Sermons on wheat and tares: showing 2,311-2,325 of 5,498

Heavenly Purposes For Filthy Lucre

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2016

What did Jesus teach about money?

Sermon Intro Why is money referred to as filthy lucre? Because we all sin, all money is tainted by sin of some kind. Is filthy lucre usable for heavenly purposes? Goal Let’s learn that filthy lucre can be used for heavenly purposes. Sermon Plan We will discuss a shrewd manager and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wellspring Of Joy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 9, 2015

Wellspring the source of inexhausible joy that we have in Christ

Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 13, 2010

In light of the sacrifice of Christ, we must not deny God our sacrifices of praise and good works.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THANKSGIVING DAY OR TURKEY DAY? Have you noticed that many people now refer to Thanksgiving Day as “Turkey Day”? Why? “Although they knew God [through creation], they neither ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Changed Zaccheus?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010

Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Good & Evil

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 24, 2020

Life has a thin dividing line between good and evil

The pathway of life can be quite narrow and rocky in places. Symmetrically speaking, one side of the path could be considered as good, the other side as evil. While they oppose each other in substance, they are both necessary in the overall formation in our existence. It is important to note that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Opposing Opinions Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2018

God is always against those who are proud, and profit or power driven. He lifts up those who are humble and gracious. We, as His people, must always be the voice of the protection of the planet and the deliverance of the oppressed.

Revelation 18 v. 9 and they shall weep and mourn about her, those kings of the earth who committed fornication with her and grew rich when they see the smoke of her burning. v. 10 they stayed a distance for fear of her torment, saying, “Woe! Woe! The big city of Babylon, the powerful city for in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-24

Denomination: *other

Funeral For A Faithful Farmer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2020

Richard had a 40 year perfect attendance pin... but that wouldn't get him into heaven. But his faith in Christ would.

READING OF SCRIPTURE PRAYER Richard and Sarah Jane (his wife) were farmers. Almost everything they touched had to do with farming. They were involved with Farm Bureau and 4H, and the only vacation they took every year was to the State Fair. And at 4H – Richard did farmer stuff. He was in charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Army That Attacks Believers.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2021

Let us study about the attacks of the enemy and how he tries to steal, kill and destroy. Cankerworm? Palmerworm? Caterpillar? Locust? Each have a Hebrew meaning.

THE GREAT ARMY THAT ATTACKS… BE PREPARED… SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. JESUS KNEW ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-28, Matthew 24:22, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mount Of Olives: The Easter Story - Day 7 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 7, 2023

Jesus and the eleven left the upper room and walked to the mount of Olives. Jesus may have talked to them on the trip and/or before he took Peter, James and John further into the garden. Many of the familiar verses of comfort come from this conversation. Jesus also spoke of prophesies fulfilled.

****************** Day Seven – Mount of Olives Peter Will Deny Jesus - Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:31-33, John 13:36-37 Jesus said to the eleven, “All of you will be offended because of me tonight. It is written, ‘I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:31-33, Luke 22:37, John 13:36-37, Zechariah 13:7, Isaiah 53:12, Psalm 109:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings In Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2021

New Beginnings. We crave new beginnings from time to time. New Year: “New Year/New Me” . Pandemic: Ready for a new start when over. Sin: when we’ve messed up in life. Sometimes a season of life can signal a new beginning.

New Beginnings in Discipleship Luke 3:15-22   Introduction New Beginnings. We crave new beginnings from time to time. New Year: “New Year/New Me”. Pandemic: Ready for a new start when over. Sin: when we’ve messed up in life. Sometimes a season of life can signal a new beginning. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan’s Powers And Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 22, 2022

The Bible shows us that Satan battles, hinders and oppresses not only in the spiritual realm but also the realm of man. Let’s look at several examples of Satan’s powers and his battles.

1. Power of Death Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he (Christ) also took part of the same (became flesh); that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 2. Rulers of Darkness Put on the whole armor of God, so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14, Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Chronicles 21:1, Zechariah 3:1-2, John 13:2, John 13:27, Luke 22:3, Acts 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Acts 26:13-18, Acts 13:6-10, Luke 13:11-16, Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Matthew 16:21-23, Revelation 2:24, Luke 22:31, Daniel 10:12-14, Jude 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Shines Through Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 1, 2022

Out of the most desperate situations God is able to do a work of hope. The Messiah is a shoot from the stump of Jesse. From a stump God will raise up a ruler and king. Not just any king but the greatest the world will ever know, the Messiah, King Jesus.

In what way would you describe the almighty power of God? One way would be to picture a forest. A giant comes along something like “Paul Banyan” who walks through swinging a two sided axe and chops down trees with each swing. It would be like swinging a cycle in a field of wheat. The imagery is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

In God's Kingdom, The Seed Will Grow Into A Tree. Series

Contributed by Hudson Yu on Feb 15, 2022

In God's Kingdom, the Seed will grow into a Tree!

In 2020, one of the most popular video game was Animal Crossing---It sold five million digital copies in the first month after its release, more than any other video game in history. By early May, it had sold over 13 million copies worldwide. What does it take to create a popular video game? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19

Revelation 18-22

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2022

Revelation reveals a righteous king and kingdom to come. But first, will this world’s Babylonian system end?

Revelation reveals a righteous king and kingdom to come. But first, will this world’s Babylonian system end? “He cried with a mighty voice, saying, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great…” (Revelation 18:2a WEB) Are kings and merchants alike corrupt? “Babylon's evil and immoral wine has made ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible