Sermons on Sow And Reap:

Harvest Is Bigger. God Does More.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 1, 2022

At our harvest festival we usually think of food, crops. But we need to expand our concept of harvest. We also need to recognize just how much God is involved in providing for us.

Today is our Harvest Thanksgiving service. It’s a time to thank God for the harvest. But what exactly are we thanking God for? I want to do two things today. The first thing is to encourage us to see harvest as something bigger than what the combine harvester picks up. The second thing is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:10-14, Exodus 23:16, Genesis 1:29, Deuteronomy 28:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 17, 2008

God patiently tolerates the presence of the weeds in His field rather than risk uprooting even a single stalk of wheat.

Lectionary 16 A Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 This morning our Gospel text explores a very important issue that I think all of us have contemplated at one point or another. I know that I have sometimes wondered about this subject as I watched the evening news or listened to the radio or witnessed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Receiving The Word (Christians Hearing The Word Of God) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 19, 2010

Message about Christians listening to the Word of God and how to respond.

Title: Receiving the Word Thesis: Teach the people to take responsibility for receiving the Word of God. Text: Amos 8:11, Mark 4 Amo 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread (word of God), nor a thirst for water (spirit), but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can't Win At The Game Of Sin

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

What kind of game are you playing

YOU CAN’T WIN AT THE GAME OF SIN TEXT: II Peter 2:19-21 I. Cain Played A Losing Game. Gen. 4:2-13 A. He worshiped God the wrong way. 4:3-5 Cain followed his own way and not God’s way. II Peter 2:2 "And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Scary Time

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 1, 2006

We live in a scary time. People are worried about so many things. The Bible is being fulfilled on a daily basis. There are some things that we don’t have to be afraid.

"IT’S A SCARY TIME" Luke 21:26-28 Luke 21:26-28 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Covenant Leadership”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not.

“COVENANT LEADERSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese, Evangelist - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 2:1-9 This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not. SERVICES OF PRIESTS Keeping the charge ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Reaching America For Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

America is at a crossroads. Which way will it be. America for Christ or the road to destruction?

REACHING AMERICA FOR CHRIST Matthew 9:36-38 INTRO: America stands at a crossroads. Down one road is the possibility of spiritual renewal, a revival of Christianity in our nation, perhaps the third great awakening. It seems closer than it’s been in many years. There’s an awakening of interest in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Is Ripe And Ready!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 24, 2010

In this sermon outline we share the importance of the harvest and the need for all of the church to be involved in the harvest of these last days. God's Word emphasizes it strongly.

THE HARVEST IS RIPE AND READY! In this sermon outline we share the importance of the harvest and the need for all of the church to be involved in the harvest of these last days. God's Word emphasizes it strongly. Gen 8:20 And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

A Patience That Triumphs

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 2, 2009

A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult.

A PATIENCE THAT TRIUMPHS--James 5:7-12 Proposition: A patience that triumphs is a faith that patiently endures the trials of life even when it is very difficult. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to realize and trust God even when it seems impossible to do so as God will help ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Should The Believer Celebrate Halloween?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2008

So many believers allow themselves to be deceived into thinking that Halloween is harmless fun, when it honors death, sin and Satan!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 16, 2008 Date Preached: October 16, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Seasonal Sermon Sermon Title: Should the Believer celebrate Halloween? Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:12 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

How Our Past Impacts Our Future

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Blesses His Sons. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 49 verses 1-28 Joke: • A frog went to see a Fortune-teller, • Gazing into her crystal ball, she said to frog: “You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Linen Breeches Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

A look at the linen breeches worn by the Aaronic priesthood and its relation to the NT saint.

Exodus 28:1-8 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Now Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The Lord's Prayer in chapter 6 is a now prayer. Give us this day our daily bread. All of its petitions are for now. Hallowed be your name-now. Thy kingdom come now. Thy will be done on earth-now.

Marguerite Higgins, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting, stood by a marine during the Korean War. It was 42 below zero, and the soldier was weary and covered with frozen mud. She asked him, " If I were God and could grant you anything you wished, what would you most like?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Mental Health In The Psalms: 30 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2024

You and I need to seek the Lord in the middle of the night when dark thoughts and stress and tension are overwhelming because He is the only source of joy.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 30 PSALM 30:1-12 #mentalhealth [Gather kids up front first] INTRODUCTION 1… VeggieTales: God is Bigger than the Boogeyman… youtube.com/ watch?v=LK72_--ZsM4 CHILDREN’S SERMON INTRODUCTION 2 We are continuing today a series of three sermons (this is 2 of 3) where we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Reason (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Paul’s Reason Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may come a time, and today is that time; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ