Sermons on Tare:

John 17 - A Glorious Prayer Of Joy Through Immense Pain

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010

Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.

(Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fate Of The Fruitless Tree

Contributed by Pedro Williams on Apr 13, 2015

This sermon is to encourage fruitfulness in the believers' lives.

The fate of the Fruitless Tree... Matthew 21:18-20 (Mark 11:12-14; 20-21) Matthew 21:18-20 New King James Version (NKJV) The Fig Tree Withered 18 Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Short Answers To Common Questions 5 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2016

Answering more common questions!

Short Answers to Common Questions 5 1. Mothers are very good at using opportunities to reinforce or teach lessons. 2. A mother mouse and a baby mouse are walking along when suddenly a cat attacks them. The mother mouse shouts “BARK!” and the cat runs away. “See?” the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Swerve Or Not To Swerve? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2016

The Jews and Jewish believers so cherished Moses, they were tempted to exalt him above Jesus, or to make them equals. Jesus demands to be our primary loyalty.

To Swerve or Not to Swerve? (Hebrews 3:1-14) 1. Doug Anderson recently shared a joke with me that illustrates the distinction between cause and correlation. Here goes. An Amish man and his son are at the shopping mall for the first time. They see two shiny doors open (an elevator) and an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2022

Many decisions are major crossroads, others less but sill significant; trying to reverse them only may make matters worse in the long run. Therefore, we need to ponder our decisions, using God-honoring caution.

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone (Numbers 14:20-45) 1. We make small decisions all the time, and they can affect the direction of our lives. Take this true story: “When I was a kid, my mom, my cousin, my sister, and I were all about to go to my great grandma's house from my ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-45, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shipwreck

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2022

We must maintain the right course and not assume the ship will steer itself!

Shipwreck (I Timothy 1:18-20) 1 Things are getting bad in our world. 2. A shipwrecked mariner spent years on a deserted island, completely alone. Then one morning he sees a ship offshore and a smaller vessel pulling out towards him. When the boat grounded on the beach, the officer in charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20, 1 Timothy 4:14-16, 2 Timothy 2:17-18, 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sampling Some Parables.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2023

Have ye understood all these things? Matthew 13:51.

SAMPLING SOME PARABLES. Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52. I. The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32). This Sermon had its roots in a children’s address given long ago and far away. At that time I was interested (for all the best practical reasons) in gardening. I brought some seeds as a visual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day: The Three Little Pigs

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023

A message on Father's Day about building foundations.

Title: The Three little pigs - Father's Day Theme: Text: Matthew 7:24 -27, Psalms 127 Introduction – Story of the Three Little Pigs The story begins with the title characters being sent out into the world by their mother, to "seek out their fortune". The first little pig builds a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Rebuilding (Nehemiah 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2025

Does the church need rebuilding on the right foundation?

After generations of not following the faith once delivered by Jesus and the apostles, can a church rebuild on the right foundation, Jesus? Let’s examine rebuilding Jerusalem in Nehemiah 3. Were there teams assigned to different aspects of rebuilding Jerusalem? Did wealthy nobles avoid the Lord’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#7remove The Weight:judgmentalism Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

In part 7 we consider the terrible weight of playing the role of a Judge.

7 of a 12 part series. #7 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... Judgmentalism By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that Christians must abide in Christ to have life eternal.

Abiding In the Vine Text: John 15.1-7 Thesis: To prove that Christians must abide in Christ to have life eternal. Introduction: 1. The vine symbol was one with which the disciples would be familiar. a. It was a common figure from the Old Testament (e.g., Ps. 80.8-14; Isa. 5.1-7; Jer. 2.21; Ezek. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, John 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harmless Compromise

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Aug 11, 2013

Compromise, even when it seems harmless is deadly.

Harmless Compromise 2 Timothy 3:12-15 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The People Have A Mind To Work

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK

Nehemiah 4:1-23 WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK: - Nehemiah 4:6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Snake Eggs

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Sin Destroys

Snake Eggs (Isaiah 59:1-10) Intro: There are some things that strike terror in the hearts of most of us. For most of us a poisonous snake causes our bodies to shake with fear. Can you imagine being trapped in a small room with 1000 deadly vipers? That is not a very pleasant thought, but we as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Down The Right Fire

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2018

The Church and the World need to be on fire, but use the right fuel and match!

Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that He should be received up, He stedfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, 52 And sent messengers before His face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for Him. 53 And they did not receive Him, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist