Sermons on Sand On The Seashore:

Inspiring Intentions Incurred Ineffectiveness Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 23, 2007

There was no one who was more outspoken for his Master than Peter. He was the one whom everyone could count on to stand for Jesus and define his faith in the one from Nazareth. After all, Peter was the "Rock." He was up front, a get in your face type.

MARK 14:66-72 INSPIRING INTENTIONS INCURRED INEFFECTIVENESS I. INIMICAL: A. Impulsiveness. B. Inexplicable. C. Impasse. II. IMPEDIMENTS: A. Immaturity. B. Isolation. C. Idle. III. INDICATIVE: A. Impertinence. B. Impatience. C. Improvements. The last days of our Lord, in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Jul 29, 2006

What happens when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? The book of Jonah reveals God’s tenacious love and severe mercy to His confused and rebellious servants.

Introduction If you went to the mall and asked 100 people, “What’s the story of Jonah all about?” Most (all?) would answer: “Jonah and the _______” – and they’d be wrong! First, “whale” is never mentioned in the book at all – “great fish” Second, neither this fish nor Jonah is principal ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Purpose Of Ministry

Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007

Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Citizenship In Heaven

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 18, 2008

As followers of Jesus, our true citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Miss Watson attempts to persuade Huckleberry to behave by explaining to him the difference between heaven and hell. Huckleberry responds with the following observation: Now she had got a start, and she went on and told me all about the good place. She said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

We All Need Something Real Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 23, 2012

JOHN begins his first epistle by telling about something/SOMEONE Who was and is very very REAL. His name is Jesus and John knew Jesus very well.

When my oldest three kids were young we lived in a pretty shabby seminary student housing at Midwestern. We eventually moved up to the richer side of the seminary but when we first got there price was the primary concern. It was a dark panel two bedroom so we had the kids all packed into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

More Is Caught Than Taught Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 26, 2014

A study of Psalm 11 verses 1 through 7

Psalm 11: 1 – 7 More Is Caught Than Taught 1 In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. 3 If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “Jonah’s Prayer” Jonah 1:17-2:1-10 Jonah’s story is simple. Jonah, a child of God, ran from his Father. God pursued his child on the wings of a storm. The storm, of course, forced Jonah to reconsider the path he had chosen. This short book is his record of those difficult days. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2009

The power of Jesus is available to anyone who will tap into it.

A Messiah of Power Text: Matt. 9:18-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once there was a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the first to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Methodist

Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014

The question of whether Christianity is reasonable all depends on what answer you're looking for. What answers does the world seek and what is it about the answer the cross gives that is better than what many folks want?

OPEN: I once read about a dishonest manager who was wanting to hire someone for his accounting department who thought like he did. He ended up with 3 applicants for the job and he proceeded to interview them the next day. The first applicant came in and sat at the desk and he and the manager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Be A Neighbour Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 9, 2018

The Good Samaritan - Luke chapter 10 verses 25 to 37 – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates Real Faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • Let me give you some advertising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Restores A Defeated Disciple Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 12, 2018

After denying Jesus 3 times in the Gospels, Peter the Failure becomes Peter the Fearless in the book of Acts. How did this remarkable change take place? This sermon focuses on Peter's dramatic restoration to God's service.

Jesus Restores a Defeated Disciple Sermon # 1 in After Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Today, we will be looking at several passages of Scripture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Guy And His Donkey

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016

The Triumphal Entry, this is my Memorial Day version.

A Guy and His Donkey The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 This of course is Memorial Day weekend And tomorrow is the day we remember those who have given their very lives defending our freedom Listen to this testimony from Vietnam Veteran Bill Scheibler I served as an airborne Ranger platoon leader ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fight Fear With Fear Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Sixth message on the topic of fear from our series on Judges.

Judges Series #15 L:ife Cycles “Fighting Fear with Fear” Part 6 Review I have sought to understand the topic of fear from a Biblical perspective over the past several weeks. The subject permeates Scripture from Adam in the book of Genesis to the tribulation in the book of Revelation. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:38-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Broken (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 14, 2019

In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them.

BROKEN (part one) In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them. 1) The broken jar. Mark 14:3-9, "While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 26:55, Psalm 69:19-21, Luke 2:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Our Calling (Complete Text)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2017

All believers are partakers of the heavenly calling. Having been called to belong to Jesus, we press on towards the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I. THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. Philippians 3:14. When we are converted, we have a change of mind, a change of heart. Yet this is not only a once-for-all experience, but also an on-going process which will not be completed this side of eternity. We have been changed, we are being ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23, Exodus 10:24-26, Romans 1:6-7, Romans 10:8-13, Romans 8:28-39, 1 Peter 5:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Peter 2:19-21, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 4:1-16, Philippians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Philemon 1:16, Ephesians 2:1-3, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 John 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational