Sermons on Dry Wood:

Learning To Trust God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 1, 2018

The story of Gideon is a great example of just an ordinary man who learned to trust God & became a man of impressive courage.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Judges 6:1-40 (NLT); Judges 7:1-25 (NLT); Matthew 6:31 (NLT); ILL. Chuck Swindoll, in his book, "Living Above the Level of Mediocrity," tells about a church in the Soviet ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Matthew 6:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Stuff Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus created all of the stuff of this material universe, and in His Incarnation He became personally involved with the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdom. His goal is to redeem all of His creation from the effects of the fall, so that even stuff is a part of the plan of salvation.

Back in October of 1948, a young pastor and his wife took on the challenge of repairing and restoring an old church. Their goal was to have it done by Christmas Eve. But just two days before Christmas a storm dumped over an inch of rain, and the roof leaked, and right in front of the church the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Worship In Spirit And In Truth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010

Lent 3(A) - Believers worship in spirit and in truth. Worship is much more than a place. Worship is our way of living.

WORSHIP IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH (Outline) March 7, 2010 - Lent 3 - JOHN 4:15-26 INTRO: Each Sunday believers gather together in churches to draw near to God. In such worship places believers have a certain closeness to God as God draws near to them in his holy word. Visible churches ...read more

Scripture: John 4:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Flood Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 13, 2024

The verdict was dire. The perfect system God had created was broken. The corruption of humanity – which extended to the earth itself – was universal and would require a universal response....

September 14, 2024 Last time we discussed how quickly sin took root in the pre-flood world. There seemed to be no hope for humanity. However, in the midst of this sad and sorry situation, we are given the brief genealogy of Noah. Genesis 6:9-10 - …. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Luke 17:26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When You Hit A Wall, Look For A Door

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 31, 2019

As we grow older we will face walls, walls that old age all by its self produces. Some may be walls that we may have thought that were only for other people, like the wall of “Old Age.” Old Age is for others and not me.

“When You Hit a Wall, Look For A Door” Gen 18:11-14 11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 14, 2007

Explaination of what it means to have God with us.

Immanuel: God With Us Rev. Rick Pendleton Gourdvine BC GOD WITH US Matthew 1:23 Two days from now will be Christmas. Today I have a message of hope… two actually. To those of you who are procrastinators my message of hope is… you have 1 shopping day left if you don’t want to be in the dog ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 33 – The Most Horrible Conditions Caused Through Starvation - Chapter 4:8-11 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

For some they will find this section of Lamentations distasteful but it is scripture and must not be ignored. It speaks of the effects of starvation, and women boiling their children. We MUST understand what is behind all that and I address that issue. Try to read and meditate.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 33 – THE MOST HORRIBLE CONDITIONS CAUSED THROUGH STARVATION - CHAPTER 4:8-11 We continue working through Chapter 4 and right now have been looking at the terrible conditions of the starving people. Some turn away from this but we are speaking about the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:8, Lamentations 4:7, 2 Samuel 1:19, Lamentations 4:9, Lamentations 4:10, 2 Kings 4:38, Deuteronomy 28:53, Lamentations 4:11, Luke 3:7, John 19:29-30, Mark 9:43-44, Revelation 15:1, Revelation 1:14, Revelation 2:18, Revelation 8:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 13, 2009

We need to start living in the God of the House of God

Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel? Have a time of praise (testimonies) (The song I would Love to tell you ) Genesis 35:1-7 And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Shield Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The believers shield is his or her faith, our faith can be weak or strong, our faith needs to be anointed, the Holy Spirit energizes our faith

Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Above all in this respect: It is through and by faith that we live the Christian life and war the Christian warfare. Eph 2:8 We’re saved by faith Acts 26:18 We’re sanctified by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Everlasting Covenant

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2006

God has established an everlasting covenant with the whole earth that endures to this very day. That promise, that covenant is for you.

Genesis 9: 8 – 17 – An Everlasting covenant Intro: I once asked an adult Sunday school class to write a job description for Noah. This is what they wrote. Wanted: Person to build, maintain and sail a large ship. Must be civil engineer with experience as a zoologist. Must have experience in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Sometimes You Need Muck Boots"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 12, 2017

The sermon shares how David was in mire and muck needed help as we all do he trusted god and God delivered.

“Sometimes you Need Muck Boots” Psalm 40:1-11 • Muck Boots Provide Protection from leaks or water Muck Boots according to an add they stay Dry & Comfortable No Matter What You're Doing. Different Types: Rain Boots, Cold Weather Boots, Gardening Boots Specializing in high ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Devil Goes To Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008

Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

His Workmanship

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 19, 2009

God’s workmanship and renovation process is a gift of love and grace.

Text: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). What do we know about workmanship? Workmanship is an art, skill, or special technique of a workman. Workmanship indicates the good or bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church