Sermons on Tractor Pull:

Its Harvest Time

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Nov 24, 2007

Its time to be about "our fathers business"

Harvest truly is plenteous. Matt. 9:37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Driving last night and saw the combines in the field....It is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Is The Proof Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 8, 2021

Based on John 13:35-34 - Challenges listeners to understand that loving like Jesus loves is proof that we are truly following Him.

“LOVE IS THE PROOF” John 13:34-35 FBCF – 11/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1975 – The Captain & Tennille – #1 song, “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Best-selling single of 1975. And I think Tenille’s hairstyle was the best-selling teenage hairstyle of 1975, too! Unfortunately, love didn’t keep “The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

All-Powerful Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2003

Open Theism is a heresy that says God doesn’t know the future. Next is the question of omnipotence...whether God can handle the future.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships ------------------------------ March 16, 2003 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12, Psalm 139:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Hands Holding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008

For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 2, 2011

A speech I presented at Manhattan Christian College during a church growth conference in 2007. I was one of four speakers, Myself, Ben Merold, Wayne Smith, and Richard Crabtree.

In The Trenches: Pastor’s Church Growth Conference Location: Manhattan Christian College Date: 31 March 2007 Acts 5:14 (NKJ) And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women. Ah, the banner verse of the church-growth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

Denomination: Other

Samson's Secret Source Of Honey

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 26, 2023

Samson is a type of the believer. On the way to Timnah (inheritance) he meets a lion (rep. the devil) and by the power of the Spirit, defeats him. On his return he find honey in its carcass, representing joy from victory

HONEY OUT OF THE LION’S DEFEAT Judges 14:5-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth in space in Feb. 1962. Later on he became a senator for many years. 2. You may remember that on Oct. 29, 1998, the US government again sent him into space to commemorate ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Striving For Holiness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2010

Why should we be holy? What is holiness? How do we become holy? We try to answer those questions in this sermon.

Introduction: A. Have you ever gotten all cleaned up and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way? 1. There was a very funny commercial that aired during a recent Super Bowl. a. The commercial showed a young man who was in at a job interview with a stain on his shirt. b. As he tried ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Resolutions To Live By

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

A copied sermon adaptable for new year or other occasions

10 New Year’s Resolutions From the Wisest Man Who Ever Lived by (copied) Proverbs 3:1-3:35 10 Resolutions to live by. (Copied) This is the 1st Sunday of the New Year. You know, when you think about it, all New Year’s Resolutions basically fall into 3 categories. They deal with: 1. Things to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Fear

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon looking at responses to Jesus - Herod’s fear and the Magi’s faith.

According to the Daily Mail, being here is good for you! In a section entitled "Making the most of your life" the Mail gave 12 reasons as to why this special time can be good for you and why you should rejoice on Christmas Day, one of which was ’Carol Singing’ It stirs the soul and takes us back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Permanence Of Faith

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 9, 2009

Salvation has always been through faith and the coming of the Law did not change it.

PERMANENCE OF FAITH Galatians 3:15-18 Introduction • You’ve probably heard it said, “It doesn’t matter what you believe; it’s how you live that counts.” • A. J. Gordon encountered this philosophy one time as he talked with a fellow passenger on a train. The man believed he could get to heaven by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Right

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 2, 2010

1. Who am I? v.24 2. What are my choices? v.24 3. What is important? v.26 4. What are my goals? v.27 5. What do I believe v.28

You Follow What You Are Tied Too - Two hunters out hunting - Come what appeared at first as an abandoned farm - Barn sagging, house in disrepair, old car & tractor parts lying around. - Only thing that made it a working far were a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around - As they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Person And Work Of Christ -- Express Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2010

A good overview of Jesus’ awesomeness is like a tonic for the soul.

The Person and Work of Christ -- Express (Revelation 1:4-8) 1. We have been reviewing our learning some basic Christian facts these past Sunday mornings; very much like material we cover in AWANA. 10 Commandments… 2.Love is another basic. It is also an amazing motivator. Take this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harvest Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

One must plant seed to reap a crop.

• John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. • Never did Jesus encourage his followers or even those who were considering becoming his followers to wait until tomorrow. o He was gripped with the urgency of the hour and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bed Of Easter Lilies

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Easter B. Christ’s resurrection sets us free from death and the grave, and so we are assured of the resurrection to come.

Mark 16 “A bed of Easter Lilies” Easter (B) J. J. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “A bed of Easter Lilies” It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Conservation, Cooperation, Regeneration

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Sep 18, 2023

Never before in our history has man looked back and forth trying to find an answer to his many and varied problems.

(Editor’s note: This sermon dates to the late 1950’s early 60’s and references some of the causes of the great depression and dust bowl and the conservation practices that were put into place.) Conservation, Cooperation, Regeneration Matthew 4:4; “But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Nazarene