Sermons on Spiritual Sandpaper:

The Shoulders Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014

Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.

“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Super Judge Of Israel Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014

Samson is often seen as the example of how NOT to be a man of God. But Hebrews 11 lists him in the chapter of faith. So what is it about Samson and his faith that we need to learn?

"Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Doesn't God Seem Fair? Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 1 of series on Habakkuk

Why Doesn’t God Seem Fair? HABAKKUK #1 Maybe you’ve noticed that there are so many questions in life that are difficult to answer. I mean, think about it. Why do they say that an alarm clock is going off, when it’s really coming on? That kind of bothers me. Why do they say ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ridiculous Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of a series on Elisha

Ridiculous Faith Elisha, Week 2 Today, we are in the 2nd week of a series looking at the old testament prophet Elisha. If you missed last week, we talked about burning plows, in other words leaving behind anything that would keep us from following God. So last week, we burned plows. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasons Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part one of a 3 part series leading up to Christmas. Ecclesiastes talks about the seasons of our lives.

Times And Seasons part 1 One of the questions I get most often is, Why can’t I understand what God is doing in my life? It seemed like God was blessing me before, but now he isn't. It seems like my prayers were being answered before, now they aren't. Things used to be easy, now its ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ, Space Invader Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016

God the Son invaded time and space and took on our humanity. God the Creator of the galaxies, came down through forty and two generations and as someone has said, “put on a robe of flesh” becoming just like us yet without sin.

(Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. (Gal 4:4 NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, (Gal 4:5 NKJV) to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amnesty- Week 1 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Apr 23, 2014

This is our Easter 2014 Sermon. It launched a 4 week series on forgiveness and has mixed live and video content.

Amnesty - Part 1, Pastor Rob Ketterling PASTOR ROB: Well, I want to say welcome to all of our campuses as we celebrate Easter together. I, along with our teaching pastors and our campus pastors, are going to be doing an interactive sermon that will be live and on video and have video ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 8, 2012

God's name is not in vain.

Watch Your Mouth Exodus 20:7 Rev. Brian Bill 7/8/12 People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some people call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill” people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Show Us The Father

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The disciples asked questions of doubt, but they would 'get it' later

“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Story Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2018

In week two of our series on Understanding The Bible we will see that from Genesis to Revelation the Bible has one overriding and compelling story - The Coming Of Christ!

The Story of The Bible #UnderstandingTheBible Bumper Video Good morning MGCC! Welcome to week 2 of our series, ‘Understanding The Bible.’ A series that has 2 primary goals… Goal #1 – To take a look at the overwhelming evidence that demonstrates (contrary to the onslaughts of modern culture) ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020

Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 2:12, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:16-17, James 1:23-25, Hebrews 12:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jehovah Shammah Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 20, 2020

Men have a crucial part to play in the lives of their children. Unfortunately, we have bought into the lie that we that play a minor role in raising up our own children. We need to shake off that lie and step up and own up to our responsibility as men of God.

Poppa … Pops … Pa … Dad … Daddy … Father … Sir! Our heavenly Father, like our earthly fathers, has many different names. He is our “Father” because He is “Elohim” … the One … with a capital “O” … who created us. He is our “Father” because He’s “Jehovah Jireh” … He provides everything for us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, John 10:10, 1 John 5:8, Psalm 127:1-2, Acts 17:24-25, John 1:14, Psalm 30:5, Joshua 24:15, Luke 8:40-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

7 Blessings We Need In Our Life And Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 20, 2020

1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS

7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY OUTLINE 1. PEACE 2. PROTECTION 3. PHYSICAL HEALTH 4. PROVISION 5. PIETY 6. POWER 7. PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 BLESSINGS WE NEED IN OUR LIFE AND MINISTRY 1. PEACE SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *********************************** ACTS 9:31 Then the church ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Thing

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 33: 1 – 26

Jeremiah 33: 1 – 26 I will show you a new thing 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the prison, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD Is His name): 3 ‘Call to Me, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Laws Of Almighty God (3 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 12, 2024

This will be our third sermon in this series on “The Laws of Almighty God.” So far we have looked at two laws. 1. WE REAP WHAT WE SOW. 2. WE REAP IN A DIFFERENT SEASON THAN WHEN WE SOW.

Again, I remind you that a law is something that has been established that works every time for everyone! If it does not work every time for everyone it is not a law. A law is not a… • Hypothesis (educated guess like evolution) • It is not a theory (Has some facts) • A law is an establish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist