Sermons on Thorns:

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

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

Mountain Climbing

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to all

Mountain Climbing Micah 4:2 Mount Calvary – Salvation Luke 23:33 · Felt the Betrayal of one of His Disciple’s · Felt the Denial of one of his own · Felt the Agony of Praying in the Garden alone · Felt the Pain of a false trial Mark “False witnesses” before the Chief Priest · Felt the Pain of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

King Ahaz Of Judah

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To consider our motives for our prayers and worship

King Ahaz of Judah 2 Chronicles 28:1-4,16-25 Primary Purpose: To consider our motive for our prayers and worship to God. Background: Ahaz took the throne at the age of 20 years old after his father Jotham passed away. Not much is said about Jotham except that he was a good man. He seems to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 3of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

An encouraging and assuaring sermon .In the Christian walk there are trials, temptations, tribulations, challenges and painful momements but we need to walk on.This we need to know so that we dont back off when Storm rises.

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” mark 4:37 Storms will rise! Friction is necessary for motion. Without it there way will be slippery. The Newton’s third law of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2004

A sermon for Good Friday.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Why do we call this Good Friday? The Crucifixion is an extraordinary scene of darkness and despair! The events surrounding the death of Christ portray ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

When We Are Weak We Are Strong

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 19, 2004

God’s remedy for toward weak members in the body and weakness in the individual.

When We Are Weak We Are Strong I Cor. 12:22, 23 & II Cor. 12:9, 10 INTRO.: Optometrists have always told me my right eye is considerably weaker than my left. It wouldn’t be so bad, except my right eye, they say, is my "dominant" eye. I don’t understand but maybe it has something to do with being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change.

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating one's proverbial head up against a wall, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Sacrifice

Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2002

We are living sacrifices

A living Sacrifice Romans 12: 1-3 Living-Sacrifice. Now those two words, living sacrifice, compose in English what is called an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a combination of two seemingly contradictory words. It seems contradictory to say a living sacrifice. When we think of a sacrifice we usually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 18, 2003

Good Friday Meditation: Christ cried out, "It is finished," from the Cross. Our Lord shouldered the burden of sin and ’dealt with it.’ Jesus finished the work of redeemption and, as a result, we are assured of the Father’s forgiveness.

“It is finished!” Was Jesus just relieved that the agony was over? Was He simply saying that, after enduring so much pain and torment – that it was finally over – that the suffering had ended. After all, Jesus must’ve been glad that now, death would bring peace and rest. After all, when a person ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

Desiring All But Losing All

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich an

Intro: The story of Lot is a classic warning for all believers who desire material prosperity at the expense of Christian testimony. Some Christians imagine that they can have the best of both worlds without paying its price. In reality, the desire to be rich and famous had driven many to the trap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:7-13

Denomination: *other

Where’s The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

Jesus says that he is not king of this world. So, whree is Jesus’ kingdom? How does Jesus’ kingdom impact the owrld in which we live?

John 18:33-37 “Where’s the Kingdom?” INTRODUCTION We who live in the United States have a difficult time understanding the concepts of “King” and “Lord.” Our limited exposure to kings comes mainly from England’s tabloids and their tales of intrigue in the House of Windsor and the shenanigans ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of The Night

Contributed by David King on Sep 7, 2006

Weeping is designed to endure only for the night. It has its place in our walk with God and our pilgrimage to Heaven. Developing the right attitude goes far in determining how quickly our night ends.

“… AND THE EVENING AND THE MORNING were the first day." Gen. 1: 5 "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning". Psa 30:5 THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE DEALINGS: God’s way is not our way neither His thoughts our thoughts. There ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Teachers Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

Grace is not an excuse to indulge in a sinful lifestyle.

Jude 8-13 “False Teachers” • Vs. 8 “in the same way” these false teachers were acting with the same heart as the previous 3 examples: they were untrusting, disobedient, chasing after there own desires. • “Dreaming” can be interpreted in a couple ways. o These false teachers were claiming to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary-- Introduction Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This in the introduction sermon of a series that deals with seven common sins found in the church and in the lives of "Christians".

SEVEN SINS SNEAKING INTO THE SANCTUARY Romans 12:1-2 I. Social Acceptances Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist