited on his subsequent missionary trips. The six chapters of this epistle are divided ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Nana, Nana, Nana

Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 12, 2006

A good sermon about Hannah’s burden concerning her inability to have children

Nana, Nana, Nana I Samuel 1:1-8 The Bible says there was a certain man of Mount Ephraim whose man was Elkanah (El-kaw-nah). Elkanah was unfortunate enough to have two wives, one named Hannah, and the other named Peninnah (Pen-in-nah), It was not uncommon for a man to have more than one wife in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sabbath Day Controversy Series

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 29, 2010

This sermons aims to clarify the Christian’s relationship to the Sabbath Day.

The Sabbath Day Controversy Text: Mark 2:23-28 Introduction: The last time we met we considered the criticism of the Pharisees and the disciples of John surrounding the issue if fasting. Now comes another criticism, this time surrounding the issue of the Sabbath Day. For many believers this is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Dad's Right Hand"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 21, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that faith – in relationship reconciliation - recognizes that God’s ways are not man’s ways.

21 June 2009 Father’s Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God’s plan is something people would have never dreamed of when it comes to relationship reconciliation. REFERENCES: Ephraim (The younger son means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

The key to relating in God’s church is mutual submission. This aplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female and affects all our family relationships.

God has instituted an amazing plan, a plan that involves you and me in showing the world how great is his wisdom and glory. Not only has he instituted this plan but he’s carried it out and continues to carry it out generation after generation. He’s restored our spiritual life. He’s put us in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Woes To The Pharisees And Lawyers - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2014

Jesus pronounces woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers and warns us of the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.

Scripture Last week I started a two-part message about Jesus’ pronouncement of woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers. Last week we looked at the setting of Jesus’ rebuke and the statements of rebuke to the Pharisees. This week I would like to conclude the message by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fathers Wanted, No Experience Necessary

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 12, 2014

In this sermon we see the importance of fathers and why we should be thankful for them.

Father’s Wanted, No Experience Necessary 1 Timothy 5:8, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:1 Intro. Have you ever noticed that Mothers Day is the second most attended church service of the year. Second only to Easter. Have you noticed that father’s day is usually no more attended than a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2014

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014

Values are not taught to our children, they are caught by them. How can father's share good morals with their children?

Father’s Day Message June 15, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Several years ago researchers did an experiment to see how much time middle-class father’s spent playing/interacting with their small children. 1 First, they asked the father’s to estimate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist