Sermons on The Soil With Thorns:

7 Ways To Effectively Reach People Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermons shows us effective ways we can reach people.

7 ways to effectively reach people By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Acts 3:1-11 Recap : Acts 2:42-47 V42 – And they continued steadfastly in the apostle’s doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers…. V47 – Praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Sow Seeds Of Faith

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 13, 2015

“The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how”. (Mark 4:26-27)

Mk. 4:26-34 Theme: Sow seeds of Faith Text: 1 Sam 16:1-13; 2 Cor. 5:6-10; Mk. 4:26-34 The last few weeks were one of the saddest in the history of our dear nation Ghana. We witnessed and experienced the tragedy caused by the floods that had unfortunately become a yearly routine. This year ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2003

In the life of Gideon there are truths and principles for successful Christian families.

There is Strength in Weakness -God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things- Judges 6-7 In the life and mission of Gideon we see that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. In the person of Gideon we see there is strength in weakness. When you see how God used Gideon you ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Real Miracle-Grow Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Can’t Understand All This – Maybe You Struggle Too Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022

God's creation is so immense, so majestic, we struggle to understand it all. when we consider the universe, then our minds can't absorb the grandeur. Here some facts about the fuel system of the universe and the wonders of our own planet. It must turn us to God.

I CAN’T UNDERSTAND ALL THIS – MAYBE YOU STRUGGLE TOO We live in an amazing world, and when you study it, you are astonished at the complexity and the unbelievable marvels of the natural world. Not only that, but the infinitesimal brain of man has no way of understanding the universe. I love to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 8:1-6, Psalm 19:1-2, Hebrews 11:3, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 1:21-22, Ecclesiastes 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Of Nazareth Calms The Storm On The Lake: What Are The Storms In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 8, 2023

The storm hits, don’t wake up Jesus, trust that he's with you in the storm, even though he’s silent. He’s asleep. But, Jesus is with you even though he’s silent.

"In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final skydiver opened his chute, the picture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:35-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

Caring For God's Creation Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2024

“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)

The Scriptures begin with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Everything begins with God and everything God creates is perfect. God created a perfect world and placed man in it as a caretaker with the responsibility of keeping it perfect. He was given authority and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:30-31, Revelation 21:5-7, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Lesson In Farming Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 28, 2005

A look at the four conditions of the human heart and the receptivity of each to the Word of God

A Lesson in Farming Text: Luke 8:4-15 Introduction: For the next several weeks we’re going to be looking at the parables of Christ as they are found in the Gospel of Luke. The word for "parable" means, "to throw alongside." Therefore, a parable is a type of illustration thrown alongside of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Groaning Faith

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005

We groan as we wait in our earthly tent, have faith and reach out to those in the darkness for Christs love compels us

Earthly Tent Our bodies are is what Paul is referring to as an “Earthly Tent” Inspiring eh, we are not even a small semi detached, but a thread bear, patched up, letting in the rain and blowing in the wind tent, causing more grief than bringing shelter type tent (or at least that’s how I might see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Mission

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 26, 2009

God’s plan was carried out through Jesus’ earthly mission.

Text: “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27). Jesus was sent on a mission by the Father. He was sent to do a work that would give man an opportunity to gain a right relationship with the Father. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus With Thankful Hearts Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Ninth in the following Jesus series

Following Jesus with Thankful Hearts November 20th, 2005 Various Texts These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2006

There is no wonder there is an Identity Crisis in the local church today. In our text for examination, we find the disciples of Christ were also locked into an Identity Crisis some 2,000 years ago. In our modern culture there is more and more confusion

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, Inc. of Oklahoma City Preached on Monday October 9, 2006 Opening night of Revival Tabernacle of Praise Ardmore Oklahoma SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:13-16 13When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks about four different kinds of hearers or listeners.

INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Will Destroy The Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 30, 2015

To show that GOD will never tolerated wickedness in man, and if that man will not humble himself and come to GOD to repent, GOD will destroy him together with his sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Will the LORD destroy you? No. The LORD is long-suffering toward me. 2 Peter 3:9 2 Peter 3:9 (Amplified Bible) The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people’s conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:7

Denomination: Pentecostal