Sermons on Art And Music:

The Life Of Second Fiddles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 3, 2015

Being a Second fiddles isn't necessarily a bad thing - consider Andrew.

“Jesus 101: The Life of Second Fiddles” John 1:29-42 Have you ever stood in the shadow of someone else, by whom you were always compared? It didn’t matter how good you were, or how well you performed; they were always the star, always got the solo, and always got the publicity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

15. David’s Anointing - God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

When God chooses a leader, He looks not at appearances, but at the heart. His plans are always unfolding, even in quiet fields and unlikely places. While men elevate the impressive, God prepares the faithful.

David’s Anointing - God’s Choice June 4, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 16 When God chooses a leader, He looks not at appearances, but at the heart. His plans are always unfolding, even in quiet fields and unlikely places. While men elevate the impressive, God ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Is There Only One God? (Or Egyptian Style Snakes On A Plane) Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 18, 2009

Trusting the one God in the rising tide of polytheism

Is there only one God? Ex.7:8-11:10 Is there only one God? Duh?!? I think you know the answer. But this question goes deeper because, church, beloved friends, we have a problem! Polytheism, is on the rise. Jordan Paper, who raised as Jew (with view there is one God), wrote a book in 2005 called ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Give Me Liberty...or Give Me Legalism Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

God's grace isn't a relic from our past, it is our daily manna.

INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the joke about the Baptist pastor who snuck out to the horse race track? He’d never bet on the horses before, so he wasn’t sure where to put his money. Before one of the races he watched as a Catholic priest pronounced a blessing on a particular horse. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Vertical Call

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 3, 2003

A call to a passionate relationshp with the Savior

The Challenge When you became a Christian how many of you had a dramatic improvement in your quality of Life? How many of you want to go to the next level? Are you feeling that nothing satisfies, that the church just doesn’t fill the yearning in your heart anymore? Do you desire to let God ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Joy Is Complete

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 10, 2003

The certain hope we find in Christ -- forgiveness and salvation -- are real reasons for joy.

Glue is a bonding agent. Some is more adhesive than others. You wouldn’t use Elmer’s Glue to bond a piece of paneling to a wall, just as you wouldn’t allow a small child to use Liquid Nails to make an art project. There are many types of glue on the market these days, each with it’s own ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"You're Fired!" Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

What are the Idols in the marketplace, what might happen to you if you refuse to bow down?

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 7, 2004 Daniel 3 “You’re Fired!” The Story We have followed Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, & Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego) through exile from their land, to being chosen for training in the King’s court. They honoured God by refusing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

Growing up is not an option for a Christian. Growing up is the definition of a Christian: a Christians grows to be like Christ.

Grow Up! Hebrews 5:11 – 6:20 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 5:11-14 INTRODUCTION: Everybody loves babies! I often hear people say, Oh, they just grow up too fast! But part of what makes babies so appealing is that they are constantly growing and learning. I know Susan and I are having a great ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power And The Glory

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Man vs. God at the tower of Babel

The Power & The Glory Gen 11:1-9 INTRO: Our text answer one of the great mysteries of life 1. The mystery of languages, The desire of man for unity, to be ONE, yet ends up splitting mankind into fragments, schisms & cliques I. An Undivided People v1-4 A. A United People: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Debts, Trespasses And Sins - Oh My! Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005

This sermon addresses the meaning of three words used to translate the Lord’s Prayer -- Debts, Trespasses and Sins.

When I was in Seminary, I would preach at any church that needed a guest preacher. Sometimes we would go to churches that had over 1,000 in attendance, and the Senior Pastor would graciously allow a seminary student to come and preach. Sometimes we would go to these tiny little churches that had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How High Is Your Si: Spiritual Intelligence?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2005

Our spiritual intelligence is seen in the ways in which we are ready at all times for the coming of Jesus, whether that be tomorrow or a hundred years from now.

How High is Your SI: Spiritual Intelligence? November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:1-13 I probably don’t have to tell you this, but sometimes people are not all that bright. There is a company out in Arizona called “Guns for Hire” which works with movie studios to produce western gunfights. One day a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Right Or Wrong? - Do All Roads Lead To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002

Is it impolite to tell people of other faiths that they are wrong?

OPEN: In one of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips, Linus and Charlie Brown are engaged in serious conversation. “I have a theological question,” says Linus, “When you die, and go to Heaven, are you graded on a percentage or on a curve?” “On a curve, naturally,” Charlie responds. Linus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Howard Tyas on Jan 7, 2002

Protecting the "newborn child" when the Herods of this world are threatened.

This story of Mary and Joseph’s flight into Egypt with their newborn child and Herod’s slaughter of the infants in Bethlehem is a story that is not preached on very much, if at all. And for obvious reasons. Who wants to spoil the beauty and the joy of the Christmas season with a story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Jeremiah 31:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware's

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

The Second Coming..

BEWARE 2nd Thess Chap 2 In today’s world We have to be prepared for what Could happen at any second!!! THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST! Or the Rapture- Or The Great Tribulation! Our English Bible’s don’t use the word Rapture, But we all know what it means when we hear Things like – The coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Haters

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2007

We must stand firm on the Truth!

John 15:18-15:25 JOHN 15:18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20Remember the words I spoke to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal