Sermons on Thorns And Thistles:

Which Soil Am I On? Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Sep 10, 2024

God is the farmer

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meditation On Cross

Contributed by Mahima Kumar on Jan 2, 2025

Meditation on the Cross Hebrew: 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance

Meditation on the Cross Hebrew : 6.4-6; This is a hard verse in the Bible. Those who donot repent of their sins, those who do not desire repentance, those who do not like to be reproved, those who would not listen to any of remonstrance and those who do not change their life in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, Isaiah 53:5-6

The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare And Understanding The Enemy's Tactics Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025

The Bible provides insight into this spiritual warfare, revealing the enemy's tactics

As children of God, we often wonder why we face opposition, lies, and slander from the agents of darkness. The Bible provides insight into this spiritual warfare, revealing the enemy's tactics and God's perspective on these attacks. Why the Enemy Attacks Godly People The enemy, Satan, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:14-17, Job 1:6-12

Unconditional Love: A Message For Valentine's Day SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The gift of Christ is the ultimate demonstration of God's unconditional love.

The gift of Christ is the proof of God's love. This Saturday is Valentine's Day. It's the day when a man is supposed to give his girlfriend or wife a special gift to show that he loves her. Popular gifts include flowers, candy, and jewelry. But God gave us a much costlier gift to prove His love for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Topics: Unconditional Love, Valentine's Day Message

"The Promise" - The H.s. Provision, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 13, 2003

This is the third sermon in a series on the Promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit wants to give us so much to enable us to live the Christian life, the sermon talks about the spirit led life.

“The Promise” Part 3 The Provision Pastor Glenn Newton June 8, 2003 GAL 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ideal Marriage

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2001

How can I take steps to help my marriage become better? Consider the "stumbling signs" and Use the "stepping stones".

The Ideal Marriage (Senior Adult Sunday) Matthew 19.8 June 10, 2001 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. The preacher said I could have 16 wives; four better, four worse, four richer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ: Much More

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Name it. Whatever it is, Christ is much more

Mankind has been effected as groups and cultures by numerous people throughout history. There have been influential people; great people and not so great people who have influenced societies, whether for good or for bad. But mankind as a whole has only been affected by two men; the first, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Orthodox

What Will They Find

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus encouraging us to be bear fruit consistent with our confession. We are to be believers 24/7 for the cause of Christ.

What Will They Find GNLCC 3/25/2007 Psalm 15:1-5 Matthew 7:13-27 Have you ever had a crush on someone and you thought this person was just so beautiful or so handsome and you were ready to fall in love with the person. But the closer you got to the person and the better you got to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watch Out For The Wise Guys Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Aug 11, 2007

Man’s wisdom is deficient, but God’s wisdom is always sufficient.

Watch out for the wise guys Col. 2:8-10 A college student was in a philosophy class which had a discussion about God’s existence. The professor presented the following logic: "Has anyone in this class heard God?" Nobody spoke. "Has anyone in this class touched God?" Again, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005

The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Going To Sleep Our Way Through Life? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

Some people think it,s better to just sleep through life. The whole world changes when we do, so GOD says, "WAKE UP!"

“Walking Up the Sleepyheads” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 I love to sleep! What I mean is I LOVE to sleep! But sometimes, I sleep too much—or I’m asleep at the wrong times, when I should be accomplishing something. Sleep is a natural function of our bodies and we all need a certain amount of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Got Mail: Laodicea Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

The last in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Laodicea in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL: LAODICEA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Finally, at the end of a long route, about forty-five miles southeast of Philadelphia, was the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was the wealthiest and the worst of the seven cities to whom Jesus wrote. Forget ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Making Life Count For Something

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

So much of our life's vital energies are spent on efforts that have no lasting value...

Making Life Count For Something Isaiah 55:1&2 1- Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

The Truth About Fruit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 13, 2011

All who are Christians may have heard the term “Fruit of the Spirit” before. But how is this fruit produced and does it look different from person to person and can we all, if we are Christians, expect the same type and quantity of Fruit? Today we will

The Fruit of the Spirit Truths about Spiritual Fruit Spiritual fruit will be produced in the lives of true Christians Matthew 7:16-20 Spiritual fruit may take time to produce in the lives of true Christians Luke 13:6-9 Spiritual fruit may be different in quantity in the lives of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2022

This is from a series on doctrine

Title: The Doctrine of Justification Script: Romans 3:21-26 Type: Doctrinal Series Where: GNBC 5-15-22 Intro: In Greek Mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment bestowed on him by Zeus. He was given this task in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible