Sermons on Dust Of The Ground:

Jesus Wants To Work In Our Lives - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2019

1. He wants to speak to us (vs. 1-6). 2. He wants to give us spiritual sight. (vs. 5-7). 3. He wants to send us (vs. 6-7). 4. He wants to save us (vs. 35-38).

Jesus Wants to Work in Our Lives - Part 1 The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 35-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 15, 2017 (Revised September 30, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2015

Jesus has conquered – He is a lion. He was crucified – He is a lamb; therefore, He has control – He is Lord! Why not accept Him as YOUR Lord today?

In August of 2010, communications specialist Judy Rivers went to her local bank to open a new account. As the clerk input Rivers' personal information, everything seemed to be going smoothly, but then the woman behind the desk stopped abruptly and frowned. “That's odd,” she said. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Good Friday 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 29, 2016

This is really more of a two reader presentation with videos and a Capella songs interspersed. It also includes a time for communion. The presentation goes from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion.

Good Friday 2016 Reader 2 Welcome and prayer This past week started out with the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem - the crowd shouting and praising God, laying their coats before Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. The Bible says that when He entered into Jerusalem the whole city was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Sifted, Then Lifted Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 16, 2023

Why did Jesus permit Peter to be sifted like wheat? How do we respond to our own seasons of sifting?

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 22. If you are a football fan, you may already know the answer to this question: which running back holds the record for career rushing yards? Correct. Emmitt Smith. Over the course of fifteen seasons, most of them with the Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Still Speaks

Contributed by Patty Groot on Aug 18, 2025

This sermon on Jeremiah 23:23–29 reminds us that God is near and present, warns against false voices, and shows how His Word refines and transforms like fire and a hammer.

I want to start today with a question. It’s simple, but it cuts to the heart: “Is God still speaking? And if so, are we listening?” In Jeremiah 23, the people of Israel were surrounded by noise. Competing voices. Smooth-talking prophets. Religious leaders claiming to speak for God but whose words ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

From lostness to spiritual awakening on a leap of faith.

September 15, 2002 The depression took the fun out of 1932. It was no time to go into business. But Ted and Dorothy Husted bought the little drug store in their town. Grasshoppers had eaten all the crops in the region. This, in turn was followed by a dust bowl, a long drought, temperatures for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Just A Bunch Of Murderers

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

God forbids murder because He values life. It is possible to murder with words just as easily as you can with a gun.

Aug 13, 2000 Exodus 20:13 “Just a bunch of murderers” INTRODUCTION A. God has reasons for why the command was given.  God put a supreme value on human life (Gen. 1:27, 31) - He created it and called it “very good” - He redeemed it ; by sending His Son, God made it very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Out Of The Empty Basket

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

Too many Christians are bearing no fruit for God. The problem is sin, and God is going to do something in their lives to bring them to fruitfulness. (2nd in series)

Oct. 19, 2003 John 15 “Getting out of the empty basket” NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise specified come from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, Secrets of the Vine Introduction A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kind man, passed him a large jar of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Word = His Word.

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002

A sermon that looks at the importance of God’s word for our lives.

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Garden Of Delight & The Fall Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Did you know that God always intended to bless man? Learn the original purposes for man, woman, and marriage - plus learn how the serpent deceived Eve and how it still does it to this day.

2:1-3 So God rested on the 7th day. The Hebrew actually means God "ceased" from the activities of the past six days - and possibly then settled in to the creation He had made, receiving refreshment from it. The Law codified the Sabbath as a day of rest and the Jews came up with all kinds of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Brief History Of Angels Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008

This study is going to shed some light on some Angels that oppose you. These are fallen Angels that are set to cause you to turn from God and stop you from enjoying all the benefits of being a child of God

Angel Ministry #4 Brief History& a Safe Place This study is going to shed some light on some Angels that oppose you. These are fallen Angels that are set to cause you to turn from God and stop you from enjoying all the benefits of being a child of God. Gen.1: 1 In the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Bigger Than....impossible Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were facing a dead end; God moved the water to make way for His people!

TEXT: Exodus 14 TITLE: God is Bigger Than…IMPOSSIBLE! SERIES: God is Bigger Than… TOPIC: God’s Power and Might OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 19, 2008 PROP.: God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got Any Rivers? Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #3

GOT ANY RIVERS? Joshua 3:1-17 Life is continually presenting us with new experiences and fresh challenges. For some of us, these new experiences and fresh challenges are easy to identify. Some in our midst are preparing for marriage. Others are expecting their first child; some have recently ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

David, Pt. 2

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 2 of 15

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible