Sermons on Devine Artist:

The Leper Who Returned

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2009

All ten of the lepers were cured, but only one was healed.

Have you ever had to “suit up” to visit someone in the hospital? Sometimes in order to protect both the patient and the visitors, extensive preventative measures are taken. On some occasions I’ve had to put on a mask, gloves, head covering, booties and a protective gown. I felt like I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

Steal No More Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 7, 2013

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. (Part One)

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 54, Grace at Work 24 June 2, 2013 Steal No More We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put away falsehood, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Dirty Backyard

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 28, 2021

There is little hope of revival or a large harvest of souls until we clean up our own backyard.

I believe there are too many dictators among the cessationists and too many false prophets and con artists in the Charismatic movement because people do not read the Word in context. Their hermeneutic is experience, not sound doctrine. In the Cessationist groups if you question a pastor you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Acts 4:29-31, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 2:1-13, Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 16:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Autism Or A Vivid Imagination?

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 12, 2023

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been defined as a neurological and development disorder that affects how people interact with others.

Adrienne Bailon, an artist once remarked: “Autism doesn’t have to define a person. Artists with autism are like anyone else: They define themselves through hard work and individuality.” John 9:1-3 reminds us: “As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:11, Isaiah 54:13, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 19:14

He Is Risen! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

the empty tomb proves death is not the end

HE IS RISEN! Luke 24:34 Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? He died in October of 1926, but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. Houdini was said to have the flexibility of an eel and the nine lives of a cat. They did all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:4-5, Luke 24:20-35, John 2:19, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Episcopal

The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:12-32, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Is About Transformation Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus Christ is about Transformation Scripture: John 2:1-11 Introduction: Today as we move on in John we will learn about the first miracle of Christ. In light of healing the blind, raising the dead, and other spectacular miracles you may be asking: Pastor, why was the first miracle ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

"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

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some people are afraid to progress when conditions appear difficult? Most of us are hesitant to try something new unless we are given guarantees

Illustration:When Pablo Casals reached 95, a young reported threw him a question: "Mr. Casals, you are 95 and the greatest cellist that ever lived. Why do you still practice six hours a day?" And Mr. Casals answered, "Because I think I’m making progress." Your goal is to make progress every day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Precious Time!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 30, 2004

A short exhortation for Youth.

PRECIOUS TIME Proverbs 3:13-35 (A short exhortation for Youth) THE TRUE STORY OF THE LAST SUPPER. The painting of the Last Supper is extremely interesting and instructive. The two incidents connected with it afford a most convincing lesson on the effects of right and wrong thinking in the life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007

This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's World Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Aug 22, 2006

Part one of the "Big Picture" of the Bible.

Introduction The Reichstag in Berlin is a beautiful building, and like most structures built before the modern architectural era, it is very ornate. The detailed design of certain areas of the building is part of the reason people are attracted to it. But in 1995 two artists named Christo and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Your Lost Loves Ones Saved

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 17, 2006

This sermon is a look at esther and what we can learn from her in getting our Lost Loved one in the kingdom.

Getting Your Lost Loved Ones saved Esther 8:3-6 Read Text. For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred? SETTING OF ESTHER: The events of Esther take place in the Persian Empire (modern day Iran) during the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

"who Killed Jesus?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 3, 2021

When we look back at the life of Jesus, I find it helpful to look at it in segments and each segment comes with a theme. We see his birth and dedication in the temple; we’ll call that phase one.

“Who Killed Jesus?” Matthew 12:1-14 When we look back at the life of Jesus, I find it helpful to look at it in segments and each segment comes with a theme. We see his birth and dedication in the temple; we’ll call that phase one. Then we don’t hear anything of anything in the life of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist