Sermons on Marbles:

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Second Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken Not Stirred

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

What will it take to stir up the church today?

Text: Haggai 2:1-9 I. Remnant - A Word Study A. Verse 2, “remnant” of the people = means what is left over. This idea of “remnant” is that a small nucleus of God’s people will be richly blessed. Throughout the OT we find examples of how God searched through His people and only found a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

God’s Love Transforms us if we accept it and respond in love

The Word Made Flesh Advent Candle of Love December 19, 2004 The Word “Love” Made Flesh John 3:16 We believe that love can transform us. We see it all the time in movies from romantic comedies where love transforms grumpy people into sappy people to children’s movies where love transforms the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Not For Sale

Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009

Staying Saved

“NOT FOR SALE” HEB.12:14-17 IN GEN 25:29-34 WE FIND THE STORY OF ESUA SELLING HIS BITHRIGHT TO HIS BROTHER JACOB. ESUA WAS A HAPPY GO LUCKY KIND OF GUY WHO WAS MORE INTERESTED IN THE PLEASURES OF THE WORLD THAN THE TEACHING OF HIS FATHER CONCERNING THE THINGS OF GOD!! ESUA WAS 1ST ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Town

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 27, 2020

We must guard the gates of our lives as to what comes in and what goes out (GIGO).

1. There are three huge gates that lead into the Cathedral of Milan. Over one gate there is an inscription in marble (under a beautiful flower bouquet) that says, "The things that please are temporary." Over the second gate, there is a cross with this inscription: "The things that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:18-20, Psalm 118:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Beauty Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There can be no tension between devoting ourselves to love of God and love of neighbor.

Thursday of 25th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel There is a very old argument in the Church that contrasts what we owe to God with what we owe to our neighbor. These days, it goes like this: we don’t need ornate churches with lots of stone and pipeorgans and marble altars and Italian ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

“the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014

Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

“the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2014

Christmas is all about the grace of God.

Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Body

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2022

There are often divisions in the body of Christ known as the church.

The Body – I Corinthians 12: 12 – 31a Intro: You may be interested to know that there is a certain part of your body that is absolutely essential to every person. Without this body part you could not stand erect for very long, walk or run well. Guess what body ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fourth Sunday Of Advent C- The Visitation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 14, 2021

Heart-based people look out at reality with soft eyes, so we can become encouragers of one another. It’s easy to be critical or withdrawn. It’s not so easy to offer encouragement in healthy ways.

Elizabeth and Mary teach us a few things today in our Gospel- 1.Mary’s Service- Luis Angel is a professional cleaner. A new client texted him the address and said the key was under the mat. Luis Angel arrived, found the key, and got to work. After three hours of mopping and scrubbing, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Believing In A God I Cannot See Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Why Believe in an invisible God?

How Can I Believe in a God I can’t See? If God wants us to believe in Him, He should make himself visible so we could talk one on one, touch Him, hear him verbally, see him with our own eyes. "Why does God put us in a position where we have to try to believe in Him? Why does He toy with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fears That Keep Us From His Presence"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

What fears keep us from the presence of God in our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Church June 2, 2002 “Fears that Keep Us From His Presence” or “Deviled Ham” Luke 8:26-39 Text: “Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them because they were overcome with fear. So He got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Vision And The Gift Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Methodist

Mission Of The Reconciled Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 4, 2004

In this sermon we will examine the reconciling work of God in the life of the believer and what He has called all of us to be.

Colossians 1 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-28

A Heart To Build - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2005

God told David He didn’t want him building a Temple for Him. It’s possible to build a building God doesn’t want. Do you know what makes the difference between what He wants and what He doesn’t?

OPEN: According to a story in R.Digest from several years ago, a great emperor named Shah Jahan once built an absolutely beautiful structure in memory of his wife of 19 years who died while bearing their 14th child. When she died, Shah Jahan left his wife’s deathbed and went straight to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ