Sermons on Sand:

Setting Priorities In Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

Using the movie, The Bucket List, as a platform for setting our priorities in life and living by them.

[Give everybody a yellow pad of paper to take notes, and collect the pads in buckets at the end of the service. Have people put their bucket list in buckets anonymously so we can read them over the next few weeks.] Setting Priorities in Life -- What Really Matters -- Living Life on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Why Can't We All Just Get Along? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009

Euodia and Syntche will forever be remembered for not getting along in the church at Philippi. What did Paul have to say about Church members in conflict?

“WHY CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?” To many of us the L. A. riots of several years ago were just a news story. A score of people were killed and several thousand were injured in the ensuing fights that erupted over a racially charged situation. The African-American community in L.A. correctly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Cameos Of God's Perfect Forgiveness

Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006

Word pictures of how God forgives. These give us a better understanding of how we too can forgive more perfectly

Matthew 18:21-22 - Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. No doubt Peter thought his Master would be pleased with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: The Answer For Our Growth Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 7, 2014

Immaturity, Spiritual Growth, Others, Unity

1 Corinthians 3:1-23 August 28, 2020 Introduction: Do you remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? It’s my grandchildren's very favorite story. I’ve read it to them so many times. They finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who set out to build houses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Something That Lasts Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Eternity, encouragement, growth

BUILDING MATERIAL THAT LASTS 1 Cor. 3:14 August 8, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story of the three little pigs? It's my grandson Peyton's very favorite story…I've read it to him so many times…he finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Footprints Left No Trace!

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013

We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Grace

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

Eph. 2 gives a historic overview of our situation before & after Christ. It deals with questions of our past position before God; how we were so seriously separated from Him & how we were recipients of His anger.

Intro One time a pastor had a group of children up in front of the church to give them a children’s sermon. He was trying to make the point that money can’t buy everything. He was trying to drive home his point when he asked them, “What would you do if I said I would give you $1000 to quit loving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving--Why And How

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

The basic steps to forgiving--we must forgive perfectly as Christ forgave us.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 6:12-15 Romans 12:19 Colossians 3:13 Luke 17:4 Romans 6:23 Colossians 3:13 Isaiah 43:25 Philippians 4:13 Luke 23:24 Matthew 6:12 Mark 11:25 Matthew 6:14–15 Based On: The Keys to Forgiving by Lewis B. Smedes, Christianity Today, December 3, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Joseph

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2005

Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly

JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 Introduction: Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002

A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Lessons From A Thief

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002

What can we learn from the thief on the cross? Today we will find out.

THREE LESSONS FROM A THIEF There is a minor debate among theologians and Bible historians as to why Jesus was hung between the two thieves. Some say that it was Pilate’s doing. Since Jesus took the place of Barrabas it was Pilate’s way of saying, “if were going to do this lets do it all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2001

God must be the object of our faith

FAITH A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he cried. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters."

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

Faith is a bridge that carries us over the troubled waters of life. It is Like a "Bridage over troubled waters."

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters Sermon By Thomas Bracewell, OSL Luke 21: 5-24 The Introduction and Summary Statement I have been very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-24

Denomination: *other

God's Power

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How do we conquer each day we live with the help of God?

Title: God’s Power Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Tell the story of the little boy and the sand box. As he was digging, he discovered a huge rock in the middle of the sand. He dug till he loosened the stone. Once loosened, he pushed and shoved, even using his feet to the edge of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ