Sermons on More Than Nails:

His Picture Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2017

I wonder how well John and Jesus knew each other. If they had never met, I assume that Jesus at least knew of His cousin and vise versa.

-AD 25-27- Judean Wilderness His Picture of Jesus (Acts 2:38) Matthew 3:11-12, Mark 1:7-8, Luke 3:15-18, John 1:26-27 John was Jesus’ cousin. The Bible doesn’t say if they had a relationship, prior to John baptizing Him in the Jordan River. We do know that His mother, Mary, visited his mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12, Mark 1:7-8, Luke 3:15-18, John 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than New

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 6, 2013

Many people are "into" restoration of antiques and artifacts, but restoration of human relationships and human beings is much more difficult. Christ not only "restores" but makes sinFULL human beings better than new.

Better than New Romans 5:6-12 I. NO one is exempt from sin. (Rom 5:12) A. Everyone is a sinner because everyone sins. (Rom 3:23) B. Adam’s “bad apple” seed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014

How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Peace, More Patience, More Power Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 27, 2005

The Bible says that the Spirit of God is the Person who produces peace and patience and power in our lives. If I want more peace, more patience and more power, then I must want an ongoing influence of God’s Spirit in my life.

This past week, my patience and peace were being tested. Maryanne and I had gone to Texas for the weekend to a pastors and wives meeting. We had scheduled a non-stop flight from Dallas to Cleveland that would get us home at 6:00 on Tuesday afternoon. We had a great trip but we were ready to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

I'm A Transformer And I'm More Than Meets The Eye

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers to never conform to this world because we have been transformed by the Spirit of the living God through Christ Jesus. We are TRANSFORMERS and we are MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE because when we were transfo

Introduction: I remember when I was at the Clifton Park Junior High School on Hartford Road, there was a cartoon out by the name of Transformers. Its theme song was Transformers, more than meets the eye. Transformers, robots in disguise. Little did I realize that there was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 8, 2024

This message is about procrastination and staying in situations far longer than we should.

One More Night With The Frogs Scripture: Exodus 8:1-10; Genesis 19:15-16; Second Peter 2:7-8 Good morning Strangers Rest. I am going to begin the message this morning with the first ten verses from Exodus chapter eight. It says, “(1) And the LORD spoke to Moses, ‘Go to Pharaoh and say to him, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-10, Genesis 19:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Resolutions Require More Than Duct Tape

Contributed by Chris Mason on Jan 4, 2003

God through the death of His Son offers more than a quick fix, rather He offers a lasting solution!

INTRODUCTION The first week in January, has to be the most depressing week of the year! The holidays are over, all the family and friends are gone, the presents have all been opened, the Christmas candy has dwindled, and now it’s time to go back to work and school! What a drag! While I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity: It's More Than A Hobby. It's A Way Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2006

Jesus calls on us to deny our selves and take up our crosses and follow Him - just as He went to the cross. This sermon delves into that idea of denying the "self" a little more.

March 12, 2006 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Care About People More Than God?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was a tough text to preach on. When I went to read what early church fathers had written or preached about this text, I found that it was skipped by almost everyone from Chrysostom to Augustine. So, where angels fear to tread....here goes a fool for

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who cares more than we could ever imagine. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 30 to 150 baby boys in the vicinity of Jerusalem died. 30 to 150 little boys were taken away from their mothers in this text. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are You - You're More Than You Think

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 14, 2007

God will use you accoring to what He wants you to do and in His power.

September 16, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:7-24 Subject: Knowing Who You Are Title: Who Are You? - You Are More Than You Think Jack was walking along a steep cliff one day, when he accidentally got too close to the edge and fell. On the way down he grabbed a branch, which temporarily ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:7-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Cleanses The Temple - More Than Just A Nice Guy Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004

This sermon examines God’s expectations and dissapointments with people of faith who don’t live up to their name.

Jesus – More then just a nice guy – John 2:12-17 Speedy Morris is the coach of the basketball team at LaSalle University. He said one day he was in the upstairs bathroom shaving when his wife told him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. For the coach of a Division One ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It's Almost More Than You Can Bear

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study of grief from the life of Job.

As a minister I have conducted quite a few funerals and have witnessed hundreds of people grieving over the loss of a loved one. It is especially difficult to conduct a funeral for a member of your own family who has passed away. I remember when my mother passed away unexpectedly she had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman At The Well Gets More Than She Ever Dreamed Of Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 10, 2009

The Samaritan woman came to Jacob’s well to get water and got forgiveness and a whole new life --- more than she ever dreamed of, but certainly what she wanted in her heart.

I grew up in Iuka, Mississippi. Iuka used to be famous for one thing, iron spring water. In 1904 at the World’s Fair in St Louis some of the iron water from Iuka won the gold medal for the purest and best mineral water. In the late 19th century many people traveled to Iuka for the curative power of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Meets Our Needs, More Than Our Wants Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 25, 2009

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 12

8th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 12] July 26, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear heavenly Father, we come to worship with so many needs. Some among us may be ill. Some of us may be facing difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran