Sermons on Stony Ground:

It’s Coming, It Just Keeps Getting Better

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023

God hasn’t ran out of love, God hasn’t out of compassion, God hasn’t ran out of favor or resources, or plans and unlimited available ways to bless and provide for His children!

Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God? yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. James 1:17 NKJ 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Before Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

Let’s tell people our story through reason, truth, and love.

LIFE BEFORE JESUS Text: Acts 21:37-22:5 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young man in his 20s came to faith in Christ after many years of bad choices and consequences and of breaking the hearts of his mother and others around him. The reality of his genuine conversion was proven over the dramatic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Man In The Middle Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 7, 2025

Jesus is a sovereign Sacrifice and He cares for us.

The Man in the Middle Text: John 18:1-11 The word “Treachery” comes from an old Latin word, “Tricari” which means, “an act of treason”, or literally, “faithlessness” to a sworn oath. It’s a word that doesn’t get a lot of use today… word meaning is becoming a thing of the past thanks to modernism… ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Use What God Has Given

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 1, 2024

The parable of the talents reminded us of what we are to be doing from now until the day Jesus returns. We are stewards entrusted with God's gift and we are to use what He has given for the work of His Kingdom. We are accountable to Him for how we live our lives today.

Matt 25:14-30 - USE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN Jesus has been telling His disciples, and all of us today, of the signs of the end times and that after He left, He would return. • As to the day and time of His return, no one knows except God the Father. • But His second coming is sure and we are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Alone

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Abraham interceded for Sodom and Gomorrah, and we need to intercede and stand in the gap for our brethren

I love this cook book. I’ve never prepared or eaten a single dish from it’s recipes. I love it because it has some strange recipes: Read one-maybe just title I also love it because it was compiled from recipes from the 1800’s and published by the Daughters of the Texas Republic. It has 183 pages ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22, Ezekiel 22:30, Hebrews 7:25

The Philistines Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 11, 2025

Israel could not understand why Yahweh had allowed such a defeat, so decided that the only way to guarantee victory would be to be in possession of the Ark of the Covenant, so men were sent to Shiloh…

December 13, 2025 We know that during the time of the Judges, the Ammonites from the east (18 years) and the Philistines from the west (40 years) came against Israel at the same time and were the last nations to harass and invade Israel. Jephthah took care of the Ammonites and lead Israel for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:53-61, Jeremiah 7:9-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon # 10 - The Things God Detests Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

There are certain pagan practices that God detests, and we are cautioned to not dabble with them. Our protection comes from God alone, and we must be watchful so that we are not deceived by Satan’s cunning ploys.

The incident that we are studying in detail is from Numbers Chapter 23. As the people of Israel progressed towards the Promised Land, the King of Moab out of fear and envy wanted to curse the Israelites, and thereby hoped that he could hinder their advancements. He bribed the Prophet Balaam, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:9-10, Numbers 23:19-21, Numbers 23:23, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Exodus 4:1-3, Exodus 7:10-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, Exodus 8:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Eight Bags Of Gold

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 3, 2024

At the Second Coming of Jesus we will all give an account of our stewardship of the abilities & resources God has given us. What are YOU doing with your bags of gold?

EIGHT BAGS OF GOLD Matt. 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AWKWARD WEDDING COLORS 1. A little girl got to attend a wedding for the first time. While in the church, the girl asked her mother: “Why is the bride dressed in white?” The mother replied to the girl: “Because white is the color of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 19, 2025

The good news is for all but Peace is for those who love the Lord. Those who glorify the Lord will inherit the presence of God.

AMC. 21.12.2025 Theme: Peace on Earth Text: Luke 2:8-14   Greetings: The Lord is good; His Love endures forever!   Illustration:  Christmas season is season of Gifts.  After the Christmas holidays,  A boy told his uncle, ‘Thanks uncle, for the electric guitar you gave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Little Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 14, 2026

There are many different levels of faith. Just because you don't have the 'Apostle Paul level' of faith doesn't mean you can't see miracles. God works miracles even when we have "little faith" or "mustard-seed faith." Don't underestimate what God can do!

THE POWER OF LITTLE FAITH Mark 9:17-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Bad to Worse 1. Maria Smith & her husband were on their way home when he was pulled over for speeding. As the patrolman returned his driver's license, her husband, hoping for leniency, asked, "Officer, did you notice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Then Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 3, 2002

The incident relayed to us in Luke 11:14-28 presses three relevant questions upon us. The first is, “Is Jesus The Son Of God As He Claims?” The second is, “How Do I Know That He Is Who He Says He Is?” And the third is, “What Must I Do In The Face Of This

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 30 “Who Then Is This Jesus!” Luke 11:14-26 Dr. John R. Hamby Several years ago (1972) Christian author Josh McDowell authored a book entitled “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” This book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

By No Human Hand

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

Daniel 8 is written for the depressed, the battle-weary, and the short-sighted. God is involved in the battle. And he is definitely in control.

- - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - How many of you have served in the military? How many of you have actually been in a battle? Warfare is the backdrop of our passage this morning – except that in this battle it appeared that the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-18

Denomination: *other

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 28, 2002

Faith is the catalyst that releases God’s power in the world, but prayer is the key to building unwavering faith.

December 29, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 9:14-29 Subject: Prayer Title: All Things Are Possible I have been praying a lot about what it is going to take to see this church grow to where it should be, and then keep growing. You see I don’t want to go off on some tangent that seems right to me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wading Into The Unknown

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 27, 2002

This is a challenge for the church to move by faith into new territory for God, with God’s help.

Friends. Are you Ready? Are you ready to go somewhere you’ve never been before? Friends, Church, I’m asking you a serious question this Sunday morning? Were going on a trip, and were going to places that we’ve never been before, isn’t that exciting, don’t you like adventure? This journey is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002

Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist