Sermons on Vegetables:

Incapable, Yet Faithful Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 28, 2017

When it comes to reaping a harvest, we are very limited in what we have control over. All we can do is plant the seed, share the Gospel, but the harvest rests in the Lord's hands. We are not called to produce life, but sow the seed that leads to life.

Incapable, yet Faithful Mark 4: 26-29 Our text today once again deals with sowing and harvest. While the sower must put forth sufficient effort in preparing the soil and sowing the seed, he has no control over the harvest. He can faithfully cultivate the ground, keeping the field free of weeds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

More Than We Bargained For Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

What happens when we try to bargain with God? We get more than we bargained for! We get to build our character, confront our past, and learn how to cope with difficult people.

MORE THAN WE BARGAINED FOR—Genesis 29:1-30:24 The young man gets into the car, and hits the steering wheel with his palm. His girlfriend—the light of his life—has dumped him. How could God let this happen? He has loved her well, and honored God in his courtship. What has it gotten him? The man ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking The Bread And Cup

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

A SERMON ON THE MEANING OF COMMUNION

TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-34 SOMETIMES IT’S IMPORTANT FOR US TO LOOK TO THE REASON WHY WE CELEBRATE COMMUNION AND IT’S MEANING. IT IS A GREAT SYMBOLIC REMINDER OF THE LOVE AND GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. WHAT WE REMEMBER IS THAT GOD WANTS A RELATIONSHIP WITH US AND TO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 36: Preach An Analogy Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 15, 2018

Preaching analogies is very biblical

Lesson Goal I hope to encourage the preaching of sermons using an analogy. Lesson Intro Jesus is our prime model of good preaching. He used analogy continually. Many of his parables are analogies. Yet, his analogies are not limited to his parables. Jesus is the door, the bread, the light, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Inheritance Factor Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

19th in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of heaven as our inheritance.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor -- Heaven” Pt 5 (The Fatherhood of God Message 19) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Revelation 2:26-29, Isaiah 55:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Mother's Legacy

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 11, 2018

God placed your mom in your life to guide you to Him.

I was probably about thirteen or fourteen when I began work on my cooking merit badge. I was in Scouts, and one of the ways you advance is by earning merit badges. So, I set out to get my cooking merit badge. Now, when I worked on my hiking merit badge or my camping skills—that sort of thing—it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7, Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Submission To Authorities

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

Submission to authorities has always been a touchy subject. Our mandate is to represent Christ to the world, and part of that mandate is to be in prayer for the people God has put in authority over us.

SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES ROMANS 13:1-8 HISTORY HAS SHOWN THAT THERE IS AN ADVERSE REACTION TO PEOPLE WITH AUTHORITY. IT WOULD SEEM THAT ORDERS ALWAYS COME FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM, WHILE REACTION TO THE ORDERS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP. THIS BEGINS AT A VERY EARLY AGE AND CAN CONTINUE ALL THROUGH ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning In The Beginning

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Mar 5, 2016

Unpacking the Creation Story

In the beginning, God created the heavens & the earth. Quickly, God faced a class action suit: no Environmental Impact Statement. Officials eventually granted God a temporary permit. But a “cease & desist” order stopped creation of Earth. So God went on with creation of the heavens. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Heavenly Well Full Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 7, 2015

Making small changes in our lives or the lives of others can have big impacts, especially since we live in an area that is spiritually dry and thirsty.

There once was a man who was not well-educated and rather rough and crude around the edges, but he was recently converted and was on fire for the Lord. He constantly asked the minister to give him some work that would be helpful to the church. Finally, the minister gave the man a list of ten people ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

What? Me Worry?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 3, 2015

Thanksgiving is more than just a day. It is a lifestyle. It is more about our attitude than it is about platitudes; about the virtue of giving thanks for all that we have received from God. It is an attitude of gratitude for everything God has provided.

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs. With the angry bear charging at him from a distance, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Anglican

Christians In Conflict Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul knew that strive and quarreling was one of Satan's effective weapons against the church, and, therefore, he did all he could to prevent it. In his letters he is constantly urging Christians to avoid strife. He is seeking always to help them settle their disputes.

Dr. Biederwolf tells a true story about two Christian women that illustrates how Christians can be foolishly divided through controversy. These two women were both active in the church. They planned socials together, and shopped together. Finally, they even planned a trip to Europe together. When ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

When I Feel Alone Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2020

Social isolation is not the only cause of loneliness, there are many situations which cause us to feel alone. Jesus identifies with our loneliness and his sovereign grace gives us the ability to move beyond feelings of loneliness to a place of identity and purpose.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Psalm 68:5-6 When I Feel Alone In these past 5 weeks have you said one of these phrases more regularly. “I feel isolated.” “I want to connect.” “I need other people.” “I feel alone.” There is no doubt that the situation we are faced with at the moment has caused a greater ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

It Just Isn't Fair

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 24, 2019

We struggle to try and understand that good and bad things occur without regard to persons, be they good and devout or be they back-sliders or heathen.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 24, 2019 Luke 3:1-9 There are many parallels in today’s reading with the message that I shared November 17, 2017, entitled Judgment Day is Coming. If you are inclined, you can research that message at: Sermon Central.com by clicking on the button for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Mark 1:4, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get A Glimpse Of Jesus' Glory

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019

On Transfiguration Jesus gave his disciples a glorious experience that would help them get through some pretty hard things until finally arriving at Easter Sunday morning. Jesus continues to show his glory to us today, a glory that helps us through the hard times of our lives.

Supper is still about an hour and a half away. Lunch seems like an eternity ago. Your stomach is calling, “Feed me!” What do you do? If you’re like me, you grab a snack. Something that will help hold you over until the next of the three major meals of the day. Maybe it’s a cookie or some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Thankful For Christ’s Birth? Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

As part of Thanksgiving, I want us to think of how thankful we are for Christ’s birth.

Sermon- Are you thankful for Christ’s birth? - Next week we begin Advent for the birth of Christ. - So, today as part of Thanksgiving, I want us to think of how thankful we are for Christ’s birth. - We can always say I’m thankful that I don’t have to go to the priest, do sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist