Sermons on Sand And Glass:

Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2003

5th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

Wake up! Revelation 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today our study brings us to the church of Sardis. A church that has no commendation from the Lord, and from the very onset of the passage, you can here the dire situation this church faces. Yet there is a rich amount of practical material for our own walk ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Through The Open Door Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 7, 2003

6th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

OVERCOMING THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR REVELATION 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION: The church we have before us today is a church doing things right. A church with a positive presence in its community and in its world. A church, which by this account also breaks many of the so-called characteristics of what today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions And Bifocals Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2003

7th and final sermon in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOW FOR SOMETHING Decisions and Bifocals Rev. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION: All of the messages to the churches of Asia are extremely practical, but perhaps none fits the conditions in North America as much as does the message to Laodicea, a church that had become lukewarm in its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Strike At His Identity Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2003

1st in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

THREE STRIKES AND HE’S OUT! A STRIKE AT HIS IDENTITY EASTER SERIES – 2003 Luke 9:18-27,Matt 16:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Baseball games are wonderful pass-time events. The excitement is sudden, the hot dogs tastes better (even at prices that stop your heart), and there is probably no other sport which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27, Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Strike At What We Lack For Him Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 6, 2003

2nd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

A STRIKE AT WHAT WE LACK FOR HIM Mark 9:14-26 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16"What are you arguing with them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-26, Matthew 17:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Is Known For Something Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 31, 2003

1st in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 1:19-2:7 INTRODUCTION: “Corporate Identity” is a much sought after commodity in the business world today. It is something really very few obtain to a great degree. Two companies stand out in this area though – The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003

2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003

3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Removing Our Relational Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 18, 2003

The fifth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

Please Note: This message is a two part message within the series. If you are viewign this one, please look for part 2 under the same name to get the "rest of the story" Thanks! REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS MATTHEW 5:23-24 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of the most vivid memories I have of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Removing Relational Roadblocks Part 2 -- Internal Roablocks Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 22, 2003

The sixth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

(Please see note at the end of this message) REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS PART 2 INTERNAL ROADBLOCKS Colossians 2:8,21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When Sherry and I lived in Pottstown, we shopped at the ShopRite Supermarket I town. In fact I would say that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Time To Recognize God's Dreams For Us Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 2, 2003

The seventh message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message looks at what things get us too busy to care for our spiritual life, and how to break the "busy" cycle in our lives

TAKING TIME TO RECOGNIZE GOD’S DREAMS FOR US Mark 1:21-38 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23Just then a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-38, Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Drafting Behind Jesus Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003

Sixth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world. this message looks at the concepts of loving God with my energy, passion, and desire, and loving others more than things or activities.

DRAFTING BEHIND JESUS Matthew 22:36-40 John 1 INTRODUCTION: Drafting is a term used in a variety of sport requiring some sort of motion. In layman’s terms it is the positioning of oneself, behind another moving individual or object for the purpose of rest and avoiding the resistance and friction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Something Above Me Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003

The eigth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message challanges us to have an awareness and desire for the plans of God, to love biblically, and to accept personal responsibility in the body of Ch

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOVE ME William Bennettt has said, “we live in a society that “values self-expression over self-control.” Pollster Daniel Yankelovich has reported that our society now places less value on sacrifice and moral good, less value than before on what we owe to others as a matter of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The One Final Key To Dreaming Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 11, 2003

The nineth and final message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This messge looks at the need for us to be people of both purpose and affect.

THE ONE FINAL KEY TO DREAMING MATTHEW 17:20 MATTHEW 28:1-20 INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at the topic of how to dream about more than summer for the last 8 messages. Today we come to what I believe is the most essential ingredient needed if we are EVER to dream BIG for God. Simply put – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20, Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

Can All The Things I've Done Really Be Forgiven? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 14, 2003

Second sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at forgiveness through the uniqueness of Christ on the cross, the provision provided through Christ, and the scope of that provision.

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE Can All the Things I’ve Done Really Be Forgiven? INTRODUCTION: Tough question! What we are really dealing with is two concepts – Guilt and Assurance. Two weeks ago we discovered that mankind is looking for a way to clear his conscience of guilt, because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist