Sermons on House Built On Sand:

A Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 6th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Pastor’s Heart Colossians 2:1-7 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Praise

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

You can start filling your pit with your faith and praise, you can praise your way out, you can shout your way out, you can dance your way out, you can run your way out, you can fill your pit with praise.

I. It all started with a dream! A. Joseph was loved above all Jacob’s children; so much so that he was given a coat of many colors that set him apart from the others. Because of his father’s love and favor for Joseph he was hated by his brothers. 1. Let me say here that favor will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-27

The Parables Of Matthew 13 "a Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 23, 2020

What is the kingdom of God? What is this kingdom of Heaven in these two parables? William Barclay offers this helpful definition: The kingdom of God is “a society upon earth in which God’s will is as perfectly done as it is in heaven.” Are you the Pearl of Great Price?

In Jesus Holy Name July 26, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:44 Pentecost VIII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” Hidden Treasure & A Pearl of Great Price A pair of treasure hunters using their metal detectors, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, made the discovery of a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Disconnect

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 27, 2013

This message takes a look at Isaiah and how he disconnected ministry from life. God had to get his attention with His presence.

Note: The thougt and basics of this message came from Chris Sustar pastor of High Praises in Anderson,SC. “Title: The Great Disconnect Theme: Help us to avoid the disconnect between Sunday and Monday. Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

What Did He Say?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2004

If Jesus really is the Christ, what implications does this have for us?

Saxlingham/Briningham/Hunworth 02-05-04 This morning’s Gospel reading takes place in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication (v.22), which is still celebrated today in Israel as the Feast of Hannakuk. Hannakuk takes place in December each year and for the Jews is their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

"How To Be Ready For Our Lord's Return”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2019

Followers of Christ need to make shre we are ready for His return.

On Tuesday of the last week of our Lord’s life, as He and His disciples were leaving the temple, one of them said, “Look Teacher! What massive stones ! What magnificent buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see all these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another, every one will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Slip Off The Path

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jan 14, 2024

We need to see that we are in the last moments of these last day's but our attention needs to be more of what is going on in our heart rather than what is going on around us.

Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 8:7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 16:2-3, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Samuel 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Revelation 22:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pattern Of Worship, Part 2: Truthful Worship Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 14, 2009

True worshippers worship God in spirit and in truth. Last time we focused on what it means to worship God in spirit. Today we’re going to look at what it means to worship God in truth. Even though we’re looking at them separately, it’s not just about one

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Once again, this morning we’re focusing on these few verses in the account of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. You remember that as Jesus was presenting the Gospel to the woman, He showed her her sin. And as He showed her her sin, she was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Sense Of Humour!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 26, 2001

He really has!

The Poet Swinburne once wrote, "Thou hast conquered, thou pale Galilean. The world has grown grey at thy breath"!. I`ve often wondered how he came to pen those words. What was it about Christ and Christianity that made him so dismal? Of course the Christian faith is a serious affair - but it has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Matters Of The Heart - Part I

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 19, 2021

If we can work on our hearts, we can improve our lives.

"I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah 17:10 (NKJV) I. OUR WORDS ARE A REFLECTION OF OUR HEART Proverbs 4:20-24 A. V.20 – We should pay attention to our words. B. V.21-22 – We keep ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 119:11, 1 Peter 2:2, Luke 5:5, Mark 11:22-24, Hebrews 3:1, Luke 6:46-49, Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:20-24, Mark 7:13, Jeremiah 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Complete In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8b dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Jesus Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well I trust you have your Bibles with you, so please take them with me and let’s read our passage again this morning. Let’s open up to Colossians chapter 2 and let’s read verses 8 through 10 together. The apostle Paul writing to the church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

Watchman, What Of The Night?

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007

Muturing as a Christian

A dog can be taught to obey almost every command by conditioning it with rewards and punishment. However, as every parent soon becomes aware, children are not so easily taught. Humans, unlike animals, have wills and must choose to follow the instructions and commands given to them by their parents ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: *other

Stephen First Martyr For The Faith

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE MESSAGE PREACHED BY STEPHEN.

HFL AUGUST 16, 2009 ACTS 6;8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Stone Soup Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 8, 2002

Unity and cooperation will accomplish much more than criticism and isolation. God wants to bring us together as living stones to fulfil His purpose throught the Church.

During the Revolutionary war a young British soldier found himself separated from his unit, numb with cold and so far away from home. He stumbled from the woods into a small village. Going from door to door, he begged for a morsel of food and a warm fire. The doors were constantly slammed in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prophets Of Laodicea

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

Don’t be taken in by last days deceptions.

There is no way any informed Christian can deny the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Those who follow the teachings of Hal Lindsay, the Lalonde brothers, Dave Breeze and others are excited as they hear the reports of prophetic scripture being fulfilled. For those who don’t keep up with current ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal