Sermons on Tender Shoot:

Rufus And His Mother Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2022

His mother has also been like a mother to me. "His mother in a literal sense, and mine in a figurative one." An instance of the delicacy and tenderness of Paul, of his love for this disciple and his mother, as if he were of the same family.

Rufus and His Mother (Romans 16:13, NIV) Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Paul continues to list people he would like his Roman readers to greet for him. Now he comes to Rufus. It is not known if this Rufus is the same one mentioned in Mark 15:21 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"All He Is Saying Is Give Peace A Chance" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011

There are days for all of us when we look around that all we can see is conflict. War, fighting, shootings ... unfortunately it is nothing new. We can trace it all the way back to the book of Genesis. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, man has been at wa

“Give Peace a Chance!” Matthew 5:9 There are days for all of us when we look around that all we can see is conflict. War, fighting, shootings ... unfortunately it is nothing new. We can trace it all the way back to the book of Genesis. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, man has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - What Did God Feel

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 27, 2002

A Good Friday sermon that asks what God felt and how we should respons.

MT 26:45 Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" MT 26:47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-61

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Nazarene"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

10/11ths of Jesus’ earthly sojourn was spent in obscurity in Nazareth. What do we learn from this?

“But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said, 20 “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” 21 So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Orthodox

God’s Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2011

If we want complete absolution for our sins and full recovery from our failures, then we must bow before Jesus as our Sovereign Lord, believe in Him who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then we can benefit from his victory and success.

Max Lucado, in his book Facing Your Giants, talks about Rogers Cadenhead, who upon the death of Pope John Paul II, registered www.BenedictXVI.com as a new internet domain name before the new Pope’s name was even announced. Now, the right domain name can prove pretty lucrative. For example, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Holy Family Flight

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 31, 2016

The story of the three wise men and the Holy Family's flight to Egypt shows God's tender care for every detail of our lives. We need to stay under God’s protection, count on God’s provision. and watch for God’s plan.

Matthew 2:1-15 Holy Family Flight Have you ever wondered what God was up to? Or whether he would help you? Or when he would answer your prayers? If so, then today’s story is for you. I love the wise men of Christmas. Don’t you? These mysterious travelers from afar, representing a whole world in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Motivated By Compassion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2015

On this special day set aside to honor mothers, we want to look into compassion. Mother bring compassion into life, & the Christian community certainly needs more compassion. Here Jesus not only demonstrates His power over death but His tender compassion

LUKE 7: 11-17 [Mother’s Day] MOTIVATED BY COMPASSION [1 Kings 17:17-24 & 2 Kings 4:32-37] MOTHER'S Day has come to be one of the most appealing and impressive days in the life of the American people. Today from the President in the White House to the humblest tenant in his apartment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grief-Crisis Counseling

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007

When tragedy strikes someone near you, how will you help them? Seven (7) ways to effectively help those in crisis-grief. A practical follow-up teaching sermon developed just after the April 16th (2007)Virginia Tech Shootings. A biblical view of the gri

Lamentations 1:1-21 – Portrait Of Grief I. INTRODUCTION A. Elizabeth Kubler Ross - On Death & Dying B. Five Stages Of Grief 1. Shock, Denial & Isolation 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance II. JEREMIAH’S BEREAVEMENT OVER FALL OF JERUSALEM A. Look At Jeremiah’s Grief ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Wise Enough For Me Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well as taking care of all the needs of His people. God is a tender yet strong and very patient Shepherd. Jehovah Rohi is also known as Jehovah Rahah. Jesu

April 27th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part Five — Jehovah Rohi Sermon: God is wise enough for me Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 53:6 Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is my Shepherd. This means that He will protect, provide, direct and lead as well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Father Which Art In Heaven

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 9, 2008

The right kind of father can be a child’s best teacher about God. A good father is a happy combination of strength and tenderness, righteousness and mercy. The wrong kind of father can cripple a child’s emotional and spiritual well-being. Today I want

Our Father Which Art in Heaven Matthew 6:9 Intro It is difficult for some people to love God because they have been deprived of an earthly father whom they could love sincerely and steadfastly. The right kind of father can be a child’s best teacher about God. A good father is a happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Living The New Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2024

A new life in Christ must lead to a new lifestyle.

Living the New Life Ephesians 4:25-32 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2024 A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I’m dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Look inside today’s story for two items the Spirit does in your life: 1) The Spirit makes you bold ; and 2) He makes your conscience tender to His touch. My hope this morning is simple: I want you and I to hunger for life-changing power the Holy Spirit brings.

This morning I want look at what the Spirit does to transform us. Today, we are looking at a famous account inside the New Testament, called Pentecost. Let me set up our story for those of you who may have missed earlier messages. The miracle of “speaking in tongues” had worked liked shooting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

"An Unlikely Mother"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 11, 2002

Today we honor Mother’s certainly Mother’s it is after all Mother’s day….but we would be remiss if we didn’t take the time to celebrate the tenderness warmth and kindness that can be found in women. Women who love the Lord!

West Greeley Baptist Church May 10 2002 “An unlikely mother” Genesis 18: 10-15 Pastor Mark Hensley 10 Then the Lord [3] said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son." Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 10) How is gentleness developed in our lives? Sometimes we learn gentleness through God’s tender touch, and at other times we learn gentleness through difficult situations. (See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org)

GENTLENESS The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 10) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Fragile: Handle with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – Israel: Loved With Everlasting Love Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 10, 2025

The promise of Israel’s restoration, but the basis of it is everlasting love, for without it, God would have done away with Israel long ago, but His love is from generation to generation. His kindness to the nation has drawn them in love into His tenderness and great glory.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – ISRAEL: LOVED WITH EVERLASTING LOVE CHAPTER 31. We come to the most important chapter in Jeremiah for restoration and as this is larger than the others, (33 is also). I will break it into sections and deal with them one by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6, Hosea 2:23, Matthew 24:16-21, Jeremiah 31:7-9, Jeremiah 31:10-14, Isaiah 60:5, Psalm 34:5, Hosea 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational