Sermons on Wicked Farmers:

Money: Servant Or Master? Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

Second sermon in a series on stewardship. What is it that owns you? You might not say many, but does your life show otherwise?

Stewardship II - Money: Servant of Master? 1. Sometimes a good test of love is finding out what you’d be willing to give up to possess it. 2. The entire NHL season is in jeopardy and today is the deadline. (Do a brief history of the hockey labor dispute leading to the cancellation of the 04-05 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Big Isn't Always Beautiful

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2006

The Kingdom of God stars from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for the want of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Released And Set Free

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Salvation cuts the strings of sin. It’s time to put the past behind and start living as Jesus Intended.

Released and set Free 2 Corinthians 3:17 A BAZAAR WAS HELD in a village in northern India. Everyone brought his wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ends of all the strings were tied to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Total Commitment To Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007

We find Mary, who was the sister of Lazarus who would give the moon if it were hers to give. Mary gave extravagantly to the Lord.

I get motivated when I hear songs about the extent people will go for love. I read this poetic expression of love recently. I would climb highest mountain for your love. I would swim the deepest ocean. Oh my love, I will come by and see you Saturday if it is not raining. Not much of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Midrash Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009

When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vision For A New Year

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 29, 2006

What does the dedication of Jesus have to say to us about our New Year

If you were here early, you might have wondered at the music playing. After all, you don’t often have hymns combined with 1960’s pop music. They were chosen because of their theme. Each promotes a vision, a seeing, a looking forward to something and a hope in the coming days. That was part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding The Money Pit Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

6th in a series from 1 Timothy. Which do we love more: God or money? Let’s use the resources God places in our care to honor Christ and aid those in need. “You can have all this world, but Give me Jesus!”

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Avoiding the Money Pit 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Introduction: In 1986 Tom Hanks & Shelly Long starred in a movie called "The Money Pit." It’s a film “for everyone who’s ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” One of my favorite lines: “Here lies Walter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewards Of God's Grace

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008

Over 2000 years ago Peter said that "the end of all things is near." What did he mean by near? How do we live in our current age if the end is indeed drawing near?

Introduction Live in a time/country- experiencing prosperity. However the air is filled with anxiety over … crime and violence, economic instability, rumors of wars, and news of natural disasters. The Bible calls these- end times. How do we live in times like these? 1 Pet 4:7-9 (First read 1 Pet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Going Forth In The Name Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 9, 2007

This message challenges Christians in the face of opposition to go forth in the Name of the Lord. The church when moving forward will always face opposition and the church should go forth in the Name of the Lord.

Going Forth in the Name of God 1 Samuel 17.45 David was a very young man, but he had faith and courage to go forth in the name of the Lord. Trusting not in the weapons of war, but trusting in God. Why don’t Christians today go forth in the name of God? Why don’t Christians really and truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 25 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2011

The hope that God provides brings salvation to all, if only we will live a life that is directed by the Holy Spirit and submits to the will of God. (Ref: Romans 8:23-27)

Romans, Part 25 Romans 8:23-27 Introduction - The Law (shedding of blood) had to be fulfilled for mankind to be forgiven -- Hebrews 9:22, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” - It is true ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We’re Not Doing Right

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2011

We Are Blessed, So We Can Bless Others!

A rich landowner named Carl often rode around his vast estate so he could congratulate himself on his great wealth. One day while riding around his estate on his favorite horse, he saw Hans an old tenant farmer, who was sitting under a tree when Carl rode by. Hans said, "I was just thanking God for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Is Plentiful Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

Part 4 of a series of sermons preached in Anjug, South Korea to fan the flame for evangelism and encourage for revival

Last week we look at a similar verse in John 4 which said 'the fields are ripe for the harvest', and we said that harvest time was the END of the growing season for crops, and at harvest the fruits just need to be picked and collected. No more watering, no more weeding, no more whatever else you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Works Behind Ordinary Events To Fulfill His Purposes Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes Luke 2:1-7 We are in the second week of a four week series on the “What the incarnation tells us.” Last week we saw that the incarnation tells us that God is on a mission: God is radically committed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2017

What kind of life do we lead when we put ourselves first, and others last? What kind of world encourages us to tread all over others and always be first? What would Jesus say about the first and last in society?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan What kind of life do we lead when we put ourselves first, and others last? What kind of world encourages us to tread all over others and always be first? What would Jesus say about the first and last in society? Let’s examine the incredible blessing of following Jesus to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013

Everything is transformed in our lives because of the cross of Christ. The old life is dead and gone. We are now living a new life.

Colossians 3:1-11 “New Life” INTRODUCTION The tale of “The Ugly Duckling” begins, when a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran