Sermons on The Grain Fields:

The Seeds Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 11

June 19, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Cor. 5:6-10, 14-17; Mark 4:26-34 The Seeds of the Kingdom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s pray: Almighty God, we pray, your kingdom come. Your kingdom certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Sending Of The 72

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 28, 2025

When Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, He sends them with instructions that we can use as members of His Kingdom.

Good Morning. Two weeks ago, we looked at one of the most frustrating passages of Scripture there is, you could say, from a “dad” point of view, when we looked at how the Corinthians treated St. Paul. Paul had been their founding pastor and spiritual father for 18 months before sailing on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Brokeness: No Way Around It.

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003

God uses brokeness in our lives when we yeild everything to Him.

No Way Around It. John 12: 20-28 There were some Greeks in town, who had come up to worship at the Feast. They approached Phillip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee: “Sir, we want to see Jesus. Can you help us?” Philip went and told Andrew. Andrew and Philip together told Jesus. Jesus answered, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-28

Denomination: *other

Reunion And Reconciliation In Egypt Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Life of Joseph Reunion and Reconciliation in Egypt Genesis 42-47

The Life of Joseph Reunion and Reconciliation in Egypt Genesis 42-47 David Taylor November 20, 2016 We finish up our series on “The Life of Joseph” next week and start our Advent series, “Rediscovering Joy” during the month of December. Today’s message, “Reunion ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by James Williams on Jul 24, 2015

Jesus' sermon explains in what ways our righteousness must surpass that of the Scribes and the Pharisees. This is the narrow path that leads to life. This is not just saying "Lord, Lord," but doing the will of God.

How’s your righteousness? At what level is your righteousness? That’s an important question. Listen to these words of Jesus in Matthew 5:20, “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God's Wisdom And Requirements Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 11, 2003

Let’s walk with the nation of Israel and witness God’s wisdom given to teach the young nation about Justice, Agricultural Usage, their minimum fellowship requirements and their requirements to walk in HIS ways. How do these apply to us in our walk today?

God’s Wisdom and Requirements Wisdom in Justice and Land Use Requirements of Feasts Requirements of Nation in walking after God DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/12/03, Exodus 23 I hear many things today about if people will only pray and believe that God will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do People Betray Others? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions “betrayal” 17 times, 16 of those references are aimed at Judas Iscariot.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Why Do People Betray Others?” 1 of 3 1/5/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A I Why Betrayal Happens A The 1611 version of the KJV Bible mentions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Baptist

I Live In Goshen

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 27, 2023

This message is about living in todays' world with the mindset that God is protecting us. It does not mean that we will not suffer traumatic experiences, but that through everything, He is with me and delivering me.

I Live In Goshen Scripture: Matthew 24:6-12; Genesis 45:9-10; Exodus 20:20-23 The title of my message this morning is “I Live in Goshen.” Now all of you know that I actually live in Lenexa, KS so I am not speaking of a physical address, but a mental one, a mindset. Based on my being a child ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-12, Genesis 45:9-10, Exodus 20:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Name Is Noah - And I Made God Smile Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 26, 2003

This is taken from an existing Sermon on Sermon Central, i just added some illustrations and tailored it to a series we are doing on the purpose driven life. The sermon looks at the 5 primary ways to please God.

Introduction One of the key elements of a good sermon is making sure you have a really good illustration. For those of you that preach, I know I have had to only come up with 3 so far, but tonight I would like to take you into the world Noah. Whole sermon is almost an illustration. But through it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Christian Church

"worry (Part 2): What Does Jesus Teach In Matthew 6:24-34?" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2021

This sermon discusses how to overcome destructive/negative/unnecessary worries based on Matthew 6:25-34.

There was a story about a man who came face to face with the Angel of Death: The Angel was walking toward a city one morning, and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I'm going to take 100 people," the Angel replied. "That's horrible!" the man said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Night-Free Lamb

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 3, 2017

We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him.

Sunday Night-Free Lamb Place: BLCC Date: 5/7/17 Text: John 6.22-24 CT: We follow Jesus to know Him not about Him. FAS: A common theme in modern Christianity has been that head knowledge is how one becomes more adept at following Christ: the more you know, the better you'll do. But in fact, that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Rising Above The "See Level"!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 16, 2018

Yours truly aims to cast his spotlight on three instances in The Bible where the main characters’ in their relationship with another individual focused on invisible spiritual factors rather than the plainly visible physical ones’ for their own good!!!

Rising above the “see” level!!! “Do the seeing really see” wondered aloud the popular blind author cum lecturer namely Helen Keller in one of her lectures reminiscing her interactions with the husbands who weren’t able to recollect immediately ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Pearl Of Greatest Price

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2017

This is a study of the Pearl of Great Price -- Jesus Christ. It's also a study of the Merchant who's seeking fine pearls. We also look at the ancient practice of pearl diving & how those pearls were traded until they reached the civilized world.

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE Matt. 13:44-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Many Kids -- Katlyn Yoder 1. Desperate for a child, a couple asked their priest to pray for them. "I'm going on sabbatical to Rome," he replied. "I'll light a candle in St. Peter's for you." 2. When the priest returned three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We The Problem Or The Solution... ???

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 23, 2021

Big problems? Will we sit here until we die? Will we accept that with God's help we can be part of the solution. Quit focusing on problems.

BE PART OF THE PROBLEM OR BE PART OF THE SOLUTION… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PLEASURE IS A GOOD DISGUISE? We tend to love materialism. WHY? WHY? WHY AM I IN THIS MESS? THIS MESS AND THIS BATTLE ARE GOING TO KILL ME? THE TRAP OF SELF-INDULGENCE. 1 Timothy 5:6 But she that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, 2 Kings 6:31, 2 Kings 7:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God