Sermons on Thorns:

How Do We Forgive?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

Forgiveness is a big problem in our lives. This message addresses our need to forgive.

HOW DO WE FORGIVE? Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO: Simon Peter’s question was a sincere one. He wanted to know exactly what the Master expected out of him. The prominent Rabbis of the day were teaching that one should forgive his brother three times. Was that enough? Peter wondered. So one day he asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Karl Perry on Dec 31, 2006

It’s good to know that it does not matter how many times we get knocked down, just as long as we get up again? And the good thing about this is the fact that when we do get back up, we may not have our full balance and composure, but just the mere effort

“KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT!!” II CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 8. We may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Sin-Bearer, Is With Us Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Advent series. This sermon is also titled "From the Cradle to the Cross"

Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on 12/12/04 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene. Title: Advent 3: Jesus, the Sin-Bearer, with us or (From the Cradle to the Cross) Text: John 1:29 Introduction 1. One day a little boy was excited to show his father what he could do… So, he kept ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith And Choices Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 25, 2006

This message looks at how our faith affects the choices we make in life.

Introduction Who is to Blame? The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. I left for work this morning at 7am as usual when I collided straight into a bus. The bus was 5 minutes early. (Clearly the bus’s fault!) I knew the dog was possessive about the car but I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answering The Call

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Jan 13, 2008

willing following the Lord

1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3: And I will bless them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2013 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 3, 2013

As we sail past Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday we have a tendency to overlook the horrible treatment of our Savior and get on to the resurrection where we will feel oh so much better! Enough with that suffering stuff ...

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! We don’t just say this because it is Resurrection Sunday! This is something we need to say and something we need to live and something we need to breathe and a truth we need to believe with all of our hearts every single moment of our lives because this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Pattern Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014

CHRIST HAS SET AN EXAMPLE AND A PATTERN FOR US TO FOLLOW . 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY

THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY THE MESSAGE THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 1. SALVATION We must follow the example and the pattern of the cross of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going For Growth

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2014

Don't neglect your spiritual growth. Don't procrastinate doing the right thing to see growth in your life. God has provided everything we need, to grow strong spiritually and be fruitful.

Everyone who knows Jesus receive a new life and will experience spiritual growth. • If we are connected to Christ, we can expect to grow stronger in faith, trusting Him; deeper in love with Him, and more fulfilled in our walk with Him. • But not everyone experiences the same growth. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 21 through 25

Mark 4: 21 – 25 Shine Jesus Shine 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bu God Said, 'no!'

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2018

Many prayers went up for my wife's healing after the discovery of an aggressive brain tumor. She died in March of 2018. God said NO to her healing in this world. How do we respond when the answer is ,'No'?

1. 2 Corinthians 12.5-10 2. God’s Timing A young man visited the father of his girlfriend to ask the father’s permission to marry his daughter. To his surprise, the father said “No.” The young man thought it was a formality; the father took it much more seriously. The father explained to the young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Flexes His Muscles Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Service, ministry, outreach

WHEN GOD FLEXES HIS MUSCLES I Cor. 2: 1-5 (P807) Oct. 31, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Bruce Larson tells about how he used to help people who were struggling with crushing burdens in their lives…Here's what he says….about surrendering their lives to Christ. For many years I worked in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slave Or Son? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 22, 2014

Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Our relationship to God gives us the courage to take a stand for truth.

Introduction: Last time we were faced with a choice: Do we trust the Law to save us, or the Promise of God? Today we have a similar decision: Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Verses 1-10 On the way to the Promised Land, the Israelites grumbled and wished they had stayed in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Consider The Price Of The Comfort Zone...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2016

How easy is it to lose sight of your goal and start seeing the obstacles? We study Jonah's love of the comfort zone and the cost of stubborn will.

CONSIDER THE PRICE OF THE COMFORT ZONE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEMS LIKE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STAY FOCUSED IN LIFE --- EVERYTHING CAN BECOME A DISTRATION --- AND YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL... Have you ever been driving down the road and get distracted? Changing a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Finish Line, Cast It Down!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019

There has been 4,224 horses race, 13 won the Triple Crown. Jesus promised to reward of those that diligently seek Him. Did you know those closest to the Throne of God lay their crowns at Jesus' feet? Cast them down!

THE FINISH LINE, CAST THE CROWN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE HAVE BEEN 4,224 (2016) HORSES RUN THE RACE, 13 HORSE HAVE WON THE TRIPLE CROWN. The Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing is the Triple Crown: 1. Kentucky Derby, The Run for the Roses 2. Preakness Stakes. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 4:10-11, James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compromise Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2024

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#1] COMPROMISE Judges 1:1-2:5 Introduction: As many times as I have been to Doctors, had tests, had shots, and all of the other things they do to you; I have never disliked those things worse than having to go to the Dentist. Every 6 months we go and get our teeth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist