Sermons on Scratch And Dent:

We Will Testify To Jesus No Matter What You Threaten

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2022

Jesus was the stone rejected by Sadducee and Pharisee alike, but His presence is the foundation stone for the Church He left behind to continue His mission.

Saturday of Easter Week It’s remarkable that the same Sanhedrin council who, six weeks earlier, had been able to condemn Jesus to death for blasphemy, and then proceed to bribe or blackmail the Roman procurator to execute Him seems powerless in our first reading. They have brought the apostles to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-15, Acts 4:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Creation Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are here by design, not by chance. As part of God's creation, we bear His fingerprints and are called to be stewards of the world, working towards bringing heaven to earth.

God made the world. Sounds simple, right? But when this was first written down, it was a game-changer. Other ancient religions thought that matter was always there and the gods just came out of it. But the Bible tells us that God made everything from scratch. That means God is super involved with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Topics: Divine Purpose, Creation's Role, Spiritual Growth, Life's Meaning

One Faith: Putting All Our Eggs In One Basket

Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 23, 2007

Faith means both belief and trust. We believe something to be true, and because we belive it to be true we are willing to invest ourselves into it. This sermon reminds us of what our faith is as Christians, that the Christian faith in our pluralistic worl

One Faith . . . Putting All Our Eggs In One Basket Ephesians 4:5 Language is amazing . . . how we use words to describe ideas or thoughts. Do you know what an idiom is? It’s a phrase or expression, a group of words that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its parts taken together? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Why? Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007

An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

All of you know that I try to use deep theological things in my sermons...right? I am sure that you have often sat there.scratching your heads...wondering where in the world I come up with these deep theological concepts and examples. I mean, we have talked about the Three Stooges...the Lone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Know Where I Need To Be Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2007

Our sin is that we do not know who or where we are, or where we need to be. We can discover that by setting no boundaries, taking risks, and finding that in God we are already where we need to be. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

“Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I work in the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out dead leaves and old twigs. I open up the flowerbeds for spring. But to do that I have to step into the flowerbeds; I cannot reach all the ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Planning And Packing Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

This is an introduction to Psalm 51.

I hope that you all know that today marks the first Sunday of Lent, which is the season of preparation for our greatest Christian celebration, that of the Resurrection of Jesus. I won’t be at all surprised if that comes as news to many of you, especially as the official beginning of Lent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Wounded

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The Bible tells us that when Jesus was on earth He went about doing good.

Look at Acts 10:38, we read, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” If you could take all the good things Jesus had done and stack them up in a pile, they would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ornament Part 3 Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

I’m in this season right now, that I just can’t get enough learning about God’s Word! Literally, exhausted and just falling asleep as I read and study His Word.

Recap Parts 1 & 2 Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Part 1- A Child is born • We examined some history, especially as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2

Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023

The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024

Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Joy Of God's Great Adventure

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 9, 2001

Serving God is an adventure full of JOY

Title: The Joy of God’s Great Adventure Text: Psalms 51:7-15 ETS: Chose whether or not you will serve God ESS: Serving God is an adventure full of JOY OSS: I want my people to experience the JOY of serving God. Introduction: Today you must make choice on which you will serve and whose you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

See Instead Of Being Seen Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 1, 2004

The fourth message in a series from the "Sermon On The Mount." This series looks at The Importance Of A Correct Attitude.

1. THERE IS AN IMPLICATION TO CHRISTIAN DUTY -when you give, when you pray, when you fast WE ARE CALLED IN THESE VERSES TO: A) GOOD DEEDS - B) PRAYER - C) FORGIVENESS D) FASTING OUR DUTY DOESN’T BEGIN AND END IN THESE VERSES, WE ARE ALSO CALLED TO: Obedience To God Honoring Mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 8, 2007

Inspired by Craig Groeschel’s book I am taking a look at the issues God has been working on in my life.

“Confessions of a Pastor, Part 1” January 7, 2007 Confession- To admit or acknowledge “Confession is not saying, “I’m sorry”; it is openly admitting, “I did it.” Neil Anderson, The Bondage Breaker “Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Which Flame Will You Feel?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2010

The fire of God or wild fire?

Everyone receives the Spirit at the time of their new birth, but He does not always recieve all of them. The Corinthians mistook the gifts as the fire of God when really the fire of God is what takes place within you as it was with them on the Emmaus road when the Word of God becomes a part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Venture And Capture

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2013

Friend, it is one thing to ask God what we want, but it is gorgeous when He looks at you and asks you what you want? Staggering!

Venture & capture! 2 King 2:9 “……when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?" Elisha said, "Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me." Friend, it is one thing to ask God what we want, but it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal