Sermons on sturdy:

Flower Quickly Fading

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2020

Your life is a frail flower, not an oak tree. Be fragrant like a blue bonnet, not a stink weed or an irritant like ragweed.

Jas 1:10  But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.  11  For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us This Bread

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 2, 2021

Jesus invites the followers to take 'this Bread' into yourself.

John 6:24-35 Give us this bread. 1. The crowds of people want to find Jesus right after he had performed the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. They are searching for Jesus • Jesus goes to the others side of the lake and the Crowds are looking for Jesus. Jesus says “Very ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Methodist

How God Can Use Innovators

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

In this passage we learn a lot about innovation from the courage of Cornelius, the founder of the first Gentile house church.

How God Uses Innovators (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com businesses. Even though many of these innovators may not enjoy success, they are learning from their efforts. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral - Mildly Christian Man

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009

Funeral for a man the professed faith lonag after her had the strenght to make it apparent in his life.

I want to start my remarks by saying what an honor it is to be invited to participate in this celebration of Mr. ________ life. I can come to the celebration because in life he and the rest of his family included me in the more normal situations and allowed me to be a part of their family. Let ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-10

Denomination: Congregational

A Safe Place

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2018

A present trust in our ever-present LORD. He has been with us in all our yesterdays, and will be with us in all our tomorrows.

A SAFE PLACE. Psalms 71:1-6. This short excerpt from Psalms 71 is a strong declaration of confidence in the LORD, based on long experience. Psalms 71:1a. A declaration of present, personal trust in the Personal God. “In You, O LORD, I put my trust.” We cannot trust in the impersonal. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saying Lord Lord Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 20, 2016

Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with Him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build.

Message Matthew 7:13-27 Saying “Lord, Lord” Is Not Enough Imagine a scene in heaven. It is the day of judgement and you are confident about the outcome. You are standing before the Judge - “Why should you be allowed to enter an eternity of heavenly joy?” Because I prophesied in your name. Because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Boards And The Believers

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 26, 2002

How God, through typification, teaches us Basic truths applicable to a Christian life.

"The Boards And the Believers" Introduction: IN THIS passage of scripture, we find that Moses is still at work, sending out the edict of the tabrenacle with the LORD commanded him to build. He Intricately instructs on every detail, of every part of that sacred sanctuary; From the Laver ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:15-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian.

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian. Intro.: 1. Begin with a conversation between a farmer & a fruit tree: FARMER: Good morning tree! How are you doing today? TREE: Just fine, farmer! My, isn't it a lovely morning? FARMER: Yes, it is. Except for one thing--where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

God Is Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016

When we take time to praise God, fear, doubt and frustration fade. Praising God doesn’t mean that our problems aren’t serious or that our problems won’t go away, but praising God forces us to lift our eyes to God.

Have you ever been afraid? It doesn’t have to be an occasion when you were physically scared. It can be an occasion where you were afraid for your health or your finances or even for a loved one. How did you feel? How did you react? There are different ways to react. Some say God is dead. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Light And Fire Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

Assyria pridefully thinks it is the great power, but God will demonstrate that it is but a tool in his hands.

Isaiah 10:5-19 Light and Fire 3/11/01e D. Marion Clark Assyria the tool of God. 5 “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club of my wrath! God’s purpose for his tool. 6 I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Introduction To A Personal Letter Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Paul introduces the important themes of his letter to the church at Ephesus

Galatians, Romans and Ephesians are all related. Paul is trying to deal with one theological issue in each-that Christ came to the Jews, and the Jews, largely, rejected Him. But the Gentiles welcomed the Jewish Messiah. Thousands of people were coming to faith in Jesus who had little or no clue how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

God Is An Artisan! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 24, 2014

God is an Artisan who created us and continues to recreate us until we are perfect for heaven shining like stars in the universe!

As you know, The Holiday Folk Fair is Celebrating the Culture of the Artisan, celebrating the knowledge and skills involved in creating objects ranging from delicate, detailed work, to the robust, like a sturdy basket or a canoe; in our music this morning a guitar, a flute made of bamboo, even a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatness Of His Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2020

The LORD is High for evermore. Psalm 92 verse 8.

THE GREATNESS OF HIS WORKS. Psalm 92:1-15. This Psalm takes up a common Bible theme: the dichotomy between the “righteous” (Psalm 92:12) and the “wicked” (Psalm 92:7). However, first and foremost, taken as a whole, it is about the LORD. The LORD is mentioned seven times in this ‘Psalm or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oak Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 22, 2024

The second in the Lenten series. This week's focus is on the promises of God

February 21, 2024 Hope Lutheran Church Series: If Trees Could Talk" Genesis 13:14-18; Isaiah 61:1-3 The Oak Tree Good evening, friendly humans. I was very honored when your pastor contacted me and asked if I would be a guest presenter during your Lenten midweek services. Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

National Condemnation And A Course Correction (Isaiah 5:20-21)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 1, 2024

Isaiah confronted the nation of Judah for its spiritual depravity and worldviews that turned the nation into a complete disaster with no concept of right and wrong. The LORD called Isaiah as His chosen vessel to warn Judah and call them back to God.

"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!" - Isaiah 5:20-21, NASB. In these two verses, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, Romans 1:18-22, Isaiah 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist