Sermons on Thistles:

Lessons From Adam

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009

Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him.

Genesis 3:1-24 "Lessons From Adam" Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him. I. He was passive (vs 1-6) Basically, he ignored her! He ignored the fact that Satan was there. He ignored the fact that Satan was talking to her He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Old Man And His Massey Ferguson" Series

Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jun 4, 2012

Narrative Hybrid of Parable of the Sower

Nicolas Campbell “The Old Man and the Mason Ferguson” Luke 8:4-18 First Christian Church Rock Hill A. FAS- Broken shovel story B. Farming. It’s everywhere in the Bible and today we have a story about farming. I. Retelling the Biblical story. A. Here we have Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Putting Out The Wild Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2012

The sins of the toungue are like a wild fire in process. God can control our words and put out the devastation of the fire of our lips.

1. Speech, the Importance of: Pianist Arthur Rubenstein, who could speak in eight languages, once told this story on himself: Some years ago he had a stubborn case of hoarseness. The newspapers were full of reports about smoking and cancer; so he decided to consult a throat specialist. "I searched ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea Chapter 10 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013

Hosea 10

Hosea 10 [NLT] June 26, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Once again, I want us to review what we have learned so far in our study through this prophetic book. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Weeds Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013

In our lives we allow weeds and stuff to choke out the things that God is trying to accomplish in our lives.

Sowing Seed; Life, Faith, and Service Parable of the weeds- Sermon #2 Matthew 13:24-29 Introduction- We continue in our series Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, and Service. If you remember, we looked at the parable of the sower. We saw that the Word of God can be planted into 4 different soils. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2008

Not everyone you share the gospel with will have hardened hearts. You should have hope. There are those who will receive the gospel for what it is, the words of eternal life.

Why is it that one person responds to the gospel and is deeply moved and all they can think and talk about is sharing Christ with others while at the same time another person seems unmoved that Jesus died for them? You find one person moved to tears by the gospel and another cold and distant. Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 1, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 4:1-11 on rest (Outline and some material taken from Maclaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture called, "Entrance into God’s Rest" on Hebrews 4:9-10)

Introduction: Bring children up front and do “Take a Day of Rest” from Sermons 4 Kids. WBTU: So far in Hebrews we have talked about how Christianity is better than Judaism, and how Christ is better than angels and Moses. In these verses we talk about rest, a better rest. From ch. 3 and 4 we know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Characteristics Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016

Practice these four traits that Paul prayed his friends would possess, and you will grow in your spiritual maturity.

When you’re building something important, something that you want to last, it is absolutely necessary to start with a BLUEPRINT. We don’t begin important projects haphazardly. We begin with a plan for what we desire in the final product. If we don’t, we will end up with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Can Be Like A Garbage Truck?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2017

Life can accumulate much garbage of hurt and frustration. Never accept the negative, God's plan can overcome the obstacles.

LIFE CAN BE LIKE A GARBAGE TRUCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have several small candles. I have one match? How many candles can I light with one match? How many candles can one candle light? LIGHT THE CANDLE THEN UNLIMITED HOW MANY CANDLES WILL BURN? Are we burning a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7-17, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Skeleton At The Feast: Attitude Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2017

Your attitudes will determine your altitude. You daily make choices about how you will act vs react. Hurt people hurt people. We must break the cycle and accept this can be fixed. (This is part #1 in a series) What do we do when we are reviled?

THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST ---YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #1 ALTITUDE: the height of something, elevation, what you are known for...success, rank ATTITUDE: the way you think or feel about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12-13, Matthew 5:11-12, Numbers 13:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grounded In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Judgment Of Eve Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The judgment here upon Eve is not to be taken as a universal punishment of all women because of her sin. This is Eve's personal penalty for her sin.

When W. C. Fields was deathly sick his friend Gene Fowler dropped in on him and caught him reading the Bible. Fowler was astounded, for Fields had never found any use for the Bible other than to prop up his martini. Fowler said, "Bill I am deeply touched." "Don't bother, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

The Right Notes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Justification (legal term), CSI, NCSI, Nancy Grace, movies... we want the bad guy to get what’s coming to him.We want justice & the gospel gives it to us in the most unbelievable way.

Recovering Redemption The Right Notes (4 of 5) October 12, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Story B Review of Last 3 Sermons I The Pronouncement of Justification A Biblical truths of solid spiritual ground: 1 Justification (legal term) a CSI, NCSI, Nancy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Start At The Very Beginning Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2015

3 things from Genesis 1-3, one from each chapter (adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's book: God, Marriage, and Family, chapter 2 Leaving and Cleaving, pgs. 31- 39)

HoHum: At Sunday school there were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Busy

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message tackles the problem of laziness.

Chico Alliance Church “Get Busy” INTRODUCTION We spent some time last week on the place of service (work) for the Lord. Romans addresses both sides of the issue. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Romans 12:11 One can recognize fervency by the amount of time ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance