Sermons on Remove The Thorns:

Angel Announces Judgment Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2018

Israel's weeping was not a sign of true repentance. It was a passing emotional experience that brought no change to their hearts.

Chapter 8 Angel Announces Judgment [Judges 2:1–5] Scripture 1And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. 2And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

New Clothes

Contributed by Justin Meek on Oct 28, 2001

Christians must remove the Old clothes in favor of the New.

New Clothes Col. 3:1-14 Do you remember the fable “The Emperor’s New Clothes” from your childhood? There is a deceitful and unscrupulous con artist that seeks to trick the king. He wishes to sell the king a new suit of clothes. The clothes, he says, will be made from the finest cloth and very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tear It Down! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003

A look at Josh and Jericho and removing obstacles in your life

TEAR IT DOWN JOSHUA 6:20-27 INTRODUCTION The story of Joshua and the city of Jericho (found in chapters 6 and 7) is one of those stories that are familiar to all of us. It is an amazing story. As I have looked at this passage, I have found some very profound spiritual lessons, but one more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Joshua 6:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series on removing sin as the idol in our lives.

Last week we discovered that for most of us in this room idolatry is the issue. Sin is usually what we focus on, but it’s just the fruit. Idolatry is always the tree from which it grows. So behind every sin struggle that I have, behind every sin struggle that you have, is a false god that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say To This Mountain

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 16, 2013

To prove how mountains or obstacles in our lives be removed.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have mountains in your life that needs to be removed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove how mountains or obstacles in our lives be removed. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:23 (Amplified Bible) 11:23 Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hundredfold Return!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 31, 2020

God will remove the curses and make up for all the loss!

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 Hundredfold return! Genesis 47:1 “Then Joseph went in and told Pharaoh, and said, "My father and my brothers and their flocks and their herds and all that they have, have come out of the land of Canaan; and behold, they are in the land of Goshen." When you patiently ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1, Joel 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weakness And Strength

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

When it comes to holy living, we all have weaknesses. The apostle Paul shows us how God can use our weaknesses to show His strength.

WEAKNESS AND STRENGTH II Cor. 12:10 INTRO. This entire chapter deals with the Apostle Paul’s very peculiar experience. In vs. 1 he refers to his glorious revelations, the unspeakable visions he had seen (vs. 3-6) and in vs. 7 he mentions the thorn in the flesh which was designed by God to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Up Against Jericho

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005

When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Showing Kindness Toward Others

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2021

Kindness is defined as: "The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate."

Abraham Lincoln, an American lawyer and statesman, who served as the 16th President of the United States once remarked: “Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Micah 6:8, Proverbs 21:21

White As Snow!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 7, 2016

In this World, the corruption of the heart is more dangerous than corruption seen in Government offices...Jesus by removing corruption from the heart can remove financial corruption of the Society!!!

White as Snow In our Great Country, the talk of the town since November 8th (since evening of Nov 8th to be more precise) has been “Demonetization” of Rs 500/- and Rs1,000/- currency notes by the Central ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

Hope In Suffering

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 25: 31-46. The good news continues when Jesus will remove all oppression in our life by removing the goat from our presence.

Matthew 25: 31-46 Hope in suffering Many editors of Bibles and commentaries subtitle our Gospel text as, ‘The judgement.’ They focus on judgement portrayed by the shepherd separating the sheep from the goats, the righteous from the self-righteous, and the good from the bad. Our Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stain Of Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 22, 2022

Sin is like a stubborn stain. It is difficult to remove. Money and earthly sacrifices cannot remove sin. The stain of sin can only be washed off with the blood of Jesus.

TEXT: PSALMS 51:1, 14-17 (NLT). "Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins... Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness. Unseal my lips, O Lord, that my mouth may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Samuel 2:1-7, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Escaping False Paradigms Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2008

Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

Escaping False Paradigms of Prayer (topical) 1. A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Needs To Return To Gilgal

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 29, 2024

What is the church of today leaving as a memory for those to come. Gilgal meant much more to Israel than just a place on the map.

“The Church needs to go back to Gilgal.” by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I grew up in the church. I am what you call a back bench baby and a PK. For those that may not know a back bench baby is we slept on the back bench of the church during service because we had school in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic