Sermons on Sand Castles:

Sticks, Stones And Words

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.

Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.: 1. It was a great moment in the history of Israel--God was going to select Israel's first king. a. Samuel gathered all Israel at Mizpah. b. Selection process began (20-24). c. Everybody was happy .... or were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

God Made Friends!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

This sermon is dedicated to Rick, Sharon and JP who have impacted many lives including mine and my family as we have gone through good and bad times together. Thank you for sticking by our side and believing in us. You guys will always be a part of us and

God made friends (Dedicated to real friends Rick, Sharon and JP) A friend is someone who thinks you’re a good egg, even though you’re a little cracked. One who multiplies joys, divides grief. -One who understands our silence. -A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world is gone ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The House On The Rock Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus in closing out His great sermon on the Mount is going to share with us a parable about foundations. Tonight we will see the contrast between the wise and foolish builder.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 22 The House on the Rock Pm Service March 29th 2009 Matthew 7:24-27 Introduction In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Spring

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2010

Through Christ, and Him alone there is hope, and when a believer adds works to Jesus' finished work anything can and will happen.

The Life Spring Text: Numbers 21:16-18 From there the Israelites traveled to Beer, which is the well where the Lord said to Moses, “Assemble the people, and I will give them water.” 17 There the Israelites sang this song: “Spring up, O well! Yes, sing its praises! 18 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Buried Treasure And A Pricy Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017

The Church is seen as a treasure our Heavenly Father wants to present to His Son. To fill the treasure box Jesus came to buy us as pearls of great price. When the time is right to present the gift of the treasure it will be filled with pearls

A buried treasure and a pricy pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not About Position It's About Purpose

Contributed by Rodney Joseph on Jul 17, 2021

Welcome: Good afternoon everyone, can we get a hallelujah praise amen

I am so excited to be here today praising God he is an amazing father Let us pray before we start Prayer> Amen Before we get into the sermon today i want read a verse in Romans 5:3-5 The sermon is about Peace... with God through faith we must have faith, you see on july 3rd i was talking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Jesus And His Feet! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 29, 2021

Who has the most beautiful feet in the world -- The Bible tells me -- JESUS!

Can you imagine what was like for Mary to see the Son of God's feet for the first time as Jesus was just a new born baby? Holding and washing and protecting those little beautiful feet! Then watching him grow up as a little boy in a carpenter's shop, then as a teenager amazing his elders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Calvary

Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Nov 28, 2000

An Easter message designed to call believers to daily remember the sacrifice of Calvary.

John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” I. The Alamo (memorable, inspiring) 1834 – Mexican Dictator General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna laid seige to the patriots of the newly independent state of Texas. After having been under siege for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Need Some Help

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 3, 2008

Only as you recognize your need for help will you seek help.

1. PERSONAL DECISION A. Realization 1. Big Problem a. Altitude b. Attitude 2. Bad Position a. Wrong Side of the Mountain b. Wrong End of the Mountain B. Determination 1. Of Victory – “I will lift up mine eyes” a. Pick up one’s spirits b. Prepare to press on 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Onto Your Hope

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 20, 2022

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope.

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope. He claimed to be a devoted Christian who loved God with all his heart. But he had lost hope. We hope for many things in life.We have little control over all the things we hope for. I hope to get a better job. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Storm Comes Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When the storms of life come, only Jesus will prevail as the firm and secure anchor for our souls.

Today, we're gonna talk about how to handle the storms of life. Those are the tough times when everything seems to be going wrong. But don't worry, we've got an awesome object lesson to help us understand this better. So, imagine you're on a boat, and suddenly a huge storm hits. What's the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Adversity, Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance

Matthew 7:24-29 Building Your House Above The Floodplain Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 7:24-29 Building your house above the floodplain

Matthew 7:24-29 Building your house above the floodplain Manuscript Earlier this year Queensland experienced something big. A big natural disaster. What was it? Floods. They were everywhere. We had them in Gympie. They had them out bush – some towns cut off for weeks. And even our capital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ornithology Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 28, 2008

Ornithology is the term used to describe the study of birds. Christ says to His church "thou hast doves’ eyes."

1. THE BRIDE "Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves’ eyes." Christ is admiring His bride the church. Doves’ eyes are perfectly round, speaking of completeness. The church is complete in Christ - "And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:15-17

Love

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Gomer broke Hosea’s heart but because if it she made it possible for him to give the world a picture of the “divine lover.” He promised His love in the repeated “I will” statements to the Jewish people.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes of my life. In each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One was mine and one was the Lord’s. When the last scene of my life appeared before me, I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Who Energizes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2022

Did you notice the words “I toil with all HIS energy”? Yes the source of our ENERGY is God!

Christ Who Energizes Him [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. (Colossians 1:28–29) This passage is too wonderful, I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28

Denomination: Pentecostal