Sermons on Tender Shoot:

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007

What makes New Year’s Day so special is that it’s like starting all over. You can thank God for a great year, ask forgiveness for all of your mishaps, and start fresh with 365 days of possibilities ahead of you.

A Fresh Start Every year we celebrate New Year’s Eve with a countdown and firework commemorating all our accomplishments and joys of yet another year that has passed. Unfortunately, there are other not so happy memories that we want to brush under the carpet and put behind us. They may include the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Almighty Power

Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 24, 2007

One simple act of kindness, with the power of God, is greater than anything human beings have made. God’s power is the Almighty power.

Sermon: Most of us, at one time or another, have flown in a commercial jet. They are powerful. You sit there at the end of the runway waiting for the pilot to spool up or rev up the engines, and you hear that whine, that loud whine as they get going and then the pilot releases the brakes and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcomers – Not Victims! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 7, 2006

Evil is never overcome by more evil nor by playing into the power and victim games that others would use to entrap us. Evil is only overcome by goodness that lets our abusers know we will remain in control of how we choose to respond

OVERCOMERS – NOT VICTIMS! Matthew 5:38-48 1. What has been your gut reaction to the recent spate of school shootings we have suffered in Wisconsin, Colorado, and now most recently in the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania where 5 little girls where brutally shot to death? • How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Caring For God's House Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 25, 2008

The prophet clearly tells us that God expects us to take care of the building God has given us to worship and minister in.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon. Caring for God’s House Haggai 1:1-9 Past 2 weeks we have been considering 5 dream teams for TBC 60th Remember the vision of God will not merely happen to us God’s vision will happen through us Began with worship, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Polished Arrow

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a sermon about God’s purpose for you and God’s purpose for the church. We are polished arrows meant for a very special purpose!

Isaiah 49:1-7 NIV (Will be read later in the sermon) A Polished Arrow [The Light Revealed: As Inclusive] To bring up a bit of background to this morning’s text… it comes in a time in Israel’s history that is filled with troubles. To help prepare us for this text, we need to have a quick ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pastor's Hats

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011

The responsibilities of a pastor

The Pastor's Hats! 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your presence than anyone else's! Well, it's not polite to talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Following our series, THINK Before You Speak, this series carries the logic to our actions. Like the previous series, there are five points, corresponding to the fingers on the hand to be used as a mnemonic device. Solidly biblical and very practical.

P-A-U-S-E Before You Act! Calvary Baptist Church July 10, 17, 31, August 7, 14, 2011 Proverbs 22:3 REVIEW: In a previous sermon series, we encouraged ourselves to T-H-I-N-K before we speak. In this message, we want to extend the technique to our actions. P-A-U-S-E before you act! T – Is it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Wait Control Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2012

Patience is one of those "essentials" to our walk with God. It may come in a variety of ways, especially through trials and troubles. The troubles with riches and the rich leads to patient endurance.

1. Shingles One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later a nurse's aid came out and asked him what he had. He said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In Control

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

A message from Daniel in the lions den about what happens when things seem to get out of control in our lives.

Title: God is in Control Theme: To show that God has a plan even in our persecution. Text: Daniel 6:1 - 28 Introduction For some reason or another over the years I have never preached from this passage. I have used it in some way as an illustration but not directly from these scriptures. It ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Reverse - Pt. 1 - Takedown Truths Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 1 I. Introduction I have been involved in sports all of my life. My first love was baseball. I tried my hand at football. Later as my high school years came to a close I fell in love with basketball. And as most of you who have been attending here long know that I competed in cross ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace And God's View Of The Church Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 27, 2011

God’s message of love is for all people regardless of race, culture or physical descent.

Romans 11:1-24 Introduction: A. What, if any, place does Israel have in God’s world plan? B. This question is answered in various ways by Christians. 1. One’s millennial view (end time understanding) often determines the answer. 2. Those considered premillenialists believe God will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Calling You

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

God is calling us to ministry, will we follow Him or sit by and watch?

I’m Calling You Mark 1:16-20 January 8, 2012 Most of us really enjoy the routine things in life. It helps us feel a sense of stability. And we need to have things in life that aren’t forever changing, since so much in life is changing around us. While the routine things are good, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: 4 Essential Components Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

To be a disciple of Jesus begins with a "desire" to follow Him. Here at 4 essential components of discipleship explained.

Introduction: Pastor Randy Leckliter tells the story of a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time, suffering from a severely parched throat, he spotted a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water ...read more

Denomination: Friends