Sermons on Thorns In The Flesh:

Green Acres Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 1 through 20

Mark 4:1-20 Green Acres “And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Parable Of The Sower And Seed (Luke’s Edition) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 27, 2025

The Lord Jesus Christ used this parable of the sower and seed to explain various reactions to the Gospel. The reactions of His day are much the same as in these days.

The Parable of the Sower and Seed (Luke’s edition) Introduction: This parable of the sower and seed is recorded in each of the so-called synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). The Lord Jesus Christ used parables or stories like these to give people something to think about. Farming and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 29, 2016

Jesus’ birth is not just supernatural, it’s educational. Along with educational, it’s also transformational. What Jesus thought before he was born influenced the way he lived.

I’m sure most of us are familiar with the famous poem by Clement Clark Moore that begins this way: ’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth Principles #2 "It's A Seed Problem" Series

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 18, 2009

So many churches out there today desire to change the world, the only problem is that they do not desire to change themselves first. In order to change the fruit of the ministry you must first check your roots!

• Focusing on Church growth what would you say that it is instituted or measured? o In Numbers? o In Evangelism? o In Money? o In a beautiful facility? o In a parking lot filled with new and expensive cars? o In the church with a plethora of ministries? • Too often churches and people when focusing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage Matters

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 16, 2014

To stimulate a desire to have a truly Christian marriage and not just to be married.

VIDEO: “Rethink Marriage” (Worship House Media) I believe that our culture's definition of marriage and what it really takes to last a lifetime is much different from God’s definition. We live in a world today in which marriage is seriously over looked, downplayed, and even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-24, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Other

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Crops Healthy Hearts

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 13, 2002

WHAT WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO DO TO HAVE A HEALTHY HEART, BASED ON THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER.

HEALTHY CROPS HEALTHY HEARTS MATTHEW 13:3-8; 18-23 SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church WE LIVE IN AN AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY; MANY OF YOU MAKE YOUR LIVING BY RAISING VARIOUS CROPS. MANY OF YOU WHO DEAL WITH LIVESTOCK, KNOW ABOUT THE CROPS BECAUSE YOU DEPEND UPON GRAIN TO KEEP YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Matthew 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Broadcasting The Seeds

Contributed by John Delly on Jul 12, 2008

We are God’s sower. We know that we can’t just store or hide the seed. We know that it must be broadcast and planted to do God’s work.

"Broadcasting the Seeds" Matthew 13:1-9 July 13, 2008 For the last three weeks Nick and Sam Love’s mission trip has been in my thoughts and prayers. Last week I told you that this week’s sermon would be Romans chapter 8 The Romans text has a rich message, but my thoughts kept turning to Nick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crown And The King

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Aug 14, 2009

What Christ endured at the hands of the soldiers for us.

The Crown and the King This morning I would like to take you on a journey to a place long ago and far away. A place where events happened that affect us today. I would like to take you to the dusty streets of a town where events unfolded both terrible and exciting. An event seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Adventist

The Sower And The Soil

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

Parable of the sower

The sower and the Soil Mark? ?4?:?1?-?20? ?NASB1995?? “He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very large crowd gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the land. And He was teaching them many things in parables, and was saying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: *other

An Exchange Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Sep 21, 2009

A lot of people have lost things that rightly belong to them to the enemies. They have lost the plan, the thoughts and every good thing that the Lord has given to them as a result of the works of the enemy. The Bible says that a thief, that is the enemy h

EXCAHNGE OF DESTINY Text: I Kings 3:16-27 Then two women who were harlots came unto the king and stood before him. 17And the one woman said, "O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house. 18And it came to pass the third day after I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:6-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009

14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Make-Believer? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 12, 2005

The most important decision you can ever make is whether to put your full weight and trust in Jesus Christ. The lesson from Hebrews 5&6 is that you can’t hang out with Christians and be saved.

When it comes to humans - there is a perfect food. One that supplies more bioavailable vitamins and minerals - one that supplies ample amounts of disease fighting white blood cells, self digesting fats due the presence of the enzyme lipase, and special digestive enzymes. Consuming this substance ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Shoes Of Peace Sermon #4 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 13, 2009

This is the 4th sermon in this series on Spiirtual Warfare, the Shoes of Peace.

Sermon June 14, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on Spiritual Warfare Sermon #04: The Shoes of Peace Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 Verse #16: 10: “Finally, my brethern, be strong in the LORD & in the power of HIS might. 11: Put on the whole armor of GOD that you may be able to stand against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Paul And His Final Days

Contributed by Chuck Booher on May 2, 2013

We need to be people who endure hard times by reading God’s Word, sharing Christ and being faithful to the end.

Come to Paul: one of the most amazing men who ever lived! • I want you to know who Paul is and then you will understand him and what he is telling you. • He wrote 13 Books of the New Testament so you need to get where he is coming from. • At the end of his life he passionately ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational