Sermons on Sand Castles:

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2011

Is the devil beating up your family? Is he messing with your money? Is he kicking sand in your face? Is he mocking you? Are you fed up with his mess? (The next question is) What are you going to do about it?

Before I start this message I have to obey the Lord, he told me to prophesy: somebody listening to this message is going to go from a Zero to a Hero, you’re going to go from the underdog to the wonder dog. You’re going from the Wimp to the Warrior, from the worrier to the worshiper, from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 12, 2008

The “winds of change” brings dust into your life to change your shape into what God has in store for you. Dust may come in the form of your reputation slandered, Relocation out of your comfort zone, or separation of friends. Swirling sand helps you disco

Dust In The Wind I close my eyes only for a moment and the moment’s gone. All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity. Dust in the wind. All they are is dust in the wind. Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea. All we do crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see. Dust in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Glass Is Almost Empty - Will I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2015

The last few grains of sand is slipping through the hour glass of time. Prepare to meet your God. The trumpet of the Lord is about to sound- Be ye therefor ready! I have loved thee with an everlasting love: Therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee

You have never seen a sermon like this one before; please read it and reread it - over and over and over...... The content is just that important! You be the judge? Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11, Revelation 3:2, John 3:16-17, John 1:12, Matthew 7:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Title: Go! And Remember His Faithfulness - Hebrews 13:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025

In a world of shifting sands and fleeting promises, we anchor ourselves in the unchanging nature of our God. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” May this message encourage you to trust in the steadfast love and faithfulness of our unchanging God.

Go! And Remember His Faithfulness Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a message titled: “Go! And Remember His Faithfulness.” In a world of shifting sands and fleeting promises, we anchor ourselves in the unchanging nature of our God. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, “Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Numbers 23:19, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 100:5, Psalm 105:8, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:32, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Build Your Life On A Certain Gospel - Luke 1:1–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2025

People don’t know what to believe anymore—news changes by the hour, truth is redefined daily, and foundations once considered solid now feel like shifting sand. But into a world full of doubts and conflicting voices, God gives us a Gospel that is unshakeably true.

Go! And Build Your Life on a Certain Gospel - Luke 1:1–4 INTRODUCTION — “Certainty in an Uncertain World” Church, we live in a world drowning in uncertainty. People don’t know what to believe anymore—news changes by the hour, truth is redefined daily, and foundations once considered solid now feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:16, Acts 17:11, John 20:31, Hebrews 13:8, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Foundation Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 31, 2008

We are looking at a somewhat familiar passage from Matthew 7:21-27. This passage tells the story of the man who built his house on a rock and the man who built his house on the sand. This passage helps us to rethink what foundation we are building our li

The Wise Foundation: June 1, 2008 Keith J. Andrews All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Ordinary Time/Third Sunday after Pentecost (Green) Matthew 7:21-29 In St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Sheriff Jack Stephens has a home on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Day 2023

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 7, 2023

Ever tried moving on loose sand? Our relationship with God is important as it always ensures we have a secure footing. A couple of examples this Fathers Day of how we are defined. We are defined through our relationship with our Heavenly Father as we come to him through The Son.

Father’s Day 2023 Father’s Day and we all have different experiences of Fatherhood, the truth is that we will all have different experiences even as siblings of the same Father. One of my sons has a thing with me that when we get together, we will go for a walk and a chat where the other one and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Psalm 56:10-13, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 22) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 24, 2020

Today we finish the series with Jesus talking about those who put his words into practice and those who don't. Those who build their house on the rock and those who build their house on the sand. He describes the outcome of each when storms come.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 22) Matthew 7:24-29 1) The house on the rock. Matt. 7:24-25, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, Psalm 40:1-4, Psalm 62:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise And Foolish Man Series

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 10, 2023

We have all sang the song, and we all know this story, but we can still learn something new from Jesus today when we hear Him speak to us about how the wise and foolish man built their houses on the rock and the sand...and how this impacts their foundations...

So, a few weeks ago we started a new sermon series called the Sermon on the mount. I love this series because we honestly get to see Jesus’ ministry at it’s core…we see Him speaking to His followers, His people, and we hear exactly what He is all about…we also get a glimpse into the type of teacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Two Roads To Travel Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2023

Jesus has just preached the greatest sermon in all of history in Matthew 5-6. It is known as the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew Chapter 7 is the greatest invitation of all times that concludes Jesus’ sermon. What will you do about what Jesus has said?

One of the elements of a sermon is the invitation. A sermon is more than information preached. In the invitation there is a call to action. What are you going to do with what you heard? How will you respond to how God has spoken to you? Jesus has just preached the greatest sermon in all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Lord Change Me"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

There comes a time, where a person has to draw a line in the sand and say, enough is enough, I can't do it on my own, I'm not going to kid myself anymore, I'm going to lay it all down and trust Jesus for every, single, solitary thing from now on...

Lord change me! 1 John 2:3-6 Voice 3 We know we have joined Him in an intimate relationship because we live out His commands. 4 If someone claims, “I am in an intimate relationship with Him,” but this big talker doesn’t live out His commands, then this individual is a liar and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross The Line

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our world has drawn new lines in the sand in an effort to separate us from those who need what only Jesus can give. Our world says – keep your religion to yourself – we don’t want it here. Jesus says cross the line, I'm here for you.

Cross the Line John Chapter 11 Jesus crosses the line and goes back to Judea where his friend Lazarus has died. Sometimes God will call us and ask us to cross the line. To go from a place of relative safety to a place of danger. The last time Jesus was in Judea they tried to kill Him by ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drop It Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

I stand before you this morning a condemned man … every bit as guilty as that poor woman caught in the act of adultery. I don’t know whether or not Jesus wrote their sins in the sand but He certainly knows my many sins and I do know that my sins were swept away that day on the cross.

[Pick up little stone.] Yeah … there’s been a lot of jokes about the risk I’m taking by handing out stones before the sermon. Look at the stone in your hand. Yeah … getting hit by a rock this size could hurt … especially if it hit me in the head or hit me in the eye or something, amen? I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Leviticus 19:15-18, Romans 14:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025

The closing message looks at the Reformation along with the incompleteness and deadness. The Reformation was wrought with many problems that stunted the movement. That is considered, and we finish with a look at the promise given to Abraham.

20. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 4 of 4 This interesting Parable has been examined in regards to meaning, to its matching church, and to Church History as can be done for all these Parables of the Kingdom. This last message is looking at the reasons why the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3, Matthew 13:44, Genesis 22:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And He Walks With Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2025

Many theologians and preachers ignore the fact that God created us because He wanted to be with us. God is LOOKING for someone to walk and talk with. Are you that person God is looking for?

When Jesus was about to be born to Mary, an angel appeared to Joseph and said “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). Matthew 1:23 GOD WITH US! Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be looking at God’s desire to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ