Sermons on Dry Stone Walls:

Just Deserts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012

Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009

This message focuses on the necessity of change. Change can be very uncomfortable but it is essential to growth.

Keep the Change “Defeating Discouragement” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s law. His most famous law was this: if anything can go wrong, it probably will. There are other laws that are attributed to Mr. Murphy as well. Here are a few: * left to themselves, things tend to go from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"roadblocks To Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism.

“Roadblocks to Vision” Nehemiah 4 So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism. People will ask you questions because they want to hear more – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Realizing The Vision Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 26, 2008

How do we realize the vision of God in face of challenges?

Realizing the Vision Facing the Challenges of Leadership Nehemiah Faced those who wanted to Destroy He Faced them in Prayer He Faced them in Practice Nehemiah Faced those who were Discouraged He faced them with his Action He faced them with Encouragement Nehemiah Faced those who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Able

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 12, 2011

Our God has the ability to do more than you can imagine

OUR GOD IS ABLE Text: Dan. 3:17 17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. What is the meanining of ability ? Ability is the function of of having sufficient: Power to accomplish a task Skill to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

And Hope Does Not Disappoint PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God draws near to us in our loneliness, offering peace and hope by pouring His love into our hearts through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Some nights feel longer than others. The house is quiet, the phone is still, and the ache of an empty chair at the table can sound like thunder in the soul. Bills stack up, worries pile high, and even in a crowded room it’s easy to feel hidden in plain sight. We smile for photos, but the heart can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Topics: Christmas

The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 10, 2007

The Ark of the Covenant, its contents and their significance

In our examination of the Tabernacle, as described in Hebrews 9, we now come to the heart of the Tabernacle – the Holy of Holies or the Holiest of All. This area was hidden away from inquisitive eyes. First there was the outer fence, next the thick, four layered coverings of the tabernacle itself ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:3-6, Joshua 3:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When The Heat Is On?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 15, 2006

God has given us the same promises, the same Bible; however, some will chose to opt out, to stop growth, and stay on the same baby level they have been on for years. It’s time for many in here to change reports, and change confessions. For our belief syst

What Happens When the heat is On? Text: Isaiah 53:1 WHO HAS believed (trusted in, relied upon, and clung to) our message [of that which was revealed to us]? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been disclosed? Every person in here this morning, has the same opportunity to go and, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Defined Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

This message describes what & who makes up the church.

1 Peter 2:9-10 The Church Defined Introduction: Many times you define something by giving a description of the thing. You can describe something by what it is and by what it is not and so forth… Note how text breaks down: “But ye (plural) are…that ye should…. (The church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Wept : The God Who Is Moved With Love And Compassion

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

JESUS WEPT : HE SHARES OUR SORROW AND IS MOVED WITH COMPASSION WHEN WE ARE IN PAIN AND AGONY AND HE WEEPS WITH US. THE LORD IS ALSO PAINED TO SEE OUR DOUBT AND UNBELIEF. WHEN HE IS ABOUT TO DO A MIGHTY MIRACLE FOR US .

JESUS WEPT : THE GOD WHO IS MOVED WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION ********************************************************** 1. JESUS SHARES OUR SORROW AND IS MOVED WITH COMPASSION WHEN WE ARE IN PAIN AND AGONY AND HE WEEPS WITH US. THE LORD IS ALSO PAINED TO SEE OUR DOUBT AND UNBELIEF. WHEN HE IS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do I Say?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

God revives weary hearts with comfort, presence, and strength, transforming deserts into renewal and calling His people to rise, hope, and speak again.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN THE WORLD FEELS HEAVY There are seasons when a pastor, a parent, a believer, a friend, looks out at the world and quietly asks a question nobody hears but God: “Lord… what do I even say anymore?” What do I say when hearts are tired? What do I say when the world is ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Building The House With The Right Materials

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 23, 2011

I'm bringing in the dynamics of the church of God and hopefully showing how that is the people of God, and that the things of which we need are available if we will just receive them.

BUILDING THE HOUSE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS 1 Cor 12:7-13 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way: Beginning Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 2, 2004

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you switch from the death and suffering side of the cross to the HEAVENLY.SIDE, the life side of the cross.

The Way: Beginning John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Haggai's First Message Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 29, 2008

The Post-exilic people got their priorities wrong. So do we. God calls us back to put first things first

It was 29th August 520 BC, over 18 years since they had returned from exile in Babylon. An exile that their parents and grandparents had been repeatedly warned by the prophets would come if they did not abandon the worship of fake gods and return to the Lord alone. They ignored the warnings of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army