Sermons on christ as the cornerstone:

Jesus' Building Program Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

Series: Jesus’ Church [#2] JESUS’ BUILDING PROGRAM Matthew 16:18 Introduction: As soon as you hear the phrase, “The Church building program”, you automatically start thinking building fund. Last week we studied the requirement for membership into Jesus’ Church; which is believing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The New Israel's Shepherd-King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 7, 2010

In the the prophet's day the remedy for the deceptions of false shepherds was to focus on the Messiah. Focusing on Christ Jesus is also the way not to be deceived today.

ZECHARIAH 10: 1-4 THE NEW ISRAEL'S SHEPHERD-KING [Matthew 7:24-29] Chapter 10 of Zechariah's prophecy gives further blessings that will result for God's people because of their turning to their Messiah. The chapter is very closely connected to the victorious conclusion of chapter 9 and continues ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-4, Zechariah 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 25, 2023

It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do...

Living Stones 1Pe 2:2-9 It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do. Now, I believe this. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2001

how Jesus went to warn the very people who were plotting to kill him.

April 1, 2001 Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Start Small 2023 Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023

We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before.

Starting Small We try to do so many things and be better in so many areas that, in the end, we accomplish nothing. We are just back at square 1. And we all thought we would learn through the pandemic. And we are not even out of it, and we like even crazier than before. We try to balance so many ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is A Devoted Gardener, We Are The Stewards Of It.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 23, 2017

Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever.

27A God is a Devoted Gardener of a vineyard, and we are the stewards of it. Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever. We could see our Readings today in terms of practices that produce good grapes or bad grapes. 1). The vineyard in our First Reading is described ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Catholic

The Day The Lord Has Made

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2014

Its more than a praise song or call to worship

The Day the Lord has Made Psalm 118:1-29 Introduction We sing the chorus “This is the Day that the Lord has Made” often in our churches today as a call of worship. In it, we treat “this” as though it referred to today, that God has made this day as He makes every day special. I do not dissent to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Construction - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023

A great imagery is that of the Church being a Building, a spiritual house for God. The most vital part of the construction is the CORNERSTONE. We look at Christ the Cornerstone and the laying of the foundation of the Church. We are the continuing living stones.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION - PART 6 THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION The Church is entirely a New Testament concept though as we saw, it is seen typically in the Old Testament. In this section I want to look at the formation of the Church, and its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11, Psalm 118:22-24, 1 Peter 2:6-8, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Psalm 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Reject To Hall Of Fame

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 9, 2014

Rejection is something a lot of bible heroes had to face, if you don't get the better of it, it will get the better of you.

From Reject to Hall of Famer PPT 1 Title PPT 2 text Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, Hebrews 11:33 who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed [acts of] righteousness, obtained ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Possessed!

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Oct 18, 2017

Big Idea: We are God's prized possession! This sermon brings into focus several aspects of our identity in Christ and what it means for believers to be God's prized possession, as the Apostle Peter lays out in his first epistle.

INTRODUCTION Do you remember playing that “What do these things have in common?” game when you were younger? You’d have to look at a group of pictures or a list of words and determine what the common denominator was. For example, if I say: “Black, Brown, and Grizzly…What do these three have in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Proclaim The Name Of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025

Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus!

Go! And Proclaim the Name of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Introduction: The Power of a Name Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus! In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12, Mark 16:17-18, Philippians 2:9-11, Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 7:24-25, John 14:6, Romans 10:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Widow's Mite

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2024

The Widow’s Mite is regarded as a small contribution that is willingly given and is all one can afford.

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, a female British-American novelist and play-write once remarked: “If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Mark 12:40, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:24-25

Wonderfully Made Sermon Iv: Remade To Be Christ's Representative Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God made us to be His People and that He remade us to be our Lord's representative in these times of uncertainty is to take my task of sharing the gospel and ministering in Jesus' name seriously as never before.

REMADE TO BE ROCK-SOLID REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST “To be or not to be, that is the question.” (Shakespeare) Question to ponder: Did you decide at some point in your life what you wanted to be . . . only to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

From Wretched To Blessed

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

The religious leaders of Isreal were removed from the kingdom of God because of their rejection of the prophets and of Christ. As Christians, Christ has placed us into His kingdom, that we would serve Him by handing over the fruits His righteousness produces.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “From wretched to blessed” Two weeks ago, we heard Jesus tell a parable about a vineyard, and how the owner of the vineyard paid the same wage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Separation To Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

Just what does it take to end all the hostility? To see “peace on earth”? Or, as Rodney King infamously insinuated, when will we all be able to “just get along”? How do we achieve unity amidst division and diversity? Thanks be to God, these very

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 5. FROM SEPARATION – TO RECONCILIATION (Eph. 2:11-22) Introduction: My visits to the Berlin Wall and its downfall. The Christmas season is upon is and we will once again hear the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist