Sermons on Master Craftsman:

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Major Mess To Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 10, 2006

The first of two messages based on Ephesians 2:10. The work that God does in our lives is based on His grace that makes us into masterpieces.

Note: In preparation for this message, I set the atmosphere as such: 1) We hung artwork (Van Gogh, Kandinksy, Salvador Dali) around the auditorium, on easels. 2) We played classical music - ambience. 3) An artist in our church made a painting of three crosses (in remembrance of Good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ephesians 6:5-8, Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 36:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have My Rights!!! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2017

We live in nation of "rights" but if my rights conflict with yours we can end up in court, in a church split or in a family division. How do we avoid letting our desire to defend our rights to ruin our lives?

OPEN: I’m going to read from the words of an ancient document. When I’m finished I’m going to ask you what document these words are from (we put the words up on the screen and underlined the word “Rights” in the passage): “When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hey Jude Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2017

Jude speaks of people who "infiltrate" the church to damage it. Who are they and why do they do that? And how can we "contend for the Faith" when faced with these kinds of folks?

It was the winter of 1944. The German army was in a desperate situation and ultimately launched what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. A key part of their strategy was to disrupt and mis-direct reinforcements that the Allies would be sending into the battle. They called it “Operation ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Make An Application Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.

Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s day ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Congregational

"How To Protect Your Identity"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 3, 2014

This message looks at our identity in Christ and how Satan works to steal our identity. He uses our circumstances, other people and even our own thoughts to constantly accuse us. the solution is the breastplate of righteousness.

The Art of Spiritual Warfare “How to Protect Your Identity ” Ephesians 6:10-15 It was recently in the news that in November of 2013 one of our leading retailers in America, TARGET was a victim of a very large security breach. Roughly 40 million credit and debit cards were nvolved as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Pilgrim's Path 4 Thirsting For God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 20, 2009

Just as our natural bodies crave nourishment, so too our spiriutal bodies crave Christ!

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-4, Mathew 5:1-12 Thirsting For God Introduction Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship. Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called “great” above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is God Like

Contributed by Jason Tesser on Apr 14, 2009

Have you ever wondered what God is really like? Learn from the Word of God what He is truly like.

The Ultimate Question What is God Like? Isaiah 40 Introduction: Our text for this morning is Isaiah 40. Let us read the first 11verses. NAS Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. 2 "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The story begins with a great supper prepared, and many guests are invited. It is agreed by all that this represents God's invitation to enter His kingdom.

An ancient Eastern story tells about a prince who fell in love with a very beautiful girl. All of the people rejoiced to see them united in marriage. The whole life of the prince revolved around this girl of rare beauty, but one day she sickened and died. So great was his grief that he became ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Apprentices To Jesus Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 9, 2008

Passion for God, if it is to mean anything at all, must be expressed in action. In Luke 10 we consider how Jesus coached the disciples as a pattern for discipleship today.

31.8.08 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS – ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO Olympics – The one thing that separates the average from the outstanding is passion. Passion is the driving force that makes people strive to be the best. POINT The very same is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Make Attending Worship Meaningful.

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 8, 2012

The people of Nazareth attended church that day when Jesus taught. But their focus and heart was not God like.

Gospel Mark 6:1–13 What do you think a person mean when they say; "attending church is not meaningful to their lives today"? Obliviously there can be more than one meaning. But in today's reading that is one take on what happened. Mark 6:1 He went away from there and came to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Bridges Of Hope

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 3, 2024

The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is defined by Wikipedia as a natural light display in the Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions in the vicinity of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Sir Philip Nicholas Outram Pullman, an English writer once remarked: “The Aurora!" Her wonder was so strong that she had to clutch the rail to keep from falling. The sight filled the northern sky; the immensity of it was scarcely conceivable. As if from Heaven itself, great curtains of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:3, Proverbs 23:18

Go! And Trust The God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 10, 2025

We’ve all left things unfinished. But God is not like us. He is the Author and the Finisher of our faith. When He begins a work—He finishes it. And that is Good News!

Go! And Trust the God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:6 (NLT): “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Introduction: Trusting the Divine Craftsman Church, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Galatians 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal