Sermons on Seed Has Life:

Unexpected Jesus

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

Do our expectations of who Jesus should be keep us from seeing who he really is?

Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about this story that has always bothered me. How on earth could Mary Magdeline, who has been one of Jesus’s closest friends, look right at him and doesn’t recognize him? Isn’t that like…the president of the George ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Departure Of The Groom Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

When Jesus told the disciples that he was going to prepare a place for them he used words that were very familiar, and yet very strange. His words were the words that a Jewish groom would say to his bride at a certain stage of the wedding when he would

THE DEPARTURE OF THE GROOM John 14:1-6 Dorn Ridge, June 13, 2010 (I have used many online sources to find the information on the Jewish wedding ceremony, but do not have the record of who it was, or where obtained.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past few weeks we have looked at many elements of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time For Meat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019

Quit sucking milk and get a knife for meat!

Having spent almost sixty-seven years on this planet and saved in 1975 I have a bit of experience in some areas. I have been in some aspect of ministry almost from the start. I have had opportunities to live in several states and serve in various churches and ministries. What I have noticed, as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes - Encouragement For Inner Peace

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 29, 2019

Understanding beatitudes as a means of discipleship

Weekend Message/Devotion February 3, 2019 Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes - Encouragement for Inner Peace Our gospel reading for today is Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount. I have drawn heavily from writings by Warren Wiersbe and Myron Augsburger in preparing this message. I can tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14, Romans 5:1, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Purpose Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2018

Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world.

(2) Paul’s Purpose Romans 1:8-13 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 28: Preach A Jewel Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2018

Learn to to preach an exciting African-American style one-point sermon

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a one point sermon. Lesson Intro The African-American church has had a unique and interesting development in the history of American Christianity. A unique style of one-point sermon developed which can have great impact in any culture. The jewel sermon is one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Asa Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019

A revival grandson came from an ungodly grandmother.

A REVIVAL GRANDSON CAME FROM AN UNGODLY GRANDMOTHER “In the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Asa became king over Judah. And he reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem. His grandmother's name was Maachah the granddaughter of Absalom. Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rejected!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018

He was despised and rejected of men. Even so, we should accept Him, even if this means that we are rejected by our own.

Rejected! Mark 6:1-7 The prophet Isaiah in the 53rd chapter talks about Jesus hundreds of years before He came. He says that the Messiah would be despised and rejected of men and familiar with sorrow and grief. John records in the first chapter of his gospel that “He came unto His own things, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is My Warrant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 11, 2018

So the next time people will insult you and accuse you, just say to them where is your warrant of arrest? But for you, you already know, a good teacher always asks questions to his/her students, not that the teacher is dumb, but the teacher already knows

JESUS is my Warrant 1 Corinthians 1:8 And He will establish you to the end [keep you steadfast, give you strength, and guarantee your vindication; He will be your warrant against all accusation or indictment so that you will be] guiltless {and} irreproachable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

La Fosa

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 7, 2019

Jeremias fue tirado en un pozo

En la Primera Lectura, escuchamos que Jeremías fue tirado en un pozo. Ilustración- Un hombre cayó en un pozo y no podía salir de allí por sus propias fuerzas. UN FARISEO DIJO: "Sólo la gente mala cae en un pozo.” UN MATEMATICO hizo cálculos de COMO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

Confidence At His Coming Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Confidence at His Coming

Introduction: Worldliness October 10, 1996 What is the “world” that John warned us about? (1 Jn. 2:15). Some have identified it as a list of questionable activities that religious people ought to shun. But it’s not as easy as that. John wasn’t talking about mere outward behavior; he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Rethinking Community

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2016

Do Christians have a Christ-given responsibility towards the marginalized?

Intro Our world has many marginalized people. The socially excluded lack access to housing, employment, healthcare, civic participation, and legal protection. Second class citizenship leads to poverty, crime, suicide, and drug addiction. The solution begins with something that Jesus taught, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of God's Glory In Exuberant Worship (1) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 8, 2016

Heartfelt worship is a key ingredient to the transcendent presence and glory of God in our midst.

1. Have you been watching and listening for God's direction this week? 2. WORSHIP FROM THE HEART A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24, John 4:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Practice Of Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

Scripture: John 7:46

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

What We Know About Noah

A. WHAT WE KNOW FOR SURE Grandfather – Noah –Sinned Father – Ham – Gossiped Grandson – Canaan – laughed “And Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank of the wine and was drunk, and became uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-25

Denomination: Baptist