Sermons on Thorns In The Flesh:

The Christmas Tree God Decorated

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Dec 29, 2007

Gods tree had all the makings of a Christmas tree. A tree, an ornament, light, a gift underneath.

12-26-07 The Christmas Tree that God Decorated What does it requie to be a Christmas tree? 1. A tree. 2. An ornament 3. Lights 4. one or more gifts at the bottom (most USA standards) Fact #1: Christ was crucified on a tree Fact # 2: Christ was born in a manger as our gift for salvation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

4 Types Of Christians

Contributed by Misha Zigas on Jul 8, 2005

On the parable of the sower.

Mathew 13 By Dr M Zigas 4 types of Christians We see from this scripture of St Mathew, that Jesus spoke to the crowd with parables. He spoke in parables so as to not cast pearls before the swine, so as to not lay out a step by step process, as this, due to human nature, would come under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenly Seed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2024

Gods Word is like a Seed. And this Seed has to be aimed by you, the seed has to have direction. Purpose, and a plan. The seeds are the potential miracles...

The Heavenly Seed. Matthew 13. Gods Word is like a Seed. And this Seed has to be aimed by you, the seed has to have direction. Purpose, and a plan. As you become a gardener, you begin by spotting a good fertile plot of land. After the gardener plows, uses fertilizer, and makes rows, now time ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready For Deliverance?

Contributed by James May on Feb 2, 2003

Deliverance will come in God’s way and in God’s timing, but it will come so don’t give up.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2008

Not everyone you share the gospel with will have hardened hearts. You should have hope. There are those who will receive the gospel for what it is, the words of eternal life.

Why is it that one person responds to the gospel and is deeply moved and all they can think and talk about is sharing Christ with others while at the same time another person seems unmoved that Jesus died for them? You find one person moved to tears by the gospel and another cold and distant. Not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 26, 2007

God’s Word has a lot to say about fruit and bearing fruit. I would like to start out by talking about what fruit is. Fruit is what comes at harvest time. Fruit is what the Father wants from us.

God’s Word has a lot to say about fruit and bearing fruit. I would like to start out by talking about what fruit is. Fruit is what comes at harvest time. Fruit is the end result of our faith. Fruit is what the Father wants from us. What steps must we take to produce fruit in our lives? Do we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Have A Will, It’s Our Soul – What Have We Done With It?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

You and I have been given by God the priceless gift of a will, a free will, a right to choose.

We have a will, it’s our soul – what have we done with it? You and I have been given by God the priceless gift of a will, a free will, a right to choose: Deut 30:19-20 (God) …I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Has His Hand On You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

It is difficult, from time to time, to understand that as Christians we will find ourselves in some “interesting” storms.  What is even more important is to understand that the storms that come in our lives are allowed by the permissive decree of God. 

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III When God Has His Hand on You Hebrews 12:4-11 PRELIMINARIES To my good friend and minister of this congregation of saints, Brother David M. Tillman, Jr., brother Arlester Johnson and others who are numbered among the leadership. Members of the Narrow Lane Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, Hebrews 12:4-12

Desire For Other Things Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 13, 2007

Standing in the storms requires a commitment and desire for a close relationship, mant have a desire for other things

Standing In the Storm #5 Desire for "Other things" The girl knelt in the confessional and said, "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned." "What is it, child?" "Father, I have committed the sin of vanity. Twice a day I gaze at myself in the mirror and tell myself how beautiful I am." The priest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:7-19, Mark 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003

After pubicly re-instating Peter, Jesus wants Peter to focus on following Him, and get his eyes off what Jesus is going to do with John ... Peter has his own cross to bear.

“Mind Your Own Business” John 21:18-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on the Post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus. Last week we saw The Disciples at the Sea of Galilee, waiting for Jesus to appear to them. Instead of waiting idle, they decided to go fishing. Jesus fixed breakfast ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

0302 Pre-Lent Ii (Sexagesima): Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 28, 2008

Exegesis of the Parable of the Sower. How does one aquire "good soil"?

Sermon: Parable of the Sower Text: Luke 8:4-15, II Cor 11:19-31 Occasion: Sexagesima Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Jan 27, 2007 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 8:4-15, NKJV: "A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005

Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joshua Generation Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Nov 3, 2005

God is looking for men and women that will not be afraid to stand for Him.

The Joshua Generation Numbers 14:5-10 God has representatives in all generations- the ambassadors to save deliver and bring people to the Promised Land. The word of God says, “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob”- Psalms 24:6. From these teachings, we should ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2005

The parable of the friend who came begging at midnight presents a contrast of need, concern, and ability.

The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-11 INTRO.: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you felt you should be able to trust? Have you ever asked for a favor and been turned down by someone you thought should help? Has a neighbor disappointed you? In the neighborhood where I grew up, doors were never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ