Sermons on Artwork:

We Are God's Workmanship

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 2, 2006

We are God’s masterpiece. We are His ’poems. And the poem is something which is made, something which has been made. That’s what we are. We are made by God.

WE ARE GOD’S WORKMANSHIP Ephesians 2:10 February 2006 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga INTRODUCTION Tchaikovsky labored perhaps a month toward the close of 1874 in composing his “Piano concerto in B-Flat Minor”, and its world premiere was in Boston on October 25, 1875 (Readers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Secret No Longer Sermon V: Coping With Personal Discomfort Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

Unwelcomed crises put Christians to the test of commitment to Christ and oftentimes requires us to change our perspective from that which is temporary to that which is eternal.

Coping with Personal Discomfort on the Way to Glory The afternoon I began writing down my thoughts concerning our Scripture for today, I had planned to be on my way to Florida with a friend who had asked me to conduct a private ceremony in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

"The People Factor" Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013

This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gratitude For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 25, 2024

God’s grace is more than a one-time gift—it’s a continuous stream of love, forgiveness, and power that shapes our lives. Grace changes us, and through grace we can live lives overflowing with gratitude.

### Introduction Video Ill.: Thank You Jesus — Freebridge Media Transcript: Thank you for your grace. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your mercy. Thank you for your Son. Thank you, my Redeemer. Thank you, my Great King. Thank you, Holy Savior. Thank you for everything. Today, I worship you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 12:1, John 1:16, Lamentations 3:22-23, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

The bible gives clear instruction on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

How To have An Attitude of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message) November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Doesn’t it seem like we start looking at Christmas a little sooner every year. A. We walked through the Wal-Mart at the end of last month (October) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Idolatry, Man's Natural Instinct Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 21, 2004

Natural man is an idolator, he will create a god in his mind if he has no other

Idolotry, Man’s Natural Instinct Jonah 1:6 Intro. The philosopher speaks of a god shaped vacuum in man’s heart. Many modern preachers preach about man seeking God. Through out history we read of men worshipping idols and gods of their own making, many today worship a god created in their own ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose And Presence Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 8, 2003

Should we (as individuals and churches) be Purpose Driven or Presence Driven? (answer: both! But we need the Presence of God to bring People, Preaching, Prophecy and Power)

Purpose and Presence Mark 2:1-12 WBC 10 Aug 2003 am I want to speak this morning about the importance of us being people, and a church, with a Purpose… but who also seek the Presence of God PURPOSE It’s very easy for us as individuals to fall into one of two camps: - ‘I’m an active kind of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Use Your Head!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Use Your Head! 1) Don’t reject God’s claim on your life; ) Don’t reject God’s call to repent; 3) Don’t reject God’s Christ for salvation.

Have you purchased anything lately that doesn’t have a warning label attached to it? It seems to me that everything now from artwork to zippers comes with warnings - some of them quite humorous. For example irons have warning labels that read: “NEVER IRON CLOTHES WHILE WEARING THEM”. If you rent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

You're A Divine Masterpiece!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 31, 2006

You’re A Divine Masterpiece! 1) Formed in love; 2) Deformed by sin; 3) Reformed by grace

What’s the most beautiful sculpture you’ve seen? If you’ve been to Florence, Italy, you may have inspected Michelangelo’s David, considered by many to be the world’s best sculpture. I, for one, am partial to the pottery work of Japan. Not far from my parent’s home three hours north of Tokyo is a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Entrusted

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2007

Dominion – authority – brings with it responsibility. Angelina Grimké, the American abolitionist once said, “Duty is ours and events are God’s.” God has given us dominion over this earth, yes, and with it comes the responsibility to act on God’s behalf.

Entrusted, Genesis 1:26 Introduction This summer many of us watched the story unfold of animal cruelty charges being raised against Atlanta Falcons football player, Michael Vick. The 19-page federal indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Pathway To The Passion Pt-5 Scourging & Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

To better understand what Jesus endured for us....

Pathway To The Passion Part 5- Scourging & Crucifixion So far in this series we have looked at Jesus at the Last Supper, in the Garden at Gethsemane, Peters denial, and how his arrest and trials were illegal. Though the Gospels give us a good picture of the events of the last day of Christ, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By God's Grace, We Are The Sheep Of His Fold

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 28, 2007

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Series C

4th Sunday of Easter- April 29, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life for our redemption. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Does It Really Matter? Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009

First in a series of three sermons on the reliability of the Bible. Are the words of the Bible really the words of God? Can you set your life by it? The Bible has some powerful defenders: generations of faithful scribes, an army of textual scholars, & God

Does It Really Matter? Deuteronomy 6:1–9, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Galatians 1:6-12 (First is the series Our Still Point with God: The Reliability of the Bible) DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 28, 2009

We have some strange ideas about THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. We hear Happy Holidays, Which could mean anything. Today I want to look at the Christmas story and see THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

The Meaning of Christmas Lu 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God