Sermons on Seedtime And Harvest:

A Patient Urgency

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 3, 2002

God calls us to apprenticeship. Evangelism (the mission) is more important than our own personal spiritual growth; demonstrated through Abraham, Moses, Peter, Paul; and with a focus on 1 cor 9.

A Patient Urgency Nov. 2/3, 2002 Intro: "Everyone seemed confident that the ship was all right," recalled first-class passenger Henry Sleeper Harper. At last, however, the call came for all passengers to come up on deck wearing their life belts, and soon after midnight, Captain Smith directed crew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Shine As Lights To The World Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Live an empowered life, obey with fear and trembling, and have a Christ-like attitude so you can eagerly wait for the day He will find us faithful.

Shine as Lights to the World Philippians 2:12-16 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16, 1 Corinthians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

That's When You Need Him Most

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT: John 6:66-69 "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.

TEXT: John 6:66-69 "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. {67} "You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. {68} Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. {69} We believe and know that you are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shine As Lights To The World Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

What does it mean to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling?

Shine as Lights to the World Philippians 2:12-16 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Giving

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 20, 2002

God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give.

May 19, 2002 Big Idea: God ensures that generosity will be a mark of authentic biblical community by rewarding those who give. INTRODUCTION It’s been a very interesting week, hasn’t it? Since we were here last Sunday, the Cubs haven’t won a single game. (And they’ve had 6 tries!!) Star Wars, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Grace You Are Saved

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 24, 2002

It’s all about His grace!!!

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO NUMBERS 4:4-6 & Ephesians 2.1ff 1. There is DEFINITELY a lot of interest in the occult today… · Movies are made, books are bought, experts are sought after. · Many are shelling out millions of dollars to have their fortunes told, to gain insight on the future, to know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurry Up And Be Patient Already!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2001

How James calls on Christians to be patient because Jesus is coming soon and because God blesses patience.

December 16, 2001 James 5:7-11 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Repentance

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 30, 2001

Repentance is always the way home first for the sinner for salvation and for the believer for sanctification.

September 5 2001 CCC Repentance the Way Home Text: Luke 15: 10-23 The last time I preached, I spoke about GRACE as the power of salvation, the love of God to raise sinners like Jonathan Edwards and Mel Stotter from DEATH VALLEY to Mount Whitney.We talked about faith as the believers first step ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-23, Luke 16:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Larry Meador on Jul 7, 2001

We have been called to appropriate this gospel in such a time as this

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14-16 14) For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trouble With Squirrels Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 9, 2001

Sometimes playing it safe is dangerous

Introduction Are you a Risk-taker or a safety-seeker? Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. It cost an additional $2,500 for the room—which can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back

Contributed by Ian Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Israel had suffered at the hands of the Egyptians.

Israel had suffered at the hands of the Egyptians. They had known deliverance through the blood of the lamb. Due to unbelief they had wandered for forty years in the wilderness. They came to the brink sitting on the East bank of the Jordan, with the river of impossibility to face, the Lord brought ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1

An Example Of Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 19, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to demonstrate that Paul intended 1 Corinthians 9 as a personal example of the point that he made in chapter 8. That point being that Christians are to give up their rights for the cause of others and to demonstrate love.

1 Corinthians An Example of Love 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 March 23, 2003 Intro: A. [If Sermon Offends Thee] A preacher came to the breakfast table with a cut on his cheek. His wife asked him what had happened. He replied that he was concentrating on his sermon while shaving and cut his face. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience And Blessing

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Do you want things to go well in your life? Do you want a life that is happy, satisfied and full of joy?

Do you want things to go well in your life? Do you want a life that is happy, satisfied and full of joy? Would you like to never ever again get a traffic ticket? Do you want your needs to be met? Do you want your prayers to be heard and answered? Do you want your lost family members to find ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:3-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Many More Signs Do You Need?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003

Jesus made it clear that the Bible contains more information than anyone could ever need to recognize Him and be saved.

Introduction "Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: for as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have The Fire Of God In Your Ministry

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

This sermon presents the essential ingredients for a ministry that is on fire for God.

HOW TO HAVE THE FIRE OF GOD IN YOUR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION Each of us in this room is a unique individual. We each have different talents, different tastes, and different personalities. We have different strengths and weaknesses. But, there is one thing we all share in common, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13