Sermons on Remove The Thorns:

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

The story of Elijah reminds us of the power of prayer, the person of prayer and the product of prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER While crossing the Atlantic on a ship many years ago. Bible teacher and pastor F.B. Meyer was asked to preach at a service for the passengers. The topic he was given to speak on was Answered Prayer. After the message an agnostic man came up to him and said that he did not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus "i Am" The Door Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2021

Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

Video transition: “The Work” from Skit Guys! “I am the Door/Gate!” Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens To The Body After Death - Does It Sleep In The Grave?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 12, 2021

There are many Christians who don't understand what happens to them or their body after they die.

The questions most often asked after reading the following verses are about what happens to the physical body and spirit at the moment of death. "But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" You foolish person! What you sow does not come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, John 5:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, 1 Corinthians 15:16-22, John 20:17, Romans 8:22-25, Matthew 27:52-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would God In America Look Like?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 16, 2021

America pushed God out of our nation. What would our country look like if we invited Him in again?

What Would God In America Look Like? Recently Bill Federer published an article about James Garfield and his assassination on July 2, 1881. The man who was responsible for President Garfield’s death was Charles Guiteau. He was a member of a Socialist society called, the “Oneida Community.” They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When One + One Doesn't Equal Two

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 22, 2021

This message is about living as one with Christ. When we accept Christ we are joined with Him and that means something. This message illustrates how we become one with Him.

When One + One Doesn’t Equal Two Scripture: Genesis 2:24; First Corinthians 1:10; 12:12-13; Ephesians 4:1-6 In my previous two messages discussing what it means to be independent together with God and God’s plumb line, I talked about what happens when we come into agreement with God and begin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 12, 2021

Essential King Jesus: Jesus came do the will of God.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: DOING THE WILL OF GOD MARK 3:20-35 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 3:1-35 [3:51] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.3 INTRODUCTION… https://listverse.com/2009/03/15/10-incredibly-eccentric-people/ People can be pretty eccentric. I bring this up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David – A Man After God’s Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2021

Today we’ll see the greatness of David’s faith through his heart. And what we will discover are four heart characteristics David possessed that revealed this faith.

David – A Man After God’s Heart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8QCJZmfvM Today, we’re continuing in our series on faith by looking at the faith of our forefathers. And, if you haven’t noticed by now, I am usually in the Psalms and quoting from King David a lot, and so I thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

The Triumphal Entry

If I were to ask you if you ever felt out of place, or like you didn’t match the expectations that people had of you, how many of you could relate to that statement? I know that I certainly can! And this looks different for everybody. For some people, it’s the big things. Maybe your parents had ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 17, 2021

A fir must be attended on a daily basic or it will begin to die down and loose its purpose then eventually turns luke worm then not good for anything and goes completely out.

Keep The Fire Burning Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church August 17, 2019 Leviticus 6:9, 12, 13. The title for today’s sermon is “Keep the Fire Burning.” Many times you hear someone say, “That church is really on fire.” Or, maybe they say, “That person is really on fire for the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021

II want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH! IS THE RAPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 29, 2021

There is a way to the Father, and the way is wide open. There is a truth about God that can be known for certain. There is a life with God that lasts forever. And you can get it all through faith in Christ Jesus!

Many cities in this land are multicultural. Over the years, people from all over the globe have found their way here. They’ve all brought with them their languages, their traditions, food and clothing—and they’ve also brought their religions. So when you drive around, you see quite a few Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessing Of Work Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 30, 2021

Labor Day: Work was ordained by God in the beginning and was intended to give us a level of satisfaction and purpose. This topical message looks at some prominent Bible passages on work to see how work is a blessing.

I wish to begin with an illustration: “On one occasion, Thomas Edison came home very exhausted from an extended season of work. His wife insisted that he needed some rest, so she suggested a vacation. Edison mulled it over but wasn’t sure where he should go. His wife said, ‘Just decide where you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Ecclesiastes 9:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2022

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors."

Joseph is an important figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth child and eleventh son). He is the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where he eventually ends up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Respect And Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian Ought To Behave Continue)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 22, 2022

What does obedience to God’s delegated authority look like? How can we be a good example for the world to see? How can we live peaceable with all men especially those in authority? Paul devotes an entire chapter to the subject of respect for authority.

Sermon – Respect and Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian ought to Behave) Romans 13: 1-10, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Methodist

Colossians Introduction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Introduction INTRODUCTION I. THE TOWNS OF THE LYCUS VALLEY About one hundred miles inland (Med. Sea) from Ephesus in the valley of the River Lycus, near where it joins the Maeander, there once stood three important cities: (1) Laodicaea (remember 30 years later the 7 letters in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal