Sermons on Stony Ground:

The Faithful Few

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Those who remain devoted to God and who love, revere, and honor Him, will be remembered by Him.

The last of the prophets of the Old Testament was Malachi. He preaches to the priests and to the people, reminding them of their sis and transgressions, calling them to repentance and the coming of the Messiah. Soon, all prophesies would cease for roughly four hundred years. In Malachi 1:1-2:9, we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nature Of The Resurrection Body.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2022

Continuity and discontinuity between the natural and the spiritual.

THE NATURE OF THE RESURRECTION BODY. 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-50. We can imagine one of Paul’s hecklers in Corinth posing the question, “How are the dead raised? And with what body do they come?” (1 Corinthians 15:35). This does not sound like an inquiry of faith, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something New Is Coming

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 23, 2022

The story of Elijah is a great example of prayer. This is an unfinished sermon.

Something New Is Coming 1 Kings 18:41-46 NLT 41 Then Elijah said to Ahab, “Go get something to eat and drink, for I hear a mighty rainstorm coming!” 42 So Ahab went to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel and bowed low to the ground and prayed with his face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:44-46, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 27, 2022

We find The Children of Israel on the edge of the promise land. They had been wandering in the wilderness the past forty years. But to possess the Promised Land they must cross the Jordan River at flood stage. Everything was about to change with this step of faith.

I was eight years old and very surprised that my parents were telling me I would be staying up past my bedtime, but even more surprising is why I will miss my bedtime. The reason was to watch TV. I remember what I saw on TV that night. It was July 20, 1969 and I was watching Neil Armstrong live ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Jordan (Joshua 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2025

How does Israel crossing the Jordan picture our wonderful eternity? Let's begin in Joshua 3.

Is there an eternal promised land of rest pictured by Israel crossing the Jordan into their promised land? Do we look for a new heaven, a new earth and a new Jerusalem? Let’s begin in Joshua 3. How did Joshua prepare to cross the Jordan into the promised land? Early in the morning Joshua and all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 14, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob is reunited with Esau. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 33 The friendly meeting of Jacob and Esau. Esau at first refuses, but, being urged, accepts his brother's present. Esau returns to Seir. Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024

Different leaders have different strengths and God uses a leader accordingly to his giftedness.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1, Exodus 6:9, Joshua 4:1, Joshua 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Moses, Joshua: Both began ministry in God’s presence.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:4, Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 7, 2025

As I was driving today, God dropped in my Spirit how he was a promise keeper, and this is the Bible Study that I want to deal with tonight.

The Promises of God God’s promises are sure, settled, and sealed — and they will come to pass. 2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV) For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.” The first thing we must understand is that God is not a man that He should lie. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20, Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 2, 2016

Enjoyment of what we hold is the gift of God.

ECCLESIASTES 5:18-20 THE GIFT OF GOD “Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Created To Work Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

God created us with responsibilities. We are responsible to work and earn the bread that we eat.

I AM CREATED TO WORK We are told in the Scriptures that we cannot work to earn our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. We cannot do enough works to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planet Earth Destroyed?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 4: 1 – 31

Jeremiah 4: 1 – 31 Planet Earth Destroyed? 1 “If you will return, O Israel,” says the LORD, “Return to Me; And if you will put away your abominations out of My sight, then you shall not be moved. 2 And you shall swear, ‘The LORD lives,’ In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; The nations ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Well Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 7, 2022

To be able to “Love Well” means I embrace the 4 letter word, “LOVE.” But I must embrace the original definition and application given to the word “Love” by God and as God. The sad reality is the word, “Love” has been twisted, made to be filled with lust and loveless ways today.

Video Transition Illustration: Loved! - showing us how to “Love Well in 2022” The CHC challenge for 2022 – Are you willing to commit to “Love Well” this new year? To not just love but love well – to not just do the minimum but go the extra mile and love like God does – Like Jesus! Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1can You Invest A Little More:patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2002

Many are looking for quick returns in ministry, we must learn long term investment of love and patirnce.

#1 INVESTING IN PATIENCE By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 Investing patience. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT, AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE. James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God