Sermons on Wheat And Tares:

A Call For Unity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 25, 2020

United we stand, divided we fall and that fall is sending people to Hell.

Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 4:2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2, Philippians 4:2, Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013

Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Other

The Lord Of Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

How angels interfaced with the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We’re going to be talking about “The Lord of Angels.” As you know, this month we’re talking about angels, God’s secret agents, His supernatural helpers, who are sent to assist us and to deliver messages. Today as we talk about, “The Lord of Angels,” our attention is going to be firmly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha And The Two Bears Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Elisha was a prophet not to be trifled with

Elisha and the Two Bears 2 Kings 2:23-25 A husband and wife who work for the circus go to an adoption agency. Social workers there raise doubts about their suitability. The couple produces photos of their 50-foot motor home, which is clean and well maintained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses Are Like Elbows, Everyone’s Got Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 14, 2020

Paul is addressing the Jews in chapter two but he's addressing all of us.

Excuses are like elbows, everyone’s got two Romans 2:1-11 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

9th Sunday After Pentecost. July 26th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 17, 2023

Year A, Proper 12.

Genesis 29:15-28, Psalm 105:1-11, Psalm 105:45, Psalm 128:1-6, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52 A). A LESSON IN PATIENCE. Genesis 29:15-28. Jacob had been on the run from his twin brother Esau. Jacob, being the younger twin, had duped his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Psalm 105:1-11, Psalm 105:45, Psalm 128:1-6, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Biblical Parables To Craft Compelling Accounts Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Everyone craves an experience when they can listen to an account that will make the illusion of anothers’ reality seem like their own. Africans particularly appreciate a teacher who can heighten their sense of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oil Of Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Peace is the lubricant that keeps a good thing going. It keeps us in flight, and protects us from the heat of frustration, and the wear and tare of worry and tension that can cause us to lose altitude, and even crash.

Years ago a visitor returning from Dublin told of how he put MacDuncan, the village fool, to the test. He poured the contents of his purse out on the ground, and told him to take any coin he wished. MacDuncan's eyes lit up, and the people of the village gathered around for another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

How To Have A Happy New Year

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013

If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Parable Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 12, 2012

What do the parables of the Kingdom mean? Is someone in my church a wheat or a weed? What does Yeast symbolize spiritually speaking? Learn about them from the sermon - Parable of the Kingdom

Matthew 13:24 – 58 --- PARABLE OF THE KINGDOM ILLUSTRATION: Story of Zig Zeagur:He was encouraging a friend to go to church but his friend did not want to because he said, the church is full of hypocrites. Zig Zeagur said, “Well, that is okay. There is room for one more!” This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-58

Denomination: *other

Hold Up On That Roundup!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020

Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This is the first of seven “I AM” statements Jesus spoke in the Gospel of John. Jesus was teaching that He is whatever we need Him to be.

I am the Bread of Life Text: John 6:31-71 (KJV) 31Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 32Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-71

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

Care of the Body

Stop Slapping Your Head And Shooting Yourself In The Foot! I Cor 12:12-27 In many of my teachings, I have sought to emphasize the Church as a family. It is a very large family and all the things that go with being a family fits in the Church. We share love and responsibilities. We share joy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist