Sermons on Tender Shoot:

Beautiful Failure

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

I am a beautiful failure. All true believers are...

I have had many times in my life where a mountain of trials that I came upon seemed insurmountable; just too steep to climb. I knew that I could only stand at the base of the mountain for so long before I had to start climbing. Every time I scaled an elevation and was close to reaching the top, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving For The Future Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 26, 2016

Others, Unity, Relationships

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Loving for the Future Philippians 2:1-5 (p. 819) May 1, 2016 Introduction: At one of our recent leadership meetings, one of our servant hearted elders, Brad Kidd, shared this poem called “The Bridge ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sloth Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018

Apathy, not laziness

Sloth! I feel it when I am slouched on my couch, snack in hand, mindlessly watching TV. Can you identify? Is just being a slug every now and then a sin? Does it really matter to the Lord of the Universe if you live in a cluttered house, have an unkempt lawn, or constantly update a to-do list ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Mother's Prayers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

Mother's Day Message how one mother's prayers (Hannah) changed the course of a nation.

1 Samuel 1:8–18 (NKJV) 8 Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?” 9 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The King Rewards The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014

Barzillai ventured & volunteered to help king David during the most darkest moment of David's life, while David was running away from his own son Absalom.

2 SAMUEL 19:31-39 [The Life of David] THE KING REWARDS THE FAITHFUL David has sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and by having her husband killed. God has indicted David for his sin through Nathan the prophet, and David has repented. Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2014

The most important question is: "Who do you say Jesus Christ is?" Our answer determines everything else about the rest of our lives and about our eternity.

Today we launch into a 7 week series that looks at 7 essential questions that answer the bigger question of what it means to be a follower of Christ Jesus and WHY a person would want to be a follower of Jesus. There are good reasons that people come to faith in Christ, and there are good reasons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Hath Believed?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019

Of the many that hear the report of the gospel there are few, very few, that believe it.

WHO HATH BELIEVED? SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53:1 “Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?” KJV Isaiah 53:1 “Who has believed--trusted in, relied upon and clung to--our message of that which was revealed to us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been ...read more

Scripture: John 4:50, John 20:29, Matthew 8:13, Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2020

Research has proven how powerful a human touch is. Since that's true, imagine how powerful the touch of Jesus is, the effect it can have on people, and how we can be part of God’s touching the world!

THE TOUCH OF JESUS Mark 1:29–37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Uncle Irv needed 3 million dollars to clinch an important real estate deal. 2. So he went to a local synagogue to pray for the money. By chance he knelt next to a man who was praying fervently for $100 to pay his rent. 3. Irv started ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus has caused many to question if God is not happy with this generation or to be afraid that God won't help us in this crisis. How wonderful is Paul's revelation and the ageless hymn of Horatio Spafford, "It is Well With My Soul!" Pass it on!

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL Rom. 8:31-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m sure most of us have been done some fun stuff for Spring Break: camping, going to the beach, visiting family or traveling. 2. Sheila Settler is a school bus driver and likes to chat with the children while everyone’s getting on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Party Is Over"

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Nov 14, 2020

God says The Party is Over .. Go Home!

The Party Is Over  .. Daniel 5 5 King Belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them. 2 While Belshazzar was drinking his wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold and silver goblets that Nebuchadnezzar his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living As A Servant Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 5, 2019

*This sermon and series is based from the package marketed by Outreach Ministries and was adapted for my personal use* Showing us how to live as Jesus did- a servant to all

“Learning How To Live As A Servant” Philippians Series Key Scripture: Philippians, Chapter 2 Welcome to week number two of our four-week series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This is the story of the community learning how to live together in times of testing in trouble. As we saw last ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church In The Last Days

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014

To show that the Church is a Glorious Church in the Last Days because we have been purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS 2,000 years ago.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you qualify for the the description of the Church? Of course not. We don't deserve it but the Church is purchased and washed by the blood of JESUS. Acts 20:28 (Amplified Bible) 20:28 Take care and be on guard for yourselves and the whole flock over which the Holy Spirit has ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Smoked! Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 19, 2014

Showing a need for the Word of God in our lives. We need to receive the Word, embrace the Word and Get movin!

(illustration by Wes Humble @ WesHumble.com) Can you imagine what it was like for the church in Smyrna as they watched their beloved and aged pastor burn at the stake? Polycarp was his name. He was a disciple of Jesus’ disciple, the Apostle John. One could tell it immediately because he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Ordination Charge

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021

In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 21, 2021

The following sermon is going to review some of the ancients of the Bible to help define what faith truly is: faith is living, action, enduring and an unwavering devotion to Jesus as our Lord, Savior and King!

A LIVING FAITH Hebrews 11:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist