Sermons on Tender Shoot:

Caring God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2013

When we touch upon the love of GOD, we plunge ourselves into an ocean whose depths have never been fathomed. It is all-embracing, all-inviting, all-supporting, and all-supplying.

Opening illustration: For thousands of families in Kenya, seven cows are more valuable than a girl’s future. Those cows, a typical bridal dowry in Maasai culture, prove so tempting that most fathers in rural areas decide their daughter’s education will end and marriage begin by age 13. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You See These Things- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

Many things are happening around us today, showing the return of Our Lord Christ. Christians should remain strong Him and be ready for His coming

WHEN YOU SEE THESE THINGS- PART 1 MARK 13: 28-37 It is a great and wonderful thing,being in the presence of The Lord once again. It is a moment and a period of refreshment through the Word of God, by exhortation, correction and encouragement,as we see the day of The Lord drawing so near. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Anglican

Wedding Message

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 21, 2014

A marriage relationship involves working, walking, warming, withstanding and worshipping.

James and Lydia Ramseyer Wedding July 12, 2014 11:00 a.m. Over the years I’ve reinforced three expectations for our daughters whenever they would talk about getting married. #1. Only marry a sold-out Christ-follower. Check. #2. Absolutely no outdoor weddings. Check. #3. I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Story- Chapter 26- The Contrasts Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2014

Why did Jesus HAVE to die on the cross and why didn't God just end the human race and start off fresh?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When I coached ASA Girls softball teams, the most difficult positon on the field to coach was the pitcher. I pitched in High School and I watched a lot of pitchers, but girls softball pitching was a totally different animal. • When my youngest daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Fire Dies Down

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 30, 2014

God wants to help us through the fire and after the fire as well.

“When the Fire Dies Down” Matthew 9:35-38; 11:28-30 10/5/14 The headlines said, “One hundred forty four homes destroyed in the Boles fire!” The fires are out. The smoke has cleared. Most of the emergency personnel have gone home. Things are quickly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Holiness

Be As Gentle As A Camel Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 21, 2013

When criticism is leveled toward you, your best response is gentleness. That is strength under control.

This week has been a bit stressful for me. We have had some unrest in our church body. Some negative comments have been made. We have lost a major player in our worship team along with his family. I, as the pastor, was taking the heat for things I really could not understand. However, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 8 (Rest, Peace, & Comfort) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 6, 2013

By placing His spirit into God's hands, Jesus demonstrated that we have promise of rest, peace, and comfort when our time on earth is done.

1. Introduction a. This morning we finish our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross by focusing on Christ’s seventh and final statement made from the cross. 2. A place of rest, peace, and comfort. a. Read Luke 23:46—Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Locust Buffet

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Sep 11, 2015

God spoke to Joel to tell the people to renew, return to the Lord and rend their heart. The same message applies to us today. What are the Locust storms in our lives. Are we living whole-heartedly for god or is it time to return?

In 1915 a plague of locusts covered Palestine and Syria from the border of Egypt to the Taurus Mountains. The first swarms appeared in March. These were adult locusts that came from the northeast and moved toward the southwest in clouds so thick they obscured the sun. The females were 2.5 to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Act In Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 26, 2015

Examining how we are to act as members of the body of Christ.

How To Act In Church (Part II) I Peter 3:8-12 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ At Sunday school, the teacher asked Little Johnny, "Do you know where little boys and girls go when they do bad things?" "Sure," Little Johnny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Legacy - Foundation Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2015

Message on the importance of foundation when building a family legacy.

Title: Building the Right Foundation Theme: To show that to build a Family Legacy we must start with the right foundation. Text: Psalms 127:1, Matthew 7:24 – 27 Psalms 127:1 A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Show Pity And Mercy To Anyone

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST shows us mercy and pity, so we can imitate these mercy and pity for others to know Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you merciful? Yes. The LORD JESUS CHRIST desires mercy not sacrifice. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sacrifice and sacrificial victims. For I came not to call and invite [to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cause I Showed Everybody How To Find Jesus

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2015

And on the way home Jana said, with great satisfaction "I had the main part in the play!" "You did?"wondering why she thought that. "Yes," she said, "'cause I showed everybody how to find Jesus!" Wouldn't that be a wonderful way to be remembered.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there were three readings assigned for this day: Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11 and Luke 3:1-6 Having overnight guests.... Requires much preparation: ....clean, .....dust ...... vacuum....new sheets on the beds,.....fresh towels in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Great

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 10, 2011

A quick look at six aspects of God's greatness - His great power, goodness, mercy, kindness, faithfulness and love.

“God Is Great” Text: Deuteronomy 10:17-21 I. Welcome II. Introduction Probably one of the first prayers we learned after “Now I lay me down to sleep” was “God is great! God is good! Let us thank Him for our food!” We may have even learned the longer version which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent - Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2010

Advent is a season of longing and anticipation of a future life without sin, death or pain.

Advent – Week 1 Nov. 28, 2010 Phil 2:1-11 Intro: As you can tell from those many announcements, the Christmas season is upon us. It didn’t start in August, even if that is when you first noticed the Christmas decorations in Costco. And it really does start today, even though our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

Living in community is a way for encouraging others in their faith.

Monkey See, Monkey Do This morning our scripture is a description of a concept. To be a bit more specific the idea that I hope we focus on is called community. That is a word that we may all know a definition for. We talk about our church community, and the silver creek community all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Congregational