Sermons on Rocky Soil:

A Shrub Or A Tree

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

Jesus came to bring us abundant life and that life is found by placing our trust, our faith in the one true God.

A Shrub or a Tree 01/10/10 PM Text: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Introduction Jeremiah 17:5-8 (NASB) Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see when ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planting And Watering Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 3, 2024

Who is picking your seat? Humility requires faith to believe that God has a seat for us.

Church in the City 1st Corinthians 3 Planting and Watering September 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 NIV “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 8 The man who plants and the man who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, Luke 8:5-8, Luke 8:11-15, Hebrews 4:12, John 7:38-39, Luke 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 15 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

James is asking us to take responsibility for our brother or sister in Christ. This simple, yet powerful thought is one that Jesus introduced when he spoke about discipline in the church, and Paul would later right after James concerning the need to both

THE NECESSITY OF CORRECTION IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH JAMES 5:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our study of the book of James, we have seen that this book is a practical guide to living the Christian faith. James has not tried to dilute any aspect of that kind of living; whether easy or hard, James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed Of Change Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001

God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

How Can I Be Fruitful ? Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

Having discovered what God has gifted us to do we need to learn how to be fruitful ministers.

MAXIMIZING YOUR MINISTRY Part Four: How can I be fruitful ? GOD DESIRES FRUITFULNESS ! God has created a world that relies upon the principle of fruitfulness, not just for it’s survival but for it’s progress. We are a result of human fruitfulness as is every living human being and we need ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Takes To Have A Great Harvest

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2011

God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest?

What It Takes to Have a Bountiful Harvest Matthew 9:35-37 God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest? I. We must envision the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up In All Things

Contributed by John D Jones on Jul 26, 2011

God has a plan and purpose for everyone. The specific details are as individual as the individual himself. But there is a general will, a broad plan for every Christian that God has designed. That plan simply put is to grow. What are the crucial elements

Grow Up in All Things Ephesians 4:7-16 God has a plan and purpose for everyone. The specific details are as individual as the individual himself. But there is a general will, a broad plan for every Christian that God has designed. That plan simply put is to grow. Here in Ephesians chapter 4, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Committing To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Committing to hear God’s Voice I want to begin today by reading to you Faith Fellowship’s Mission Statement: It is our mission to serve God by bringing people into a relationship of worship with Jesus that is passionate and genuine allowing them to grow in fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Produce Or Perish Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 4

PRODUCE OR PERISH (LUKE 13:6-9) The fig is highly valued not only by the Jews but also her neighbors (Ps 105:33). The Israelites were promised fig trees in the Promised Land (Deut 8:8). In Palestine and other warm climates the fig yields two crops annually, one in June and one in August. Figs can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Be Or Not To Be? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 4

TO BE OR NOT TO BE? (LUKE 13:6-9) The fig is highly valued not only by the Jews but also her neighbors (Ps 105:33). The Israelites were promised fig trees in the Promised Land (Deut 8:8). In Palestine and other warm climates the fig yields two crops annually- one about June and one about August. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Long Walk Part Of The Gift

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Nov 8, 2007

Christ’s long walk to redeem people

An African boy listened carefully as his teacher explained why Christians were such giving people. The teacher said, “Jesus taught us that giving gifts is an expression of our love and friendship for Him and each other.” Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive’" (Acts 20:35). A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why The Storm?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 25, 2008

It seems like we are always in a storm. Everyone is going through a hard time? After meditating on today’s text, the Lord laid upon my heart the following five reasons for the storm:

Title: “Why the storm?” Introduction: Last week was our Daily Vacation Bible School for the children. Every day I told the children a bible story about some ship on the water that went through the storm. Jonah was in a storm on day one. A storm came up when Jesus was sleeping in the back of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

wavering mind takes away your blessings but the faith in God brings glory in life and peace in the mind

Isaiah 26:1-4 “Perfect Peace for all” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan The Chapters 25 and 26 are the songs of the devotees of YHWH. V.1 That Day Refers to the days of Christ who shall be the gate into heaven and also the gate into fullness of life; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Sequel Of Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 26, 2019

How you ever thought of how many movies have sequels? Many times the sequels are as popular as the original movies. But what about a sequel to life? Is this life all there is, or is there a sequel to it?

THE SEQUEL TO LIFE INTRODUCTION Have you ever thought about how popular sequels are? If a movie has produced millions of dollars at the box office, we can be sure a sequel will be following. Movies like Star Wars, Rocky and many others have produced sequels. Often the sequels are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Impossible To Renew To Repentance

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon is about a severe warning reagrding the dire consequences for a person who has experienced the blessings of God and then willfully and finally turns their back on Christ.

After calling us to press toward maturity, the writer of Hebrews explains the urgency. He presents one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture. This is not a verse to cause fear in the heart of a struggling believer. Instead, it is a loving but stern warning sign, like a lighthouse on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-8

Denomination: Baptist