Sermons on Uprooting The Tree:

This Very Stone

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Followers of Christ will not be received well by the world and its rulers, but we are called to be faithful.

Sermon: “THIS VERY STONE” Rev. David Anderson Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:12-21, Matthew 21:33-43 + + + Reading again from the Gospel of Matthew we listen to these words of our Lord Jesus: “This very stone which the builders rejected has become the had of the corner...” It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

River Of Life

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 21, 2001

We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.

When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Know This Man

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001

We can know that our life says we love God by understanding 3 ways that our life say that we know Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: "The Biggest Trial in History" (A short skit) This is the biggest trial in history, bigger than the O.J. trial, the Menedez brothers, Susan Smith, The Oklahoma bombing, or President Clinton’s trial. T.V. cameras, reporters, microphones and 35 mm cameras are everywhere in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Mentoring Model

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody.

Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People Quote: A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. M. Luther. Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody. 1. Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds Are A Plan For Growth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

YOU CAN COUNT THE SEEDS IN AN APPLE, BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED!

SEEDS ARE A PLAN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our text: 2 Peter 3:18 BUT GROW IN GRACE, AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST... I ponder: You can count the seeds in an apple; BUT ONLY GOD CAN COUNT THE APPLES IN A SEED. Sickly oaks from sickly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Hide And Seek

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 25, 2003

We hide from God because of our sin. God seeks us because of his grace.

GENESIS 3:8-15 DIVINE HIDE AND SEEK It is interesting to listen to people talk. You hear about people who eat at McDonald’s two or three times a day, and then blame McDonald’s for their physical problems. We all know who is to blame on that one. You hear about the man who smokes three packs of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Step #3: Tap Into God's Grace Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 1, 2004

When life hands you puzzle pieces you can’t figure out, what do you do? How can we handle it? Let’s examine how Paul dealt with his "thorn in the flesh", and learn some lessons for us! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Tap Into God’s Grace (OR Bitter or Better OR Let it Change You) 2 Cor. 12:7-10 - 2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Holiness

God's Gift For You

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

The prophets of the Old Testament said: · This baby would come to save the world from sin. · This world of darkness would be given the Light that would shine forever. · This little baby would bring peace to a world in tumult, destruction and chaos.

It is always a joy to watch children at Christmas time. Christmas morning never seems to come soon enough. Children (at any age) can become very anxious. Mankind has always looked forward to Christmas. Do you know who were the first to get excited about Christmas before it took place? Think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tortoise And The Hare

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 17, 2005

Why does the turtle beat the rabbit?

The Hare and the Tortoise Rabbit vs. Turtle / Lie vs. Truth Scripture Reference: Titus 1:1-3 (KJV) Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005

Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Got Hope?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 29, 2005

Jesus came to bring hope to the hopeless. Therefore all people can find hope in him.

INTRO: What do you want for Christmas? Get kids responses. In “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”, 4 children enter into the magical land of Narnia, through the back of a large wardrobe in a strange professor’s home. When they arrive it is winter. The children think it is great fun, until ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Problem Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 2, 2013

There are many practical truths that we can learn from God’s Word that will help us understand and overcome the problem of discouragement.

Overcoming the Problem of Discouragement 1 Kings 18-19 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The great prophet Elijah had just won a mighty victory over 450 prophets of Baal in chapter 18. 2. In chapter 19, Elijah received a death threat from Jezebel (King Ahab’s wife). She said, ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

What Goes Around Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 26, 2012

The evaporation cycle in nature reminds us of the way God sends blessings to us (as rain) and how our blessings/praises are to rise to him.

1. Importance of Rain – DEEPLY ROOTED Parnell Bailey visited an orange grove where an irrigation pump had broken down. The season was unusually dry and some of the trees were beginning to die for lack of water. The man giving the tour then took Bailey to his own orchard where irrigation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Hiring – ‘slaves’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 17 verses 5 through 10

Luke 17: 5 – 10 Now Hiring – ‘Slaves’ 5 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” 6 So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hope For All Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011

As Jesus called His closest followers, He offers hope to all who would look to Him.

Hope for All John 1:34-51 What do you want said at your funeral. One person said they would like to hear, “Look, he’s moving.” Usually this passage is taught about those who bring others to Christ. Jesus offers hope to..... I. Those who cannot find ...read more

Scripture: John 1:34-51

Denomination: Baptist