Sermons on Toy Box:

Gifts In Unexpected Boxes

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 9, 2019

Forrest Gump's mother said: "life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get." Sometimes you don't even get what the box says is in it.

Great Gifts in Unexpected Boxes A Christmas Meditation I like to buy my wife extravagant gifts for Christmas…like socks. You might laugh, but I’m not talking just any socks. I’m talking heavy winter socks, thick socks. You know, the kind where a single sock can block a dryer vent. Besides ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saints In The Defense Box

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Saints in the Defense Box

People think there is one judgement only? 1. Sin and Satan on the Cross – Rom 8:3 2. Self – 1 Cor 11:31 3. Believers for their works – 1 Cor 5:10 4. Israel – Ezekiel 20: 35-38 5. Nations – Mathew 25: 31 – 46 6. Angels – Jude 6; 1 Cor 6:3 7. Wicked – Ecclesiastes 12:14 #2 is for us to do; #3,5,7 – ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The False Gospel Box

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

When we give instead of guard, the world finally understands God’s love—sunlight and rain poured out on everyone alike.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Romans 12:20-21, Luke 6:27-36, John 13:34-35, Psalm 145:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Breaking The Alabaster Box

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

Just as the fragrance of the broken alabaster box filled the room, your surrendered life and sacrificial worship can fill the earth with the aroma of Christ.

BREAKING THE ALABASTER BOX By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:7 “There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.” Supporting Texts: Luke 7:37-38, John 12:3, Romans 12:1, 2 Samuel 24:24, Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blowing Up Boxes Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2021

We often find ourselves putting people in "boxes." Race, gender, and endless number of boxes. And it's limiting. We put limits on expectations of others and ourselves. As we follow Jesus, we watch him "blow up" the box around a man born blind.

To listen to the audio of the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8022015 Follow the Leader - Out of the Box • Video from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwt25M5nGw • No one likes to be put in a box. Categorized. • Common: Ethnicity, gender, economic ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In Your Box? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how to better align ourselves with His guidance and power.

Hello, dear friends, beloved family in Christ. It is such a joy to gather here today in the house of the Lord, bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Savior. We are here, not because of our own merits, but because of the grace of God that has drawn us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Topics: Jesus, Me

Alabaster Box Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores the true meaning of worship through Mary's act of anointing Jesus, emphasizing selfless devotion and recognition of the divine over material concerns.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a privilege to gather here today, in this sanctuary of shared faith and fellowship, to delve into the profound mysteries and wonders of God's Word. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Topics: Ointment, Worship

Getting Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001

The purpose of outreach is to take the God of the church into the community.

(To the reader – this sermon was begun while I was inside an appliance box.) The theme of the most recent issue of YMI Update, our national youth ministry leadership newsletter, was "Out of the Box." Included in this particular issue were several stories about congregational youth ministries who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Church Of God

Break Out Of The Box

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

We are trapped inside the four walls of the church house. It is time for us to get out of the box. As long as you are in the box you can not walk with God properly, witness effectively nor worship freely.

Break Out of the Box Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Lamentations 3:7 (AMP) “He walled me in so that I could not get out…” There are things in our lives that Satan will try to use to box us in. Perhaps all of us feel that way at times. Boxed in. Trapped. Inadequate. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opening The Dreaded Box Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be able to ask the questions about your faith that you have always wondered, but never knew the answer

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Introduction: “Opening the Dreaded Box” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We are going to begin a very special series of sermons this evening called, “Questioning the Faith” In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad's Tool Box

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

The most important job/project you will ever have is being a good father to your children.

INTRODUCTION: “Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say” I loved to play with my dad’s tools when I was a boy. Anyone else like to do that? They were greasy and dirty and well, they were just cool because they were dads. Now my sons love to play with their dad’s tools. Illustr. – Travis wanting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Psalm 127:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by John Slythe on Feb 21, 2003

What happens when we take off the blinders of faith and really come to Jesus with the faith of a child who believes in the impossible?

GET OUT OF THE BOX! A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Chalkboards And Pine Boxes

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Oct 15, 2006

A look at the events of the past week in a small Amish community; lessons on Christlike love and forgiveness

Chalkboards & Pine Boxes “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Ro. 12:21 It started out an ordinary day. Parents woke their families up at dawn. Work was to begin soon in the fields and at home. Children were sent off to school. Even the school day began routine with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Jumping Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 13, 2006

Think about the question, is there a right way to apporach Jesus? For many, the answer is yes and we all have a different opinion. If that is the case, who is right and which does Jesus prefer?

***Open with skit – Adaptation of “A Day in Court” from The Idea’s Library: Drama, Skits, and Sketches pg. 32-33*** (The prosecutor and the defendant are seated at the front on opposite sides.) Narrator: The following are the closing statements from a very important case that has been going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Box Jesus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A day after Christmas sermon based on the faithfulness of Jospeh

What a weekend it has been? Can you believe it is all over for another year? All over for another year. No it is most certainly not!!! What do you think that’s it? Do you think that Jesus boils down to Christmas and Easter. BOXING DAY Boxing day has really lost its significance. Some say it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church