Sermons on Sand Castles:

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 2, 2020

In the second half of Romans 14, Paul challenges the Christians at Rome to not put any stumbling blocks in front of other believers, but to do only what leads to building others up.

A. The story is told of a rabbi was at odds with his congregation. 1. The president of the synagogue said, “Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” 2. So the rabbi, the president and the ten elders met together to discuss the issue, but the rabbi soon discovered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lesson Of Agitation: Pearl

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2023

We have a basic trust that good comes out of bad. Whatever agitates us could bring us to the heart of heart. Are we building on sand or building on the rock?

AGITATION: WALKING THROUGH THE PEARLY GATES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Agitation: anger, very worried, upset, a state of anxiety, nervous, to stir up, disturbing, restlessness, to argue, quickly frustrated. Severe agitation can be a mark of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:21, Matthew 13:45, 1 Corinthians 14:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Ol' Summertime

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2008

It’s a time for resting and relaxing, a time for the cabin and the campground, a time to bask in the surf, sun, and sand; but... does God have any plans for us this summer?

Dakota Community Church July 27, 2008 Good Ol’ Summertime Ah the glory that is the Winnipeg summer, the bright sunshine, the long evenings, the campgrounds and cabins bustling with anxious activity after the long shut in, everywhere you look life is inexplicably pushing to the surface … I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Where Should We As A Nation Put Our Trust?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

When a man is lost in the desert, he may experience a mirage. That is, he may look out over the sands, and in the distance see what appears to be a lake, shimmering in the sun.

His goal is to get to the lake and obtain water to satisfy his thirst. As he travels toward the “lake”, the lake seems to maintain it’s distance, or at some point just disappears. IT WAS A MIRAGE! Such an experience only brings disappointment and tragedy to the individual who believes the mirage is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 17, 2012

When the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ they brought tidings of great joy! Joy is better than happiness for it does not depend on the cirucmstances of life but rather the person of Christ!

The Year of the Lord’s Favor (2) - Isaiah 61 - December 16, 2012 As I begin this morning I want to invite you to take a moment to consider the first question in your sermon notes. That question asks you to complete this statement: “Happiness is ….” And then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: *other

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 8, 2010

A wedding ceremony I gave when I married my daughter and her fiance. I used the blending of sand to represent the blending of two lives which blend into one marriage.

Dan and Kimberly, you have come together today to give thanks for, and to participate in, God’s wonderful gift of marriage. Marriage was meant to endure all things, and is never to be taken for granted, but to be held in high esteem at all times. EPHESIANS 5:22, tells the woman to submit unto ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: *other

Footprints In The...cement!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

You may not have made many tracks in earth’s sand, but marks you have made in eternal-cement will be there for a billion years and more - people who are in Heaven BECAUSE of you!

Footprints in the...Cement! Text: Daniel 12:2-3 "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever." I love the ocean! Walking along the beach always leaves footprints in the wet sand. Of course, when the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gog And Magog

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

Revelation 20:8 (KJV) 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. .

THE WAR OF GOG AND MAGOG Revelation 20:8 (KJV) 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. Today, as we study this, most of the Bible's many prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Rock Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 21, 2025

No matter who we are, or what we have done, we all need Jesus. We need the solid foundation that only He can provide. Anything else is sinking sand.

Alba 7-20-2025 THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION I Corinthians 10:1-4 This morning we sang the old hymn, Rock of Ages. There is a story told about what inspired the words of that hymn. It was written by Augustus Toplady, a preacher in England in the 1700's. According to the story, he was riding a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Stand On Christ, The Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2025

Consider a central truth of our faith: Christ is the firm foundation on which we stand. In a world filled with shifting sands, uncertainties, and trials, we are called to stand on the unshakeable, immovable foundation that is Jesus Christ.

Go! And Stand on Christ, the Firm Foundation 1 Corinthians 3:11 Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a central truth of our faith: Christ is the firm foundation on which we stand. In a world filled with shifting sands, uncertainties, and trials, we are called to stand on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 28:16, Ephesians 2:19-20, Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 7:24-25, Psalm 18:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unshakeable Foundations Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

It’s easy to feel unstable like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and enduring—a way to build a life that withstands the storms.

In a fast-paced world, the ground beneath our feet can feel shaky. We see political upheavals, moral confusion, and social divisions, all swirling like a storm around us. It’s easy to feel unstable, like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Other

Foundations Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 3, 2022

Jesus drives home the point of obedience by telling a parable about two men building a house. One built his house on the rock and withstood the storm. The other built his house on sand and was destroyed.

Two Sets of Joneses Luke 6:46-49 Parables with a Point Jefferson M. Williams 10-02-2022 Foundations When we built the addition to our house in Pontiac, the first thing that Milt did was dig a deep hole. My job was to clear all the rocks out of the hole. ??He explained that we had to build a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Law Part 4

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2023

Let's discuss wrong judgment, right judgment and God's judgment in Matthew 7.

As we continue the Sermon on the Mount and the Spirit of the law, Jesus explains wrong judgment, right judgment and God’s judgment in Matthew 7. Wrong Judgment Should Christians severely judge others or unfairly find fault? Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with whatever judgment you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelistic Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012

This is a simple wedding ceremony for a young Christian couple who had many non-believer friends in attendance. Includes unity candle and sand ceremonies. Some of the items have been gleaned from other sources.

Wedding of BRIDE ______ & GROOM ______ Seating of family Mothers lighting candles Bridal party enters Bride Enters OPENING WORDS Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the presence of this company to witness the union of BRIDE ______ and GROOM _____ in Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption #16 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 8, 2005

BEFORE God created a single grain of sand, before a single human was formed, before there was a single moonbeam, God loved you and made a plan of redemption, just for you. My, friend, that’s love!!!!

In the past few lessons, I have tried to establish a workable introduction to the eternal and infinite subject of Biblical redemption. In the last lesson, we saw that the subject of redemption is vast, and is interlaced and interdependent on many other Biblical subjects. 1. The essence of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3