Sermons on Thorny Soil:

Worship Benefits PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores how worship positions us to understand God's glory, and its transformative power on our lives, relationships, hopes, and fears. Key

Good morning, church family. We gather here today in the presence of God, in the fellowship of saints, and under the banner of love. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved. We are here because we have been called by the One who made us, who knows us, and who longs to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-23

Topics: Benefits, Worship

Do You Know Him? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores the importance of knowing Christ deeply, remaining devoted in our faith, and persevering in our spiritual journey towards God's promised prize.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day to gather together in the presence of the Lord, to worship, to pray, and to open our hearts to the transformative power of His Word. Today, we're going to open our Bibles to the book of Philippians, chapter three, verses ten through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Topics: Knowing Him

A Pastor's Double Honor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon explores our responsibility to honor, listen to, and support our pastors, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting their God-given role.

Good morning, church family. Isn't it a joy to gather together, bound by our shared love for Christ and for one another? We are not merely a congregation; we are a family, a community, and a body. Each of us plays a unique and vital role in this body, but today, we turn our focus to one role in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Topics: Honor Pastor

Experiencing The Anointing In Our Lives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

Explores the power, love, and sound mind given by God's Spirit, encouraging believers to perceive, practice, and promote these gifts in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather as a family, united by our common faith and shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We have come together once again to drink from the well of God's Word, to be refreshed, renewed, and revitalized. And today, dear ones, we are turning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Power, Spirit

Chameleon - You Are God's Ambassador Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being God's ambassadors, tasked with the mission of reconciling people with God, and seeks to understand how to effectively embody and communicate this role.

We have been in this series called “Chameleon,” where we have spent some time looking into scripture and learning what it looks like to stand out on behalf of Christ. Last week we said God decided to choose us, call us out of the darkness around us and bring us into His glorious light. Not so that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Topics: Ambassadorship, Reconciliation, Communion

Sermon Series: Chameleon

Uncertain Title PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in death, reaping the benefits of Christ's sacrifice, and embracing God's new covenant written on our hearts. Key

Welcome, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary where we come to meet with the Almighty, to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to be transformed by His Word. We stand on the cusp of a profound exploration of God's Word today, an exploration that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Topics: Hope, Death

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Potter's Clay

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Sep 15, 2002

Do we really know what we are asking for when we ask God to use us? The scriptures are clear that God formed man out of the dust of the earth

I am the Potter’s Clay Sept, 15, 02 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi So many times in our walks we want to be used of the Lord. So Freely with our words we proclaim use me Lord Use me... Use me for your Kingdom Do we really know what we are asking for when we ask God to use us? The scriptures are clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Denail Project To The Knowledge Of Christ And His Resurrectional Power Series

Contributed by Isaac Arthur on Apr 30, 2006

GOD WANT US TO KNOW HIM BETTER AND HIS POWER. ONLY WHOM LEAVE THINGS OF OURS AND THAT OF THE WORLD BEHIND HIS WHEN WE APPRECIATE THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM AND HIS WORKING POWER. THIS IS WHAT THIS SERMON REVEALS TO US.

How can I know him and the power of his resurrection? A friend of my one SUNDAY SERVICE ask me this question. Then Came This Sermon SELF DENIAL PROJETS ONE TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM & HIS RESURRECTIONAL POWER The Cross is a very unique symbol of the Christian faith. Christ died in order to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deadly Dangers Of Deceitful Deeds

Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005

The works of the flesh are a dangerous proposition

THE DEADLY DANGERS OF DECEITFUL DEEDS (03.09.03 AM) GALATIANS 5. 16 - 26 1. DANGERS. „³ V. 21 - shall not inherit the kingdom of God. „³ 1 Cor 6.9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God. „³ More dangerous than death. „³ More dangerous than destruction. The dangers ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2007

A reminder of three things our soldiers have provided for America.

Joshua 7:5-6 Memorial Day 2007 Introduction A. This weekend we observe Memorial Day: read MD history. B. Point out war casualty numbers on back of bulletin. C. Read Joshua 7:5-6 and discuss D. Play Power Point video: Thank You (www.bluefishtv.com) E. The meaning of this day has been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:5-6, Joshua 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Potential

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 4, 2008

UNLOCKING THE GIFTS AND ABILITIES OF GOD’S PEOPLE.

POTENTIAL POTENTIAL- POSSIBILITY OF DOING OR BECOMING SOMETHING INTRO: POTTER AND THE CLAY. 1: WHAT COULD YOU DO? A) DID THE CLAY EVER IMAGINE IT COULD BECOME A POT? B) DID THE CLAY EVER IMAGINE IT COULD BECOME A POT THAT WOULD HOLD FERTILE SOIL? C) DID IT EVER IMAGINE IT COULD HELP A PLANT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Other

Big Stage...big Performance

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

The bigger the challenge becomes, the bigger the stage for your God to do His amazing thing - maybe something bigger than you have ever seen Him do before!

BIG STAGE...BIG PERFORMANCE Text: 1 Kings 18:36-38 It was the largest cooperative effort ever among the churches of this county where we were about to do our next community-wide outreaches. What we do is a full-scale mobilization of God’s people in an area to reach lost people with what we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Firm Foundation Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 29, 2013

Our lives must be built on a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.

A Firm Foundation July 28, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our lives must be built on a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:24-29 Introduction: Groundbreaking on a new bell tower in the Italian city of Pisa began in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Bereans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an open-minded person? Do you want to open your mind on GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like the Bereans IV. TEXT: Acts 17:11 (NLT) 11 And the people of Berea were more open-

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an open-minded person? Do you want to open your mind on GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like the Bereans IV. TEXT: Acts 17:11 (NLT) 11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Pentecostal