Sermons on Stony Ground:

The Great Debate

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012

In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Foursquare

You Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

It is easy to focus on the struggles we face and lose faith. Our culture is rapidly changing, and we must be prepared to stand. Our only hope is abiding in Christ and in His Word.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified You are not Alone 1 Peter 1: 1-2 The first epistle of Peter provides great insight for the believer. In this letter, Peter provides great spiritual instruction regarding our relationship and security in the Lord, our daily walk with Christ, and the glorious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It's Growing In Secret

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020

The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Psalm 65:9-13, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings & Curses (Deuteronomy 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2025

Can Jesus help us escape the curses of the old covenant? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 28.

Do the blessings and curses promised Israel suggest a choice? Is there a way to be blessed forever? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 28. Blessings Were there blessings for Israel’s faithfulness under the old covenant? Indeed, if you diligently obey the Lord your God to carry out all his commands that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2024

Right now, in this nation, I know many are wondering what my next step is. Many are preparing for another storm, while still wrestling with the aftermath of the previous storm. Consider these lessons from Acts 28.

Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss Acts 28:1-10 “Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta. The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us. As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Methodist

We Must Have Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2021

Based on 1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Challenges hearers to understand the need for sound doctrine in the Church.

“WE MUST HAVE SOUND DOCTRINE” 1 Tim. 1:1-11 FBCF – 6/13/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Start w/ a quote from R.C. Sproul that I shared last week in first sermon in this “How to Do Church” series: “Without right doctrine, right living is impossible. We have not really understood Scripture if we are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"risk-Taking Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 27, 2021

A stewardship sermon.

“Risk-Taking Discipleship” Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s parable is about a wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he apportions his wealth to his three servants. And it’s a lot of gold. The first servant takes the gold to a wealth management firm and invests in high-risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Help Your Church, Don't Hurt It - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 17, 2020

The church is being attacked today.

ACTS 20:28-32 “HELP YOUR CHURCH – DON’T HURT IT” – PART 1 A) Whether we realize it or not, our churches are under attack this morning. * You see, the devil and the world hate what is happening here, and they’ll stop at nothing to destroy this place of worship. * How many times have we heard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mold Me And Make Me

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

This message looks at Jeremiah's imagery of God as the Potter. If we fail to submit to the Potter and remain in His hands, then the Lord will stop shaping us and let us alone. But when He lets us alone, we are in a very fragile state!

There is a well-known hymn entitled, “Have Thine Own Way.” The first line of this hymn says, “Have Thine own way, Lord! . . . Thou art the potter, I am the clay! Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still.”(1) When Adelaide Pollard wrote the words to this hymn she ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

Jesus said that if we are thinking about following Him, then we should first add up the cost. If we have not considered the task ahead of time, then we may give up; and when this happens, it is a bad testimony to the world.

This evening’s message is entitled, “Counting the Cost,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that is sometimes called, “The Cost of Discipleship.” When Jesus spoke about the cost of discipleship He incorporated two parables to illustrate His point. One parable speaks of a tower builder and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Of Christ Explained

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 26, 2023

Did you ever wonder why JESUS had to die on a cross of all the ways that HE could have died? There is a deep meaning of forgiveness, redemption and restoration behind the Crucifixion of CHRIST on the Cross.

2023.06.25.Sermon Notes.The Crucifixion of CHRIST Explained William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Did you ever wonder why JESUS had to die on a cross of all the ways that HE could have died? There is a deep meaning of forgiveness, redemption and restoration behind the Crucifixion of CHRIST on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Genesis 3:22-24, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10, Revelation 1:7, Genesis 2:21-23, John 19:31-37, Genesis 3:17-18, John 19:1-4, John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:19-21, John 19:28-30, Romans 8:13-17, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hands Up: Win! Hands Down: Lose!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 25, 2024

“As long as Moses held up his hands [in prayer], the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” Ex. 17:11

HANDS UP: WIN! HANDS DOWN: LOSE! Ex. 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two ministers were scheduled to speak at a convention. The first speaker, a young preacher, discovered he’d left his sermon back home. He told the older preacher his trouble and asked him what he ought to do. The older minister ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus On Influence Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus called people to be salt and light to the world.

INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a four-week series examining four sayings of Jesus from his Sermon on the Mount. • We will unpack Jesus on ________ influence, sin, sharing, and wealth. • How did you come to faith in Jesus? • What brought you to the place where you decided that you needed Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Successful New Year Is Yours For The Taking Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2024

God wants you and me to have a happy, prosperous, glorious new year and life. It begins and ends with a relationship with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon: “A Successful New Year Is Yours for the Taking” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Methodist