Sermons on Black Paint:

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Grace loves us even though we are undeserving of love.

As most of you know, my fiancée Melissa is an art major at Gordon College. Part of being an art major, each art student has to complete a senior thesis which is a major final project that takes three months to complete. When they are finished, the outcome is beautiful art work and a gallery ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Able

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

Let us seek more knowledge of the Lord as the keeper of our souls.

He is Able II Timothy 1:12 “For that which cause I also suffer these tings, nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.” Introduction: Stress, strain, suffering, are as old as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Methodist

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Among The Pieces

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008

When storms come, and they will come, "Hold On," there is peace among the pieces. I preached this message in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Peace Among the Pieces By Pastor Donny Granberry It has definantly been difficult for many of our Church family, our neighbors, and those living within the reach of Ike these past week or so. Our prayers, concern, and compassion go out to you and to all of those who were affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Younger Son Returns Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011

Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man’s return to his father and his home.

The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 20, 2011 Well, as you know, it’s February. And if you were here last week, you heard me say that we’re talking about love and about relationship this month. But it’s not about love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Belonging In A Better Place Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

King Saul had just died. David had been anointed king for the second time. Now he looked at the city of Jerusalem (a Jebusite stronghold) and said to himself, "I"m going to take that city. That is where I belong as the King of Israel."

This story unfolds in four main points: 1. David’s Desire for Jerusalem (v. 6a) It’s interesting that the Bible does not say anything about David’s desire to take Jerusalem. Verse 6 simply says, “And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites.” However, David was a conqueror, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

There The Lord Commands A Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance and blessings of unity within the Christian community, as desired by God and depicted in Psalm 133.

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today, not as a distant preacher on a pulpit, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith we share. We gather under the banner of God's love, bound by His grace, and united by the Holy Spirit. Today, we shall turn our hearts and minds to a ...read more

Topics: Unity

"Wrecked Out Faith”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002

This sermon takes alook at how to avoid spiritual shipwreck, and what to do in the aftermath of wrecked out faith.

“Wrecked out Faith” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Intro: Have you ever laid on an inner tube or one of those little floaties on a lake or the ocean? And just laid back closed your eyes and relaxed? The next thing you know the voices and sounds of the beach begin to grow faint and distant. Then when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Befor Jesus Christ?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

There is no corner of teh universe where God’s grace has not been preached.

1 Peter 3:18-22 “What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Before Jesus Christ?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice hangs a painting that got the artist in trouble with the Inquisition. The painting depicts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Prepared Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 25, 2003

Jesus gives us an example of what it looks like to be prepared for the ministry. Series on Mark

ARE YOU PREPARED Mark 1:9-13 INTRO: In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He jumped from a plane alone with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final skydiver ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Last Supper

Contributed by Scott Cox on Mar 17, 2001

Observations made of the Last Supper and applied to the obervance of the Lord’s Supper.

Introduction: One of the biblical scenes that artists have tried to portray more than any other is the Last Supper scene. Each artist uses his imagination as he paints the scene. In some paintings the mood is festive, the disciples portrayed with smiling faces looking up to Jesus. In others the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 28, 2005

This sermon deals with the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price.

MUB AP 24, 2005 MATT 13;44-46 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Alive But Dead?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Mar 29, 2008

Are we a church that looks alive on the outside, but is really dying inwardly. This sermon will give four steps to ensure that we remain alive.

Are we Alive but Dead? Pm service March 30th 2008 Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Have you ever seen or been apart of a church that is dead and dying? A church that was satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they had always been? A church resting on it laurels and past history, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Chosen And Faithful.

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

This sermon looks at the three stages we must go through to be overcomers.

(1)INTRODUCTION: This verse shows the three stages a mature Christian, who will appear in the end-times with the Lamb (Jesus), has to go through. In King David we see these three stages. He was CALLED at the age of 17 to be King of all Israel when he was anointed by Samuel in Bethlehem. He was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: *other

Is The Sacrifice On Your Altar?

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 31, 2006

This message explores the question of whether a believer is living as a sacrifice before the Lord.

Is the sacrifice on your altar? 1. The identity of New Testament priests 1 Pt 2:9 – key: royal priesthood Reformation – sola Scritura; rediscovery of the role of the average believer (believer-priest) Not only are we the freest of kings, we are also priests forever, which is far more excellent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist