Sermons on Thorns:

Carnally, Halfheartedly, And Faithfully Committed!!

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

A look at types of Committments Christians make to Christ.

[Ps. 37:5] Commit thy way unto the LORD: trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. In this day and age there is a word in the English language that seems to have lost its definition and meaning to most people. We know the word, we read the word, we understand the meaning of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nana, Nana, Nana

Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 12, 2006

A good sermon about Hannah’s burden concerning her inability to have children

Nana, Nana, Nana I Samuel 1:1-8 The Bible says there was a certain man of Mount Ephraim whose man was Elkanah (El-kaw-nah). Elkanah was unfortunate enough to have two wives, one named Hannah, and the other named Peninnah (Pen-in-nah), It was not uncommon for a man to have more than one wife in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Healing Is Up To You

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jul 12, 2006

Sometimes healing does not come until we ask for it.

Remember back to when you were a kid. Did you ever want to be superman? After all, he was the strongest guy in the world. He could fly anywhere—without the FAA’s approval. If you had to confess this morning, how many of you tied a bed sheet around your neck and jumped off your bed or something ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Remember?

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 29, 2007

The world is full of monuments, statues and memorials, reminding us of the great battles and works of men and women. All of these monuments have one thing in common, repaired or refurbished or as time goes by, they are forgotten. 2000 years ago in an u

Do you remember your first car, your first home, your first job, your graduation from high school? You probably do. We tend to remember the special moments of life. For many of us they are freeze-framed in our minds as KODAK moments. Our memories are not simply for personal moments; ours is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 4 - The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

The first step in ministry for Jesus, and for us, public confession and receiving the Holy Spirit.

The Commission Part 4 – The Baptism of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:11 – 17 “11 I (John) baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Poor Economics Of Sowing

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

Looking at the Parable of the Sower as a true parable, rather than an allegory.

We are a bit past the growing season here in NJ. But the farmers’ markets are still booming with the harvest of seeds that were planted back in the spring. We have had extreme weather this year – first wet, then dry, with a miserable heat wave in the middle. I’m not sure it has been a bumper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Live Effectively Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008

God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Do As I Say

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 20, 2008

The church is to be built on the firm foundation of trusting the word of God.

June 22, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 6:46-49 Subject: A Solid Foundation Title: Do as I Say Do you believe that God has a plan for your life and that He has always had the same plan? I do! I also believe that even though God’s plan for my life was to be a pastor of a church in Palmyra, MO, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Green Pastures"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 19, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow him.

19 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow Him. REFERENCES: Green Pastures – a metaphor for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Contented Life” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

The treasures of this world don’t last.

1. STUCK! BOUND! ENSLAVED. That’s the life of the man, of the woman, who is DISCONTENT! Just Plain STUCK! a. Have you ever really thought about what a waste of time it is to chase after stuff?! b. The treasures of this world don’t last. c. Jesus said they rust, they get ripped off. d. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 23, 2008

An excited little boy was telling his dad about what had happened to him that day. His dad said, Slow down, you’re talking too fast! His boy shot back at him, Oh, no, Dad, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow! Are you listening?

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 An excited little boy was telling his dad about what had happened to him that day. His dad said, Slow down, you’re talking too fast! His boy shot back at him, Oh, no, Dad, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow! Are you listening? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008

We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rolling Up His Sleeves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 17, 2008

16% of Americans think of God as being critical and uncaring. Another 25% believe Him to be distant and unwilling to intercede in human affairs. But how does this contrast with the message of Isaiah?

In November of 1988 a 19 yr old woman fell asleep behind the wheel of her car at about 2:15 in the morning. Her car plunged thru a guardrail and was dangling by its left rear tire. A half dozen passing motorists stopped, grabbed some ropes from one of their vehicles tied the ropes to the back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Urgent Atonement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008

The cross is hideous. It’s not a pretty thing we hang on our walls. It’s not a fine piece of jewelry hanging from our neck. It is the most brutal instrument of death ever conceived by the cruel mind of man.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the events of the last few days of Jesus’ life on earth. With each of those events, we’ve seen a sense of urgency. Each week we have seen an example of urgency. But this morning is different. In this morning’s passage, our Lord shows a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-56

Denomination: Baptist