Sermons on House On Sand:

The Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2024

Psalm 118 prophesied a cornerstone that the builders would reject.That cornerstone was Jesus - but why was He rejected... and how can avoid the same mistake?

The year was 1793 and there was a huge ceremony held in Washington D.C.. President George Washington laid the Cornerstone for the new Capitol building. Before the cornerstone was laid down, Washington placed a silver plaque beneath it, and I’ve read that this event was highly important to him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armor Of God: The Shoes Of The Gospel And Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 9, 2022

Before we can be ready for the spiritual battle we need to honestly evaluate our own lives by asking ourselves a simple question. Have I put on this armor?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/154176 On May 9, 1864, at the Spotsylvania Courthouse in Virginia, General Sedgwick was overseeing the placement of a battery directly to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Church In Ephesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Last week, I gave a quick recap of 2024 @ CPC. By quick recap I, mean of the 525,600 minutes that occured last year, I covered it in about 6 minutes! Very un-preacherlike, if I do say so myself.

I intentionally saved the best for this week! We had 4 baptisms last year, church. We give God all the glory for that! We’ll talk about that a little more, in a bit. I’d like to take us back to January of 2023. We had our Kingdom Builders Vision Party- raise your hand if you attended that. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

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

Drop It Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

I stand before you this morning a condemned man … every bit as guilty as that poor woman caught in the act of adultery. I don’t know whether or not Jesus wrote their sins in the sand but He certainly knows my many sins and I do know that my sins were swept away that day on the cross.

[Pick up little stone.] Yeah … there’s been a lot of jokes about the risk I’m taking by handing out stones before the sermon. Look at the stone in your hand. Yeah … getting hit by a rock this size could hurt … especially if it hit me in the head or hit me in the eye or something, amen? I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Leviticus 19:15-18, Romans 14:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Simpsons Go To Church

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 12, 2007

This sermon is about the way we as Christians sometimes act just like the rest of the world despite who we claim to follow

The Simpsons Go To Church According to a recent Neilsen’s Rating Poll, it is the number one watched show among young people between the ages of 13 and 25. The same poll shows that it is also cthe most hated show of their parents. It has been called “A Modern Masterpiece,” “Great Family Fun,” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: *other

The Challenge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 8, 2009

How can we be sure to experience eternity and live now so we will enjoy that eternity beyone what has been given to us.

The Challenge of Eternity 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Experiencing Eternal Life in the future, means building on an eternal foundation now Building on Jesus Christ as our foundation is Solid and Eternal Building on anything else as our foundation is Sandy and Temporary Enjoying Eternal Rewards in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eye Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Sep 22, 2005

DID GOD SEND THE HURRICANE TO NEW ORLEANS? IF WE EXAMINE THE SCRIPTURES, WHAT WILL IT TELL US? ARE THERE SOME LESSONS WE CAN LEARN ABOUT GOD DURING THIS TRAGEDY?

THE EYE OF THE STORM TEXT- Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION I guess there are great emotions when a huge hurricane is bearing down on you. I’m sure this is how the people felt in Honduras in 1979 when Hurricane Fife was on its way to their coast. The storm toke its toll on the people and their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like A Rock

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

Todays call to worship is all about building our lives on the rock of our salvation. That rock is Jesus Christ. He is described for us as the Corner Stone. We are also described as Living Stones built on Him.

Like A Rock Last week I introduced a new construction project to you. The project was entitled Lets Build a Church. As I outlined that project I finished by listing seven things that we could do that would help build our church. This week I would like to expand on one of those seven points. Id ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing Your Assignment

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 23, 2018

Most of the time God gives His people glimpses of our assignment for our life or glimpses of our future ministry. We read about Moses who grew up in the house of Pharaoh one day came out to see his people.

Most of the time God gives His people glimpses of our assignment for our life or glimpses of our future ministry. We read about Moses who grew up in the house of Pharaoh one day came out to see his people. Exodus 2:11-15 says, "And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went ...read more

The Fool Straining At The Eye Of The Needle - Take Note And Learn Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

Jesus gave a parable of the rich man whose soul God required one night. He was called a fool because he worked hard for treasures but was poverty-stricken for God. We examine treasure in heaven and faithfulness.

THE FOOL STRAINING AT THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE - TAKE NOTE AND LEARN THE INTRODUCTION {{Luke 12:20 but God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you, and now who will own what you have prepared?’}} - In verse 20 why did God call him a fool? Well there is one thing we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15, Luke 12:16-20, Luke 12:20, Luke 18:24-26, Psalm 14:1, Luke 12:21-34, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Obedience Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 13 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the key to the Christian life which is obedience.

Jesus On Obedience Part 13 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 16, 2008 In 1887 there was a testimony meeting and evangelistic crusade in Brock¬ton, Mass¬a¬chu¬setts, featuring the famous evangelist D.L. Moody. A young man stood to speak, and it soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finished!.... (Not Really)

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah 6:15 It feels good when you finish something, doesn’t it? I’ve been working on some projects at my house.

Turn to Nehemiah 6:15 It feels good when you finish something, doesn’t it? I’ve been working on some projects at my house. And it’s hard for me to think of anything else until the project is finished. Well, here’s Nehemiah — after all the opposition and all the trouble — the threats and the ...read more

The Intentionality Of A Father

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 15, 2004

Using the priest Eli as an example of what not to do with his sons this message explores some basic suggestions, grounded in the word imploring a man to take a house and make a home.

PEOPLE OF PURPOSE FATHER’S DAY – 2004 INTENTIONALITY OF PURPOSE: TAKE A HOUSE & BUILD A HOME 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10 ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. [2] One night Eli, whose eyes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Ego At The Door

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 8, 2004

To receive what Jesus came to give, all pride and arrogance must be left behind. When you enter into God’s house, check your ego at the door.

March 7, 2004 — Second Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:31-35 Check Your Ego at the Door Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Friends for whom Christ Suffered, Died, and Rose Again: Restaurants, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran