Sermons on Wheat And Tares:

Parables Of The Unjust Steward, Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2017

Some people think that anyone Jesus mentions in a parable is a hero or an example of a noble character. If that’s what you think, then be prepared for a shock, because two of these men are really bad characters.

Perea Parables of the Unjust Steward, Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:1-31 Parable of the Unjust Stewart This parable has been greatly misunderstood, and one of the reasons is because it looks as though our Lord is commending a crook. The steward is a full-blown crook. Some people think that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2011

We show "The Grace of Giving" when: 1) Giving Is Proportionate (2 Cor. 8:3a), 2) Giving Is Sacrificial (2 Cor. 8:3b), 3) Giving Is Voluntary (2 Cor. 8:3c), 4) Giving Is a Privilege, Not an Obligation (2 Cor. 8:4), 5) Giving Is an Act of Worship (2 Cor. 8:

U.S. Republican lawmakers are “playing with fire” by contemplating even a brief debt default as a means to force deeper government spending cuts, an adviser to China’s central bank said this week. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:3-8

Denomination: Other

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

State Of Denial - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

Over the next three lessons we will be studying the various incidences in Peter’s experiences and conduct that led to his denial of Jesus Christ...

Most national sports leagues have a Hall of Fame where players with notable careers are inducted. There is one for Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, College Football, Pro Football, Golf, Trap Shooting and Swimming. There are even halls of fame for Rock and Roll, Country Music, Agriculture, Aviation, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-9, Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Chronicles Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 28, 2024

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A Tent for the Ark 16 And they brought in the ark of God and placed it inside the tent which David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Can You Live However You Want, And Still End Up With Jesus? (Revelation 14:6-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 13, 2023

Ch. 14 gives three pictures, rooted in OT thought, of what God's wrath is like. All are (arguably) symbolic, but all are something to be avoided. An encouragement to be faithful, and endure suffering.

Can you live however you want, once saved? (Revelation 14:1-20) One of the main themes in the book of Revelation that we've seen, especially in the last few weeks, is that the church will suffer on earth. Revelation has described this suffering using a number of different images, and symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Jeremiah 51:6-10, Genesis 19:24-29, Isaiah 63:1-6

What Once Was – Now Is Not Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 9, 2003

Sermon 6 of 17 on 1 Corinthans. We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one anoth

What Once Was – Now Is Not We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one another differently and better. How we are towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 2 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-II—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Reap What You Sojourn

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 1, 2004

How does the church escape the "Adding Members" model and revert to a biblical definition of evangelism? This message uses Jesus’ challenge that "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" in incite compassionate outreach.

“You Reap What You Sojourn” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached on Sunday Morning, July 4th, 2004 at Hudson Presbyterian Church. Words 2205 Their primary concern was membership. Specifically, that membership was on the rise. Well, either that or member PLEDGES-- those were equally important. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Sense Of Humor

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 14, 2004

A sermon for the 16th Sunda after Pentecost Proper 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Luke 16:1-13 "Jesus Sense of Humor" "He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, ’What is this that I hear about you? Turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Difference Jesus Makes - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 21, 2002

What Jesus can do in a life that is truly saved.

ROMANS 5:3-5 QUOTE BY EUGENE PETERSON: ‘A Long Obedience in the Same Direction’. ‘It is not difficult to get a person interested in the message of the gospel; it is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Millions of people in our culture make decision for Christ, but there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Being Thankful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2002

We all need to be thankful. What can we learn from a healed leper.

INTRODUCTION • The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, squashes and garden vegetables, and has made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We See What Ezekiel Saw? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 13, 2002

Third in the series on God’s view of the coming of Christ as revealed through the message of the major prophets.

We’ve been looking these last few Sundays at the coming of Christ from God’s perspective by viewing some of the Messianic prophecies of the major prophets. We looked at how Isaiah saw the coming of Messiah as "God with us", and Jeremiah, who saw Jesus as, "The Lord Our Righteousness". Ezekiel, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Nov 24, 2003

Christians should have a proper attitude of Thanksgiving for all the Lord has given us

Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com 11/23/03 Text: Psalm 100 "An Attitude of Gratitude " One day during the period that Abraham Lincoln served as President of the United States, an elderly lady was ushered into his private office. Lincoln noticed that she carried a covered basket ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Signs Of God In Our World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 8, 2003

A sermonf or the 3rd Sunday in Advent Series C John the Baptist talking about loving one another

3rd Sunday of Advent Luke 3:7-18 "The Signs of God in Our World" 7 He said therefore to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits that befit repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran