Sermons on Stony Ground:

Do You Want Survival Or Revival?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 7, 2016

In this troubled world, if we have ever felt like David (weary and exhausted), we can take his example from this Psalm and pray, meditate on God's works, and thirst after Him; and in turn God will lift us up and restore our souls. This is true revival!

Do you want Survival, or Revival? Psalm 143:1-12 If you have not noticed, TV has gotten quite “real” recently. There has been a boom of what they are calling “reality TV” shows. Each of the shows is unique and attempts to take the viewer into the lives of those on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Cain Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

Cain’s life serves as a warning against jealousy, anger, and disobedience. Though he had potential, he allowed sin to rule over him, leading to his downfall. His story highlights the importance of a right heart in worship and the dangers of unchecked emotions.

CHARACTER STUDY OF CAIN – FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE, MURDERER OF ABEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?" – Genesis 4:9 Supporting Texts: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 11:4, Jude 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Throw The First Stone

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 17, 2024

Jesus had every right and authority to throw the first stone, but he never chose to throw the first throne. It was a decision he chose to take – never to throw the stone or the first stone. Love was the decision he chose to take.

But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” John 8:6-7 When the woman was caught in the act of adultery ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6-7

The Call Of Moses.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2023

The important thing is not the bush, but the presence of God in our lives.

THE CALL OF MOSES. Exodus 3:1-15. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ‘the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stuff You're Made Of

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 23, 2020

"Look to the rock from which you were hewn." Our faith as Christians is built on the awareness that Jesus is the Son of the living God.

August 23, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Isaiah 51:1-6; Matthew 16:13-20 The Stuff You’re Made Of Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. UW-Stout in Menomonie has plans to renovate their student center. The focal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need The Fear Of God Back

Contributed by Roger Culwell on Aug 7, 2018

We need the fear of God back in the church and America again!

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. [ The short version, we are lacking the fear of God, in the church and the world for who he Love's he Chasen's Hebrews 12:6, for we have to many spoiled children, who were not punished, by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Don't Have To Hide: Epiphany 6, Year C

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon encourages people to open their hearts to God instead of hiding from God.

Title: “You Don’t Have To Hide” Luke 6:17-26 – Epiphany 6 The Rev. Rian Adams Last week I looked up the lectionary reading for today and realized that it was the beatitudes. My first thought was, "Here we go again. I have to preach another sermon on ethics. I usually begin with something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Episcopal

The Veneer Of Giving Excuses.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2020

Today starts a new series on EXCUSES. We look at the 3 major classes of excuses offered by people. Who believes your excuses? ( Next: EVEN THE BEST)

THE VENEER OF GIVING EXCUSES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. This is a start of a series on EXCUSES. (Next: EVEN THE BEST) TEXT: WITH ONE CONSENT… Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-18, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power To Production

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

the root form for production is "produce" __produce___to make something ___bring something into existence

the root form for production is "produce" **produce___to make something ___bring something into existence ** " our work produced by faith" ** God gave us the ability to produce __ we have the ability to bring certain things into life.....(this is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Other

Perceive The Grace Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 24, 2019

In what ways we could appreciate the grace of God? Could we grasp it only when good things happen in our life?

“Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. And the LORD God said, ‘The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be With You - Twelfth Sunday After Trinity

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 7, 2025

God doesn't call the Qualified, he qualifies the called. When God calls Moses, Moses is sure he is not up to the task. God assures Moses, that He will be with him.

I Will Be With You Good MORNING. Our Old Testament lesson takes brings us one of the Bible’s most famous stories: Moses and the burning bush. Although, if you read through Exodus 3 and 4, it’s almost Moses vs. the Burning Bush. Moses finds a bush that is on fire, but doesn’t burn up, and then hears ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12

The Trouble With Isolation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 26, 2025

This is the fourth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome.

Session 4 - The Trouble with Isolation This is the fourth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlawful Or Dumb Orders

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 14: 1 – 52

1 Samuel 14: 1 – 52 Unlawful or dumb orders 14 Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison that is on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 2 And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God’s Eagle Christians

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 18, 2000

God has methods to develope His Eagle Christians.

God’s Eagle Christian Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: God’s method of developing eagle Christians. Text: Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal