Sermons on Line In The Sand:

Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003

The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:14

Denomination: United Methodist

2 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 30, 2002

The foundations that are laid early in life are essential. Although, not very exciting, foundations are essential if a building or faith is to stand the storms of life.

2 Pentecost A Matthew 7:21-27 2 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen I love to watch construction and have been enjoying the building of the new bridge across the river. It is amazing to watch the preparatory work. They have spent many months building dikes so they can work out in the river, sinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Watching Us

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004

A Funeral Sermon

God Is Watching Us (Ruthann Ineichen) - Read Obit (if available) – Friends and family of Ruthann, you have gathered here today in the midst of your grief and your mourning. May the grace and comfort of Jesus Christ shine forth to you who mourn today, as the Bible promises that those who mourn ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Don't Lose Your Saltiness!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005

We are to add flavor and spice to a tasteless world; taste and see that the Christian is good.

Don’t Lose Your Saltiness Luke 14:28-35 28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hast Thou Not Known ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 29, 2004

A sermon to remind the people of God of his great power, and provision.

Hast Thou Not Known ? Hast Thou Not Heard ? It is approx 550 years before the birth of Christ. The people of God are in Babylon. They have endured great hardship which has taken a tremendous toll upon them. V 27 pretty much sums up the attitude of the people of God during this time. They felt that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Solid

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 11, 2004

JESUS CONCLUDES THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WITH THE TWO HOUSES STORY.

MUB SEPT 12, 2004 MATT.7;24-29 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Home Under Construction

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007

God has established three institution for the benefit of man: the HOME, the GOVERNMENT, and the CHURCH. As you partner with God, what are you using to build your home?

The Home Under Construction Psalm 127:1 Red Skelton had some advice to keep marriages together: 1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays. 2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Faith Requires Action

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

A Pastor and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day...

FAITH REQUIRES ACTION Matthew 7:21-29 A Pastor and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day. After going about a mile along the path the soap maker suddenly turned to the Pastor and said to him, “Pastor, what good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Story Within A Story

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 30, 2015

God is speaking to you today God is asking you, “Will you follow Him?” “Will you be in a relationship with Him?” please enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Genesis 24:1-63 Like many things in the bible, this story has a two-fold meaning! Just like a parable has a physical application and spiritual application. (Sower and the seed, prodigal son, parable of the lost sheep….) I believe each person in this story represents something, a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-63

Denomination: Baptist

His Merited Satisfaction

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

His Merited Satisfaction

His Merited Satisfaction v. 11 "He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities." Note:- 1. The Satisfaction of the Saviour Travail - means trouble, toil, trial of his soul not body His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:11

Denomination: Holiness

Redemption

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 31, 2011

Simple Biblical Sermon On God's Redemption Of Mankind

Redemption Text: He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. Ephesians 1:7-8 NLT Story: There was a little boy who lived by the sea and the one thing he loved best was to carve out little boats from the pieces of driftwood ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 20, 2012

Expectation plus reality often times results to disappointment. Disappointments if not address in the proper perspective will result in negativity and pessimism. Christians are not exempted on this. And worse we may become critics of God as we can blame H

DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENTS Expectation plus reality often times results to disappointment. Disappointments if not address in the proper perspective will result in negativity and pessimism. Christians are not exempted on this. And worse we may become critics of God as we can blame Him for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 10: Facing And Overcoming Major Problems

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2011

Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories.

A. INTRODUCTION: FACING PROBLEMS - EXODUS 13:17 TO 15:1 1. Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories. From deliverance from Egypt to imminent destruction at the Red Sea. “The Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting God's House

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 19, 2008

The church will be in trouble when its people do not protect it and perform the necessary tasks to keep it what it ought to be.

Protecting God’s House Griffith Baptist Church – 12/28/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 13:7-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 13:11 - Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place. Premise: The church will be in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:7-14

Denomination: Baptist