Sermons on Mortar:

"A Big Responsibility"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2005

We are the confessors of Christ who are called to witness to the world.

Matthew 16:13-20 1 Peter 2:4-10 “A BIG Responsibility” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org You’ve heard the jokes, someone dies and they meet Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. In these jokes, Peter is the one who decides ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Up The Wall And I Can't Come Down

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

If there is a breach in your wall, how can you protect your family and the ones you love?

BUILDING UP THE WALL AND I CAN’T COME DOWN Neh 4 4:1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, "What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is The Will Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2004

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God........

This Is The Will Of God 1 Thess 5:18, 2 Cor 11:23-28 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." When we think of the experiences of the Apostle Paul, it makes this verse even more precious to us. Notice with me 2 Cor 11:23-28 In spite of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Word Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus, the Word, became like one of us to redeem us from our sin.

Jesus: The Word Becomes Flesh Text: John 1:14 Introduction A. Read John 1:14 B. A few weeks ago Newsweek magazine conducted a poll asking questions about Christ and his birth. Here are some of the results: 1. 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. 2. 24% - ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 18, 2004

Jesus is the Lamb of God who died in our place.

Jesus: The Word Becomes Flesh Text: John 1:14 Introduction A. Read John 1:14 B. A few weeks ago Newsweek magazine conducted a poll asking questions about Christ and his birth. Here are some of the results: 1. 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. 2. 24% - ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

Thyatira Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003

1. Let’s look at the City. 2. Let’s look at the Church.

Sunday, October 5, 2003 Title: Thyatira Text: Rev. 2:18-29 Introduction 1. Praise the LORD! He hasn’t forgotten His churches! He hasn’t forgotten His people! He is still communicating... He is still seeking a relationship... He is still ministering... He is still disciplining... He is still ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Unity In The House

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Oct 23, 2003

The body of Christ is made up of many ethnic groups ~ Many cultures~ But if we want to see the Glory of God we must walk in our diversity and accept our difference and be in unity!

UNITY Pastor Ian Johnson ~Papatoetoe Elim Church :2003. This may be the most important message ever preached at Papatoetoe Elim. The message of unity! By this shall all men know that you are my disciples! When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, John 17:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Up With Faith, Down With Walls Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

TRUSTING THE LORD HELPS PEOPLE OVERCOME OBSTACLES. Here are two sets of consideration about the correlation between people, walls, and faith.

November 27,1994 --PM UP WITH FAITH, DOWN WITH WALLS Hebrews 11:30-31 INTRO: Jericho was a city which had been promised to Israel by God Himself. Joshua¡¦s job was to take the city, but a large, imposing wall hindered progress. So many would face the wall and believe it impossible to conquer. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I To God

Contributed by Richard Hall on Jan 3, 2002

What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence.

Eden Wesleyan Church January 6, 2001 AM Worship What Am I To God? 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 Exodus 25:10-22 What am I to God? I am God’s Holy Temple More literal: I am the container of God’s holy presence. Read 1st Corinthians 3:16-17 What is the temple of God? 1. A place of worship. a. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Like A Rock

Contributed by Michael Morton on Jun 21, 2002

What kind of rock for the Lord are we?

NIV 1 Peter 2:1-10 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Hidden Symbolism: Inherit The Winds!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2005

There are many lessons hidden in the Bible in symbolism. The East winds are symbolic of chastening.The North winds tell a story of cleansing. The South wind declares renewal. The west winds suggest blessings.

Hidden Symbolism: Inherit the Wind By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can tell how big a person is: by what it takes to discourage him. There are many lessons hidden in the Bible in symbolism. Symbolism is the art or practice of using symbolic things that have intangible ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Identity Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 28, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Many years ago- King of Egypt employed an architect to build a watchtower. When Kings had buildings built- they would have their name engraved on the buildings to be remembered in history. When the architect finished the building he engraved his own name in the cornerstone of the building. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Time To Break God Out - Prison Break 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focused on the central character of King David. This sermon encourages to take God out of the box we keep him in.

Prison Break 4 – It’s Time to Break God Out 1. God’s Prison Breaks found in the Bible Acts 12:5-11 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6 The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational