Sermons on Thorns And Thistles:

Prune Till You Bloom

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Dec 30, 2004

Most believers think that God is mad at them, when it’s only His loving hand that strips away the dead works of flesh to reveal the fruit that will never perish

Prune until you bloom I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t bear fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful, (John 15:1-2). Most believers think that God is mad at them, when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 9 of 13.

THE GIFT OF TEACHING Romans 12:7b INTRO: A nominating committee was interviewing a prospective Sunday School teacher. They asked, “Do you know the Bible?” “Yes, I do!” “What’s your favorite Bible story?” the chairman asked. The candidate replied, “I like the story of the good Samaritan best.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sluggards/Laziness

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 23, 2009

Man is not born lazy, it is his circumstances that make him lazy. Man basically becomes lazy because of the lifestyle he chooses and because of his circumstances. God hates his children being lazy. The proverbs has some inputs on lazy life. Let us look wh

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Sluggards Introduction: Man is not born lazy, it is his circumstances that make ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Suffering Servant: At Odds With The World Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 3, 2010

“In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things, the figure of him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German theologian, pastor, and martyr (1906–1945)

The Suffering Servant “” Isaiah 52:13-53:9 INTRO: By all accounts Jesus is the complete opposite of what you would expect of a religious or political figure, let alone a military commander or battlefield tactician. In reality he was none of these things. He failed to bring about the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Valley Is For Me

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

It would be wonderful if we could always be on the mountain top, but life has its valleys and we must pass through them.

THIS VALLEY IS FOR ME Psalm 84:5-9 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 labor and tears. C. It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Priorities

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 30, 2012

We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities.

Eternal Priorities September 30, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be distracted with the temporary, but make eternal things our priorities. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Come now, you who say, "Today or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Home

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2012

Parents need to turn to the Lord

LOOK AT THE HOME Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 5:33 Nevertheless let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rhoda

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 16, 2012

All prayer is for God to be glorified

Rhoda TV sitcom, starring Valerie Harper, which ran for five seasons, from 1974 to 1978 airing in 109 episodes. The show was a spin-off from The Mary Tyler Moore Show She played Rhoda Morgenstern, between the years 1970 and 1974 As a spunky, weight-conscious, flamboyantly fashioned Jewish neighbor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Root Of Bitterness

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion.

Intro: In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion. There are some lessons we can learn from this verse. I. THE CAUSE OF BITTERNESS A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: *other

"For The Son Of Man Is Come To Seek And To Save That Which Was Lost"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

If we plant God's word into the hearts of our children and grandchildren, place the real Christmas story into their hearts at a young age it will take root and never leave them

Around 7 years ago I began to tell my Grandson Ryan, then 5 years old about how when I was his age we always had a cedar for a Christmas tree and how to this day the smell of a cedar tree reminded me of Christmas growing up as a child at home. So, we decided to go Christmas tree hunting and find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 6 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

Working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than I do as a pastor didn’t bring true abundance. I was not happy, making money. God's Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

1. God has a plan for your life - Jer. 29: 11 2. There is a battle engaged for your life - Jesus said in John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” 3. Too many of God’s people are losing the battle - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Worship God

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

How much of your life is God centered and how much is self centered?

"How To Worship God" (Psalm 65) The old song goes, "I don't know what you came to do; but I came to praise the Lord." How appropriate it is for us to think about the ways we can lift up God’s name and honor Him. He's shown His love for us by sending Christ Jesus into the world to deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Feel A Thing! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014

Jesus spoke in parables, He used physical things (Seeds, Water, Light, Soil, Birth, Wedding, Wine, Bread) to explain spiritual things (Witnessing, Testimony, Spiritual Birth, Christian Life, Christian Walk). So God is going to use leprosy as a teaching tool!

People are always concerned with physical body and not really concerned with spiritual body, but physical is connected to the spiritual! Sickness, disease, famine, pestilence, wars, death are all a direct or indirect result of sin!! The only way to bring any kind of healing to the physical, is to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is Going On In The Church?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 9, 2015

As Jesus enters the temple he is alarmed and begins to throw out, over turn, and displeased with the church of that day.

What is going on in Church? John 2:13-22 That is probably the question Jesus asked himself when going to the Temple and seeing the things that were going on. What is going on in the church? Jesus doesn’t see what should be going on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Our Reflection In The Mirror Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by James Linders on May 3, 2015

Peter has witnessed ALL the miracles which Jesus performed. He even PROMISED to DIE for Christ and NEVER to leave Him. Yet, when Jesus needed him MOST, he denied his Lord. Nevertheless, he was forgiven and became a CHANGED man, ready to die for Christ.

Matthew 26:74 Peter began to curse and swear: "I don't KNOW that man!" John 21:17 "...Lord, you know EVERYTHING. You KNOW that I love you." We as Christians in THIS day and age, have NEVER seen Jesus Christ before,OR witnessed the miracles He performed.We have NEVER accompanied Him on the dust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:74, John 21:17

Denomination: Pentecostal