Sermons on Thorn Bushes:

A Lazy Man’s Vineyard

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 12, 2020

A little laziness would ruin a great harvest. It is time for us to be busy for Christ and reap a mighty harvest.

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: A little ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011

The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007

Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Stand? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at how our heart is like soil into which the gospel is planted, and we must be certain that our soil is fertile and ready to receive the Word. Otherwise, we will wither in our relationship with God; or worse, we will perish.

I have entitled our message, “Where Do You Stand?” This morning, as we look at what’s called the “Parable of the Sower,” we’re going to see how Jesus talks about four different soils, or four different types of spiritual ground, on which people may stand in relation to God. Something challenging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Birth To An Ishmael Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 17, 2019

How God Works the Messes of our own making into a beautiful tapestry

Giving Birth to an Ishmael PPT 1 Title This is a message about how God responds to the messes in life that are self inflicted. PT 2 Text Ge 3:17 Then to Adam He said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree about which I commanded you, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-18, Genesis 37:23, Genesis 49:23, Psalm 105:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Interruptions

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

An intriguing dynamic of life is the possibility of God interrupting our plans with His much better plan. This sermon considers 1- The Sovereingty of Divine Interruptions 2- The Opportunity of Divine Interruptions 3- The Responsibility of Divine Inter

Divine Interruptions Exodus 3:1-10 8-25-02 Intro: Ex 3:1-10 3:1Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Hebrews 11:24-27, Exodus 3:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Are They Attacking Again? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 4, 2003

When tragedy strikes, we can trust God. [terrorism & war]

STANDING TALL: ARE THEY ATTACKING AGAIN? Psalm 27:1-14 S: Courage Th: Standing Tall Pr: WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES, WE CAN TRUST GOD. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Applications TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 27 five applications that will instruct us on how to trust God when tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Without One Plea Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 13, 2008

Like Paul, we cannot plead that we are either too broken or too privileged to engage in service. Brokenness is what God can use for the Kingdom.

No excuses. No excuses. We are accountable for what we do. We are accountable to God. And what God has called us to do, we can do. No excuses. If God has chosen us, then He has expectations. There are Kingdom tasks to be performed, there is a witness to be made, there is something that each of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Assignment Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Filters are important because without them things don’t operate properly. Are you living life unfiltered?

No Filter Pt. 4 - Assignment In an age where things that are not real are promoted as reality it would serve to reason that in church, we would tell you to live with no filter since we are taught by our Savior to live authentic and genuine lives. However, I want to tell you that filters are an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Jeremiah 20:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wait A Minute

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 27, 2008

Salvation is easy but only the beginning. Living faith is much harder.

Wait a Minute, Who Said Anything About Suffering! Christian faith is different from any other religion in the world. It is different because of the very nature of grace. Grace does not require great works. It is a gift from God. We do not and could not have a chance of ever earning it. We will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Sacred Space

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2011

Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God.

Title: Sacred Space Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Thesis: Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God. Introduction In The World’s Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the part of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a number of world speed records in the 1960s riding an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Champion For Christ! - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2007

God wants you to be a champion for Him, and you can be. Here’s how...

Be a Champion for Christ! - Part 2 Exodus 3:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2007 *Of all the heroes in the Old Testament, nobody stands out more than Moses. We see him leading the Children of Israel across the Red Sea on dry ground. We see him on the mountain with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays (Week 3 Of 4): In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2021

By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are warned about compromises. By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are challenged to live in the Truth.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 3 OF 4): IN THE WORLD John 17:13-19 #JesusPrays RAFT STORY PART 1 Come listen to my story about a young man named Jed. Jed wanted to set off on his own and wanted to see what kind of man he was going to be because he was about to move out of his parent’s house and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Silence Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2018

Build your faith on facts, not feelings.

Breaking the Silence Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill December 8-9, 2018 [Transition from “Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”] How many of you feel like the Christmas season is crazy busy? It sure seems more hectic than holy, doesn’t it? My guess is the nativity has been knocked over in some of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God The Enabler

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

How does God enable us in our daily Christian walk?

There are tell-tale signs of the image people have of God in how they answer the challenges He puts forth in our lives. A study in the life of Moses will do much to expose ourselves and our pursuit of Christianity. Last week I spoke concerning what happens when we see God, today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal