Sermons on Aj Guptill Studios:

Why Did God Send Jesus? (John 2:23-3:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

When we look at Judeans' rejection of Jesus, it's an open question. Did God want his people to be condemned, or not?

Last week, I worked very hard to end on a sour note. Let's reread 2:23-24: (23) Now, while he was in Jerusalem during the Passover at the feast, many gave allegiance to his name, seeing his signs that he was doing. (24) Now, Jesus himself wasn't giving his own allegiance to them because ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-24, John 3:1-21, John 17:3

God's Not Finished With You Yet!

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 9, 2019

God's not finished working on us at the potter's wheel. Hope is never lost!

God’s Not Finished With Me Yet! I'm going off-script this morning. I usually preach from the Gospel lesson, but I feel like the Jeremiah reading is timely for us today. Sometimes we need spiritual encouragement. Jeremiah knew that, and he told the story of a potter’s wheel. I hope this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Filling In For The Boss

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 10, 2009

That’s what we are to do: fill in for the Boss! The Christian’s job description: Fill in for the Boss! Do what Jesus would do!

“Filling in for The Boss” 2 Corinthians 5:20, 21 Do you know who died recently? Mickey Mouse! Or at least the man who has given him his squeaky voice. Wayne Allwine provided the voice of Disney’s top animated star since 1977, when he officially took over for his mentor, Disney Legend Jimmy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006

A Message using the Parable of the Mustard Seed

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Methodist

Wait For It

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Though you must at times wait it does not mean the answer is no.

Thank you Rev. Stephen Williams WAIT FOR IT HABBAKUK 2:2-3 I. INTRODUCTION - ”WALT & RAY Their names were Walt and Ray. It was the first time away from home for Walt. It was the first time away from home for Ray. They were in the army now. Their bunks were just a few feet from each other. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Point People To Jesus (John 1:19-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2022

John the Baptist understands that Jesus is important, and he is not. His sole job, is to point people to Jesus.

Last week, in John 1:1-18, AJ (Author of John) started his gospel by focusing on 2 people, telling us who they are, and what they came to do. The first, and easily more important, is Jesus. Jesus is the Word become flesh. He is the preexistent one. He is Life. He is Light. He is God. To ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Have Thine Own Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 8

HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD (MARK 8:27-33) One of the most acclaimed Jim Carrey movies was “The Truman Show,” an inside look into future reality TV shows, a stunning prediction of the format’s runaway success and a biting commentary on its unrestrained excesses. The movie was about a man who was born, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humble Thyself

Contributed by Tim Carpenter on Feb 13, 2019

Do not exalt yourself. Do not be prideful. Do not claim to be the best at anything, even if it's true. You are not really 10 ft. tall and bullet proof. Even Superman has weakness. Pride is our Kryptonite.

Humble Thyself Sermon: Feb. 9, 2019 (4th of 11th month) Luke 18:9-14 Two men in the temple. Matt.25:32-46 The response of the saints is "WHEN did we do these things", rather than "YES, I sure did!" They could have said, yes we did these things in order to give glory to GOD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3-4, Romans 12:16, Mark 9:33-35, Mark 10:45, Mark 14:55-61, Proverbs 16:16-19, Matthew 25:32-46, Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:22-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-8, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unfailing Word

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 2, 2023

The authority of Scripture is crucial to our faith. The Bible is either God’s word or mere human opinion.

I give you my word!” How often have we heard this? We hear it from politicians, salespersons, recruiters, unlicensed contractors, and unreliable people in general. When people give us their “word,” how dependable is their word? When they make claims and promises, we need to know their basis of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-37

Denomination: Congregational

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Ronald Wise on Nov 2, 2012

Faith starts small and grows when we nurture our growth with God's unfailing Grace and Love

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Has God Finished With Israel?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 16, 2014

A short talk asking an important question. This parable has often been used to say that God's promises to Israel have all been transferred away from Israel and given to the church. Is this what Jesus was saying? Who was he talking to?

When Stevie Wonder appeared on Top of the Pops and sang, “I just called to say I love you” – who was he singing to? Was it the studio audience? Was it the wider TV audience? Or was it the person on the other end of the phone? I’m almost certain it was the latter. Does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 3: Noah And The Ark Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2023

When we have faith... 1. We will listen to God's warnings. 2. We will trust in God's wisdom. 3. We will start working for the Lord. 4. We will help make a difference in our world. 5. We will inherit God's righteousness.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 3: Noah and the Ark Hebrews 11:1-7; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 6:8; Genesis 6:14-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 4, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In Hebrews 11, we are studying some of the greatest Old Testament heroes of our faith. But remember that the heart ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness - The Gracious Fruit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003

Gentleness is both gracious and strong. It requires the great strength of the Spirit.

Martin Field asks the question, “Have you ever heard of the “Dependent Order of Really Meek and Timid Souls?” When you make an acrostic of the first letters of its name, you have the word, “Doormats.” (Overhead 1) Their official insignia - yellow caution light. Their official motto is: “The meek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Church Of God

An Everlasting Covenant

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2006

God has established an everlasting covenant with the whole earth that endures to this very day. That promise, that covenant is for you.

Genesis 9: 8 – 17 – An Everlasting covenant Intro: I once asked an adult Sunday school class to write a job description for Noah. This is what they wrote. Wanted: Person to build, maintain and sail a large ship. Must be civil engineer with experience as a zoologist. Must have experience in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Defense Of Jesus (John 5:1-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Jesus isn't a sinner, making himself equal to God. He's God's faithful son, doing just as his Father has shown him, doing the job the Father gave him to do.

I started this series by saying that everything in life depends on getting Jesus right. So far in the book of John, we've read about how Jesus is the lamb of God, the preexistent one, the savior of the world. He is also God. Now, how can Jesus be God, and the Father be God? Are there two ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-30