Sermons on Withered:

The Palm Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 15, 2024

A Sermon for Ash Wednesday

February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Palm Tree Good evening, friendly humans. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Palm Tree. My siblings and I don’t grow this far north. And even though your weather has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Which Soil Am I On? Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Sep 10, 2024

God is the farmer

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Righteous And The Wicked. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2024

Two lifestyles, two destinies.

THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED. Psalm 1:1-6. The Book of Psalms begins with a benediction. Psalm 1 then proceeds to declare who are the righteous and who the wicked, along with their separate destinations. PSALM 1:1. The blessing is literally, “Oh the happiness!” We are put in mind, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Problem of Procrastination

Acts 24:10-27 The Problem of Procrastination Some will not be saved because of Rebellion - Luke 19:14 We will not have this man to reign over us. of Religion - John 3:7 Ye must be born again of Reluctance - They would be saved, but not today. 1. The Preaching that Convicted him - 25 And as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Biblical Warning Against Fellowship With Sinful Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways.

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways. In Psalm 1:1, the psalmist writes, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

God Is Able

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001

This Is A Sermon That will encourage the saints to know that god is able to carry you through every situation that you may be carring God Is Able...

-----------------The Epistle Of Jude------------------ ----------------------Chapter 1------------------------ 24: Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with Exceeding Joy..... ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Here are three reasons and three ways to love one another

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1PE 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hinderances To The Work Of God

Contributed by Duane King on Sep 20, 2002

this sermon is one of warning

Introduction:What has happened prior to chapter 4? a.Chapter 1 The Report-v.1-3 Nehemiah learns of the condition of Jerusalem.The city has been destroyed. b.Chapter 2 The Request-v.1-5 The report causes Nehemiah to be sad and the king noticed this.Verse 5 he requests leave to go back and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Steve Yarber on May 21, 2002

In a world full of evil and injustice, where is God?

Where is God? Isaiah 42:14-17 Pastor Florescu couldn’t bear to watch his son being beaten by the Communist officers. He had already been beaten himself, and he had not slept for two weeks for fear of being attacked by the starving rats the communist had forced into his prison cell. The Romanian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Cisterns Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003

the danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in trusting God.

Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:13,19 Primary Purpose: The danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in God. Introduction Most of us know how important water is to sustain life. I’ll never need a rain gauge. Every time it rains and I come to church somebody is telling me how many inches of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:5-6, Jeremiah 2:13-19, Jeremiah 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 13, 2002

How sweet it is when God blesses us with the benefits of reading, hearing, and learning His Word!

Introduction: This week is the first week that there are people selling sweet corn and candy corn at the intersection! I personally enjoy the opportunity to taste these delicious “first-fruits.” It also can be a reminder of how God is working our lives through His Word. How sweet it is when God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Know Your Roots?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

what is your heritage

Intro: the bible is very illustrative in it’s teaching, many great teachings of the bible are pictures from everyday experience. The other day, Lauri was mentioning to me the importance of roots in scripture. That the life of Christ must take root in our spirits for us to be productive. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

302 – Reasons For The Seasons

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

5 KEYS TO REMEMBER IN CHANGING SEASONS

Illustrate: His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser. He didn’t do very well in school a when he was 16 years old, a teacher advised him to drop out of high school and get a job. He didn’t do much better in the working world so that, by the time he was 32, he had failed at 76 different jobs. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Roots And Leaves Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005

Growth comes in our lives as we meditate on God’s word.

GOD, WATER AND LIFE OCTOBER 3, 2004 Psalm 1 “Roots and Leaves” INTRODUCTION The desert is abundant with life, but there is a stark contrast between plants that are near water and plants that are in the drier parts of the landscape. Those plants near the water display abundant growth. Those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

His Name Is Wonderful

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS SERMON

HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL ISAIAH 9:6 – FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN, AND THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE UPON HIS SHOULDERS: AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR, THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE. On July 21, 1969 President Nixon said that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational