Sermons on Spiritual Sandpaper:

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

What we need today is not cleverness, but the truth of God.

"Nothing But The Truth" 2 Peter 1:12-21 There is a prominent question that is looming in the minds and hearts of Americans today. It doesn't have anything to do with the stock market, who will win the NCAA basketball crown, or if the movie "Star Wars" will meet everyone's expectations. You will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Preacher Thinks

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

What the preacher thinks about several important matters in life.

INTRO.- What the preacher thinks. I know. That’s a scary thought! ILL.- One preacher said to another, "I think a preacher needs to study a lot for his Sunday morning sermon." The second preacher said, "I disagree with you. Many times I have no idea what I am going to preach about until I go into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Things Right When Things Go Wrong 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord can make things right when things go wrong.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without breaking them. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Divorce Okay? Series

Contributed by Derek Helt on Nov 7, 2000

Divorce touches Christians as much, or more, than it does those outside of the church. How should we deal with it?

Is Divorce Okay? Text: Mark 10:1–12 Derek Helt One time a couple of years ago my wife and I were talking with a friend of ours. Our friend happens to be a single mother with two children. In the course of our conversation, she began telling us about her marriage to the father of her children. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 7, 2000

Learning to control your anger before it controls you.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: Learning to control your anger before it controls you. Text: Ephesians 4: 26 - 27 (NLT) "And don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a mighty foothold to the devil." Introductory ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help I Need Somebody Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

To know God’s plan for your life comes from you knowing God personally.

Help! I Need Direction! Topic: Discovering the plan of God for our lives. Thesis: To know God's plan for your life comes from you knowing God personally. Introduction: People around the world are crying out for help. They want answers to their questions. They want insight. So they try physics, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Settle For Less Than The Best

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

This is the introduction and overview to the sermon series on Hebrews.

"Never Settle For Less Than The Best!" An Overview of The Book of Hebrews Something kept telling him that there had to be something more, a better way, a lasting solution, a quiet assurance. He knew in his heart that it was out there, but he had never found it. Jacob was a young man who had been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance From Dead Works

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

Repentance from Dead Works

Repentance from Dead Works Introduction We have seen the wonderful provision that God has made for us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We have seen that this work of God for us was designed to reverse all the effects of man's rebellion against God. All the bad things that we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Making Room For Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Make room for Jesus during the busy Christmas season.

Making Room "Don't Crowd Christ Out of Christmas" There is a new movie on the shelves at video stores around town. The movie is last winter's big hit, Jingle All the Way. The movie shows us how a successful Christmas is closely tied to getting the right gift for our loved ones -- no matter what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Finding fulfillment in marriage.

Blessed To Be A Blessing! The Key To Experiencing Fulfillment in Marriage I have been thinking about marriage and the troubles that are plaguing so many marriages these days. I have felt compelled by the Lord to come before you and reassure you that you can experience fulfillment in marriage. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Garden: A Place Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

Lets look at why Jesus was drawn to this garden. As we better understand why He came to this place of prayer, well see a pattern that we can follow in our own prayers.

Have you noticed how the Passion movie has generated an unprecedented amount of TV specials, magazine cover stories, and a continuous cultural conversation about Christ? Im thankful for that. I do want to give a word of warning, however. Much of what has been published or broadcast in response ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

Separation Of Church And State? A July 4th Look At Our Heritage In America

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jul 14, 2004

This sermon examines our Christian heritage, the separation of Church and state and its effects on American Society since 1962.

The 4th of July is a special day in our country but not just for the signing of the declaration. Many special things have happened on this day. Three American presidents died on the Fourth of July, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. And if you want to get down to it, Monroe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Spend A Day With The Lord?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 23, 2004

It’s is imperative that we regularly spend the day with the Lord. Why, because as we implement this into our lives we become refreshed and renewed daily!

How to spend the day with the Lord? Thesis: It’s is imperative that we regularly spend the day with the Lord. Why, because as we implement this into our lives we become refreshed and renewed daily! Introduction: As I was preparing my sermon one day I ran across a web site dedicated to atheists. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Honor Parents Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:12

Denomination: Christian Church

When You Wonder What God Has For You

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

In Easter we discover in the risen Christ an encounter with the grand questions of life

I was reminded this week of the challenge we often feel coming to celebrate such profound events…the challenge to really ‘get it’ in terms of the meaning of what we come to…in the midst of all the activity that can surround such holidays. Thursday… 3 year old son…His Preschool nemesis told him the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational