Sermons on Footprints In The Sand:

Prescription For Happiness Sermon V: Be Merciful Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 23, 2019

A fact of human nature is that it's no necessarily what happens to us that matters as much as it is how we respond to adversity. Jesus taught that a merciful attitude is a sure way to experience contentment in this life.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:7

Growing In God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2016

Growing in God – Psalm 84 - sermon by Gordon Curley – PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). My Delight is in the Lord (vs 1-4) (2). My Strength is in the Lord (vs 5-8) (3). My Trust is in the Lord (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I know many of you are familiar with the poem ‘Footprints’. • And I know that it has blessed many a Christian. • Someone has penned a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Breakthrough And Good Grief Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2020

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in times of loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. You may ask “Why?” answer is so we get spiritual breakthroughs and we help others get spiritual breakthroughs.

Video Transition: Lauren Daigle on Grief Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Job 3:26, Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's About The Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus finishes the great Sermon on the Mount teaching the disciples that it’s all about the heart as the heart exposes one’s foundation.

INTRODUCTION A. The CLOSE We come today to close the Sermon on the Mount. I’ve heard it taught many days in ways that teach a section here and there and have learned that while there are many GENERAL PRINCIPLES giving regarding several subjects, a lot of what I’ve been taught has been taken out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Carry, Or Be Carried? (Isaiah 46:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 26, 2024

God has always, and will always carry you. The alternatives-- idols-- can't carry you; they will bleed you financially, and weigh you down, and you'll carry them. God encourages his people to be smart, and choose Him.

By the time they've reached high school, every straight A student knows that there's one type of assignment, above all others, that's difficult and annoying: the group project. When you get put in a group of three or four students, inevitably, one of two things happens. You either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30, Deuteronomy 4:4, 2 Corinthians 13:14

The Seed Of Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2017

Jesus came to do 2 things: save the lost and build His church. But how was He going to build His church and what tool did He give us to use to help Him do that?

There’s a true story about a young boy named “Greggy” who was playing on beach. He spent long hours working on intricate sand castles; whole cities would appear beneath his hands. But then one day, some bullies came along and the kicked and smashed them all. And they did this day after day after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus On Feet Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus used his feet for the glory of God, and the good of man. He not only had love expressed to Him by means of His feet, but He expressed His love for His disciples by washing their feet.

Centuries ago the Danes decided to invade Scotland. They very cleverly moved their great army in the night so they could creep up on the Scottish forces and take them by surprise. In order to make this advance as noiseless as possible they came barefooted. As they neared the sleeping Scots, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Focus On Feet Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Two of the major commands of Christ were, "Come follow me," and, "Go into all the world." Both of these demand the obedience of the feet.

Centuries ago the Danes decided to invade Scotland. They very cleverly moved their great army in the night so they could creep up on the Scottish forces and take them by surprise. In order to make this advance as noiseless as possible they came barefooted. As they neared the sleeping Scots, one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Father’s Day: "A Few Good Men”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 16, 2024

This message does not take after the movie; therefore, our topics won’t be about honor, code, or loyalty even as great as they are. Instead, the message is for everyone, especially men and fathers, and looks at our need to lean, lead, and love.

Father’s Day Message “A Few Good Men” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUjvXFQmkeE As I was thinking about this Father’s Day message the movie, “A Few Good Men,” came to mind, or more specifically an exchange that happened in the courtroom scene between Jack Nickelson’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

One Special Sheep

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 24, 2008

The Love of The Lamb of God

ONE SPECIAL SHEEP “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my father in heaven” “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hill and go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Repent, Refine, Renew Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 5, 2009

Zechariah emphasizes God’s desire to renew his people through a process of repentance and refining, even as he points to the coming of Christ.

I once read about a young man who had run away from home because he could not get along with his parents. Somehow, his parents were able to get a message to him, inviting him back home. He wrote back, saying that he was coming home and if they were sure he was welcome, they should hang a white ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Spirit Of Conversion Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2015

Our Inner Self, Holy Spirit, Life

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Conversion Romans 8:5-17 (p. 786) April 19, 2015 Introduction: What does “conversion” mean? Well, if you’re a van it means you probably have a seat that makes a bed, and some captain seats with a table. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2019

When trouble strikes, whether it be through natural calamity or human conflict, the psalmist reminds us to slow down, stay calm, and lean on God. He will get us through.

Psalm 46:1-11 When Trouble Comes Trouble comes to everyone at some point. No one escapes it. If you’re not having a bad day today, you will one day. And what will you do then? Will you fall apart? Will you give up on God? On the world? On yourself? The psalm writers, these sons of Korah, speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

All The Small Things

Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003

An open letter to God at Christmas

Christmas Eve December 24, 2003 Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-20 Trinity Lutheran Church All the Small Things But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What If I Forgot To Say Thank-You?

Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003

An open letter to God on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Eve November 24, 1999 Luke 17:11-19 Trinity Lutheran Church What If I Forgot To Say “Thank-You?” An open letter to God: Lord, I have a question. It’s something that’s been on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran