Sermons on Tape Measure:

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 11, 2025

What if your life was designed for something more than comfort or survival? Discover how knowing God leads to knowing your purpose—and how to start living it today

Introduction Last week we asked the question: Are we drifting or are we driven? We saw from Ecclesiastes that drifting through life without God leaves us empty. But Jesus came to give life to the full. Today we’re going to take the next step and ask: What does it mean to live on purpose? Because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11

The Two Witnesses

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week John was given a measuring rod to measure the temple and count the people in it.

1. Last week John was given a measuring rod to measure the temple and count the people in it. And as we discussed, this did not mean the physical building but rather the true church which is the temple as described in the new testament. And we saw how the church in general can be described as the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Two Witnesses

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week John was given a measuring rod to measure the temple and count the people in it.

1. Last week John was given a measuring rod to measure the temple and count the people in it. And as we discussed, this did not mean the physical building but rather the true church which is the temple as described in the new testament. And we saw how the church in general can be described as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem With Sacraments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016

What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Faithful

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

How do you measure success? The world may measure success by profit, prosperity, or prestige. God measure success by our faithfulness. How faithful are you to God?

Are you successful today? What measure do you use to measure success? The world may measure success by profit - how much are you earning? By prosperity - what do you own? By prestige - how high are you in the corporate ladder? How does God measure success? We’ll see from scriptures that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After The Election: Citizens And Officials Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 14, 2016

After election hype, we remember that God’s perspective on citizenship and what makes for good leadership stays the same. Citizens need to be cooperative and leaders need to attempt to be fair.

After the Election: Citizens and Officials (Proverbs 24:21-26) 1. The political season is over, for now. So it is time for 2 non-partisan joke. 2. Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House. One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Of Agur Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Aug 28, 2014

Daily, we all ask for one thing or the other from God. Yes, we are free to ask because He said we should ask. Dear Pilgrim on earth, were for God to come to you as He did to Solomon, and that you should ask whatever you want! It behoves you, and the rest

Daily, we all ask for one thing or the other from God. Yes, we are free to ask because He said we should ask. Dear Pilgrim on earth, were for God to come to you as He did to Solomon, and that you should ask whatever you want! It behoves you, and the rest of us, to follow in Solomon’s footstep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Agriculture Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

Our primary calling is to agriculture (Genesis 2:15) No wonder then that understanding agricultural principles is at the heart of Kingdom precepts

Topic: The Agriculture of Giving Text Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Introduction to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation Lesson #11 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 27, 2024

We begin in chapter 11. In the beginning of this vision, John sees a man use a reed to measure the temple in Jerusalem. We have read a similar vision by Zechariah in the old testament. We witness the Last Trump and it's events.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19, Zechariah 2:1-5, Revelation 21:7-8, Daniel 12:3-4, Daniel 8:13-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions Of The Heart Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Measure your heart by Scripture.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The image of God (Imago Dei) is our personhood. “God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Gen. 1:26). 2. The image of God is our intellect (power to know), emotion (power to feel) and will (power to choose). 3. The heart is the biblical word for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:37

Denomination: Baptist

Authority: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway?

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 5, 2014

Two major themes of Jesus mission were authority and freeing those oppressed by the devil. We now have the authority to use His name to continue His mission to free the oppressed.

AUTHORITY: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway? 03-31-2013 TEXT: Luke 12:5-9 I. SLAVERY ISN’T PRETTY A. Jesus continues on His way to Jerusalem to fulfill His purpose on this Earth. 1. The word says Luke 12:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Fault Is Found—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2001

Part 2 of a 5 part sermon exploring those things forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-II Luke 4:16-30 The professors of mathematics & physics were staring away at the flag pole in front of the front of the college building. The professor of English walking by asked, "What seems to be the problem?" "We," said the professor of mathematics, "were wondering how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Verdict That Saved The World Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

This sermon is to put the verdict that was handed down to our Savior that night, as a blessing to the Christian Church.

THE VERDICT THAT SAVED THE WORLD Matthew 26:57-68 My brothers and sisters, as we approach the greatest moment in the history of mankind, we should consider the verdict that was given to our Christ. Sure from our perspective, it was senseless, brutal and inhumane, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured?

Read verses 1 & 2. We could get very deep in the study of just these 2 verses but again a lot of it is speculation. So let’s look at what we know. John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2015

We easily get sidetracked from our walk with God in our traditions or preferences. The key to worship and a walk of faith is to focus on Jesus above ourselves.

1. Pulpits A preacher described a special interest he had as a guest speaker to various congregations. "Whenever I preach in a church I haven't been to before, I am always anxious to stand behind the pulpit to get a feel for it. I want to stand there and look out at the still empty pews and imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ