Sermons on Thorns:

What’s The Delay?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17

Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17 What’s the delay? 1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? 2 You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; They grow, yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can't Get To The Mountain Top By Standing At The Bottom!

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Jul 20, 2024

Have you been in the valley lately? Have you come through the valley only to face the mountain. The climb may be long, and it may be difficult, but we can't get to the mountain top by standing at the bottom!

You won’t get to the mountaintop by standing at the bottom! I want to start out today by asking……. Anyone been in the valley lately? You don’t have to show hands, but from here I can see a lot of faces and the look on those faces answers that question with a resounding YES. If you all have known ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:10, Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: *other

Are You Without Or Are You In?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003

Takes a look at are crowd pleasers or God pleasers? Are we in an intimate relationship with Jesus or do we just know him from the crowds and what we are told or maybe have seen?

Are you without or are you in? By: Pastor Ron Crandall Mark 4:1-20 1 And He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very great multitude gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. 2 And He was teaching them many things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

A Crown Of Righteousness

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 3, 2020

Jesus came into Jerusalem as Christ, the King. He would face death because they did not know what type of King Jesus was. But they placed a crown on his head and mocked him. Paul faced death and looked forward to a crown of righteousness. It's time for us wear our crown.

A Crown Of Righteousness (2 Tim. 4:6-8) Intro: A. It was different. Jesus had never publicly allowed what was happening. The hype, the gossip, the sneers and the praise were all mixed together. It was Sunday morning and Jesus was coming into Jerusalem, but not like he had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 21:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Against 1

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 8, 2025

A different view of the Parable of the Sower. There are three ways of evil and one to righteousness. The path is narrow therefore becoming like Jesus is imperative

Three Against One Luke 8:4-15 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 4 Now when a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable: 5 “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Art Of Narration

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2024

Storytelling is defined as the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories.

Edward Miller, an American-born author and illustrator of children’s books once remarked: “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, James 3:1, Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:35

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

Victory Through Sorrow’s Deep Sea – Easter Message From A Poem – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 21, 2023

In this 3 Part series we are going to look at Calvary and draw material from Isaiah and the Psalms and the Gospels. The messages are focussed on the Trial and what happened at Calvary. They will all be connected with a poem of mine. This is a serious message because Calvary is so pivotal.

VICTORY THROUGH SORROW’S DEEP SEA – EASTER MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PART 1 The following poem is one I did for Easter 2022 but each stanza comes from one of the following sources:- Psalm 22 Psalm 69 Isaiah 52 and 53 The Gospel accounts of the betrayal night and the crucifixion. This is how I did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:9, Matthew 27:24, John 19:12, 1 Timothy 4:2, John 19:5, John 19:14, Acts 2:23, John 19:15-16, Matthew 8:12, Matthew 7:23, Luke 23:26, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 19:16, Zechariah 14:9, Isaiah 53:2, Psalm 22:7-8, Matthew 27:29-30, Psalm 22:6-8, Mark 14:34, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Champion - Mark 15:16-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

One of the most painful emotions the human soul can carry is shame. What can you do when feelings of shame continue to press down on you even after you've repented of a sin?

Mark 15:16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called to-gether the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18 And they began to call out to him, "Hail, king of the Jews!" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20, Matthew 27:27-31

The Wise Men Who Missed The Saviour

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 11, 2007

As we enter the Christmas season, most people are familiar with the account of Christ’s birth and all the characters involved. We know that the wise men came from the East by following a star in the sky. When the came, they were baring gifts of gold, fr

As we enter the Christmas season, most people are familiar with the account of Christ’s birth and all the characters involved. We know that the wise men came from the East by following a star in the sky. When the came, they were baring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. As they arrived in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower And The Seed

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 31, 2007

Jesus used this parable to teach about mankinds reception of God’s Word.

The Sower and the Seed Luke 8:5-15 Intro: Here we have the parable of the Sower and the Seed. Jesus used this parable to teach about mankind’s reception of God’s Word. There are many that hear God’s Word, but very few who live it. Some accept it for a short time, only to allow sin and self to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Sower And His Seed Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 23, 2019

We all want our lives to be healthy and productive.

The Kingdom is Like … A Sower and His Seed May 26, 2019 Luke 8:4-8 NIV While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: 5 "A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8, Luke 8:11-15, Hebrews 4:12-13, Luke 8:15, John 7:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultivating Good Soil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005

In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

Good sermon to follow up to Easter, or another big evangelism day, launching an emphasis on spiritual growth, fellowship and discipleship. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Mark 4:3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 "And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the path; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Holiness