Sermons on Speck And Log:

The Blessed Life #8: The Boomerang Blessing Series

Contributed by N A on Nov 24, 2008

In the last section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us three more keys to experiencing the blessed life: The Boomerang Blessing, Prayer and the Goodness of God, and The Highway to Heaven and Hell.

THE BLESSED LIFE #8: THE BOOMERANG BLESSING REVIEW THE BLESSED LIFE SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have been looking at how God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

Misplaced Anger Towards The Servants Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH A SENSITIVE SUBJECT IN THE LIFE OF A CHURCH AND THE INDIVIDUAL BELIEVER. THE ISSUE IS ANGER, AGAINST GOD DIRECTED TOWARDS HIS SERVANT(S). SO, IN OUR TIME TOGETHER TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT WHAT CAUSES THIS A

MISPLACED ANGER TOWARDS THE SERVANTS OF GOD ACTS 7:54-8:1 WHEN THEY HEARD THIS, THEY WERE FURIOUS AND GNASHED THEIR TEETH AT HIM. 55 BUT STEPHEN, FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, LOOKED UP TO HEAVEN AND SAW THE GLORY OF GOD, AND JESUS STANDING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD. 56 "LOOK," HE SAID, "I SEE HEAVEN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Judge?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 12, 2018

There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge”

Do Not Judge? Overcoming the Intimidation to Be Silenced There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge” (Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37) which is only a portion of what He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Highway Series

Contributed by N A on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Five Ways to Combat Fear

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR, WORRY, STRESS PH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

Crossdressing Is Not The Same As Transgender Series

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 11, 2020

crossdressing even though a sin, does not mean same thing

Crossdressing is not the same as transgender Deuteronomy 22:5 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Preserving Natural Distinctions 5 “A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:5

The Overseer’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012

2 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomparable Christ: Talk 3 - Jesus The Teacher Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2023

The Incomparable Christ: Talk 3: ‘The teaching of Jesus' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus taught openly. (2). Jesus communicated effectively. (3). Jesus talked appropriately. (4). Jesus preaching never avoided controversy. (5). Jesus’ instruction was practical. (6). Jesus’ teaching was Scriptural. (7). Jesus spoke about himself. SERMON BODY Ill: • (1). A ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Along With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2025

If we want the gospel to move along, we must get along.

Getting Along with Others Philippians 4:2-3 Rev. Brian Bill March 22-23, 2025 Several years ago, Thom Rainer, former CEO of Lifeway Resources, conducted an online survey to assess what kinds of conflict congregations are afflicted with. After sifting through a long list, he picked his favorites ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 7, 2013

The road to Emmaus involved the two disciples going the right way, obstructions, an account, and a detour.

The Road to Emmaus There was a group of climbers who set out to scale a large mountain in Europe. The view boasted a breathtaking peak of snowcapped rocks. On clear days the crested point reigned as king on the horizon. Its white tip jutted into the blue sky inviting admiration and offering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Start A Fire

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

We’ve lost the fire in our churches. Let’s look at the basic principles of starting a fire and apply them to our Spiritual lives.

Quench not the Spirit. – 1 Thessalonians 5:19 28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: 29 For our God is a consuming fire. – Hebrews 12:28-29 The great Chicago fire of October 8-10, 1871, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: *other

Christians Shouldn't Judge Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

The idea that Jesus forbade his followers to judge is a myth

Series: Mythbusters “Christians Shouldn’t Judge” Matthew 7:1-6; 15-20 Open Today is the last message in our series called Mythbusters. We have been focusing in on spiritual myths. These myths are based on false understandings of scripture and they always lead you down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

We live in a day when everyone loves to Judge. · The trial of O.J. Simpson in 1995 opened a door. · Everyone has their opinion on weather O.J. is guilty. · Johnny Cochran, F. Lee Bailey are names that we remember. · Regardless if O.J. is guilty or

Luke 6: 37 "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Down To Go Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011

God honors a humble spirit rather than a boastful one.

A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to change, immediately. The counselor told him that he needed to build his self-esteem and that this would take time. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 9, 2019

D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were great preachers of the 19th century. Moody admired Spurgeon from a distance and looked forward to the opportunity of meeting him in London. On that historic day...

Introduction: D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were great preachers of the 19th century. Moody admired Spurgeon from a distance and looked forward to the opportunity of meeting him in London. On that historic day, Spurgeon answered the door with a cigar in his mouth. Moody was aghast. “How could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ