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Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2025

In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.

SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Is Essential / Youth Is The Heartbeat Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 26, 2025

This is sermon #7 of "At the Core" series

Anyone here have a junk drawer in your house? You know what I’m talking about? The one that’s supposed to hold important things like batteries, tape, and scissors… but somehow ends up holding takeout menus from restaurants that closed five years ago and 27 keys that open absolutely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, Joshua 24:15

Victory Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 30, 2024

We often talk about the power of prayer, but we seldom talk about the power of prayer and praise together. St. Augustine said, “He who sings prays twice.”

Victory of Praise Text: Acts 16:25-34 Introduction 1. “Praise is prophetic power...to change your circumstances and to lift your burdens. Worship is like a victory cry before the victory.” -Gerald Mullins 2. We often talk about the power of prayer, but we seldom talk about the power of prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

20. Romans Chapter 5 Verses 2-5 - Messages In Romans - This Is Wonderful Hope Leading To Glory - Message 20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

We study HOPE, that settled assurance that fixes our faith in the Lord. A glorious body awaits us and that is fashioned after the magnificent, resurrected body of the Lord Jesus Christ. This is our hope of glory. Progression – tribulation, perseverance, character to hope.

20. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSES 2-5 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS - THIS IS WONDERFUL HOPE LEADING TO GLORY - MESSAGE 20 {{Romans 5:2 through whom also WE HAVE OBTAINED our introduction by FAITH into this GRACE in which we stand, and we exult in HOPE of the GLORY of God.”}} Let us continue with the study ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2, Romans 10:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:19-20, Romans 8:23-25, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 12:12, Romans 5:3-5, Galatians 5:22, Titus 2:2, John 14:16-17, Philippians 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 9 - Arise From Your Slumber Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 18, 2024

Just as Jonah slept through the raging storm there were others in the Bible who also slept for various reasons. Today if the church does not wake up and continues to be in slumber of any sort, we will become easy targets of the evil one.

We read in Jonah 1:5-6, And the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god; and they cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it unto them. But Jonah was gone down into the innermost parts of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep. So the shipmaster came to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5-6, 1 Kings 19:5, Judges 16:19, Matthew 13:25, Ephesians 5:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Psalm 34:12-14 - Part 5 – The Tongue A Strained Bow - And Depart; Do; Seek; Pursue Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2025

Today we stress the power of the tongue to do evil but it must be controlled. Also, depart from evil and do good. The tongue is troublesome and we spent time looking at the problem. With everything we must be conformed to the image of Christ. Even Christians fear to commit themselves.

PSALM 34:12-14 - PART 5 – THE TONGUE A STRAINED BOW - AND DEPART; DO; SEEK; PURSUE In our last message in this glorious Psalm we were at the start of the second half of the Psalm. This alphabetic Psalm has 22 verses/stanzas to match the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, but it has two divisions ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:12, Psalm 90:10, Psalm 31:15, Genesis 6:5, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 34:13, Job 15:35, Psalm 10:7, Psalm 50:11, Romans 3:13, Jeremiah 9:3, James 3:4-10, James 1:26, James 3:2, Romans 8:6-7, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 34:14, Philippians 3:10-11, 1 Peter 1:13-15, 1 Peter 3:11, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pharaoh Increases Their Tasks Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2022

Peter's humble acknowledgment of his unworthiness in the presence of Jesus is the first of several attributes Luke illuminates as necessary for discipleship. When Jesus heals a man's leprosy, He grants ceremonial cleanness necessary to worship God.

Review of the previous lesson (v. 1-5) Review of the previous lesson, verses 1-5. 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; 4 Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. 5 The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Christmas: Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Love Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2016 What would Christmas be without the songs and carols? Even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas carols over the next few weeks. In church, while ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am Not A Victim: The Christian Life Is An Abundant Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 21, 2022

God takes broken things and makes them new. And abundantly new. Abundantly beautiful.

“Slats Grobnik scratched out a few bucks selling Christmas trees. Just before Christmas, when all the trees had been picked over, a ragged couple came onto the lot. As they turned the price tag over on each tree, it was obvious that they didn’t have enough money to buy one. Then the woman spied a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-19, 2 Peter 1:3-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2026

Philadelphia didn't seem to be a large church, but the little strength they had was enough for them to overcome with the Lord's help. This church was truly the church of the open door!

The Seven Churches-Philadelphia (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on November 23, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: My paternal grandfather and one of Dad’s brothers were both pastors for many years. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 2. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 2 Eph.2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; (KJV) 2:1 And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, (Amplified Version) A. “And you hath he quickened”.—And you also. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meditating On The Psalms

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

What does it mean to find refuge in God?

A (your town name) trolley driver and a preacher were standing in line to get into heaven. When the trolley driver approached the gate the angel said, “Welcome, I understand you were a (your town name) trolley driver. Since I’m in charge of housing I’m giving you that great big mansion over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-32, Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living With A Sense Of Duty

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 6, 2003

When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making the world a safer place

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Allow me to clear something up. When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The rapture of the church.

Judgment of Sodom When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He sent His angels to gather His people out of the city before His judgment rained down. Lot and His family were forced out of the city when the time of judgment came. They sent word to their neighbors and the rest of their family but no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:12, Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

God's Formula For Joy

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 26, 2002

Not only does God command us to be happy, but tells us how.

God’s Formula for Joy Philippians 4: 4-7 “Rejoice in the LORD always, again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The LORD is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ