Sermons on Tender Shoot:

A Diamond Buried In The Mud? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

As a little diamond buried in the mud, there is a BIG PLAN for you! Patience.

How precious you are to us and to the Master. I want you to know....ye are more valuable than many sparrows. Consider the Ravens....and God feedeth them: how much more precious you are than the birds. (Luke 12) For our lives consist not in abundance of the things which we dream of. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting By Pager

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

What do you do when there's not enough time to do everything?

Parenting by Pager What do you do when there's not enough time to do everything? Job 1:5 Have you ever tried to be two places at the same time? In many ways, technology is making that possible. Some parents are setting up a baby cam in the nursery so grandparents can log on the Internet and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Mother, At A Party

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 13, 2007

Jesus and his mother model how we may interact as parents and children.

Title: Jesus and His Mother… at a Party Text: John 2:1-12 Thesis: Jesus and his mother model how we may interact as parents and children. Introduction Mother’s Day is a big deal… • Hallmark says it is the third largest greeting card holiday of the year. Mother’s day cards trump Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Jesus is our "Mighty God"

Mighty God Christmas 2006 Series December 10, 2006 AM Last week we began on a journey discovering the meanings of the names of the Messiah as listed in Isaiah 9:6 with “Wonderful, Counselor.” Wonderful – meaning miraculous, full or wonder and counselor being our advisor. Today, we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Crazy Faith!

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Crazy to believe and not see…even though you are not able to touch…yeah, so what! Faith is faith! Don’t worry about what others think! Because, it works! It is crazy enough to work! without faith we cannot please God...and you know what...through the

Sermon: I’m Living That Crazy Faith! Jennifer Mears 4/10/2007 Crazy to believe and not see…even though you are not able to touch…yeah, so what! Faith is faith! Don’t worry about what others think! Because, it works! It is crazy enough to work! without faith we cannot please God...and you know ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: *other

Getting Off The Beam

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

If you stay on the “beam” of His will, you will be happy and useful and arrive safely at your destination.

GETTING OFF THE BEAM 1 John 2:15-17 INTRO: Aviation is one of the most fascinating sciences in the world. With every passing year new discoveries are being made in the realm of aeronautics. One of the marvels of science is the radio beam, which the pilot uses regularly, but especially when he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Won By One

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2007

We must study the importance of personal evangelism and reaching the lost and dying. Are you a personal soul winner?

WON BY ONE! WILL WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE LOST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Think when you enter that beautiful city, and the saved around you appear. Think when one comes to you and says: IT WAS YOU WHO INVITED ME HERE! It is easy to underestimate the role of the individual in SOUL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Room For Mercy - Make Room For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 3, 2007

As we head out full bore into a victorious life in Christ, sometimes we forget the qualities of mercy and ownership. God reminds us of who He is and who we belong to.

One of the big problems in being in battle is that you don’t know when to quit. During World War II some Japanese soldiers holed themselves up on small islands in the Pacific and hid away decades after hostilities ended. Some were even told the war was over but did not believe it. Two years ago, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Faith Has Saved You

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007

Sermon about not taking God or the church for advantage

As I looked over today’s Gospel reading I was reminded of the time I have spent as the treasurer of the local ministerial association. Throughout my time in that position I have met many people in various conditions in life. One of the interesting things that always struck me is how people seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Living Focussed On The Resurrection

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 10, 2007

Life is more than just about today, it is about being influenced and focussed on the resurrection.

Every moment we live we have been affected or influenced by someone, some event or some thing. There are many things that affect our lives, that change the way we look at life, and how we approach life. Sometimes these changes are the result of new discoveries. One discovery that has affected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Respectable ... But Deadly Sin

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

It takes more than knowledge of Jesus Christ for salvation. It requires a personal relationship with Him.

If I were to ask you if you are a sinner, what would you think of? Murder, adultery, theft, drunkenness, or some other of the most obvious evils? If so, the chances are that you would insist you are not guilty of any of these. One man said he felt it was an insult to call him a sinner. Obviously, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Spiritual Family Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 16, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

In reality there are only two ways to win a race. You can win by running faster than anyone else or by having everyone else quit before reaching the finish line. As we have traveled through the book of Galatians we have encountered a group of legalists known as the Judaizers. The legalists have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel even when though it sounds incredible, even when it feels uncomfortable.

A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than shoot? What do you want? Let us negotiate the matter.” Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.” “Good,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

We Are Citizens of Heaven: A fact that brings comfort; a fact that demands character.

After ten months of waiting it’s finally here – a notification inviting Sarah and me to take our Canadian citizenship test later this month. Why are we becoming Canadian citizens? Why did you become, or are happy to be a Canadian citizen? Isn’t it because this country offers peace, freedom, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran