Sermons on Stony Ground:

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I’m Gone Get To My Better Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 30, 2012

You may know that God wants to save you. You may know that God wants to heal you. But do you also know that God wants to prosper you?

I’m Gone Get To My Better In order to give you a taste of the hard life, God test’s you so that you would be prepared to live well in the days ahead of you. Deuteronomy 8:16b The Message Bible That He might humble you and test you, to do you good in the end. Deuteronomy 8:16b The Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2015

We’re going to look at 4 aspects of our Hope in Christ: hope that transforms, is eternal, assists in trial, and that sees what is invisible.

THE POWER OF HOPE 1 Pet. 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know about the law of cause and effect. 2. A man arrived at the Pearly Gates where Peter stood waiting to process new arrivals. "Okay," said Peter. "Tell me one thing that you did on earth that was purely unselfish." 3. The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 26, 2016

We are called to be Heavenly Rebels! We are to rise up against the established institutions of secularism and to rebel against the "god of this age" (2 Cor. 4:4) and take a bold stand for Christ. Here are 3 scriptural ways how to be a heavenly rebel.

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel Introduction:  The word "Rebel" is defined as  "to rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler." The ultimate rebellion is to rise up against the ultimate authority, which is God.  And those who do, will pay the ultimate price, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

Matthew writes his commentary from a historical Jewish viewpoint, but God is the "ghost-writer" through the Holy Spirit. Jesus reveals the light of God's Kingdom and of His grace. In This study we see the Light of the Gospel in the beginning of Jesus' M

The Dawning of the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 4:12-22 If you have spent one hour watching TV or a movie in the last week, please take 15 minutes to read this! The question MOST people ask themselves when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up And Stand Out For Christ

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 10, 2019

Making a stand

About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of You Shall Chase A Thousand!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2019

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do." Helen Keller

ONE OF YOU SHALL CHASE A THOUSAND! Joshua 23:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN EVERYBODY GAVE 1. The pastor of a tiny country church had been having trouble with little giving in the offerings. 2. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9-13, 2 Kings 5:3, Esther 4:14, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Buried Under Your Tent?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 24, 2017

Like Achan we may think our sin will not be uncovered--even by God. But we need to remember that nothing can be hidden from God and the guilt of our sins still stands. This account leads us to confess our sins and turn in faith to Christ forgiveness!

Soon after they fell into sin Adam and Eve tried to hide their guilt behind coverings made of fig leaves. Later because of their sin they also vainly attempted to hide themselves from God. Adam and Eve’s son Cain thought he could hide the guilt of shedding his brother’s innocent blood by claiming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Fullness Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 9, 2019

We need to recognize the power of God's love and how He desires to love us.

Fullness of God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 March 3, 2019 What kind of a Christ follower are you? How’s that for a loaded first question? In all sincerity, if you are a Christ follower, do people know that? Do they know it from the way you live your life? Do they know it from the words you speak? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Christian" Cannibalism Or Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 11 in our Galatians series on Paul's warning not to bite and devour one another.

Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Christian Cannibalism” or Sacrificial Service I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Philippians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Salvation Realized(2018)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 18, 2018

3 of 3. All on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those favored by God. But How/When is salvation by God accomplished/realized? Salvation is realized when & how...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)-III—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Siege Is Over!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 17, 2023

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times.

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times. In those days, cities were usually surrounded with walls to protect them from invasion by other nations. There is usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

We need mature men in ministry, tried and tested and well established in the bible. Many times the pastor finds himself in the middle of problems and tensions, some serious, particularly when it comes to complaints about others. A cult following must not happen to any minister. Humility!

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 4 Problems and tensions in the church often begin small and escalate. They can be difficult to remedy and this series of articles looks at some areas that cause tensions and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:16, John 8:6-7, Galatians 5:26, Galatians 6:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 10 – Two Treacherous Sisters Polluted The Land Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 3, 2024

The heart of God yearned for repentance and Israel's return from idolatry. Israel was carried away in judgement, and Judah did not learn. It was so joined to idolatry that God kept likening it to an adulterous wife He would receive back if the nation repented. Faithless, treacherous Judah.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 10 – TWO TREACHEROUS SISTERS POLLUTED THE LAND PART 10 - Jeremiah 3:5 – 3:13 CHAPTER 3 [A]. TREACHEROUS ISRAEL INFLUENCED TREACHEROUS JUDAH TO IDOLATARY {{Jeremiah 3:6-7 Then the LORD said to me in the days of Josiah the king, “Have you seen what FAITHLESS ISRAEL ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6-7, Jeremiah 3:8-10, Jeremiah 3:11-13, Matthew 11:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Him In!

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 28, 2024

Palm Sunday/Easter Sermon

Let Him IN! CCCAG Palm Sunday, March 24th, 2024 Scripture- Luke 19:28-39 For those of us on social media sites like Facebook, we occasionally see a post that says something along the lines of “8 years ago today” and it shows a post that you made at that time. One of the posts that came across my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-39, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God