Sermons on Footprints In The Sand:

Fearless Faith

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 26, 2022

As Christians must not live in fear. We can either live on the "Solid Rock" or the shifting sands of the world. We need fearless faith knowing our hope, our faith, and our confidence is found in Jesus.

Intro: The Journey of life is not an easy it can be joyful or full of disappointments, dark, and painful. How quickly we become fearful and disheartened and find ourselves living in fear, wondering what’s next. As Christians, we don’t have to live that way. We can either live on the "Solid ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Joshua 1:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Aug 27, 2011

Just imagine that you are driving on your way to work and a big billboard announces the Sahara desert, a scorpion crawling in the sand and a bright sunshine as a favorite holiday destination. This would be nonsense! When we choose a vacation place we wont

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2025

In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.

SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Living Stone" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus said that a wise man will build upon the "rock" for solid foundation and the foolish man would build upon the "sand" and the foolish man house would not stand. We as "living stones" must build upon "Rock" for our spiritual house to stand.

Introduction: Peter use the text from Psalm 34:8 as he writes to the Christian "you have tasted that the Lords is gracious" in the previous verse (2:3). Then Peter states that we have tasted the milk of Word as he refers to Jesus Christ. After believers have purged their lives from the unwholesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – Types Of The Church Found In The Old Testament – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2023

The Church universal is a New Testament concept revealed at the appropriate time, but it is special to see some types in the Old Testament that hint at the Church to come. These make interesting studies and parallels. Types always are satisfying to study.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – TYPES OF THE CHURCH FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT – PART 3 OLD TESTAMENT TYPES OF THE CHURCH The Church is not mentioned in the Old Testament and was a concept fully unknown, as Israel only was the focus. For those Old Testament believers who studied ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:4, Genesis 24:7, Genesis 24:58-59, John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:17-19, 2 Timothy 4:18, Hebrews 11:16, 1 Corinthians 15:48, Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 12:22, Romans 4:13, Hebrews 8:5, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Launch Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003

Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving tiredly about, repairing

LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP SCRIPTURE: Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ, The Solid Rock

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 16, 2008

ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD; EVERY INDIVIDUAL, WHEN HE OR SHE COMES TO THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY, MUST MAKE A DECISION: 1. EITHER TO STAND UPON THE SOLID ROCK OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST JESUS OR 2. REMAIN UPON THE SINKING SAND OF SPIRITUAL DESTRUCTION.

5/18/08 CHRIST, THE SOLID ROCK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 10 VS. 1--4 INTRODUCTION: ACCORDING TO GOD’S WORD; EVERY INDIVIDUAL, WHEN HE OR SHE COMES TO THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY*** MUST MAKE A DECISION. 1. EITHER TO STAND UPON THE SOLID ROCK OF SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST JESUS OR 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Tree

Contributed by Val Black on Dec 14, 2005

Our Christian Tree is on a hill in a city called Jerusalem, in the nation of Israel. Its not much to look at. Its made of wood and isnt even finished or sanded smooth. Its really rugged looking. I see gifts under it. Lets investigate!

The Christian Tree In a few days it will be Christmas and a lot of us are going to be around friends and relatives who we see only at this time of the year. Many of those people will be unsaved and because of the season, they will be more receptive to spiritual things than they would at other ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2011

Is the devil beating up your family? Is he messing with your money? Is he kicking sand in your face? Is he mocking you? Are you fed up with his mess? (The next question is) What are you going to do about it?

Before I start this message I have to obey the Lord, he told me to prophesy: somebody listening to this message is going to go from a Zero to a Hero, you’re going to go from the underdog to the wonder dog. You’re going from the Wimp to the Warrior, from the worrier to the worshiper, from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 12, 2008

The “winds of change” brings dust into your life to change your shape into what God has in store for you. Dust may come in the form of your reputation slandered, Relocation out of your comfort zone, or separation of friends. Swirling sand helps you disco

Dust In The Wind I close my eyes only for a moment and the moment’s gone. All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity. Dust in the wind. All they are is dust in the wind. Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea. All we do crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see. Dust in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Glass Is Almost Empty - Will I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2015

The last few grains of sand is slipping through the hour glass of time. Prepare to meet your God. The trumpet of the Lord is about to sound- Be ye therefor ready! I have loved thee with an everlasting love: Therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee

You have never seen a sermon like this one before; please read it and reread it - over and over and over...... The content is just that important! You be the judge? Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11, Revelation 3:2, John 3:16-17, John 1:12, Matthew 7:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Title: Go! And Remember His Faithfulness - Hebrews 13:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025

In a world of shifting sands and fleeting promises, we anchor ourselves in the unchanging nature of our God. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” May this message encourage you to trust in the steadfast love and faithfulness of our unchanging God.

Go! And Remember His Faithfulness Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a message titled: “Go! And Remember His Faithfulness.” In a world of shifting sands and fleeting promises, we anchor ourselves in the unchanging nature of our God. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Numbers 23:19, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 105:8, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:32, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Build Your Life On A Certain Gospel - Luke 1:1–4

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2025

People don’t know what to believe anymore—news changes by the hour, truth is redefined daily, and foundations once considered solid now feel like shifting sand. But into a world full of doubts and conflicting voices, God gives us a Gospel that is unshakeably true.

Go! And Build Your Life on a Certain Gospel - Luke 1:1–4 INTRODUCTION — “Certainty in an Uncertain World” Church, we live in a world drowning in uncertainty. People don’t know what to believe anymore—news changes by the hour, truth is redefined daily, and foundations once considered solid now feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:16, Acts 17:11, John 20:31, Hebrews 13:8, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Foundation Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 31, 2008

We are looking at a somewhat familiar passage from Matthew 7:21-27. This passage tells the story of the man who built his house on a rock and the man who built his house on the sand. This passage helps us to rethink what foundation we are building our li

The Wise Foundation: June 1, 2008 Keith J. Andrews All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Ordinary Time/Third Sunday after Pentecost (Green) Matthew 7:21-29 In St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Sheriff Jack Stephens has a home on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 22) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 24, 2020

Today we finish the series with Jesus talking about those who put his words into practice and those who don't. Those who build their house on the rock and those who build their house on the sand. He describes the outcome of each when storms come.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 22) Matthew 7:24-29 1) The house on the rock. Matt. 7:24-25, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, Psalm 40:1-4, Psalm 62:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ