Sermons on The Grain Offering:

"sown To Rise: The Seed Of Resurrection"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 27, 2024

The Grain of Wheat parable reveals the transformative power of sacrifice, resurrection, and divine rewards. It highlights Jesus' mission and acts as a guide for believers, encouraging them to embrace a life characterized by selflessness and obedience while strengthening their faith.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 12:24) "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." [25] He that loveth his life shall ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24, Ephesians 4:9-10, Matthew 16:24-26, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, Philippians 3:20-21, Romans 6:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Reasons Why Preachers Should Be Paid

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 5, 2006

Gives the five reasons Paul gives in 1 Cor 9 for paying the preacher.

WHY PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID REVISED 08-05-2006 FIVE REASONS WHY GOSPEL PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 (1 Cor 9:1 NIV) Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? (1 Cor 9:2 NIV) Even though I may not be an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Return Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 27, 2002

God calls us to return to completing His business. In Genesis 43 we will see Jacob and his sons return for grain and for God’s greater purpose--the Salvation and Continuation of the Nation of Israel.

Called to Return A. The Promise B. The Preparation and Panic C. The Presentation and Placement DBF, Genesis 43, 4/28/02 I know there are times of year that we all leave Dillingham and Bristol Bay to go to different places outside. When I go, I really do enjoy leaving for a while to re-energize ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Reckless Love Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

In this message, part 13 in series Love Never Dies, Dave examines Jesus' comparison of a grain of wheat dying in order to become a stalk to the necessity of the human self dying in order to learn to fully love.

Reckless Love Love Never Dies, prt. 13 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 4, 2010 This series we have been in for the past few months is called Love Never Dies. We started it on Easter Sunday – now that seems like forever ago, doesn’t it?! That day we covered the death and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

What I Have I Give To You

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Feb 18, 2020

offer hope

Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. I want to make a statement this morning and I pray it will help you. There is a strong reality that many must come to grips with and that is that you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better When Aged

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 8: 1 – 26

Numbers 8: 1 – 26 Better when aged 8 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to Aaron, and say to him, ‘When you arrange the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the lamp stand.’ ” 3 And Aaron did so; he arranged the lamps to face toward the front of the lamp stand, as the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2001

What does it mean to come near to God and experiencing a relationship with Him?

Intimacy with God. WORSHIP series. Text- Mark 12:28-34 (NLT) Oct.14, 2001 28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the discussion. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Touched By God When I Didn't Expect It

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Considering God’s blessing on Zechariah amidst his disappointment.

Luke 1:5-25 – Touched by God when I didn’t expect it A man named Jacob had hit a low point in his life. He had thought about killing himself but he was too poor and too tired to secure the means to do it. He found a park bench and just lay down to die. He did not eat, because there was nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Joel And Amos Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 7, 2021

A shot across the bow

August 07, 2021 The phrase “a shot across the bow” is an expression that comes from the navy. It is a deliberate miss or warning shot that demonstrates to the enemy vessel that he is within range of your guns and that he’d better stop whatever he’s doing BECAUSE what’s coming next WILL NOT end ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 44:4-5, Jeremiah 35:15, Amos 5:4, Amos 4:6-11, Amos 1:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ezekiel 33:11, Joel 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Substitute For Water

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 4, 2011

The Living Water Jesus offers

Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Wherever it travels, water carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it. 1. Water ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: *other

You Still Have Room For A Miracle In Your Life

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

Its never too late for God to work a miracle for you!

You Still Have Room For A Miracle In Your Life! II Ki 3:15-20 15 "But now bring me a musician." Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. 16 And he said, "Thus says the LORD: ’Make this valley full of ditches.’ 17 "For thus says the LORD: ’You shall not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Teachings

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 13, 2011

The message talks about Jesus' words to living a good life.

Text: “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Jesus is the Son of God. He walked the face of the earth preaching and teaching the multitudes of people. Many listened to what He had to say, but on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Not As The Lord Commanded (Leviticus 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2024

Does apostolic succession guarantee that even the next generation of priests will not disobey God? Let's look at Leviticus 10.

As we read through the early chapters of Leviticus, is it important to note how some did not do as the Lord commanded? Is this a weakness of apostolic succession? Where is the guarantee that even the very next generation of priests will be faithful? Jesus gave over 300 commands. Are we faithful to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tabernacle Set Up (Exodus 40)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2024

How does setting up the tabernacle teach us about setting up a church? Let's look at Exodus 40.

How much detail is required to set up a healthy local church? Have we done so exactly as the Lord commanded? Are some things to be treated as holy? Let’s look at Exodus 40. When was the tabernacle first set up after the Exodus from Egypt? Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “On the first day of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon challenges us to evaluate the authenticity of our worship and to ensure our faith is reflected in our daily actions.

What a joy it is to gather together, as the family of God, to ponder the precious truths of His Word. Our hearts are like parched soil, craving the life-giving rain of Scripture. Today, we turn to the book of Amos, a book that may not be as familiar as Psalms or as comforting as the Gospel of John, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Topics: Continual Worship