Sermons on Thorn Bushes:

"the Parables Of Matthew 13" The Seed Is The Word Of God...sow It!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2020

In order to understand the parables of Matthew 13 one must begin with Matthew 12 and the challenge of the Pharisees. These parables are about those who are receptive to the Word of God. The farmer scatters the seed. Let God do His thing. Tell "God Stories."

In Jesus Holy Name July 19, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:24-25 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” The Seed is the Word of God… We Just Sow The parable of the Seed and the Sower in Matthew 13 provide answers to the disciples regarding the success or failure of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Is In The Blood

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jul 31, 2020

There could never be a more personal, more sacrificial or more sacred expression of God’s saving love than the shed blood of Jesus.

“Life is in the Blood” Hebrews 9:11-15, 19-28 Two missionary doctors working in India, both surgeons, were frustrated by the unwillingness of most Indians to donate blood. To the Indians, blood was life, and they couldn’t get past the idea of sacrificing any of their precious life-force. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

"Getting Back To Basics" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 5, 2014

Learning How to Pray and the power of prayer.

The Ultimate Decision August 5, 2014 I love getting back to basics or simplifying things. Today, we make things too complicated. This past weekend I had the joy of meeting a friend from Prep School. I had not seen him in 40 years but it was as if we had never stopped meeting. He had told me of an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

The Parable Of The Wicked Tenants: An Exposition Of Matthew 21:33-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 25, 2020

Sometimes Parables have meanings that are hidden to some and revealed to others. At other times, they tell it like it is;

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants: An Exposition of Matthew 21:33-46 The parables of Jesus were often spoken to hide the truth from His enemies and reveal it to the disciples and those who held to Jesus teaching. It is true that He often had to take them aside to explain what the parable meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“he Did What We Could Not Do” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2012

Christ lived a sinless life so He might die a sacrificial death.

In verse 6, we learned that Christ is the eternal God of the universe, who set aside His eternal rights, to accomplish His eternal purpose - that He be glorified by His creation through the lives of redeemed men and women who walked in intimate love relationship with Him. Verse 7 says Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Burden-Bearer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do we worry? or do we let go and let GOD bear our burdens? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will bear our burdens if we let Him IV. TEXT: Psalms 68:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edit

I. EXORDIUM: Do we worry? or do we let go and let GOD bear our burdens? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will bear our burdens if we let Him IV. TEXT: Psalms 68:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Still And Know...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2021

We seem to live in a world of absolute chaos. Chaos seems to be the new norm. God says: Listen, be still and know... trust me... total surrender.

BE STILL … AND KNOW By Wade Martin Hughes, sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friendship Evangelism Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul writes to call them to a higher standard. And to call us to a higher standard as well. There should be a difference in how we live and how the world lives.

GOING PUBLIC “Friendship Evangelism” 1st Corinthians 3:1-10 In our text, today, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. This is a church that Paul started around AD 50. This letter appears to have been written about 5 years later. So this is a very young church, full of men and women who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trial Of Jesus - Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

Both Pilate and Herod agreed Jesus was innocent, but the Jewish leaders refused to accept the verdict. This integrated gospel account of His trial includes prophecies of details foretold by Isaiah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Pilate They tied Jesus up, and the whole crowd led him away from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment in the early morning. They delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea.(Matthew 27:2, John 18:28) The Jews wouldn't go into the judgment hall. They would be defiled (considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:11-31, Luke 23:1-22, John 19:1-16, Isaiah 50:7-9, Isaiah 50:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"The Parables Of Matthew 13” The Seed Is The Word Of God… We Just Sow

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 13, 2023

The message is not about the "way to heaven" but our walk. We are to sow the "seed" which is the word of God.

In Jesus Holy Name July 16, 2023 Text: Matthew 13:1-9 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” The Seed is the Word of God… We Just Sow The message today is not about how to have peace with God not how to obtain heaven. It is about our walk, our responsibility as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"words From The Cross" " I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2023

Exposure. Heat. Exhaustion. Dehydration. He’s been on the cross now for 6 hours. It’s hot. Lips cracked. Throat so dry. He cries out. "I Thirst" God in Christ substituted Himself for us sinners. That is the heart of the cross of Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name March 19, 2023 Lent IV John 19:29 Redeemer Words from the Cross: “I Thirst” ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29, Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Day Death Died (Edited Version)

Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 22, 2024

This may be the most unusual Easter message you have heard.

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: This may be the most unusual Easter message you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Christ Came To Jerusalem As King Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Mar 25, 2024

Today is Psalm Sunday when we remember and celebrate that Jesus Christ came to Jerusalem as King.

Today is Psalm Sunday when we remember and celebrate that Jesus Christ came to Jerusalem as King. But he came to Jerusalem as a king with a difference. So today we will look at the following: Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament prophesies about his entry into Jerusalem. The crowds cried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, Isaiah 61:11

Denomination: Baptist

Fertile Ground Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 8, 2025

This is the 26th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#26] FERTILE GROUND Luke 8:1-18 Introduction: For teachers and students, the School Year is over; but for the Maintenance Department, this is when we are the busiest. Several weeks ago, we hydro-seeded at 2 of our Elementary Schools. The Grounds Team dug up the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Weakness: Embracing God’s Power In Our Frailty Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 25, 2026

The Christian life contains a profound paradox: strength is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender; not in achievement, but in humility; not in boasting, but in admitting our weakness

Title: Strength in Weakness: Embracing God’s Power in Our Frailty Text: 2 Corinthians 12:10 “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Introduction: The Christian life contains a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible