Sermons on Thorny Soil:

Born Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“BORN OF THE SPIRIT” John 3:4-8 INTRO – How important is life? This past week, we were all shocked to the core as we watched the horror of the events that unfolded in Nickel Mines, PA, as Charles Carl Roberts walked into a one-room Amish schoolhouse and proceeded to kill five girls, ages 7 to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Clothed In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007

Our baptism clothes us in Christ

Clothed in Christ Gal 3:23- 4:7 24th † In Jesus Name † �� Grace and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The youngest firefighter… His story has been pasted around the internet for several years, and so when I was given the story, to be honest, I thought it was ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

End Time Confusion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2007

When you are not well grounded, you are easily tossed to and fro.

End Time Confusion (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4) 1. Ever since the days of the early Church, there have been False Teachings about the Coming of the Lord. Let me list just a few Deceptions. • In A.D.135, a man named Montanus proclaimed that the New Jerusalem would soon descend from heaven to earth and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross Has Two Beams

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 4, 2009

Ordinary Proper 18: What is the relationship between saving faith and works of righteousness? Sometimes an inability to distinguish can create confusion. But we look to Saint James to answer the question!

There are vocations that endeavor to deal in certainty. Take engineering: I’m not certain that I would feel comfortable driving over a bridge designed by a person who simply ‘felt’ that their design would have integrity. I want somebody who will crunch the numbers and who understands beam and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Disciplines For Disciples Perseverence Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

2nd in series on discipleship. Expanded outline

DISCIPLINES FOR DISCIPLES 2 Perseverance (A few points are borrowed, but I have misplaced the sources) In Hebrews chapter 11 we read account after account of men and women, heroes of the Christian faith, who trusted God, who believed He was faithful, and who were blessed by God. We read of godly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Going Away Sad? What Does Your Giving Show?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2006

Your personal giving reveals much about you. Jesus informed a man that he needed to give and he went away sad.

GOING AWAY SAD? WHAT DOES YOUR GIVING SHOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS BEING BUSY SUCCESS? THE MOSQUITO IS SWATTED FOR IT’S BUSYNESS. THE BEE IS PRAISED? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? I. YOU CAN GIVE AND NOT LOVE, BUT ONE CAN NEVER LOVE WITHOUT GIVING? LET US TRY TO DEFINE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bible Arithmetic

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2006

Enhancing one’s Christian witness by following the Bible’s amazing formula.

Bible Arithmetic MATHEMATICS NEVER CAME EASY TO ME while in school. Can you identify with me? I mean I really had to work hard at it. And wouldn’t you know that a few years after graduating from high school I found myself working in a testing laboratory which meant working with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Crisis Favortism Causes Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

Favortism is more than a problem it is crisis that the church must face

The Crisis Favoritism Causes James 2:1-13 October 1, 2006 Evening Service Introduction Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Fellowship Of The Ring

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2011

The Easter Story told differently.

Fellowship of the Ring It began at West Pointe in 1835. It is a practice that has endured almost 200 years. You may have chosen to obtain one and undoubtedly you waited anxiously for it to arrive. Others of you weren’t really that into it and decided to pass. Some of you in the room may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

“i Can Live With New Purpose” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2011

As I follow Jesus as his disciple, I can live a life of eternal purpose and significance.

I’m convinced one of the reasons so many people were attracted to Jesus was that He offered them purpose for living. Yet Jesus wanted to make sure they really understood what He was all about. They could indeed find meaning and purpose in life, but first they had to commit to following Him as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2011

There are steps of preparation for every victory. As the church we must prepare for God to do something, prepare with unity, prepare for conflict. It will take action on our part to take steps to vicory that God purchased for us in christ.

Intro: Paul warned and encouraged the Church that Jesus was coming again. Peter warned and encouraged the church that Jesus was coming again. John warned and encouraged the Church that Jesus was coming again? If you have been saved by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and sealed by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Welcoming The King

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

“Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Announcment

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 17, 2011

If you yield to Christ your meager realm – if you fly the white flag of surrender over the dominion of your heart – your life will become yours in a way you never dreamed.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 19, 2011 THE GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT Isaac Butterworth Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving And Mission

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Jul 16, 2011

THANKSGIVING AND OUTREACH

THANKSGIVING AND MISSION Introduction This is a day of thanksgiving as we thank God for the birthday of the church. Birthdays are often times we spend to reflect- giving deep thoughts on the past; perhaps our achievements and challenges. It is also a time we may look at our future- the years ahead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Veteran

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A sermon that likens the taking of Omaha Beach (D-Day) to Jesus storming the shores of sin.

God’s Veterans Romans 3:23 In July of 1863, General Robert E. Lee's Army Of Northern Virginia of 75,000 men and the 97,000 man Union Army Of The Potomac under General George G. Meade met, by chance, at a place called Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. There at Gettysburg on 3 days in July, 1863, more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist