Sermons on The Tree:

Why Is The Rose Of Sharon Important?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 7, 2025

Song of Solomon is about a man and a woman, their love, courtship, and marriage. It is an allegory of God's love for Israel and the church.

Before we begin, there has been a lot of discussion over the significance of the book of the Song of Solomon. Some might say that this is an exacting tale about love between a married husband and wife. While others will say that this is a moral story of God's adoration for Israel and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Come And Follow Me?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jan 8, 2021

As we think about the calling of Nathaniel, we reflect on some of the symbology of the scripture, and think about how we are called to discipleship ourselves.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Hymns can be subjective, depending on who is listening to them, someone may think that a particular hymn is beautifully written, and someone else may feel that its dreadful. Choosing Hymns for worship is a minefield, will the congregation know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

Test: Watching People: Ready To Quit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 21, 2020

Come let us reason, it is not wise to watch other people and then throw up our hands and quit. Frustration is a faith killer.

TEST: I AM AN READY TO QUIT… FRUSTRATION… WATCHING PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a towel, discuss Roberto Duran’s most famous fight was against Sugar Ray Leonard. Roberto threw in the towel and quit early in the fight? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN?) How easy can our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Psalm 73:1-28, Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lunch With Joseph Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 27, 2020

It is a lot easier to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply when you are convinced that they have pondered the gravity of their wrong-doing.

Lunch with Joseph (Genesis 43:1-45:28) 1. “When I was a kid, my dad and I were driving somewhere on a nice, sunny afternoon…. My window was rolled down. The town we live in isn’t known to be a destination for celebs of any kind. We pull up to a light; we’re the second car from the front. A ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sower's Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 13, 2020

Here's the question we must answer: are we called to sow the Kingdom Seeds in despair? Or do we sow them in hope?

July 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Isaiah 55:10-13 The Sower’s Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Huge crowds came to see Jesus. People from all over came to see the famous rabbi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Viii: Staying Connected To Jesus For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

No one can honestly say he is a Christian "just because". Becoming and being a Christian require a reason and a response: Sinners in need of a Savior who is Christ the Lord must accept Him as such and stay connected to Him.

STAYING CONNECTED TO JESUS FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVING The best time of year to visit Palestine is when fig trees, olive trees, and grape vines are at the height of their new growth. Everywhere you go, you see beautiful landscapes - orchards in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

A Voice In The Wilderness

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 11, 2021

A look into what John the Baptiser's purpose was, and what our purpose is today

A Voice in the Wilderness January 26th 2020 Luke 3:1-20 • In general, do people like to be told that what they are doing is wrong? • Wrong according to whom? Who determines right and wrong? Who says one’s ways are the right ways and another’s are bad? • How do they respond? Good, bad, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hopelessly Trapped By Fear And Negativity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2021

What is a trap? What is the lure of the trap? People tend to have negative attitudes and allow fear to dominate our attitudes. God does not give us a spirit of fear. Negativity kills faith.

HOPELESSLY TRAPPED BY FEAR AND NEGATIVITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE TRAP OF FEAR AND NEGATIVITY IS OFTEN SET BY WHAT WE SEE AND LISTEN… IF WE LISTEN TO FEAR AND NEGATIVITY THE TRAP IS SET. IF WE LISTEN TO GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT AND GOD’S WORD FAITH WILL GROW. Eve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10, Romans 10:17, Numbers 11:5, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unbroken

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 1, 2021

A man or woman who is rooted in Christ can stand the winds and the storms of life.

UNBROKEN "19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21, Psalm 34:19-20, Psalm 92:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 5, 2020

The King is coming to the world affected with COVID-19 pandemic. He is coming with the vaccine no scientist could come out with. He will heal the world of pain and pandemic. Happy Palm Sunday.

And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, ‘‘ Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’’ (Matt.21:9) INTRODUCTION The King is coming to the world affected with COVID-19 pandemic. He is coming with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9, Luke 18:36

Denomination: Charismatic

Customized Curses

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 13, 2020

Within the ranks of Spiritual Warfare ministry there is a common belief that the enemy can prevail against a Christian through the casting of curses.

This belief has resulted in the need to specialize in breaking “word” and “generational” curses that come against Christians because they are generally blamed for various problems one might encounter. A foundational truth of Christianity is that no weapon, including a curse (or hex), can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Galatians 1:8-9, Luke 6:28, Romans 5:12-13, Galatians 3:10-13, Colossians 1:12-14, Romans 8:1-2, Proverbs 26:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crying Of The Wolf At Midnight

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

There is a crying in the night. A quiet lament of the soul. You can sense it at three in the morning, and the hour of the wolf is upon you. All the thoughts of life and the daily parade rumble through like a freight train.

There is a crying in the night. A quiet lament of the soul. You can sense it at three in the morning, and the hour of the wolf is upon you. All the thoughts of life and the daily parade rumble through like a freight train. Looking out the window, all is dark. But something compels you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Senior Moments

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 16, 2017

A sermon to honor our latest graduates. We are reminded to seek the Lord, he is seeking us; Go with the Lord, he is going with us; and Continue our education in the Lord, he continues to teach us.

1. Graduation is an exciting time of the year. Milestones are reached, plans are made, and the journey continues. The reason for calling it “Commencement.” 2. Educators have an almost impossible challenge before them. Too many students do not want to learn: Physics Teacher: "Isaac Newton was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Unconfessed Sin

Contributed by Sebastian D'souza on Jun 13, 2017

We learn from King David's fall with Bathesheba that covering up sin can do more damage than the sin that we are trying to cover up. The best thing is that we come clean. allowing our past to do more damage to our future.

We first moved into the house we live in 17 years ago. There is a huge pine tree outside which drops sap and pine needles everywhere. I still remember when it was about 10 feet tall. Lately I was thinking, if only I cut it down when it was still small. Now, it's a job that requires professional ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Need For Salvation And The Way

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 13, 2017

This is an overview at a very high level of the human need for salvation and the way to find it. I'm sure there are gaps that most will fill in.

Please open your Bibles to Romans 2:12-16 which we will read in a few minutes. The Lord God, who created the heavens and the earth also created humanity. In the beginning two people, Adam and Eve, made up the totality of humanity and they had one law, one command; “You must not eat from the tree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-16, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 6:22-23, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene