Sermons on Thorny Ground:

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I Am.” They knew these words referred to the

I Am The Light Of The World; John 8:1-12 In Vs. 58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. I cannot fully comprehend that because I had a beginning, but in Christ I will not have an ending ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The fall of man

God’s idea of paradise Gen. 1:28-30 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29 Then God said, "I give you every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10, Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Go On Scratching With The Chickens?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 24, 2002

God wants us to grow in Godly attributes so we can fly like eagles rather than go on scratching like chickens

Stiffkey/Saxlingham 24-05-02 Isaiah 40:27-31 Story: Eric Liddell Many of you will have seen the film "Chariots of Fire". For those of you who don’t know the story, the film is about the competition between two runners, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell. And film works ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

Free Indeed: The Occult Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

When Christians play around with the occult, they set themselves up for spiritual attack and oppression.

“The Occult” Free Indeed #1 1. Illus. of Patricia • I knew a precious Christian once named Patricia. Married to a great husband, had a precious little boy. • Referred to me by another Christian young woman. She had many of the symptoms of spiritual oppression. • Fear and anxiety would overwhelm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Great Concern: Rooted And Comforted In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 19, 2009

A study of Colossians 2:1-7 and Paul’s concern that all believers would be rooted in Christ.

Paul’s Great Concern Expressed: That all would be Confident and Rooted in Christ Colossians 2:1-7 October 18, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: In Chapter 1:24-29, Paul showed us how to glorify Christ in our lives, by being fruitful stewards of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Said About Responding To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

Some will respond to the gospel with 1) Callused Indifference. 2)Empty Emotionalism. 3)Worldly preoccupation 4. Life changing Faith

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL MARK 4: 1-20 1. Illus. of dynamiting for fish (1001 Humorous Illustrations, # 151) • Punch-line: “are you going to talk, or are you going to fish?” 2. Life is filled with important decisions. “Whom will I marry?” “What do I want to do for a living?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse: Why Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2009

We see in the Bible that the curse is why Jesus died. To remove the curse of sin and death. We will also see the cross where Jesus died and the Crown why Jesus lives.

Intro: Paul’s letter to the Galatians is addressing what man seems always to do. Either add to or take away from God’s word. It began in the garden with Adam and Eve. Adam disregarded God’s word and Eve added to it. I’ve got to quote John Piper, “Satan is continuously at work tempting us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mutiny In The Desert

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 2, 2008

Why is it that we are never satisfied with what we have? Why is it that we covet the things others have like possessions, position or power (authority)? We seem to be like the monkey.

Mutiny in the Desert Childrens Story Comment: There is a story that says in Africa and India the natives use a technique to catch monkeys. They hollow out one end of a coconut and they put peanuts in there Ive also heard bananas but same concept. The monkey puts his hand in the coconut and when he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defense Series

Contributed by Seth Alexander on Apr 2, 2015

We have been given defensive weapons to use against Satan.

• Alaska – Bull Moose – Antler battle – Fall Battle • The moose with the biggest antlers is the alpha. • The alphas defense starts way before the battle ever begins. • His defense starts in the spring and the summer with good nutrition making stranger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Water Baptism

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Understanding Water Baptism...

Understanding Water Baptism The word baptize is from the Greek verb baptidzo which means “to immerse.” The process of baptism consists of immersion, submersion and emergence. This process is used to describe John’s baptism and Christian baptism. Simply stated, to baptize is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Foursquare

The Battle For Your Family!!!!!

Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015

The family is being attacked by Satan in the most subtle of ways. He wants your family!!!!!

The Battle for YOUR Family Neh 4:14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is On The Other Side Of The Wall?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

Will we live in a box? What is on the other side of the wall? Reach beyond your ability?

WHAT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL? THE CHALLENGE: GOD'S PERSPECTIVE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Titus 2: [13] Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day The Fire Fell Part2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The day the fire fell part2 Last week we began looking at why the Holy Spirit is symbolized as fire and we saw, first, that fire purifies. We also answered the question; “What is God’s goal for our lives.” We saw that God’s number one goal for you/me is that we be holy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Python Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

How to break free from the Spirit of Python, which likes to squeeze the life out of you.Often times this spirit uses our past history (family, personal, professional) to bring us despair, death & destruction.

A One of the dangers of spiritual warfare is giving the enemy access back into your life. 1 The Old Testament refers to this as “chords of wickedness.” a The chords wrap themselves around the wicked like a snake. b Ps. 129.4-5; Proverbs 5.22-23 2 In Acts 16, we learn of a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:4-5, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Aug 2, 2011

To help the hearer to see the importance of abiding

Abiding in Christ 1 John 3:6 "Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him." How can anyone, after reading this verse, walk away not believing that you cannot lose TRUE salvation? I read this question on the internet this week and felt that it was a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan