Sermons on Sand And Glass:

How Do You Picture God?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006

Painting a picture of a passionate God who pursues us.

Have you ever really wanted something? I mean wanted it to the point that you were convinced that you couldn’t be happy without it. Maybe someone else had it and they looked happy and you were convinced that this thing was the key. You had to have it. I can remember a few times in my life where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Heart-Eye Coordination

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

Our ability to see clearly is dependent on the condition of our hearts, which are made and kept pure through Scripture, worship and prayer.

How many of you wear glasses? I’ve worn mine since I was seven years old. I was able to wear contact lenses for about 20 years but after about 40 they don’t work so well. And even contacts with the new technology, entails juggling with reading glasses, since I have to wear bifocals. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Builders - Two Foundations Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 7, 2002

Jesus had just finished giving the infamous Sermon on the Mount. He so desperately wanted His audience to go and do what He had just taught them because He wanted to implement His kingdom of righteousness on earth. So he tells a story for his conclusion.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Form is meaning in the Bible. The way something is written or said indicates its meaning. I need you to help me make this point. If I say, “Once upon a time…” you expect a story. If I say, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today….” you expect a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Get Drunk The Right Way Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

There are addictions that destroy us, like too much wine or other intoxicants, and addictions that make us better. We need to become addicted to the good and throw away the bad, each of us becoming musicians for God

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord Do Not & Do Many recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking a small ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: *other

Wedding Service 2012

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2012

revised wedding service

Who gives this woman to this man? (Please Be Seated) The Bible begins with a description of the creation. It describes the beginning of Heavens and the Earth, all plant life and animal life…everything. After each day of creation, the Bible records, “and the Lord saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

This Is My Son The Chosen One

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 3, 2007

“Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body” Phil. 3:

Theme: This is My Son, the Chosen One Text: Gen. 15:1-12, 17-18; Phil. 3:17-21, 4:1; Lk. 13:31-35 The first thing we usually know about a person is his or her name. We all know the significance of names in our culture and everyone here automatically receives a name that depicts the day on which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Built To Last

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 13, 2016

Built to Last suggest to us - THE LIFE THAT LASTS IS BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION. The PARABLE of the Two Builders is about hearing and doing the Word of God.

TITLE: BUILT TO LAST SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:24-27 It was during the Winter Olympics of February 1998 when Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Division launched its new tagline "BUILT TO LAST." They had changed their 15 year old long used tag line “HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY?” The idea is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Saints With Broken Haloes

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 31, 2002

All Christians are ’saints’ but with broken haloes; God wants to restore and shine through us - see the story of Winchester Cathedral window.

CALLED TO BE SAINTS Many years ago the bishops in England thought that there were so many good people to remember, that one day should be set apart commemorate all who had lived Godly lives, and so November 1st was designated as "All Saints Day". When St Paul wrote his letter to the Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7, Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

What's Seeping Through Your Skin? Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

In a return to an earlier series, Slowing Down (this is now part six of that series), Dave talks about the importance of structuring life so that the right influences “seep into our skin.”

What’s Seeping Through Your Skin? Slowing Down, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 3, 2009 We’re going to do something tonight I have never done before. We’re going to pick up with new sermons in a series that I was doing a few months ago. This series will probably be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 30, 2003

The miracle of water into wine

Langham, Field Dalling and Thornage 26-01-03 Jesus’ first miracle: Turning water into wine (Jn 2:1-11) Illustration: THE MARS BAR QUESTION Do any of you know a show on television "Wheel of Fortune" in the UK? It is a show where the contestants have to guess a word or phrase, based on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

What is this purity that we are called to? It goes way beyond the surface all the way to the heart. This purity is essential if we are to see God. What does this purity entail? How can we achieve it / recieve it?

Heart Matters - Matthew 5:8 - August 28, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #6 *** Set up before hand 3 (clear glass) glasses of water. Hide glasses out of sight. 1. Glass and water are both dirty. 2. Glass is clean but water is dirty. 3. Glass and water are both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: *other

Catch The Vision

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 15, 2016

When God’s people are following his vision for them personally and collectively, we won’t be able to contain the excitement that will follow.

J. Wallace Hamilton said, “Roads to nowhere are hard to build.” Studies have shown that depression rates are higher among today’s generation than in past generations. One has concluded, “The more we focus on ourselves, the more depressed we become.” Without them, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointed One Brings Healing And Peace

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 10, 2003

“And no doubt you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with Him” Acts 10:38.

Theme: The anointed One brings healing and peace Text: Is. 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-38; Mark 1:4-11 Good News can only be appreciated in times of difficulties and troubles. When everything is fine we do not really appreciate any good news and take whatever happens for granted. This is one reason why a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 19, 2018

Simply hearing Jesus is not enough; we have to put into practice what we have heard.

MOST PEOPLE BUILD THEIR houses on the sand; I’m sure of it. Not their houses, of course. Not really. But their lives. By which I mean, most people don’t listen to Jesus when they think about what goes into living, or what ought to. When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to do something. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relationships, The Struggle Is Real: Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 18, 2016

This sermon provides a theology of marriage and how couples can free themselves from expectations that cause disappointment and frustration in their marriages.

Relationships: The Struggle Is Real: Marriage 7/17/2016 Genesis 2:15-24 Ephesians 5:21-23 We are in the third message of our series Relationships: The Struggle Is Real. We have looked at Dating and Singles. We have upcoming Parenting, Divorce, and Being Single Again because of death. Today we ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed