Sermons on Measuring Stick:

The Cowboy Postcard

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 30, 2013

In the old silent movies you could tell the good guys by their white hats and the villains by their black hats. There are two "good guys" and one "bad guy" in this short postcard. This Bible study examines them and their character.

The Cowboy Postcard Series: New Testament Postcards Chuck Sligh January 27, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 3 John INTRODUCTION We have a tendency to look at the past through rose-tinted glasses. Have you ever heard anyone talk about “the good old days”? Well, the good old ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Four Views Of David

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

An exploration of how others viewed David before and after he killed Goliath and the lessons we can learn.

Perhaps the best know story from the life of David is the account of him slaying the giant Goliath found in 1 Samuel 17. There are many valuable lessons to be found in this great passage. However, I would like to focus on how David was viewed by the other characters in this passage and make some ...read more

Denomination: *other

Have It Your Way

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 13, 2013

God often disciplines his people by allowing them to have what they want.

1. Stance on Sin The late president Calvin Coolidge returned home from church one Sunday afternoon and found his wife sitting in the chair. Unable to go that day, she was interested in what the preacher had to say. She asked her husband what the preacher spoke about and he said, ¡°Sin.¡± Like most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 13, 2013

There will come a day when I will breathe my last and die. So will you. So, do you go immediately to heaven when you die? Will we recognize each other in heaven?

Joke: A very wealthy man decided to prove the quote, "You can't take it with you", wrong. Before he died he requested that his gold be buried with him. Sure enough after his death he found himself in heaven along with his gold. He was so excited that he had actually taken it with him. He went up to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lamb Selection At Passover Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 20, 2013

The Hebrews were required to choose and care for a lamb for the Passover sacrifice. God displayed his Lamb at what we refer to as the "Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem."

1. Don’t you love a good parade? One day in 1943 thousands of soldiers were preparing to leave for Europe. The Army, the Navy, and the Marines were preparing to load on the ships. The General decided to have a huge parade through New York City to seek prayer and honor for the men. Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devil Takes Away Truths Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 15, 2012

The devil can take away truths from our hearts if we let him.

Last week we noted that Jesus emphasized the importance of faith in Luke 7. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Saving faith is believing the Word of God and taking action with that belief. In the beginning of Luke 8, we noted some results of saving faith. Open your Bibles and read along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Treasure Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This series of messages inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan"

What do you ‘Treasure?’ A Fan or a Follower - #3 of 5 Jerry Watts Matthew 13:44-45 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * As we continue considering the question of, “Am I a Fan or Follower” of Jesus Christ, I remind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

The "Gos" Pill Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2010

An evangelistic sermon on the gospel. Discuss the "P's" of the gospel

Sermon for 10/3/2010 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 The “Gos” Pill HoHum: One day this week I was looking for something in our medicine cabinet at home.  I was amazed to see how many different types of pills there were in there.  I've brought a few examples to show you this morning.  Take a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Whose Hands Are You In" Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011

This message is about the clay in the hands of the potter. The clay must be committed, submissive, and pliable.

“Focus” “Who Hand’s are You In?” by Donny Granberry Jeremiah’s life and Jeremiah’s book are a single piece. He wrote what he lived, he lived what he wrote. There is no dissonance between his life and his book. Some people write better than they live ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call To Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011

This message deals with what total commitment really involves.

And finally we come to the final passage of John’s gospel. This last passage in John is a call to total commitment. There are 4 things we are going to cover tonight as we look at total commitment. 1. Total commitment demands following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 2. It demands the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lessons From A Lost Axehead

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

There are many things that can be recovered if we learn these principles.

2 Kings 6:1-7 KJV And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us. [2] Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye. [3] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Doctrine Of The Lamb I I -The Prophecy Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 25, 2010

Jesus was prophesied in the Passover and the prophets as the coming, final lamb sacrifice for mankind.

This is a "fleshy" outline-somewhere between full text and outline. The Prophecy of The Lamb Exo 12:12-13 (12) For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Mount: Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from Sermon on the Mount about being Salt and Light

Title: Salt and Light Coming out of the Saltshaker Theme: Text: Matthew 5:14-16 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, (Matthew 5:1-2 AV) Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Church Of God

At The Feet Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

A sermon for after Easter. We stand at the feet of the risen Christ... what does it mean to us?

Acts 9:1-20 NKJ Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Let's Just Give Up"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010

With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ