Sermons on vegetation:

Proof Sodom And Gomorrah Existed And Were Judged Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2017

Astounding Archaeological facts unique to our planet establish that the Bible account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is true. You have to see this. It's amazing!

PROOF SODOM AND GOMORRAH EXISTED AND WERE JUDGED Gen. 19:23-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. B. TEXT “By the time Lot reached Zoar, the sun had risen over the land. 24 Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hundredfold Return!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 31, 2020

God will remove the curses and make up for all the loss!

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 Hundredfold return! Genesis 47:1 “Then Joseph went in and told Pharaoh, and said, "My father and my brothers and their flocks and their herds and all that they have, have come out of the land of Canaan; and behold, they are in the land of Goshen." When you patiently ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1, Joel 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

We've Must Get To Holy Ground

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 23, 2014

This text reminds us that our goal in life should be neither reaching high ground nor good ground, but rather holy ground; woe be unto us if we use elevation and wealth as substitutes for being holy.

Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Joshua 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Should Work For Food?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 21, 2015

We have seen the signs. "Will Work For Food". Would it be unreasonable to suggest "Must Work For Food"?

Some have suggested that the able bodied poor should perform some sort of work or community service to receive benefits. Of course, others have opposed it. FDR created the CCC and WPA which were pretty much working welfare programs. Indeed, it was a fulltime job and not easy labor. Lev_19:10 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2023

How do we handle the freedom we have in Christ? Let's find out in Romans 14.

Christ gives us liberty, but some are weak, and causing unnecessary offense is an abuse of that Christian freedom. How should we treat those who are weak in faith? Welcome the person who is weak in faith—but not in order to argue about differences of opinion. (Romans 14:1 CEB) What about food ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fearless Sowing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 23, 2023

The fourth sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's sermon considers the overall stewardship of all that we have and are.

October 22, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Four Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 4:1-9 Fearless Sowing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we conclude our fall stewardship emphasis. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Meaning Of Hungering, Fasting And Touching God Introduction? Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Fasting is described as a hungering for God’s presence or intervention.

A. HUNGER TO KNOW GOD 1. Definition: The painful sensation, or state of weakness caused by need, or a craving appetite, or eager desire for food, or an empty physical feeling. Synonym: ravenous, famishing, starved. Slang: “hungry as a bear” or “starved to death.” 2. The process of fasting is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

To Put God First Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your first decision to follow Jesus should influence every other decision you make in life.

“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Matthew 7:13-14, NLT “If any of you wants to be my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Running Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!

A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Patience: 4th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2024

Patience strengthens the spirit; sweetens the temper; subdues pride, and bridles the tongue.We have need of patience.

PATIENCE, LONG-SUFFERING: 4TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 7/4/24 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Introduction about fruit: WE ARE STUDYING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FROM GALATIANS 5. LET US LOOK AT ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 5:3, Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Covenant Renewed (Deuteronomy 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Who was at fault? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 29.

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Was there a fault with God, the covenant or the people? Let’s begin with the old covenant in Deuteronomy 29. Was the covenant renewed while Israel waited in the land of Moab? These are the words of the covenant that the Lord commanded Moses to make with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are You Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

The sermon deals with the need to know who we are, becuase the world seeks to change our name.

"Who Are You" 5/22/95 GNLCC Deuteronomy 18:9-13 Acts 19:8-20 Text Daniel 1 Once we understand who we are, we can avoid a lot of pitfalls in life. We would know which messages are for us and which ones are not. If I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-16, Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changing Your World Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 21, 2013

If we want to engage and influence a post-Christian culture which no longer shares our values, we must recognize that God is sovereign, resolve to obey God, and relate to unbelievers with respect.

Just last year (March 21, 2012), the Washington Times carried a story about a 3-million dollar strip club being built next to a retirement home for nuns in Chicago’s western suburbs. “On one side of the fence are women in habits and wimples who have taken vows of poverty, chastity and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

Developing A Christian Mindset

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 8, 2001

Develop a Christian mindset: 1. Be nice. 2. Be positive. 3. Be thankful

This will probably be the most basic sermon you have ever heard. Nothing I will say is new or profound. You have heard it all before, but it needs repeated because the very simplicity of what I will be saying is the reason it is so often overlooked and ignored. So many times we want to plunge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist