Sermons on Thorny Soil:

Prepare For Summer Spiritual Harvest

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 11, 2007

This message focusing on challenging the congergation to participate in reaching out for a summer harvest.

Let’s Prepare for a Summer Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 What are your plans for this summer? Are you planning on spending extra time with your family and relatives? Are you planning a vacation to have fun in the sun? This summer I want us to think about preparing for a summer harvest. I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Be Secure In Your Faith

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 27, 2006

This is the 3rd in a series of the minor prophet Amos.

Introduction I. April 15, 1912 - in less than 3 hours, somewhere in excess of 1500 people die as the result of an unsinkable ship, the RMS Titanic sinking. A. There were a lot of reasons that so many people died when the Titanic sank, BUT, I wonder how many died, in part because they felt secure ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Power Over Life's Storms

Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002

God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Spark Are You?

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 12, 2001

It only takes a SPARK to get a fire going!

INTRO: When I was a teen we use to sing a song around he campfire entitled: "Pass it on". It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around will warm up to it’s glowing. This song was telling us that you can ignite your world as a believer for Christ. This is still true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Response To Disaster: Where Is God? Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 17, 2002

Where are you GOD…MY GOD why? This was written and delivered to a Bible Study on the Wednesday evening following 9/11/2001. It’s a look at the proper response to disaster and tragedy-how Jesus responded to terrorism and disaster in His day.

Our Response To Disaster: Where Is God? Luke 13 1Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Pursuing Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

PURSUING HOLINESS TITUS 1:8 We are going to get a little wildlife lesson this morning. Anyone ever hear of a Ermine? Well they are weasel looking animals, that live in forest both in the United States and in northern Europe and Asia. They are known for their white fur in the winter which ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Weedy Seedy Christians

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

Getting the weeds out of our life

Sermon: Weedy Seedy Christians Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July 21, 2002 I. Introduction A. A Story 1. A blonde was hard up for money, so she went walking around her neighborhood looking for odd jobs to do. She met a nice man who said he would give her work. All she had to do was paint his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-40

Denomination: United Methodist

The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming The Tither You Secretly Desire

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

Encouraging people to take the next step to tithing.

Theme: Tithing Task: To help God’s people make this the year of their tithe. Title: Help for Becoming the Tither You Secretly Desire Time: November 12, 2006 I am so very excited to be able to preach today. I get to proclaim one of the most exciting activities in the Christian life. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

Miracles Within Miracles !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2011

To praise God for the "silent" miracles which occur alongside the "thundering" ones'!

Miracles within miracles! First things first. Why are so many miracles recorded in the Scriptures? For us to be awed by the all-powerful ways of Almighty God and spontaneously praise Him in the spirit of adoration! The very purpose of our Creation is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:7-8

Denomination: *other

Are You Backsliding?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repent Or Perish Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus call to repent for the kingdom of God is near

31. Who is Jesus? April 03rd, 2010 Repent or Perish Luke 13:1. Jesus has been hitting some hard points as teaches these crowds who have gathered around Him. He has brought up one of the more controversial ideas in Scripture: hell. So let’s talk about hell for a minute. We have some whacky ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: *other

Building Your Life In The New Year

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011

Principles on which we can build a solid Christian life

NEW YEAR “BUILDING YOUR LIFE IN THE NEW YEAR” MATTHEW 7:24-27 OPEN We’re already into the second day of a new year. For some of you, I suppose, 2010 was a wonderful year. For others, I’m guessing that 2010 was a terrible year. For the rest of us, we’re still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Signs Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 9 in the series dealing with the Biblical signs of a healthy church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Life Signs of a Healthy Church” INTRODUCTION What determines whether something is dead or not? A medical doctor checks for VITAL signs. Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen levels, brain function Some remain alive but are pronounced brain dead because there is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bringing Your Best Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

Using the Israelites as our primary example, you will discover that worship of the almighty God requires us to bring our best!

TEXT: Various TITLE: The Praising Church: Bringing Your Best. . . TOPIC: Worship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 10th, 2008 PROP.: Bringing your Best to God includes: Being prepared to worship, Participating in Worship, Give it all! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! And welcome! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ