Sermons on Spreading:

Weeds In The Garden

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

Message based on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds.

Weeds in the Garden Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 September 3, 2006 Introduction How would you define a weed? What makes a plant a weed? Or better yet, why are weeds bad? Here is how the Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary defines a weed: “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon # 41 - The Power Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 26, 2023

If we harbor hatred or bitterness in our hearts, it leads to disharmony, dissension, bickering and slander amongst brothers. God’s word teaches us how to root out bitterness and be reconciled to one another so there is perfect peace and harmony amongst us.

Esau reconciled with Jacob We read in Genesis 33:4, “When Esau saw Jacob, he ran to meet him. He put his arms around Jacob, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both cried.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse portrays what transpired between Esau and Jacob who were twin brothers, when they met ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 27:41, 1 John 3:12, Numbers 16:15, 1 Corinthians 9:14-15, Matthew 5:9, Luke 15:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 29, 2026

Jesus went to Capernaum. It may have been because God's love for sinners who did not know or understand the Word of God sent Jesus to this earth, and because of Jesus' character of pitying sinners made him think that he should somehow preach the gospel of life to them.

Introduction In Nazareth of Galilee, where he grew up, Jesus read the prophecy of the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue on the Sabbath and said that it had come true. Jesus declared that he was the anointed Messiah who would preach the gospel to the poor, free the captives of sin, and open their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing The Seed

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

A look at the parable of Jesus about the word of God compared to a farmer planting seeds.

SOWING THE SEED Matthew 13:1-10 Key Verse and Theme: “Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop – a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” (Matthew 13:8) 1. Jesus taught the people by telling them parables. Matthew 13:3 A. “Jesus taught profound theology, yet he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008

Jeremiah came and pray to the Lord who is the covenant God.....

Prayer of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 14:8 (AMP) 8 O Hope of Israel, her Savior in time of trouble, why should You be like a sojourner in the land and like a wayfaring man who turns aside and spreads his tent to tarry [only] for a night? 1. The person addressed. Jeremiah 14:8 (AMP) 8 O Hope of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:8-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Broken Vessel Remains Near Jesus’ Feet

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Broken vessels have the privilege of resting, lying down, washing, and falling near Jesus’ feet. Mary got access to Jesus’ feet and had the privilege of washing and kissing them.

Broken vessels have the privilege of resting, lying down, washing, and falling near Jesus’ feet. Mary got access to Jesus’ feet and had the privilege of washing and kissing them. There’s a chance Jesus will spread the corner of His garment over us when we’re at Jesus’ feet(Ruth 3:9). He becomes our ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:9, Luke 10:39

Godliness And Goodness

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jan 31, 2022

Godliness is an attribute to God

Goodness TOPIC: GOODNESS AND GODLINESS TEXT: Zecharia 9:17, Romans 15: 14 INTRODUCTION: Goodness and Godliness is an attribute of God Almighty. God always delight in doing good to the creation. He prove that by giving Christ the saviour. John 10: 10. The devil is the one known for doing bad while ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Freedom Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 14, 2007

You’ve been set free! Now go out and serve someone.

Freedom Galatians 5:1-15 Galatians 5:1 (NLT) So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Don’t Go Back • Christ has set you free – You are no longer bound to the law – You can choose to enslave yourself to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Patience You Will Win Your Souls--And Others' Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2019

Our prayers often look ineffective, but they are like dripping water on the rock of our heart and the stony hearts of other people for whom we pray.

Tuesday of the 21st Week in Course 2019 St. Monica St. Luke tells us in the sixteenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles that on his second missionary journey, St. Paul went to familiar communities in Anatolia–Asia Minor–and intended to evangelize all of that huge area. But the Holy Spirit, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 23:23-26

Denomination: Catholic

Penecost

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Pentecost -- 2004

Matthew Eyerman May 30, 2004 Pentecost I. Introduction 1. what is the miracle in the first reading from Acts 2. tempted to say a. strong wind b. tongues as if of fire 3. certainly special effects capture our imagination 4. anyone see the new movie: The Day After Tomorrow a. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Part 4 - The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004

Part 4 of this series begins to look at the armor itself, begining with the first part mentioned, the belt of truth.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 4 – The Belt of Truth Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org  Scripture Reading – Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) PRAYER  Satan’s Plan is three fold 1. Deceive 2. Divide 3. Destroy How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Bible Church

Dead Flies

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

There are some characteristics of even those who are Christians that will cause the Spirit of God within to be ineffective.

DEAD FLIES IN THE OINTMENT By Rev. James May Ecclesiates 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honor. THE DEATH OF A TREE IT STARTED AS A SEEDLING ON THE SLOPES OF THE MOUNTAINS AND ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"He Told Him The Good News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2003

A call to evangelism.

ACTS 8:26-40 “He Told Him The Good News” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most perplexing questions for many of us Christians is this: “How can we spread the Gospel? How can we extend and promote Christianity?” Let’s face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

A Model Church

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008

Lessons we can learn from what Paul called a ’model’ church...

Introduction Our text this evening is taken from verse 7... “And you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”. Tonight we consider ‘A Model Church’. What is a model church? Is there such a thing? We don’t mean a children’s piece of Lego – not that kind of model! We mean a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were, Pt 3 Good News Sharing

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 14, 2009

The way we were or how church was meant ot be, had the key foundation of being gospel Sharing. You can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

When we look at the size of the early church in the upper room (about 120 people) and read of the many thousands of people who were added to that church - 3000, 5000 people in such a short period of time, it was amazing and clearly something only God could do. Something I believe we can dare to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God