Sermons on The Soil With Thorns:

The Virtuous Kingdom: Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 27, 2008

This sermon (and the included Children’s Sermon) are designed to emphasize that God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Fruitfulness Mark 11 12-14; 20-21 Sermon Objective: God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that! Supporting Scripture: John 15:1-17; Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Sermon 9: Origin Of The Curse

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION This passage contains what is commonly called "the curse" that applies to six areas: (1) Animals, (2) The serpent, (3) Satan, (4) Woman, (5) The earth, (6) Man. "And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Far Too Easily Pleased

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

The sermon shows how we can exchange the temporal pleasures of this life for the eternal pleasures of God.

Far Too Easily Pleased Text: Psalm 36:5-8 I. Introduction Quote: C. S. Lewis - If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Four Subjects Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 15, 2006

Want to find out if YOU are a Loyal Subject of our King - READ ON!

Powerpoint and video clips available through e-mail. Title: “The King’s Four Subjects” Objective: Every person must decide which kind of subject he is going to be by comparing the four responses to the Savior found in John 9:1ff. Intro: Last week we spent a little time together talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Ground

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 22, 2007

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER.

GOOD GROUND INTRO: PARABLE OF THE SOWER 1: MARK:4:3-20 A) PARABLE- AN EARTHLY STORY WITH A HEAVENLY MEANING B) JESUS SPOKE IN PARABLES FOR THE SOLE REASON OF BEING EASILY UNDERSTOOD BY HIS CROWD C) IT’S NOT THAT HE DIDN’T HAVE THEOLOGY OR THAT HE DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO SPEAK ELOQUENTLY D) HE WANTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Other

Understanding Bury Vs Planting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2015

GOD HAS A PLAN... His plan is much more than burying the dead. God's plan is to break the fallow ground and sow seeds. What looks like dead seeds will bring THE HARVEST. Do not eat the SEED CORN!

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE IN A BURIAL AND PLANTING SEED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hosea 10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. MAYBE ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The third sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

Introduction: (Slide 1) A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: Nicodemus’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. In the mid-1980’s, a young community ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Organic Faith: The Word And Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 18, 2010

Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in The Word and Worship.

ORGANIC FAITH: THE WORD AND WITNESS Rev. 10:1 11 Sermon Objective: Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in The Word and Worship. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 119 REV. 10 INTRO Last week we began looking at “Organic Faith.” AN ORGANIC FAITH IS ONE THAT IS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Drift Away From Teachings Of Jesus Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 20, 2024

It grieves my heart to see so many of you drifting away from the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

You who once walked in the light of His love and grace have turned aside to chase after the pleasures of this world. The Bible warns us of this very thing in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, "For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7, Psalm 16:8

Its God's Way Or No Way! Series

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2008

God has a manner of supplying our needs in the kingdom. He is very aware of the needs of his children. It is important to understand God’s system in order to enjoy the abundance of God in our lives. Nothing is automatic, if we want for the prom

Breaking the Curse of Poverty Its God’s Way or No Way! Pastor Herson Gonzalez Calvary Worship Center God has a manner of supplying our needs in the kingdom. He is very aware of the needs of his children. It is important to understand God’s system in order to enjoy the abundance of God in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Fluff Is Gone.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Jan 7, 2006

The fluff of the dandelion is a good example of ourself.

When the fluff is gone. In the summer when the dandelions are at the point when they fill the grass with what looks like cotton balls on a stick , we notice how beautiful they are , how delicate they are. We usually will single one out and hold it in our hand , careful not to hurt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Followers Are Fruitful Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers are Fruitful

Lesson 08 of the Follow Me Series Followers are Fruitful Grady Henley May 2004 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy And The Value Of Listening Intently For God Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011

Listening for what God is saying is important. Listening well is essential. Those of us who seek to share with others a word that could be described as prophetic should also listen well before we speak.

29.5.11 THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING INTENTLY TO GOD INTRO What do you hope for when you come to Church on a Sunday? I expect for most of us who come we hope to hear from God. We want to be able come away at the end of a service having heard something that changes the way we see things or feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist