Sermons on Sand On The Seashore:

When I Act... Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 28, 2003

When in the fire, when in the desert- what do WE need to do to leave God free to act and deliver us?

“When I act….” Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. WBC 30/3/03 am There was group of women in a Bible study group studying the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Lasting Foundation

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

The difference between a life that will endure the tests and trials of life and one that will fail is obedience to Jesus.

Matthew 7:21-29—HOUSE OF CARDS Building a house is always a serious undertaking. I was about 5 years old when my uncle began showing me how to build a car house. He taught me three different ways in which I could stack the card. And each time he would start and I would want to jump right in after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 5, 2003

Our confidence is built on the real Jesus who clearly proved to his disciples that his resurrection is real; therefore, his promises are real and his fogiveness is real.

The Real Jesus Gives Us Real Confidence Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens our confidence in Jesus is the account of Jesus’ resurrection appearance recorded in Luke 24:36-49 – While they were still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Almost Christian"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2003

Based, in large part, on a sermon by John Wesley with the same title.

ACTS 26:28-29 “The Almost Christian” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The apostle Paul was in chains. The religious leaders wanted him condemned… …they wanted him killed because he had come into Jerusalem preaching the Gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Keep An Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 1, 2003

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go through life day by day with an eternal perspective? Have you ever known that kind of person? Their car breaks down and somehow the service man comes to know Christ. Why? They live with an eternal perspective.

Read: Philippians 1:18-26 Think of a modern example of a person who keeps an eternal perspective. The person who comes to my mind is Jim Elliott. He was famous for saying, he is no fool to give up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This flows from the heart of a man who had an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Confrontation Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Jesus always confronted religious actions that hindered the walk of a true believer. In our society we are called to walk in His example

THE FORWARD WALK– PART ONE “THE FORWARD WALK OF CONFRONTATION” MATTHEW 21:12-13; MATT. 23:4-34 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter.  Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs  Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peacekeeper Or Peacemaker Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 27, 2002

Jesus didn’t call us to be a peacekeeper, the principal indentity of a Christian is as a "Peacemaker."

#9 of Sermon on the Mount series Preached April 28, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. Peacekeeper or Peacemaker? Matthew 5:9 In 1873, Samuel Colt introduced a pistol that was named “The Peacekeeper.” Because of its simple design, and the use of shell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Holiness

Discovering Jesus: The Treaure And The Pearl Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 6, 2002

Jesus used the metaphors of treasure and a pearl to indicate the value of the Kingdom and lifestyle that He came to implement. If the Kingdom is everything that he said it was, we should not stop until we know what it is and how we can find it.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Today, we all have our search. If you are a normal human being, you are engaged in some kind search or quest this morning. It may be a place, a person, a purchase, a dream, an experience, a position, an achievement, or your first million, but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

The Love Of Christ For You

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of the love of Christ for you is critical.

The Love of Christ for You The whole emphasis of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14 – 21 is on your understanding the love of Christ for you. If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of this truth is critical. Listen to Paul’s prayer: “14. For this reason I bow my knees before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking, Sifting, And Breaking

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2005

WILL WE SEE IN THE SPIRITUAL REALM THE BATTLE THAT NOW RAGES? We must prepare our hearts to expect the seasons of shaking, sifting and breaking. We must guard our hearts to thrive in these seasons. There is a major shifting and sifting of the church and t

SHAKING, SIFTING AND BREAKING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a sifter, some sand and some rocks. In front of the church, I sift the sand, and we talk about the role of sifting. There comes a sifting of the nations. There comes a sifting of the church. OUR ENEMY DESIRES TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Characteristics Of Childishness And The Marks Of Maturity Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

The indications of spiritual immaturity and maturity

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-23 TITLE: “THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDISHNESS AND THE MARKS OF MATURITY” INTRODUCTION: A. A young boy came to his father after church one Sunday. He said, “Dad, I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Quiet, Be Still And Behave

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 14, 2006

Being quiet and still drives us nuts! But we are told in Scripture to seek God in the stillness -- not in the noise and busy-ness of life.

If there is one thing that drives us almost insane, If there is one thing that we cannot stand, If there is one thing that makes us uncomfortable it’s... (The sermon begins with the pastor standing in the pulpit, and simply standing for a full minute, doing nothing but waiting, seeming to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 5, 2006

This is an evangilistic sermon with the most important questions anybody can ask, Who am I? Where am I going? And why am I here?

“Identity Crisis” Luke.9.18-20 “Who do people say that I am?” It was George Harrison who said there are 3 pivotal questions we need to ask ourselves. "Who am I?" "Why am I here?" and "Where am I going?" Yet to be honest how many of us go through life never asking ourselves these 3 fundamental ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Solid Ground

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 11, 2006

Jesus says if we listen to his teachings and obey them, we’ll weather any and all storms that come our way. Why? Why do His words have this power?

Searching for Solid Ground 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 [Show pics]. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot-tall tall. There was just one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Unseen

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

Saul had been given specific instructions, from the Lord, in leading the children of Israel by the Prophet Samuel. But Saul willfully disobeyed the command of God and did what he wanted to do.

SIN UNSEEN I want to thank the Lord for all of the hard work that has been done this past week. You may look around and see where the walls are unfinished. A little bit of paint here and a little there. Some have wondered - Why is it not finished? There is a very good reason. It was necessary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:17-23, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God