Sermons on Thorns:

Heaven " Inexpressible" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 23, 2011

We can have hope for heaven when we know what our future home is like. But even before that we need to know for sure that we are going.

Yesterday we talked about the Apostle Paul’s thorn in the flesh. Thank you for praying for my headaches. This morning I am headache free so the thorn is not there right now. This past weekend I set up a tent in the backyard. Then Bryce and Chase wanted to sleep in the tent. What was I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:4-9

Tending Your Garden Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2012

God created man and planted a garden for him in Eden. What lessons can I learn about what God expects of me from what God did for Adam?

Someone once wrote a poem about their garden: "Our radishes are puny things; Our peas and beans are dying; And as for the potatoes, well, those things aren't even trying And that's the way our garden grows - I tell myself, "Who needs it?" But down inside, it hurts to have it bite the hand... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Justly Chastises The Insolence Of The Men Of Succoth And Penuel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 11, 2019

And he came unto the men of Succoth…Entered the city, and announced to the inhabitants of it that he remembered their insult and cruel actions toward him and his men.

Chapter 30 He Justly Chastises the Insolence of the Men of Succoth and Penuel [8.13-8.17] Scripture 13 And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun was up, 14 And caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and enquired of him: and he described unto him the princes of Succoth, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You For Real?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

Motions are meaningless. True worship comes from the heart.

ARE YOU FOR REAL? Matt 27:27-36 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Too Weak Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

Part 3 in series Every Thought Captive. This message explores the lie, "I’m too weak to serve God effectively."

I’m Too Weak Every Thought Captive, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Feb. 4, 2007 Matthew 4:1 (NIV) 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Have you ever been in the desert? The desert is the place where you are no longer surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Mocking The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus suffered as much emotionally as he did physically.

Mocking the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Illustration: Nobody likes to have people make fun of them. Most of us know the old saying, "stick and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Well, I think most of us know that isn't true. Nothing hurts worse than to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

Can The Devil Cause A Born-Again Christian To Become Sick?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 31, 2021

Many interesting explanations try to explain the reason for sickness

The most dominant one is that the devil causes it. In the New Testament, we read that the Apostle Paul had a 'thorn' that many believe was a sickness given to him by the devil (2 Cor 12:7). (I will address this in more detail shortly). There was also a woman who was bound/disabled by satan ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23, 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Romans 5:12-13, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 7:21-25, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Acts 26:18, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing In Good Soil

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

sowing the Good Seed, the word of God

SOWING THE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD IN GOOD GROUND Today lord willing I’ll try & talk a little about the parable we find in matt. 13: to do with sowing seed, the word of God. Matthew 13:1- 9 Listen as I read the 1st 9 verses; 1 The same day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan To Reach The World Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 7, 2004

Part one of a two part series on evangelism.

“Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him”. Introduction *The text that we are using today is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Joyful Harvest! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

This series has to do with the responsibility of the church with the GREAT COMMISSION

Gods Plan To Reach The World “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him”. Introduction *The text that we are using today is using ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008

The parable of the soils reveals our duty in Christ is to sow the seed of the word of God.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 9, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Soils Sermon Text: Mark 4:1-20 Introduction: 1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

God is good and He wants us to enjoy His goodness.

Psalms 31:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In Weakness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2019

God's power is made perfect in weakness

March 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 91; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Hope in Weakness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For whenever I am weak, then I am strong,” (2 Corinthians 2:10). St. Paul was no stranger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Sower, Again!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 1, 2025

Sermon based on Jesus's Parable of the Sower in the Gospel of Matthew.

Good morning, Church. Let’s pray. (Prayer for open hearts and understanding.) Today, we’re turning to one of Jesus’s most familiar and foundational parables—The Parable of the Sower. In this passage, Jesus teaches us how the Word of God takes root in human hearts, and why it sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal