Sermons on Hands And Feet Pierced:

Do-Overs Are Not Just For The Playground

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

We must come to a place that we realize that God has extended grace and forgivness to us and we are to extend that to those around us as well.

Do-Overs are Not Just for the Playground Big Idea: Our relationship with God: He allows us do-overs when we commit to doing the right things. Our relationship with each other: We must allow be willing to give and receive do-overs. Open: Talk about being a kid on the playground and getting ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Keys To Understanding The Bible

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Three important keys to understanding the Bible are content, context and clarity.

3 Keys to Understanding the Bible Intro: Talk about the Bible… 66 different books 40 different authors written over 1500 years Written in at least 3 different original languages books of history, prophecy, poetry and letters. And we are supposed to read it and apply it to our modern, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

R.e.a.l. Important Things

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

The important stuff are Relationships, understanding that Jesus is for Everyone, accepting that with Jesus we are able to stand through anything and that this relationship with Christi is truly Livable.

Let me share a little story with you… It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. Pastor Mike was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. Immediately, Pastor Mike turned towards the church to call the police. But as he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In The Box

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Exploring the idea of Jesus as a gift in a day and age when true gifts are very rare.

What’s in the Box Intro: Talk about the Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays thing… Seems like every year there are a group of Christians who get irate over some piece of Christmas tradition. We have heard it and many of us have said it… Don’t take the Christ out of Christmas… Santa is not my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tools For Living: Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

God has given us certain tools for life.

“The Toolbox” Open with the description of the two tools boxes… Highlight the differences in outward appearance… one is well taken care of, sturdy looking, etc Toolbox is for putting stuff into, what is in the red one. Kinda what you would expect… the outside give a preview of the inside. Note ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tools For Living: Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Tools for Living - Salvation, The Word and Prayer

Tools for Living Open with a recap Toolboxes contain items that are both essential and items that are useful. Essential Salvation – No Tool – we don’t really do anything but accept it. Rom 6:23 - 23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tools For Living: Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Tools for Living: A healthy, positive relationship with Christ is at the center.

Talk about the wall… assign “names” to the plates and studs. (ie – church attendance, dressing nicely, going to a bible study, so on… maybe call for input) Then talk about how you could dress it up… drywall… cut off the funny ends… use a bunch of spackle, etc. 1 Sam 16:6,7 6 When they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All That Singing In Church: What's That About?

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 18, 2006

A message addressing some basic issues surrounding the singing part of worship.

Open: Ask people why we sing in church… have them share in just a few words. Should we sing more… less… more hymns… more upbeat songs… do we need an electric guitar… full drum set going… maybe some rapping. All over our country… really all over the world… the singing in church is seen ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing The World In A Moment

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 30, 2006

When we share our faith, we have the chance to change the world for an individual, and perhaps even thousands of people, in a moment.

Change the World In a Moment It was likely a day as any other. The work day was over and she was looking forward to spending time at home doing the things she did each night. To look at her, you would not see anything but another woman heading home after a long day at work. You would not see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Jesus Parade

Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 26, 2010

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem can be likened to our walk with Christ. The Jesus Parade involves preparation, fascination, as well as destination.

The Jesus Parade – 04.05.09 Introduction – Have you ever been in a parade? It’s a fun thing to do. When I was a boy scout I was in several parades. These days Mary Kay is much more likely to be in a parade than I am. Today I want to talk about one of the most famous parades ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan Of Salvation Found In Creation

Contributed by Shane Pierce on Oct 23, 2017

When we look at the first 3 verses of the Bible we see how God created everything that we now see. If you look at verses 2 & 3 God's plan for salavtion is revealed.

• Scripture- John 1:1-5 (KJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Life

Contributed by Bruce Pierce on Nov 15, 2023

New Life is found only in Christ

Moscow Christian Church Title: Jesus is Life Bruce Pierce Scripture: John 5:24-30 Date: 3/6/2022 Introduction: The story is told that one morning Albert Einstein got on a train in Munich. He was to be the keynote speaker at a conference later that afternoon. He had all of his notes and books ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Oh, Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 10, 2005

Abraham was tested to offer up his son Isaac, as a burnt offering before God. However, Abraham knew God would provide Himself a lamb. This great provision was a picture of the ’Lamb that was slain before the foundation of the world’ When God offered up Hi

I. God Prepared the Place (v1-4) ’When God made Calvary it was more than a hill’ Just as God had planned the place to test Abraham’s obedience--God planned from the portals of eternity the place the Lord Jesus would suffer, bleed, and die for all of humanity. II. God Planned the Preparations ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by J.c. Pierce on Jul 31, 2014

We have to get out of our boat in order to serve the One we call Master

The disciples had just reported to Jesus that John had been killed and was now buried. John, as you recall had gone to Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, and told him he was sinning by marrying his brother’s wife. That might be why he was known as “John the Baptist”. At a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The 5 Spikes Of Calvary

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 10, 2019

This morning I want us to look at those five spikes that were present on Calvary that day. Each spike that was around the cross represents a love that the devil tried to stop the LORD from giving.

Scripture Reference: First John 4:19 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 10, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (www.mountzionfamily.com) Contact me at our website for the free sermon backgrounds for this sermon. I really wanted to bring you a message on love today. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist