Sermons on You Will Sprout:

Are You A Stoner?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2005

The Gospel of John is a gospel devoted to life in Christ. 36 times the greek word Zoe is used in the book. It makes it that much more sad that in Ch 8 we see pharisees brining a woman to the life and light to have her condemend. Contrasts the stoners s

Intro: The Gospel of John is a book about life. You say what? I thought is a book showing Jesus in all His glorious power as the Son of God. But what do we find the purpose of the book to be? John 20.31 “These have been written (miracles and signs) so that you may believe that Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Lazybones? Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 21, 2005

There is a big difference between taking a Sabbath and being lazy. Lazyness separates us from our own potential, from the love of others, and from the grace of God.

Are You a Lazybones? Proverbs 6:6-11 February 20, 2005 Twenty three years ago, I was one of seventeen men and women who stood before the Annual Conference and was ordained into the United Methodist ministry. We had all written thousands of words explaining our personal histories, our theology, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 26, 2005

Use several scriptures where the word amazed is used to describe peoples response to Jesus.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. As a kid, I always watched the magician’s hands. Occasionally, I cause them reaching in a pocket or flipping the platter over before the Audience could see the bowl was glued to the surface or the levitating lady was on a firm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-48

Denomination: Congregational

Are You Listening? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

God’s call to be a watchman on the wall is extended to all who claim Jesus Christ.

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 3:16-21 TITLE: “ARE YOU LISTENING?” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were talking over coffee one day. One said: "I’m concerned about my wife. She talks to herself a lot these days." ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Then Me Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

21st in Joshua series. This is about selflessness and putting others’ needs first.

Joshua 19:49-50 – You Then Me This is a true story, written by Emory Thomas Jr., and was printed in the Wall Street Journal. Ernest “Bud” Miller was the president and chief executive officer of Arvida, which is a real-estate company. Mr. Miller closed regional offices, reorganized ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Committed? Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 19, 2005

For the Apostles, they believed that their journey with Christ was over. The really was, their journey with Christ was just beginning. When the Holy Spirit came to them, they became committed to Christ and the Church.

Last week I shared with you that one of my favorite things to do is to go canoeing. I have looked at Rock Lake, and I am looking forward to going out next spring. This morning, I would like to talk to you about another one of things that I love to do, and that is backpacking. My love of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Connected?

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005

If our light is to shine for Jesus then we need to stay connected to Him as our source of power and turn on the switch to allow the Holy Spirit to shine through us. We are only reflections of His glory if we keep the clouds of sin away.

ARE YOU CONNECTED? By Pastor Jim May As I walked into the church this morning before the sun arose, I entered into a very dark building. Just as any of you would have done, the first thing I looked for was a light switch. Flipping that switch made all the difference in being able to walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Accepted

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

The reason we think and many times say such terrible things about others is that we do not truly accept that we are accepted. We are haunted by guilt because we have never accepted and forgiven ourselves.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Or so we have been told. However, the Bible tells us that our words have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). God also tells us that only wholesome talk should come from our mouths and that we should encourage one another ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Antichrist & You

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005

Learn what in the world you have to do with the antichrist.

the anti-christ and you So, just what is the anti-christ - anti & christ. The subject of the anti-christ is one of great speculation. I remember when I was growing up, people thought that Gorbechev’ was the antichrist, and then when he didn’t really turn out to be him, people thought that Bill ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Prepared? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

Prepare is our focus in this second week of Advent. Preparing ourselves for His second coming is very important.

Are You Prepared? Pastor Glenn Newton 12-11-05 MT 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

You Are A Superhero

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

Spiritual Gifts are like superhero powers. This lesson takes a look at those gifts as they relate to God’s plan and His command to Love Him with all your heart soul, mind, and strength. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[YOU ARE A SUPERHERO!] Slide graphic – generic superhero flying through the air Slide text – “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1) A few years ago the World Press Review carried a quotation from the National Concord of Lagos, Nigeria. That paper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Noah And You

Contributed by John Mayes on Dec 26, 2005

Imagin that you are Noah and God just told you the shocking news of what is about to happen to the world. Guess what! History is about to repeat itself.

NOAH AND YOU We have heard the story of Noah and the Ark since we were small children. Because of this, many conclude that this is just a children’s story and it does not involve us in any way today. How could it? This event took place several thousand years ago. What does Noah and the Ark ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

In life, a relationship with God is something that needs to be constantly worked on.

As you all prepare to finish school this week and shift gears into the summer, I think it is important to do the same here with Breakaway. Over the last school year we have done a lot together. For the most part we spent the majority of our time focusing on one certain theme here on Monday nights. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You?

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What are you holding back from God?

Today, I’d like to start off by asking a question that I think a lot of people dread to hear or see on an application. That question is, “Who are you?” It doesn’t seem like it should be that difficult but yet when you sit down to try an answer the question you don’t know where to start or where to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Good For You

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

It seems that everybody today is an expert on what is good for you, but there are some things that God’s Word teaches are truly good for all of us.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA It Is Good For You Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 6:12 Intro: Many people today seem to believe themselves to have great knowledge as to what is good for you. Everybody else can tell you how to do the things in your life which seem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist