Sermons on Withering:

A Spiritual Rain Is Needed Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 3-5. Continuing in Isaiah we see the continuing call (Chapter 3) for men to repent and return to the Lord while in Chapter 4 we see the beginning of hope that one day will come. Chapter 5 gives us strict instructions

A Spiritual Rain is Needed Isaiah 5:6 Introduction - We will take a small leap forward and discuss Isa 3 and 4, with 5 as focus - Chapter 3 continues with Isaiah speaking to the people to repent; change - Isaiah warns in Chapter 3 of impending judgment on Judah and Jerusalem - Consider the doom ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Overcame Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 20, 2012

I gleaned this from a book by RC Sproul by the same title "12 Promises Christians struggle with". The question is Do we believe God or Not?

He Overcame John 16:33ff One of the main reasons we have a problems accepting the promises of God is SIN. Sin comes so naturally to us that our default position is not to believe God. Adam and Eve failed to believe God, when the Father of lies told them “You will surely not die, you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds That Survive Pt 1 - The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

Seeds That Survive Pt 1 – The Sower and the Seed Luke 8:4-15 We are now deep into the month of August. A time of year when all over America the farmer’s eyes are turned to the harvest. I sought long for what to share with you during these final services of our summer worship schedule ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

A Man Of Destiny Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

DAVID IS GOD’S CHOSEN KING a. He was NOTHING but a Shepherd Boy. But God hides GREAT things in NOTHING. b. David has a Great Potential. He had Courage, Strength & Ability. c The Favor of God surrounded him wherever He went. d. He was Victorious.

III. A MAN OF DESTINY: Destiny: the future destined for a person or thing; fate; fortune; the predetermined event. DAVID IS GOD’S CHOSEN KING a. He was NOTHING but a Shepherd Boy. But God hides GREAT things in NOTHING. b. David has a Great Potential. He had Courage, Strength & Ability. c The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: *other

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the question what, am I doing wrong?

Introduction When a person comes to church, they hear a lot about how a person should be like Christ, how they should have God-like characteristics. How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Word In Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 22, 2016

God works in us through His Word and promises. In this outline we share 4 ways in which the Word of God works in us to do His will.

GOD’S WORD IN US! God works in us through His Word and promises. In this outline we share 4 ways in which the Word of God works in us to do His will. Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Being A Card Carrying Believer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 28, 2011

Worry or fret indicates a lack of trust in God’s wisdom, sovereignty and power. I’m going to give you the antidote to anxiety. Are you ready? Delighting in the Lord and meditating on His word.

Being a Card Carrying Believer Philippians 4:6-9 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Still In The Life-Changing Business Series

Contributed by Arron Chambers on Dec 21, 2011

This sermon, used with Cardboard Testimonies, testifies that Jesus is still in the life-changing business.

It’s Your Move—Jesus Still Changes Lives (Used with Cardboard Testimonies) While even in the womb, Jesus started changing lives. He changed Mary and Elizabeth’s lives. Luke 1:39-42 He changed the Shepherds’ lives. Luke 2:15-20 Do you know that Jesus is still in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Funeral Sermon -- Middle Aged Woman

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 23, 2014

This lady had been a believer early on and let her faithfulness to the LORD slide. Yet, she exhibited many biblical principles in her life.

Family Enters -- "Amazing Grace" 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer Comfort d. Prepare 2. Funerals remind us of: a. The Certainty of Death (Ecclesiastes 9:5) b. The Shortness of life (James 4:14) -- this was a shocking death -- should not ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Years That The Locust Has Eaten

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2019

A promise of restoration to the repentant. A prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit. A warning of the judgment to come.

THE YEARS THAT THE LOCUST HAS EATEN. Joel 2:23-32. A very old elder once said to me that his only regret was “the years that the locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). However, there is no point in bemoaning what may have been, but rather our eyes should be on the here and now, and in the prospects ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Advents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2018

The uncompromising preaching of John. Bearing fruit that proves our repentance. Practical moral guidance. Redirecting Messianic expectations.

THE TWO ADVENTS. Luke 3:7-18. In the fullness of the times (cf. Galatians 4:4), John came ‘preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins’ (Luke 3:1-3). Being 30 years old, you might expect him to be starting his priesthood in the Temple in Jerusalem (cf. Numbers 4:3), but God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Righteous Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 17, 2018

Psalm 1:1-6 holds truths for the child of God which will brighten their day, guide their life and set a destiny for their future

Blessed Are The Righteous The Blessings of Psalm 1:1-6 Psalm 1:1-6 holds truths for the child of God which will brighten their day, guide their life and set a destiny for their future. “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating A Culture

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Definition of Culture - a: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. b: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization.

Creating a culture. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Thing

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

ARE YOU REAL?

The Real Thing (Psalms 92:7-14) Intro: Are you a Palm tree or are you a Thorn bush A thorn bush is just an imitation of a tree Are you the Real Thing or just an imitation? Thorns Jesus' crown of thorns has led to two shrubs known as christthorn (Ziziphus spina-christ, Paliurus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parables About Our Heart Lesson 21 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Parables about Our Heart

A. THE PROBLEM OF EATING ON THE SABBATH – MATTHEW 12:1-8 This confrontation happened as Jesus was traveling from Jerusalem towards home. The disciples (not Jesus) were picking and eating grain as they walked. A “truth squad” was spying on Jesus. Jesus answered them: 1. David ate shew bread (v. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist