Sermons on The Grain Of Wheat:

Navigating The Ebb And Flow

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024

Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Weeds

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 14, 2020

This parable may very well be one of the most important teachings for the church to hear in helping us to understand the nature of our witness for good in the world.

The Problem of Weeds Read Matthew 13:24-30 Everyone who has ever farmed or gardened, or taken care of a lawn, is only too familiar with the vexing reality of weeds. Weeds are essentially a mundane example of the fall of Creation and the presence of sin in the world. The dictionary defines them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

You Must Know The Thresher Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

Ultimately, the Lord makes people hear and will sort out the wheat from the chaff. That is not your job.

The last thing you need to know about the harvest is the Thresher. The harvest is all about the Lord and in this time He uses the Holy Spirit to bring about the fruit. Ezek 2:3-10 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Weeds Among The Wheat: A Lesson In Spiritual Growth By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 26, 2024

However, there will come a day of reckoning, a time of harvest when the separation between the righteous and the wicked will occur. The harvesters will gather the weeds and throw them into the fire, while the wheat will be brought into the owner’s barn.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today, let us delve into the profound teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew, specifically in the passage from Matthew 13:24–43. In this passage, Jesus shares with us the parable of the weeds among the wheat, revealing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"watchful Living In A World Of Wheat And Tares" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Oct 7, 2024

This brings us to a crucial point: “while everyone was sleeping.” The enemy sowed the tares while the people were unaware. This suggests a lack of vigilance, a spiritual sleepiness. How often do we let our guard down?

"Watchful Living in a World of Wheat and Tares" Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 8th Sermon--The Meaning and the Miracles: Miracle of SOUND [rushing mighty wind, Miracle of SIGHT [flaming heads] Miracle of SPEECH [other tongues].

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Very controversial chapter! Many denominations build entire belief system around it. Some set it aside, afraid of looking like they are holy rollers…but let’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 3, 2005

This message was preached at a Christian School "Revival" during their Chapel service.

ARE YOU FOR REAL? EXPOSING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us music, and satan has created an industry that ruins the blessing of music. God gave us his word and satan tries to produce a counterfeit. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel. Part 3: What Happens If We Accept Jesus?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 15, 2020

When we accept Jesus we ARE a new creation and the old passes away. There is new birth and death. But we shouldn't imagine for a moment that the job is done. Just as a new baby needs nurturing, our new spiritual selves need nurturing. And our old selves need to be shown the door.

The Gospel, Part 3 We have now reached the third of our four talks in our series ‘the gospel.’ Part 1: The problem Part 2: The solution Part 3: What changes if we accept Jesus? Part 4: What happens if we reject Jesus? [Slide of Adam and Eve] In part 1 of this series on ‘the gospel’ we first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole World Can't Be Wrong Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 31, 2015

The whole world can't be wrong - can it?

“Cross Currents: The Whole World Can’t be Wrong” John 12:12-19; Col 4:2-18 I can’t imagine how he must have felt. I’d like to have been there. Joshua was the new leader of Israel. Imagine following the footsteps of Moses. That’s a tall order. I have a little ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nailing Down Your Need For The Cross

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 12, 2022

Today, we’re going to the cross and take notice. We we’re going to hear what Jesus said about the cross as He foretold His death. In His words of we understand why Calvary was so necessary. From Jesus’ lips, what does He tell us that that cross does for you and me?

If you were to Google the phrase: “The day that changed the world” what do you think would come up? Here’s a few book titles with the that contains the phrase “Changed the world “in their title. Here are a few examples: a) Gunpowder: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World. b) Cod: The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Into Favor!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 23, 2007

This message will encourage others that their not all that different from Mary!

Failure Made Into Favor Text: Luke 1: 26-38 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #5: ‘along The Way Of Love And Life' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 25, 2009

We reflect upon the reality of God’s Law of Love, written on our very hearts, and made possible in our lives by the sacrifice of Jesus, and the new life God brings through the wonder and glory of Jesus’ resurrection.

John 12:20-33 (Jeremiah 31:31-34) Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon the reality of God’s Law of Love, written on our very hearts, and made possible in our lives by the sacrifice of Jesus, and the new life God brings through the wonder and glory of Jesus’ resurrection. A SERMON FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Awake To His Likeness

Contributed by Karl Walker on Apr 29, 2009

Awake into the likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Time to awaken into His likeness Zechariah 3:3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and was standing before the Angel [of the Lord]. 3:4 And He spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And He said to [Joshua], Behold, I have caused your iniquity ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Resurrected Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 19, 2014

“Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:46-47)

Theme: Living the resurrected life Text: Is. 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Lk. 24:13-49 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and nothing can match its significance. When Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Faithfulness

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

God is Faithful.

God's Faithfulness Mark 11:1-11 And as they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, [2] and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one yet has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist