Sermons on Wheat And Tares:

Gideon - The Challenge Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 13, 2009

How do you begin to rid a nation of Midianites? One small step of faith at a time.

Gideon - One Small Step Judges 6:22-27 When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he exclaimed, “Ah, Sovereign LORD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” Judges 6:22 The Lord had convinced Gideon was convinced that the LORD was giving the command. He was also ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of Jacob's Trouble Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2009

This sermon is Christ explanation in Matthew to the disciples on the his return to them before the tribulation.

A Biblical View of the End Times THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE Matthew 24:1-31 Intro: Today, we continue our study of what the Bible has to say about the end of time, and the events that will take place as God completes His great plan. Thus far, we have considered the Rapture of the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation - A Relationship

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 24, 2012

To place our faith in the performance of a salvation ritual is to place our faith in the person leading us to the ritual; but, if we place our faith in a relationship with Jesus Christ we have placed our faith in the author and sustainer of salvation.

SALVATION – A RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION If a person is uncomfortable with the idea that there is no special event or ritual that marks the time and place of their salvation, then they certainly have a great deal of company. In fact, almost all existing denominations and Christian religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Handling Money

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2014

The first commandment of the world is “self-preservation”. A shady business deal is winked at, questionable practices tolerated, and a clever crook is highly praised by the world. The law is on the side of the crook and the criminal many times.

12-20-04 Title: Handling Money Text: “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” (Luke 16:13) Bible Reading: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Is Praying For You

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

You are going to make it because Jesus Himself is praying for you. Our text tells us that Jesus does pray for us in heaven. We will also examine other passages that tell us how Jesus has prayed for us, and how He is praying still.

Someone Is Praying for You: Jesus Christ, Our Intercessor Text: John 17 & Hebrews 7:23-25 23 Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. 24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King Rewards The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014

Barzillai ventured & volunteered to help king David during the most darkest moment of David's life, while David was running away from his own son Absalom.

2 SAMUEL 19:31-39 [The Life of David] THE KING REWARDS THE FAITHFUL David has sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and by having her husband killed. God has indicted David for his sin through Nathan the prophet, and David has repented. Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Courage Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 28, 2015

Courage, Boldness, Witness

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Courage 2 Timothy 1:1-12 (p. 832) May 3, 2015 Introduction: He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Program Of Telling Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2015

We need to get with God's program of telling others about the message of Jesus Christ! We need to tell all the truth about Jesus. 1- Go tell the truths OF Jesus 2- Go tell the truth ABOUT Jesus.

INTRO.- ILL.- April 2009, LOS ANGELES – As she walked from a post office, Talon Curtis thought she'd found one of those gimmicky sweepstakes offers on the ground that scream something like "$357,959.55" in big bold letters and "This is not a real check" in much smaller type. But just as she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold Your King Rides Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2014

Palm Sunday reveals King Jesus Power and Purpose.

“Behold! Your King Rides” John 12:1-19 We have been looking at the events of the Upper Room over the past three weeks during the day before Jesus’ crucifixion. Today, we back up in time several days to what we call “Palm Sunday” and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Strategy For Defeating Satan’s Attacks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015

When your faith is the strongest, you come up under the greatest attack, because the enemy is trying to destroy your destiny. Let us be in a state of readiness; in a stance of resistance toward the devil and ready to give our statement of resolution.

Opening illustration: The ancient sport of falconry used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the "educated predator" was allowed to fly, however, it often rose too high for human eyes to see it. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike. By watching the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Teaches Us About Loving Our Enemies

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

No matter how hard we try, we know that there are going to be flaws & blemishes in our life. We know that we are not without sin because the Bible tells us so. So let’s take a look at the subject of love.

If there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is "love." How often Jesus tells us to love one another. In John 15:12 He commanded us to love one another. In fact "love" is so important that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

12 Apostles: James Son Of Alphaeus

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015

This man is worthy of our time! He was one of the 12 men chosen by Jesus to bear witness to His life, death, and resurrection. This James became a missionary preacher and died testifying to Jesus’ reality.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JAMES SON OF ALPHAEUS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Origin of the 10 Commandments 1. The Jewish people love to make good financial deals, hence the term – “he Jew-ed them down.” Different people groups have different characteristics. The story is told… 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Love The Lord Because...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 5, 2018

Christianity is not a “What’s in it for me?” religion. The Bible views thanks-giving as the sincere overflow of gratitude for all that God has given to us. Thanks-giving is not self-centered; it’s God-centered.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalm 116:1-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. “What can I do for you, Madam?” Abraham Lincoln asked an elderly lady who had been ushered into his office. Placing a covered basket on his desk she said, “Mr. President, I have come today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Crossing The Line

Crossing The Line Judges 6:1 & 6 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. 6 And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD. I have been hearing ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1

Denomination: Foursquare