Sermons on Thorny Places:

Hind's Feet On High Places

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 27, 2021

Habakkuk

HINDS FEET ON HIGH PLACES (HABAKKUK 3:1-19) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meeting Jesus At The Place Of Confession - 1 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

Meeting with Jesus during the 14 weeks from Lent through Easter, and to Pentecost, starting with confession.

The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart . . . because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Place Of The Skull – The Scarcity Of Essentials (7/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Oct 12, 2020

We are living unprecedented times. We ask ourselves what would Jesus do? This good question can be misleading. Rather we should ask, what did Jesus do? He was born into an era of injustice, violence and pain. He was the victim of abuse and injustice. What did He do?

Message by Gabi Faria Introduction It is my understanding that you have been in a message series called a Reflection on the 12 stations of the cross. Just last week my sister preached (worship leader preaching, preacher can’t sing, my voice would disconnect our network with Jesus!) on the Via ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 5:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church: More Than Just A Meeting Place

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

Church is more than a place to go on Sunday

THE CHURCH: MORE THAN JUST A MEETING PLACE COL. 1:18 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH DOES NOT EXIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAREHOUSING SAINTS OR SINNERS. NOR DOES THE CHURCH EXIST TO PROMOTE PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, OR POPULARITY. THE CHURCH SHOULD NOT BE A PLACE WHERE WE AIR OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY ON THE FRONT PAGE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

He's Preparing A Place For You! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 15, 2021

Based on John 14:1-6 - Sermon outlines 5 facts about heaven.

“HE’S PREPARING A PLACE FOR YOU!” John 14:1-6 FBCF – 11/14/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Maren Nichols, 4 y/o Trey & Katie’s daughter talking to her mom back in May. Their dog named Josey died & Maren had something she needed to say about that: Maren: I really miss Josey. Katie: I know, baby. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding My Place In The Field Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

Conclusion to August 16/09 sermon.

Dakota Community Church August 23, 2009 The Field & the Force 6 Finding My Place in the Field (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Mennonite

A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 10, 2015

Forgiveness, Release, Redemption

The Well - A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven John 4:16-19 March 27, 2022 Introduction: “Here’s a really really important question...“If your past never becomes your past is it really your past?” If you never deal with the Elephant in the room, isn’t the Elephant always there? H. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Christ-The Place Of God's Peace Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 28, 2010

Part 3 of a 4 part series visiting the places connected with Easter and God's peace

Title: The Cross of Christ-the place of God’s peace Text: Colossians 1:19-23 Introduction Today we are on the 3rd of 4 places Jesus visited over Easter week and connecting each place with God’s peace To recap here are the 2 places we have already visited. 1st place – the upper ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Give Place To The Devil Through Anger

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Feb 1, 2022

The wages of sin is always death. Whenever you sin, look at your life and realize that death is coming to something in it. Anger sins often bring death to relationships. They can bring death to trust, to jobs, to friendships, you name it.

So today I want to talk to you about anger, specifically the kind of anger that causes outbursts, especially if those outbursts are way out of proportion to the situation at hand. The reason we are talking about this NOW is a lot of folks have been struggling with this and I think it could be an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 6:23, Matthew 21:12, Ephesians 4:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Find The Secret Place To Encounter God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2023

The term "secret place" appears dozens of times in both the Old and New Testaments

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1 NKJV) The term "secret place" appears dozens of times in both the Old and New Testaments. Some translations use the word shelter, covering, or dwelling rather than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Matthew 6:5-6, Exodus 33:21-22, Revelation 3:20, Psalm 37:4, John 15:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 45 - Give God The Rightful Place Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 28, 2025

Jonah as a prophet of God did not give God the rightful place. When we obey God, serve Him alone, and set aside all that displeases Him, we will truly honor God and give Him the rightful place in our lives.

We read in Jonah 4:7, “But God appointed a worm at the rising of the dawn of the next day, and it struck the plant, and it withered.” (LITV) As Jonah enjoyed the shade of the plant that God had prepared for him, the Lord appointed a worm that obeyed God’s bidding, and ate up the plant, so that it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:7, John 3:26-27, John 3:30, Luke 17:10, Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Deuteronomy 34:5-6, John 9:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 2 Kings 18:4, 2 Kings 18:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Why God Places Us In Difficult Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals.

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals. Here are few examples of why God might do so: To refine our character: Difficult relationships can help us develop patience, empathy, and ...read more

The God Who Makes The Crooked Places Straight Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 15, 2025

God removes every obstacle, hindrance, and confusion that stands in the way of His children’s divine progress.

THE GOD WHO MAKES THE CROOKED PLACES STRAIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:1-3 Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” — Isaiah 45:2 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 1, 2025

God works in the empty places to prepare us for the holy.

When Empty Places Become Holy Spaces Hebrews 10:19–22 “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain… let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ