Sermons on Sowing Seed:

The Rewards Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Many people wonder why Paul ever wrote “God loves a cheerful giver.” Is there really such a thing?

The Rewards of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 David Yarborough tells the story of a church in the deep South where the preaching style was “talk back” as the congregation responded to and encouraged the pastor in their preaching. The pastor was excited about their prospective future and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

Consequences Of Not Hearing From God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 7, 2016

We will learn from this chapter that there will be corresponding negative consequences that can happen in our lives whenever we do not hear from God. God wants us to obey His voice always.

I Samuel chapter three is about the importance of hearing the voice of God from the example of Samuel. We learned that we must be sure of hearing God's voice and not the voice of the enemy because there are many voices out there trying to get our attention. We had to reject other unfamiliar voices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 2 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025

We continue with an examination of the parable of the Sower and look at the seed that fell on the hard, barren pathways and beside the road. What are the birds of the air? How does the devil snatch away the sown word? This is a very instructive parable.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 2 of 5 In the first message of the Parable of the Sower, we studied the introduction to the 7 Parables of the Kingdom from Matthew’s Gospel chapter 13. We looked at the seed being sown and the four types of soil. All the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-19, Luke 8:11-12, Luke 13:27, Jeremiah 17:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3, Luke 8:5, Jeremiah 36:30-31, Genesis 15:7-11, Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 40:16-19, Revelation 19:17-18, Matthew 13:32, Luke 8:12, 2 Samuel 21:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheerful Giving

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

God loves a cheerful giver

Cheerful Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-9:15 Good morning everyone- Glad you are here This morning, we are going to look at giving! Not only giving, but what the Bible calls hilarious giving! Yeah! I see all your excitement. I sparked some people’s attention, some because as soon as you talk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

When God Turns It Around

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 7, 2025

When God turns it around it is never the same again old things become new, the weight that once held you down is lifted. When God turns it around you now have peace that passeth all understanding and Joy unspeakable full of glory.

“When God Turns It Around” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: Psalms 126 PRAYER OPENING:- We have all had times in our life where we had good days and bad days, we have cried late in the midnight hours when we thought no one was listening, we struggled with our faith because even ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

What Dreams Are Made Of

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Following the example of Joseph we can see how a dream becomes a reality

I believe each one of us has a dream placed in our hearts, not the kind of dream like winning the lottery which is really the desire to escape our present circumstances. I am talking about a vision deep down inside that speaks to the very soul. The thing we were born to do, that draws from ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taken Care Of

Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 14, 2007

Jesus tells us not to worry. A little easier said, than done. Why does he say that and how on earth do we do it?

***Message time outside*** Tonight I wanted to switch things up a little bit and come outside to help us explore God’s Word. I want to start off by taking just a couple of minutes sitting in silence and just observing God’s creation around us. As we have talked about before, our lives are so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Jubilee

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Nov 2, 2009

Understanding the four messages of Jubilee

Your Jubilee Leviticus 25 This morning I want to speak with you from the Word of God about one of the most profound concepts in all of Scripture – it is so profound and different to anything we know that there is nothing like it in all of modern life. Yet it is so profoundly a part of everything we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:10

Denomination: *other

Behold I Show You A Mystery

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 28, 2021

A funeral message about eternal life in Christ

“Behold, I Show You A Mystery.” (1 Cor 15:51-52) Introduction; News of __________ illness and the journey of treatment has been on our hearts and in our prayers these last two years. Our family wishes to convey our love and prayers to the entire family circle. as Solomon wrote, “a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After This . . .

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 21, 2020

A message about what happens when things go from "bad to worse to unbearable"

Title: After this . . . Theme: To show that God can work in a moment. A turnaround moment. Text: 2 Kings 6 & 7 Note: I used Tim Hill’s book Speed of Favor as a reference and notes for this message. Have you ever had one of those days when things go from “bad to worse”. Maybe one of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1, 2 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Curse Of The Weeds

Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005

Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, "Is Still In The Miracle Working Business"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

Its like they go to a great feast, have the finest table spread and a seven course meal of all meals set before them, but they never partake of the meal, They go away empty handed every time, They don’t even ask for a doggie bag for later, in case they c

God, "Is still in the Miracle Working business" John 11:40 NKJ 40.Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God? The same God, *who parted the Red Sea, *turned water to wine, *caused the walls of Jericho to fall, with a trumpet and a shout, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Me Be Sure I Am A Christian Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

How can you tell between the real follower of Jesus and the counterfeit? While this isn't the only sign, you should look for a person to continue with Christ for the long haul.

What makes a Christian a Christian? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Today, we’ll examine a story Jesus deals with the question of the believer’s confidence on the last Day of Judgment. Jesus’ story shows His followers become distinguishable over time. We’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, 2 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Growing Seed: The Growth Of God's Kingdom Vs. The Kingdom Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 26, 2022

The parable describes the kingdom of God, and in particular, how the growth of the kingdom of God works.

“Lloyd was proud of his architectural marvel. He called it Taliesin in honor of a Welsh bard and his romantic poems. The Chicago architect planned to enjoy plenty of romance in his Wisconsin getaway. And that’s exactly why the locals were scandalized. Whenever they spoke about Lloyd’s house, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 3 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025

We continue the Sower, considering the seed that fell into rocky ground, the shallow soil, with a warning. Temptation plus affliction and persecution will in time burn and kill off any mere profession. These hearers are only temporary. Then we begin the seed choked in the thorny soil.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 3 of 5 Last time we finished thinking about the good seed that was wasted on the barren pathways and beside the roadway. There was nothing wrong with the seed, but the reception was nil because men closed their hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-6, Matthew 13:20-21, Mark 4:17, Luke 8:6, Luke 8:13, Luke 8:14, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:18-19, Genesis 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational