Sermons on A Crown Of Righteousness:

Building Block Or Stumbling Block?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

Are you going to help build the kingdom of God up or tear it down?

INTRODUCTION What does it take to build a building? Materials. What does it take to build a church? PEOPLE! 1 PETER 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Portrait Of Worship

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Apr 14, 2007

We should praise God not only for His wonderful works but for the way He sustains everything He made. He is to be praised for the marvelous world He created and for the wonderful life He gives us- especially a new life through faith in Jesus.

Teacher: Elder Clarence E. Weaver, Sr. Key Verse: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created – Revelation 4:11 DECLARATION I am a child of God, born of the Spirit of God, filled with the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2017

Our congregational worship involves glory to God.

1. There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! The same is true with worship. When we approach worship with a hunger for God, starving for a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 26, 2009

The 23rd Psalm reveals blessings, promises, and protection for those who walk in obedience in the goodness of Lord. As we yield ourselves to the Lord as our Shepherd, he guides us in every area of our lives. He becomes our source of strength: spiritually,

Walking In The Goodness of the Lord Psalms 23:1 - 6 (NKJV) 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

"Palm Sunday And The Pandemic”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 6, 2020

Four things to remember about Palm Snday

“Palm Sunday and the Pandemic” April 2, 2020 Luke 19:28-44 “After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Holiness

King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 17, 2024

Is it necessary to accept Jesus as Lord as well as Savior?

King of Kings and Lord of Lords: A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday 1 Timothy 6:13–16 NKJV I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Hunger And Thirst For Justice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.” Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (Reader) Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. C. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Work Of The Messiah

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 11, 2006

Rather than focus on some wierd predtion we focus our spiritual telescope on the work of Jesus

The Glorious Work of the Messiah by Gerald Van Horn Daniel 9:24 “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon the Holy City, to finish the transgression, and to make an end to sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hold Fast

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? Sooner or later we all come to that point. Let me suggest several things we should be careful to hold onto when we have come to the end of our rope.

Hold Fast TEXT: Hebrews 10:23-27 INTRODUCTION: 1. Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? 2. Sooner or later we all come to that point. 3. Let me suggest several things we should be careful to hold onto when we have come to the end of our rope. DISCUSSION: I. Hold Fast to your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-28, Revelation 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Pray To Escape From Persecution. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Scripture says that a true believer will be persecuted in many ways. Some are mocked for their faith, some are tortured, some are put in prisons and some are killed for their faith.

Even Apostle Paul warned in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. In John 15:20, Jesus also said that whoever follows Christ will be persecuted. In Luke 6:22-23 we know that Jesus mentioned 4 types of persecution that the people may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Romans 8:35

“bless The Lord”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

“BLESS THE LORD”

Psalm 103 “BLESS THE LORD” FOR I. His Comforts - 103:1-5 A. He Supports Us - 103:1,2 1. The Blessing of The Lord - 2. The Benefits From The Lord - and forget not all his benefits: B. He Saves Us - 103:3 1. From The Penalty of Sin - Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

For In The Hand Of The Lord There Is A Cup Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup

Psalms 75 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup I. THE JOY - 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. It's Source - Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, It's Sense - Unto thee, do we give ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Our Father Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 4, 2006

This is a message on the word Father as it appears in the Lord’s prayer

OUR FATHER TEXT: Matthew 6:5-15 The Lord’s Prayer is familiar not just to the believer but also to the heathen. The saying or the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer offends hardly anyone, with the exception of a few extremist groups. Yet, few have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 24, 2001

Using the sermon on the mount as a model, a look at eight stages we may go through on our Christian Journey

To often, we expect people to leap from sinners to saints in a single bound, sort of like Superman, is able to leap tall buildings. But I have found more often than not, it is a process, much like anything else. God gives us the means and information and we must take advantage it in order to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Return Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 13, 2024

In this sermon, we’ll explore the scriptural foundations of Jesus’ second coming, its significance, and the implications for our lives.

The Bible assures us that Jesus Christ will return to earth in all His glory, a promise that has captivated believers for centuries. In this sermon, we'll explore the scriptural foundations of Jesus' second coming, its significance, and the implications for our lives. The Promise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:30