Sermons on Writing In The Sand:

Worry-Free Wealth

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God wants us to discover the worry free wealth of loving and trusting Him.

Worry-free Wealth Matthew 6:22-34 Intro: “I have a mountain of credit card debt”, one man told another. “I have lost my job. My car is being repossessed and our house is in foreclosure, but I am not worried about it”, exclaimed his friend. “No, I’ve hired a professional worrier. He does all my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 1, 2009

A look at the characteristics of the Highway of Holiness

Let me start this morning by asking you a question: What route did you use to get here today? How many people came down the Hammonds Plains Road from Tantallon? How about the other direction from Bedford? Ok, how many came straight in from Kingswood Dr.? Did anyone just drive straight up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A House Divided

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Biblical principles for dealing with conflict - at home, and in God's Family

A House Divided Intro: 6:30 PM, Monday evening. husband headed home after long Monday at work. Traffic heavy, he's running late. doesn't watch the clock -- just glad the workday is over no matter what time it is. boss was a bear today. secretary was in a foul mood; just learned that he may be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Eat, Drink And Be Merry!"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 3, 2015

God wants us to enjoy life, both everlasting life and life now.

“Eat, drink and be merry!” Ecc.8:15 This is a dangerous sermon! It is dangerous in that it can easily be misunderstood. It’s not one you might expect to hear in a Baptist church. It deals with an aspect of life that too often is preached as negative and sinful, but as ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Questioning God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Few places will assist us more in answering our questions about suffering, as does the little book called Habakkuk. Habakkuk’s contribution to the Bible is unique.

Amanda Blackburn was home with her 14-month-old child early Tuesday morning. Her husband had left early in the morning from their home in Indianapolis for the gym. It was a normal Tuesday in just about every way. But the young pastor would not speak to his wife again as a home invader broke into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is One Big Test

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Someone said, “Life is a test”. Life is one big university that is in session 365 days a year.

I do not know about you, but I have never enjoyed taking a test. Now I can remember when I was in college. It seemed as if some of my classmates enjoyed taking a test because it gave them a chance to show off how smart they were. But I never had a lot to show off, so I never enjoyed taking a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians # 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Coronavirus, What To Do Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 25, 2021

The difference between a contract and a Biblical covenant is: A contract is a transaction where a covenant is based off a relationship with God being the one Who offers it.

Coronavirus, What to Do Pt. 2 Restoring Our Heart Toward God’s Covenant As we enter into this second message, if a child of God is afflicted with an illness or suffers the consequences of sinful choices made by the church or nation, does not mean that person is being punished, it is time for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Revelation: The Dragon, The 7 Bowls, Babylon, The Millennial Reign, And The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

"The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Messiah have now come, because the accuser of our brothers has been thrown out: the one who accuses them before our God day and night. They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb

"The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Messiah have now come, because the accuser of our brothers has been thrown out: the one who accuses them before our God day and night. They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Blow On Us, O Holy Spirit!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 2, 2019

We're glad to hear about the Holy Spirit moving. But what if the Holy Spirit is not blowing in the U.S.A? Are we without any resources? NO! God allowed Ezekiel to "Prophesy to the Wind/Spirit." If he can initiate a Spirit-move, so can we!

“BLOW ON US, O HOLY SPIRIT!” Ezekiel 37:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Someone reimagined the Burning Bush account as it would be today: "Moses, listen to Me. I have good news, and bad news." Moses says, “Tell me the good news first.” 2. “OK.” The Voice continues: "You, Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Did Abraham Believe? Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 20, 2016

Abraham received righteousness on account of what he believed; What was is that Abraham believed? Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac is a picture of what Christians believe the Gospel.

Genesis: What Did Abraham Believe? Genesis 22:1-19 We are going to take some time to look at scarlet threads of the Gospel message which are woven throughout the Old Testament. The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings, In the beginning, God created the earth and all that is in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Patched Old Clothing, New Wine In Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

Teaching can be boring, teaching can be tiring, or teaching can be interesting and exciting. Our Lord never bored people in His teaching. Some were converted, some angered, but no one was bored or uninterested.

Introduction A. There are many literary forms used in the Bible. 1. There is poetry 2. Proverbs 3. Legal documents 4. Dramatic narratives 5. Hymns 6. Sermons 7. Theological treatise 8. Personal letters 9. And apocalyptic visions 10. And sprinkled into all of these forms are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Contemporary Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

If Jesus was still in the tomb, and not a living contemporary, then however, great a man and teacher He was, He is of no more value to us than any other dead man. Any religion will do if the best only gets you to the grave.

A mother said to the toy salesman, "Isn't this a rather complicated toy for a small child?" The salesman responded, "This madam is an educational toy. It is especially designed to help a child adjust to living in the world of today. No matter which way he puts it together, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

The Bridge Of A Personal Encounter (Series)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2018

Christianity is more than a religion, it is a personal relationship with Jesus. The gods of this world are dead. Jesus is alive and well and He invites us to know him. Jesus takes marred clay and changes us.

THE BRIDGE OF A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (This is several part lesson.) DO I REALLY KNOW JESUS? IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS PERSONAL TO ME? AM I GROWING AND DEVELOPING CLOSER AND CLOSER. Jesus is much more than a religion, Jesus is all about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, James 4:8, Jeremiah 18:1-4, Psalm 107:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lie: God Doesn’t Understand Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2022

Why is that so many people feel like they can't get close to God? And how can I deal with the feeling that God doesn't understand or care about me?

When Elvis Presley died, there were a lot of people who were shocked. In fact, following Elvis’ death, there were a number of young men who idolized him so much that they sought to be like him and to imitate him. One young man, named Dennis Wise, actually had his face surgically altered and had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ