Sermons on Spiritual Sandpaper:

Eating Supper With Sinners Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2015

We're called to follow the Savior and focus on sinners.

Eating Supper with Sinners Mark 2:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill November 14-15, 2015 I’ve been a bit quiet about the Green Bay Packers lately. I’m sure you’ve noticed. It may or may not be because they’ve lost their last two games. I actually have a solid theory about why they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Church Honestly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2015

If Jesus loves the church then I should love the church. And I should love the church the same way Jesus does. He doesn’t love his bride because she’s perfect. Jesus loves his bride because she belongs to him. He loves her warts and all.

Series: Victorious! “Love the Church Honestly” Revelation 2-3 Open If you’re joining us today for the first time ever or the first time in a while, we’re doing a devotional study through the book of Revelation. Our goal is to get to the heart of the message of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The primary purpose of the gospel is to display God’s righteousness, not just to make me right with God

I want to begin this morning by looking at a few pictures and asking you to tell me what you see. [Show “optical illusion” faces and ask people what they see]. With every one of those pictures, what you saw depended on your perspective. And by changing your perspective, it was possible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity - 2016 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 14, 2016

It is imperative for Christians to clearly understand Biblical Christianity as well as have a basic understanding of other religions so we can communicate Christianity clearly and to do so within a Biblical framework of thinking.

Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: Meeting Destiny

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2015

Message about Joseph and how his life is part of a bigger story.

Note: Andy Stanley's talk on Joesph at Catalyst Conferee 2004 had a big impact on this message. I had to share. Title: Joseph and the Process Theme: To show that many times our relationship with God is about a process and if we don’t give up on the process God will show us great and mighty ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015

The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Interrupts My Plans Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2011

Joseph and Mary show us how we are to respond to God when He interrupts our plans.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Completion Of The Way

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 18, 2011

When Paul testifies before Festus and Agrippa he not only shares his testimony he shows the flaw being judgmental and the difference between religion and relationship.

A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test without her knowing about it. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and she could not see him. Very quietly he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Feeling Guilty

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2011

All of that is important, but it is David’s record of Psalm 51 which is his diary of sorts on how he dealt with that guilt. David’s wrote his heart down on paper and we have it recorded in Scripture for us. All of us deal with guilt from many different

STOP FEELING GUILTY PSALM 51 & PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION The movie “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) is a movie that many of us have seen and is quite a memorable movie because of its portrayal of the D Day invasion of Normandy in World War II. The movie begins and ends with an elderly man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religious Liberty Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2011

Without religious liberty, there can be no true worship of God.

“Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” “You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Religious liberty is not simply an ecclesiastical truth debated ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is Heaven For Real? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Seven answers to seven questions about what heaven is really like.

INTRODUCTION Today, I’m going to be talking about Heaven. A man died and went to Heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Know When Jesus Will Return? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

While there is no way to name a specific date, Jesus gave three clues as the general time when we should be looking for his return.

INTRODUCTION A little boy came home from his first day in school. His mother met him and asked, “What did you learn today?” He replied, “Not enough, I guess. They want me to come back tomorrow.” In this message I hope you will learn the lesson something about the Second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Story Change Your Life

Contributed by Bishop M. Christopher Wilson on Aug 28, 2012

As we move through our lives, moment by moment, day by day, on sub-conscious levels each of us is telling ourselves a story that is most of the time contraindicative to what God's will is for us.

2Co 10:4-5 KJV (4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving Living!

Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 8, 2012

Does living with an attitude of gratitude depend upon our circumstances - which are always changing - or is true thanksgiving living rooted in a deeper truth? Read on to discover how we can live with thanksgiving in our hearts every day of the year!

Thanksgiving Living! - Psalm 100 Series: Thanksgiving Well as I begin this morning I want to share with you a letter written by a young woman who had recently left her home in small town Canada to attend college in the big city. This is what she writes: ["Dear Mom: I’m so sorry that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: *other

Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012

This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed