Sermons on House On Sand:

More Than The Cloak Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011

Many people settle for the cloak of respectable religion. They claim to believe what everyone else believes – no more and no less. But Jesus came to call us into a growing relationship with him.

Me (my dilemma or question / Key Question) In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow him. Delcavo was able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tsur "The Rock" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011

Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Spoke God's Truth In Everyday Language Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 5 of a Lenten series focusing on Jesus with this one talking about Jesus’ ability to communicate to a variety of people.

“Jesus Spoke God’s Truth in Everyday Language” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, March 17, 2002 We have been doing a series on “What Makes Jesus So Attractive.” So far, we’ve learned how to know God through putting our faith in Jesus Christ. We’ve learned how to grow in that faith by being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keys To A Sucessful 2009

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2008

A new year is upon us, what will we do with it?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is time for a new year! Here we are, standing at the door of 2009. How did your 2008 go? Was it a good year? Do you wish you could live it over again? Are you just glad it is over? • I am looking forward to the New Year because it is an opportunity for us as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014

Jesus came so that we could step off the treadmill of "law" and into the glory of His Grace.

Law and Gospel: The Cure for Wearisome Religion Matthew 11:25-30 I have never cared to much for exercising on a treadmill: I think it may be my overwhelming desire to be practical, even with effort and exercise; I hate to walk in one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is A Choice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Every choice in life can be evaluated by asking, is this a loving choice? If it is not, it is a bad choice. All sin is a bad choice, for it is a violation of love for God or others. Everything that is right is so, because it is loving.

Missionaries often get into complicated cross-cultural issues. Such was the case of the missionary to Africa who had the chief of a tribe all ready for church membership. Only one barrier blocked the way. The chief had 50 wives, and the church would not admit him to membership until he dismissed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

The Power Of Prevention

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Remember, it is not just what happens, but what does not happen that makes life victorious. God's providential prevention is a part of every life that is truly blessed

A great cholera epidemic sweep through London in the 19th century. John Snow observed that those who pumped water from the Broad Street pump tended to get cholera, but those who took their water from other pumps did not get it. He knew nothing about germs, bacteria, and polluted water, but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Principles To Build Upon: Truth Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008

If we are going to grow we must grow with the truth and not compromise the Truth preserved for us.

Principles to Build Upon: Truth Introduction: As we begin a New Year I imagine that we all have set goals and have aspirations for the New Year. I have always had high expectations for the church. I love the church and am passionate about the church making a great impact in society. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Or Out? Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

John gives us 2 proofs so that we can know we are Christians

1 John 2:3-11 October 1, 2006 In or Out? We’ve been looking at The Apostle John’s first letter to the church, and we’ll continue to look at it throughout the fall. John is writing to an embattled church. There has been a group in the church who have been teaching that Jesus wasn’t really ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 3, 2006

How do we know that the bible is a factual document of hsitory and what difference does that make?

“Decoding the Past” Can the Bible be Trusted? May 7, 2006 Introduction: Today we are starting a three part series dealing with some serious issues being raised in our culture. For a couple of years now the book “The Davinci Code” has been a national best seller and has sparked controversies and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Well-Ordered Life. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2021

A well-ordered life will bring contentment.

The Well-Ordered Life Jeffery Anselmi / General The Book of Proverbs- The Ways of The Wise / Discipline; New Perspective / Proverbs 3:1–2; Proverbs 30:7–9 INTRODUCTION • At times, life can be complicated and confusing. • There are so many choices in life, and to make things more complicated, not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-2, Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disputing Disputable Matters

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016

We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Daniel 5: Being A Person Of Substance Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Belshazzar is "weighed in the balance and found wanting," while Daniel is strong in his faith in God. Our substance is found in the kingdom of God, as described in the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount.

BEING A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE—Daniel 5 ***A few years ago, a best-selling book was titled, “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It gave advice from experts in a variety of fields, all telling “How to”: How to…fend off a shark, deliver a baby in a taxicab, jump from a moving car, survive if a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, Matthew 5:1-10, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The 4 Horsemen Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 15, 2024

The 4 Horsemen are given as a warning to Christians to take the Gospel of Jesus seriously.

March 16, 2024 After having the privilege of watching the coronation of Christ in heaven, John was now prepared to witness the great spiritual conflict on earth between those who love God and those who do not. That brings us to Revelation chapter 6. After Christ assumed his place on the throne, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1, Zechariah 1:7-11, Habakkuk 3:8-13, Psalm 45:4-5, Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 7:15-16, Matthew 24:10-11, 2 Peter 2:1-2, 1 John 4:1-3, Amos 8:11-14, Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 19:8, Deuteronomy 32:23-25, Ezekiel 14:21, Matthew 7:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist