Sermons on Sturdy:

Calming The Wind And Waves

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Oct 30, 2006

An enlightning view of Jesus and just Who He is

Mark gives us a revealing view of Christ in Mark 4:35-41 let’s review it before we begin. MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." (36) Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing God Back To God’s People Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 24, 2011

David leads his people to restart the practice of Worship.

Bring God Back to God’s People 2 Samuel 6:1-23 David is now King of Israel, all twelve tribes. He has lived through his wilderness education, is back in touch with God and finally accepting his exonerated role. He is thirty years old, perhaps out of his boyhood experiences when he freely talked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mid-Life Crisis Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 24, 2011

David' Sin and the Consequences

Bring God Back to God’s People 2 Samuel 6:1-23 David is now King of Israel, all twelve tribes. He has lived through his wilderness education, is back in touch with God and finally accepting his exonerated role. He is thirty years old, perhaps out of his boyhood experiences when he freely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Know About The Ark, Is There Only One?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 10, 2023

What is or was the purpose of The Ark? How many Arks have existed?

No doubt many people have heard about The Ark. But what is The Ark, really? Is it more than the Old Testament story about a man who built a boat and put a bunch of animals on it before a great flood? What is or was the purpose of The Ark? We will take a few moments to go back and see what we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:18, Exodus 25:8, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Only One Ark?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2023

God has given us directions on what to do and how to do it, but how many of us have actually paid attention and are following those directions?

The First Ark. No doubt many people have heard about The Ark. But what is The Ark, really? Is it more than the Old Testament story about a man who built a boat and put a bunch of animals on it before a great flood? What is or was the purpose of The Ark? We will take a few moments to go back and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Joy Sermon Ii: Joy Sees The Good, Seizes The Chance, Shares The Gospel Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by continuing to spread God's love, share the Good News, serve the Lord with gladness even in the face of harsh criticism and opposition.

LIVING IN JOY SEES THE GOOD . . . SEIZES THE CHANCE . . . SHARES THE GOSPEL A farmer began to look at his farm through critical eyes. Everywhere he looked, he saw something wrong. So, he decided to sell his farm and move somewhere else. He contacted a realtor who came out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

It Is Worth Fighting For Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 23rd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#23] IT IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, we are going to continue in our Ephesians series. You may be wondering how a sermon from the text about the Armor of God fits on Father’s Day; but it fits. The last 13 verses in Ephesians 5 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare - Thought Control!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 16, 2005

Your mind is the #1 battlefield of your life. Learn practical keys as to prevent satan having access in your thoughts & relationships & break his lies! Practical and uplifting, insightful and thoroughly Biblical!

Slide # 1 The battle field of our mind! (Note: This sermon was one of the most impacting, insightful and helpful I have written, and resulted in much fruit for the Kingdom - restored relationships, dedication to God, repentance and holiness! Please excuse the New Zealand application :-) Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Stillness In A Digital Age PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

The sermon urges us to break from constant noise and distraction, embracing stillness to encounter God’s presence and discover what truly matters in life.

Friends, our world is loud. The headlines shout, the inbox swells, the calendar crowds, and our thumbs have learned a liturgy—scroll, swipe, repeat. Have you felt it? That tug inside that says, “Keep going, don’t stop, there might be something just ahead,” even when your heart whispers, “Please, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Topics: Stillness, Rest

Trick Or Treat? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon encourages vigilance and reliance on Christ’s love and strength to withstand spiritual adversity, reminding us we are never alone or unloved.

1 Peter 5:8 (ESV): "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." Friends, pull your chair up to the table of God’s Word and take a deep breath. The world is loud, and some days the noise sounds like a growl you can’t quite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Roaring Lion, Beware, Vigilance

The Struggle Is Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God meets us in our struggles, empowering us through prayer, perseverance, and hope, assuring restoration and strength even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

Some of us came in today with tears we’ve hidden well. Some with a smile that masks a storm. Some with a weariness we can hardly name. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. God meets people right where they are—at kitchen tables stacked with bills, in hospital rooms lit by beeping monitors, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, James 1:12, Job 42:10

Topics: Victory, Breakthrough, Restoration

The Tree Of Life

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 29, 2002

A tree-themed sermon for Rural Life Sunday

The Tree of Life At our youth group last week we were talking, of course, about the retreat and especially the part where the youth were called down to the floor. Angie, Darla, and I told the group that, while that was awesome, there were probably as many, or more, who made ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Few, The Proud, The Chosen

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon on re-finding our place in the vineyard is set to be publshed in the Adventist Review on a future date.

The greatest stress I ever faced in my “career” as a student was standing in a line on the polished gym floor with my classmates. Opposite the line were my two most athletically gifted peers chosen by Coach to select the kickball teams. The wait was agonizing as each “team captain” analyzed each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002

In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beside Still Waters

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 14, 2005

A message dealing with the the shepherd, and his sheep !

Beside Still Waters Psalms 23:1-6 We have been preaching in the Psalms for several Sun evening, and I’ve been just kinda bouncing around. I must admit that sometimes I hesitate preaching on the passages that are so familiar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist