Sermons on Dirt:

What's In Your Account?

Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2003

Gehazi deposited his talents of silver in the tower and thought that he had gotten away with his secret sin, but God knows all and sees all and judgment has already been given.

WHAT’S IN YOUR ACCOUNT? 2 Kings 5:15-27 All of us have heard of the story of Namaan. He was a Syrian who was the commander of the armies of Benhadad II in the time of Joram, King of Israel. Namaan was afflicted with leprosy. Leprosy! Just saying the word sent chills down the spine and fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Build Strong Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2005

Jesus teaches His followers about building relationships with other humans and with God.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:1-12 TITLE: “BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS” INTRODUCTION: A. Graduates, we’re glad that you’re with us this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Me, Lord?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005

A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: *other

God's Wonderful Surprises

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 13, 2016

In Acts 11:1-18; Luke reminds us 1. Our God loves to surprise His People 2. Our God is passionately bringing about His Kingdom of Heaven here on earth 3. Our God is cleansing, tranforming and guiding His People through His Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18; Psalms 148 and John 13:31-35 Title: God's Wonderful Surprises Proposition and Theme: In Acts 11:1-18; Luke reminds us 1. Our God loves to surprise His People 2. Our God is passionately bringing about His Kingdom of Heaven here on earth 3. Our God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

What Makes God Smile

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013

jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relational Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 3, 2016

TRANSFORMED – How God Changes Us Relational Health – Mark chapter 12 verses 29-30 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ. (2). A relationships with other people through the power of the Holy Spirit (3). A relationships with other people requires awareness through the Word of God • (3a). Be aware of your priorities. • (3b). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Consuming Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jul 9, 2018

Sin starts with pride, sin wants control, sin is destructive, and sin is deceptive.

The Consuming Power of Sin Exodus 10:1-20 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this text?” - Last week, we looked at the seventh plague, the plague of hail, and how it illustrated ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

You’re Not Eating That!

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 12, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 14: 1 – 29

Deuteronomy 14: 1 – 29 You’re not eating that! 14 “You are the children of the LORD your God; you shall not cut yourselves nor shave the front of your head for the dead. 2 For you are a holy people to the LORD your God, and the LORD has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Debt That You And I Owe.

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

A dissertation dealing with the awareness of the tremendous debt of grattitude that we all should feel towards Christ.

Understand that, in this message, it will be very difficult to separate the Church from the individual Christian. A. If I should use one, know that it could also apply to the other, as well. What I hope to make clear, at this point, is the fact that Christ went through everything that He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surely You're Not Talking To Me!!

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Dealing with the inability of some to connect the message to themselves.....personally!

Understand that, in this message, it will be very difficult to separate the Church from the individual Christian. A. If I should use one, know that it could also apply to the other, as well. What I hope to make clear, at this point, is the fact that Christ went through everything that He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of A Woman Nick Named Y.a.m.

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 19, 2002

A sermon of encouragement for women who are feeling unworthy and have low self-esteem.

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. (Serenity*Atonement*Restoration & Healing) Lyons, Georgia Prayer- Dear Father in Heaven- We woke up this morning thanking You once more for your goodness. Whatever problems we faced yesterday are a part of our past and we can’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Psalm 139:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battles Of Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 28, 2004

Verse one of this Psalm 46 lists three things that we can know about God that will help you relax in spite of the outcome of any battle you face.

WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE Psalms 46 In God’s word, life is often compared to a series of battles. In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul advises Christians to prepare themselves for the day- to-day combat of life by putting on "..... the full armor of God" As he faced his own death he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Brook Goes Dry Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 19, 2005

This sermon is in the Elijah series

This morning we continue to look at the life and ministry of one of the greatest prophets who ever lived- Elijah. Over the last few weeks we have walked with Elijah as he boldly proclaimed his faith to King Ahab... Remember those words: As the Lord God of Israel Jives before whom I stand, there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lights Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006

Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

This message looks at how we obtain, lose, restore and sustain fellowship in the body of Christ

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Fellowship of the Church Text: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful preacher and writer, and these skills had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible