Sermons on Public Square:

Planting The Word

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 9, 2004

In this message we will see not only how the Word of God is planted, but we will see the power of the planted Word.

"PLANTING THE WORD" TEXT: LUKE 8:1-56/HEB 4:12 INTRODUCTION In Hebrews 4:12 we read; "THE WORD OF GOD IS LIVING AND ACTIVE. SHARPER THAN ANY DOUBLE EDGED SWORD, IT PENETRATES EVEN TO DIVIDING SOUL AND SPIRIT, JOINTS AND MARROW; IT JUDGES THE THOUGHTS AND ATTITUDES OF THE HEART..." Turn in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Analysis Of Confusion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 7, 2004

God does not sustain what He has not ordained so all the lack of intimacy with God is a symptom of confusion.

There is a powerful spirit known as the spirit of confusion, and because it is sometimes neglected and nobody prays seriously against it, gives room to have many confused women and men in the market square of life. Some just find themselves in the world, with no good idea of what they come to do. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006

5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

It’s my hope that after this lesson you’ll have a better grasp on what your prayers ought to be like.

Intro: I think directions are some of the hardest things to follow and hardest things to understand. I’m reminded of this every X-mas when I’m trying to put my kids toys together. It seems like every time I read the directions there’s some key element missing. Or whenever someone gives me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Antidote Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 12:3-8 Title- The Antidote Romans 12:3-8 3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 4 For just as we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle: Where God Dwells

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A look at the tabernacle

Tabernacle: Where God Dwells Turn with me this morning in your Bibles to the book of Hebrews, chapter 9. Growing up, I often heard the quote about the Bible: “The New (Testament) is in the Old Concealed; the Old is in the New revealed.” We are continuing on in our study through the Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding The Walls

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 11, 2013

Among all the constant building & attack & stress, Nehemiah and Ezra gather the people together in Nehemiah chapter 8. It is chapter 8 that we will focus on this morning and learn a little about God’s Word and its deep soul-changing effect on our lives.

REBUILDING THE WALLS CHAPTER 21, "THE STORY" Nehemiah 8:1-10 INTRODUCTION "The Story" Teen Curriculum #21 Video ILLUSTRATION... Safest Place At Church http://c0020248.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/082210.pdf I ran across something the other day that reminds me that what we are doing here at ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mom's School Of Preaching!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 6, 2011

Paul grew to love Timothy along with Timothy’s grandmother and mother. Paul spent time further training and molding Timothy and encouraging him along with Eunice and Lois. Timothy is just a very young man but he grows under all this good teaching

MOTHERS SCHOOL OF PREACHNG! Out of the French Revolution came a story of a mother who wandered through the woods for three days with her two children, trying to survive on roots and leaves. On the third day, she heard some soldiers approaching and quickly hid herself and the children behind some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 Timothy 3:15, Philippians 2:20, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015

What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gathering To Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

Worship that pleases God loves God's Word and lives God's Word.

Many times when people find out I’m a pastor, one of the first questions they ask is “What kind of church is it?” I’ve also had quite a few people who have visited our church ask the same thing. In most cases, I think what people want to know is if our church belongs to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Big Pause Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Big living means setting aside special moments to worship and to re-calibrate our lives according to God’s word.

Nehemiah 8 Introduction: They did a lot of things right when they founded America, but as a country we started over with holidays. I’m not sure that was so smart. Countries in Europe have been hanging on to their holidays for centuries. The right calendar will give you some of them: ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing God's Presence Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 5, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, full of application to my life! Learn how to make it successfully through the 'wilderness' of this

Practicing God’s Presence Series: Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival Sept. 4, 2011 Read Numbers 3:1-20 You know, most people don’t have jobs that can mean life or death if you make a simple mistake. If you’re a teacher or work on a computer, you might get mixed up on a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Beauty Of Reconcilliation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

The Beauty of Reconciliation Matthew 5:9 blessed (makarious): supremely happy. peace (eirene): more than just the lack of conflict; it is a state of being bound together; being properly related. Where does this peace come from? God Colossians 1:19-20 How is this peace given? Through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2020

1. Jesus prayed for us to have full harmony (vs. 11; 20-23) 2. Jesus prayed about our future home (vs. 24). 3. Jesus prayed about our full hearts (vs. 25-26).

How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 4: Christ's Urgent Prayers for His People The Gospel of John John 17:9-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – April 18, 2018 (Revised May 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Here God's Word continues ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

I’m All In

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 38: 1 – 31

Exodus 38: 1 – 31 I’m all in 38 He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood; five cubits was its length and five cubits its width—it was square—and its height was three cubits. 2 He made its horns on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. And he overlaid it with bronze. 3 He ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel