Sermons on Thorn In Side:

This Valley Is For Me

Contributed by Lamar Denby on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction.

Introduction. A. It would be wonderful if we could always be on the mountain top, but life has its valleys and we must pass through them. B. Baca means "weeping." It was a valley of bushes and thorns in Palestine which could not be passed without labour and tears. C. It's in the valley that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-9

"the Cross Of Jesus Christ!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 25, 2022

The story of the cross of Christ is the very heart of Christianity! The cross is the power of God unto salvation and it must be preached.

To be sure, the story of the cross is a very intense and brutal story. But the cross must be preached. It is the power of God that saves. I. Notice the Cross was a place of SHAME. The Bible tell us, “Jesus endured the cross.. despising the shame.” Here are 3 examples of the shame Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-31

Receiving The Word Of God

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Learning about receiving the preaching of the Word of God

Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Mark 4:1. And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battle Is Over And The Victory Is Won

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 11, 2024

It is great to celebrate easter but to fully appreciate the joy of the season it is important to understand why Jesus gave his life for us. The greatest miracle of all is the resurrection but how could be celebrate the resurrection without walking the way of the cross?

All over the world Church attendance is high on Easter; people who are not normally seen in Church come to celebrate the Christian joy and the hope of resurrection. This is a good thing, and I am glad that all of you are here this morning, but there cannot be an Easter without a Good ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Hold His Hands!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2015

Trying to maneuver through the labyrinth of this confused world on your own can be a nightmare; trusting and holding His Hands would be the best thing to do!

Hold His Hands! Psalms 145:16 “You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Kodaikanal is my home town, while traversing the narrow lanes of Kodaikanal, a lovely hilly town, there would be sumptuous berries in the bushes on either side of the road; as a kid when I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Skilled Or Committed - 5 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

Skilled - Practise through Discipline

Skilled - Practise through Discipline Proverbs 16:1-3 • Pro 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. Pro 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Instant Christian

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 10, 2011

We have adapted the Christian life to the culture. We want it hot, easy, quick and effortless.

The American people expect everything fast, easy and cheap. And we often treat the Christian life like that. We want it to be like a McDonald’s drive through — drive up to the window, get what you want and drive off. Have you noticed all the ads that tell us about the products ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Hedges

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 8, 2009

What are your hedges made of and where did they come from and why? Do you have any? Did God tear yours down or build one for you?

You have often heard I and others pray a hedge of protection or thorns about folks but you may not have known where we get the idea from even though you might like it. One lady told me she loved it when I prayed that because it gave her great comfort. Hedges can be a great comfort depending on ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 19, 2022

In Part 2 of this series we focus on Jesus' parable about the sower, specifically about how the seeds of His Word are snatched from us because we do not take the time to care for them.

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8; Isaiah 40:29-31; 55:11; Matthew 13:4-8 This morning we’re going to complete the message that I began last week titled “Your Harvest is Coming.” Last week the focus of that message was to show us how important it is for us to purposefully ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Matthew 13:4-30, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This message reminds us that in spite of the difficulties that wemay face in life, God has already given us everything we need, especially the gift of His grace.

GODSfS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Since this is Thanksgiving week, let me begin this morning by asking you one simple question: gFor what are you thankful?h or gAre you thankful?h 1. I have to admit that I tend to look at what I do not have and donft always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Last week we began a series entitled “Do Not Lose Heart.” We established the point that many people lose heart as they travel the path of life. I mentioned Jim Ryun, who was a long distance runner. At one point in his life he lost heart with running and walked off of the track. He quit. He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Is Serious Trouble.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 20, 2020

A man bound set free by the Master.

A Man is serious trouble. We can look around see a number of people in this shape. People may not live among the tombs but they act like a mad man. Mark 5: 1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Grace Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's grace is sufficient for us, it's always available, and it's a gift we can share with others.

Let's kick things off with a question. What's the coolest gift you've ever gotten? Maybe it was a new phone, a skateboard, or a video game. But no matter how awesome that gift was, it doesn't hold a candle to the gifts God gives us. Today, we're talking about one of those gifts: grace. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Topics: Divine Mercy, Unmerited Favor, Spiritual Gifts, Salvation

Sowers, Seeds And Soils

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The time to sow seeds, and various soil types of evangelism.

Sowers, Seeds and Soils Luke 8:5-15 A sower went out We are expected to go out We are expected to sow We cannot go out without seed Seeds have no life until they are sown Germination Need water, light and soil (can grow without soil) The seed is the word of God Mixed with the light of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist