Sermons on Stony Ground:

The Sky Is The Limit Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 2 of 7.

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (GENESIS 2:1-25) In March 1997, Dolly of Scotland made headline news. Who was Dolly? Dolly was a sheep. Scientists from the Roslin Institute in Scotland, who have tried for more than 10 years to clone a sheep from a single adult cell, produced Dolly after 277 failed attempts. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sky Is The Limit Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 2

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (GENESIS 2:1-25) In March 1997, Dolly of Scotland made headline news. Who was Dolly? Dolly was a sheep. Scientists from the Roslin Institute in Scotland, who have tried for more than 10 years to clone a sheep from a single adult cell, produced Dolly after 277 failed attempts. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gideon - The Conqueror Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 3, 2009

Gideon faced a large enemy 135,000 strong and the odds were against him. Don’t take 32,000, only take 300. I am the LORD.

Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 1 Judges 6:34-7:9 Introduction During World War II, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general replied, "Sir, I am not a brave man. . . The truth is, I am an utter craven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Departure From The Ark. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2019

Noah was a man of faith whose name is recorded in Hebrews 11 with those other heroes of faith. He had the faith to walk with God when the people of the world were ignoring and disobeying God.

November 19, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.8: The Departure from the Ark. Gen. 8:15-22. Genesis 8.15-22 15 And God spake unto Noah, saying, 16 Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons' wives with thee. 17 Bring forth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 23, 2018

Do we have an incubator aiding the growth of negative emotions? Their wedding was going to make them the laughing stock of Cana. But Jesus was there and the best was yet to come. Look at the potential of the seed.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE WE THE LAUGHING STOCK OF DOOM AND FAILURE? CAN WE HONESTLY DECLARE: THE BEST IS YET TO COME? OR HAVE WE ALLOWED OUR HEARTS TO BECOME HARDENED TO THE POINT THAT LIFE IS QUE SERA, SERA --- WHAT WILL BE WILL BE… THE ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-8, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory Can Come By Obedience To The Lord Series

Contributed by Johnny Moore on Sep 28, 2014

The battles we face in life are won by trusting God and being completely obedient to His direction. To lead others we must have a contagious faith, and be willing to use what we have now. Gideon needed constant reassurance by God, but he never gave up.

Persistent Obedience to the Lord Brings Victory by the Lord Judges 7:15-25 I. Have a Contagious Active Faith (15-16) A. Gideon recognized God's involvement (he heard and worshiped) B. He believed in and trusted God¡¦s power to deliver C. His wisdom by faith showed him that he could ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Frees Us

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 14, 2008

Jesus sets us free from the curse of the Law, from the guilt of sin, and from the kingdom of Satan.

John 8. I want us to consider a question together this morning. The question is this: what is the main mission of the Messiah? Why did Jesus Christ come to this earth? Well we get some help from Jesus very first sermon where He reads from Isaiah 61 saying, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024

Even though Abel’s life was short, his faith still speaks. Abel’s blood calls out for justice from God. Our own sin demands justice from God, and it was our sin that put Jesus on the cross. Yet the blood of Jesus speaks a better message. A message of mercy, forgiveness, reconciliation and salvation.

As we continue in our Dust to Life series, we will be looking at Genesis chapter 4 today, the account of the first two brothers in human history: Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:1-16 1 Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have obtained a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain & Abel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2022

We can properly approach God as seen through 1) The Characters (Gen. 4:1-12), 2) The Crime (Gen. 4:3-8) and finally 3) The Consequences (Gen. 4:9-16).

Genesis 4:1-16. [4:1] Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD." [2] And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. [3] In the course of time Cain brought to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

One Fourth

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 5, 2006

In the "Parable of the Sower" we see that the percentage of fruitful seeds is not acceptable in the eyes of the Lord.

1. HOLLOW SEED (VS 4;19) • Highway Ground-Cornfields possess travel paths through the rows of corn, the seed in which fell upon this seed was not sown in ‘fallow ground’ • Fallow ground is: a. Unplowed or b. Uncultivated • These who hear the word and understand it not are those who: a. Do not heed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

In spite of 3 out of 4 soils failing the sower keeps on sowing.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

Let Me Be Up Front Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 25, 2011

Why not the top not the bottom.

LORD LET ME BE THE TOP NOT THE BOTTOM Deuteronomy 28 1And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Ephesians: Strengthened By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Bible study throughout the book of Ephesians.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Strengthened by the Spirit Theme: To show the purpose of being strengthened by the Spirit Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Ephesians 3:14. For ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Poverty Is A Consequence Of Injustice And Sin Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Men Of David

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Today, we will explore the lives of David's mighty men, who demonstrated unparalleled courage, wisdom, and loyalty. These men were not just warriors; they were chosen by God to accomplish great feats and support David in establishing his kingdom.

Praise be to the wonderful and mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today, we gather to explore the lives of the mighty men who stood by David, demonstrating unparalleled courage and wisdom. These men were not just warriors; they were extraordinary individuals chosen by God to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-10, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Samuel 23:11-12, Ephesians 6:10-13, 2 Samuel 23:15-17, 1 Samuel 22:1-2  (view more)  (view less)