Sermons on Thorny Ground:

The Battle Ground Of Christian Liberty

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016

A Detailed look at the Consumption of Alcohol by the Born-Again Believer

Most battles (including the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35, Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Ground Of The Mind? Imprisoned?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2017

There is a promise land before us, what hinders us? Often times the battle is not from without but the battle is from within... Defeat can be a state of mind? Can God? vs God can! New opportunity?

THE BATTLE GROUND OF THE MIND... IMPRISONED? There is an open door of opportunity... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Corinthians 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Standing On Holy Ground

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 18, 2020

Seeing the burning bush Moses realized he was standing on holy ground. Like Moses we are amazed at God's glory. We are also humbled by God's glory.

WE ARE STANDING ON HOLY GROUND (Outline) February 23, 2020 - Transfiguration - EXODUS 3:1-6 INTRO: Our world is filled with the glory of the Lord. We see it day after day in nature. We recognize the glory of the Lord in the daily rising and setting of the sun. We see God’s glory day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Ground Zero Mosque-Take

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

A look at the controversial Ground Zero Mosque

Introduction: A If you have not heard of the controversy of the Ground Zero Mosque that is trying to be built just two blocks from were nearly 3,000 people perished at the hands of 19 Islamic terrorists, then you will become very familiar today with that story. (13 stories, glass/steel, where 1 to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cursed Is The Ground For Adams Sake

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: To whom are you listening, your wife or GOD? Both I and my wife are listening to GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mantle Must Not Fall To The Ground Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

This story teaches that spiritual mantles must not be lost in transition. If we don’t raise people hungry for the fire, the work of God in one generation may fade in the next.

THE MANTLE MUST NOT FALL TO THE GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-20; 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Acts 13:36; 2 Timothy 2:2; Hebrews 13:7 INTRODUCTION: The second chapter of 2 Kings is one of the most iconic transitions in Scripture. Elijah, the fiery ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Training Ground Of A Greater Purpose. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about your current circumstances?

Do you wonder if this is all there is to life? Take heart, dear believer, for where you are right now is only the training ground of a greater purpose in God! In 1 Peter 1:6–7, we read, “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, 1 Peter 1:7

Breaking Barriers For New Grounds Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 30, 2025

Encouragement to start the year by breaking barriers and stepping into new spiritual, personal, and professional grounds.

BREAKING BARRIERS FOR NEW GROUNDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 2:13 Key Verse: “The breaker is gone up before them; they have broken forth, and have passed the gate, and are gone out: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them.” (Micah 2:13) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rooted - Introduction Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 28, 2017

First message in the series on being Rooted. This message goes over the bad grounds.

Title: Being Rooted Theme: Text: Mark 4:1 - 13 Introduction And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. (Mark 4:1) Then He taught them many things by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2022

We need fervent love that will call us to action in word and deed? DO YOU LOVE ME?

DO YOU LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com #1 LOVE GOD, #2 LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR… LOVE IS NOT OPTIONAL IN CHRISTIANITY! EVERY LESSON JESUS TAUGHT HINGED ON LOVE… Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Romans 13:8-9, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018

Everyone has advice, but not many offer wisdom when it comes to getting out of a rut. What does the Lord say about it?

Getting out of a rut Prayer- Introduction- I want to talk about being in a rut and how to get out of a rut. You know the standing joke about being in a rut is to stop digging. But how do you do that? Universal question! Everybody has advice… for someone else. When I look at society, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Casting Your Seeds

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008

Jesus demands that we throw our seeds. He desires us to reach our familty with the gospel.

CASTING SEEDS MATTHEW 13:1-13 INTRO- OVERVIEW OF MATTHEW 13 FARMER WHO THROWS SEED- IT FALLS ON 4 DIFFERENT SOILS 1. PATHWAY 2. ROCKY 3. THORNY 4. GOOD SOIL AS FATHERS, LEADERS OF OUR FAMILIES, WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME TO MAKE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Sweat Of Our Face And Return To The Ground

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glow In The Dark: Keep The Light Burning (Part 4) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 30, 2024

The Lord keeps our light burning.

Following Jesus is a marathon, not a sprint. Parable of the sower: Rocky ground, Thorny ground. Too many Christians give up. "It's just too hard." Why? They truly do not trust God. Their own power fails. You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Romans 8:17-18, Psalm 18:28, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.”

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.” There must be some good reason why Jesus omitted these words from the first parable. The reason why they are omitted is not a mystery. The kingdom of heaven is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Holiness