Sermons on Thorns And Thistles:

Let Him In

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 29, 2007

A gospel message based on a well-known text of scripture.

INTRODUCTION "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock." The speaker is the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us consider His gracious words. 1. A VERY IMPORTANT TERM "Behold" This word occurs 1,275 times in the Bible. It is God’s way of getting us to consider carefully what He is about to tell us. 2. A VERY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

The Disipline Of Love

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 4, 2001

God sends punishment to Israel in order that she will be fully redeemed.

The Disipline of Love INTRODUCTION: God loved the children of Israel so much that He no longer could allow them to treat Him with such unholy, self-righteous, adulterous behavior. God desired His wayward children to return to Him. When they would not listen to the words of His heart, He spoke ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Lesson:waiting/Patience #1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

Patience and Waiting are dirty words today in the church because it is associated with troubles and tribulations. God wants His people to have patience and be entire.

#1 THE GREAT LESSON? WAITING/ PATIENECE This is part #1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr, Kyfingers@aol.com 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with Joy and gladness 6. Long ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.”

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.” There must be some good reason why Jesus omitted these words from the first parable. The reason why they are omitted is not a mystery. The kingdom of heaven is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

A Desire To Reproduce Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Evangelism, discipleship, winning the lost

A DESIRE TO REPRODUCE John 15:1-9 June 6, 2010 Introduction: I have a really difficult question I want to ask you this morning. And it’s not one of those rhetorical ones, but one I would really like you to consider deeply. Here it is… “Can you become a Christian and have no ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crown Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 19, 2018

The scourging Jesus endured would have been unimaginably horrific, but His suffering was from over. Following the merciless beating, Jesus was then subjected to ridicule and mockery. All of this was done for you and me!

The Crown of Suffering Mark 15: 16-21 Our last study ended with a gripping statement: And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. It doesn’t reveal much detail. We are merely told that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Crown Without A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

If we want to wear a crown in heaven we must bear a cross on earth

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Sower) #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Many ministers use poems, illustrations and humor to get across what they are wanting to teach. But a favorite tool of the Lord was parable

He used them frequently! The Bible says He taught them many parables. WHY DID THE LORD TEACH IN PARABLES? Notice, the Scripture explains the Scripture. Look at Mark 4:1-2, we read, “And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Soils Of The Heart

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

In November of last year, I announced to the church, that God put on my heart to focus on discipleship for 2024. So, we began that journey at the beginning of the year.

The first week in January, the message was about growing spiritually from milk to meat The next week we explored the importance of obedience when training disciples The 3rd week we examined the role of evangelism is discipleship We finished out January looking how Jesus taught us how to be servants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:8

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 1

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 1 of 9

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Continuous Call Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 18, 2007

This is the second in a three part series we used fro recruiting adults to serve in our children’s ministry

Introduction: USA TODAY recently gave the cost for rearing a child from birth to 18 years of age. The cost is $234,000; the breakdown is quite amazing; $89,000 for food $55,000 for clothing add $15,000 if it is a girl $35,000 for medical cost including over the counter medicine $29,000 for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rock Or Sand?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

On what foundation are you building your life?

What foundation is your house built upon? Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders I would however like to ask the question: Do you know where you will spend eternity. Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. One of them is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Finding What You're Looking For

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

asking and receiving

"Finding What You’re Looking For" Matthew 7:7-28 7/6/97 Intro: Jerry Clower - firehouse on fire - truck into fire, put fire out - new brakes Let’s suppose I had a magic lamp today. If I told you it had a magic genie inside that would grant you any three wishes, what would you wish for? How much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Sep 16, 2012

Remaining asleep when work in the kingdom is required is not acceptable to the Lord and is dangerous to us spiritually and to our communities. The time to wake up is now.

Text: Matthew 13: 24 – 26; Romans 13:11-12 Sleep is an essential to life. Amen? • Part of our daily life cycle of waking, work/school/play, eating, sleeping – start over No magic number for the number of hours of sleep needed, although we do know that babies need up to 18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-26

Denomination: Baptist