Sermons on Bandwagon Effect:

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Sin’s Oppression-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2022

2 of 2. The prophet Isaiah reveals God’s plan for alleviating the oppression of sin among mankind. God has a plan for ending the oppression of sin. BUT--What is God’s plan for ending that oppression? The promise to end sin’s oppression comes thru...

THE END OF SIN’s OPPRESSION-II—Isaiah 9:6-7 Attention: Need: To grasp the significance of sin’s oppression & effect on our lives. To recognize that the only solution for sin’s oppression is from God! The prophet Isaiah reveals God’s plan for alleviating the oppression of sin among ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Suicide And The Brain Series

Contributed by Fresh Hope For Mental Health on Dec 16, 2022

Today we begin a series of sermons on mental health and caring for yourself, understanding the brain, and understanding it from God’s perspective and how He created us.

It’s difficult these days to listen to any news reports without hearing the phrases ‘mental illness’ or ‘suicide’. I’m convinced that there are many unnecessary deaths by suicide. Just consider that phrase for a moment. It doesn’t make sense. But given the rates of depression — 80% of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-13

Last Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

FEBRUARY 15th, 2026. Transfiguration Sunday.

Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2:1-11, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9. A). A BEATIFIC EPIPHANY OF GOD. Exodus 24:12-18. Seventy-four people were called by the LORD to ‘come up’ and ‘worship afar off’ (Exodus 24:1). Each one had a part to play, but not all the same part (cf. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2:1-11, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023

It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 9:4, Mark 13:32-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3rd Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023

MARCH 8th, 2026.

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95:1-11, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42. A). A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His people in their bondage (Exodus 3:7), and sent Moses to them: but it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 95:1-11, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 30, 2023

For the love of family. The family of God, the church, the bride of Christ should be a place where love is felt most, expressed as help, care, and support. Unfortunately that is not always the case. We need to learn from Scripture what it means to love the family of God.

Video Ill.: Without Love from Shift Worship What is love? Love is the perfect expression of God. I chose that video to start our new study, because I wanted just for a few moments to think about what life would be without love. I wanted us to think for just a few moments about how important ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-35, Galatians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's No Me In Team

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2023

A Super Bowl Sunday message about the greatest team in human history, the church.

There Is No ME In Team NOW – this morning ‘Super Bowl Sunday’ WE ARE - stepping out of the Beatitudes, HOWEVER - we are staying in our series “The End Of Me, Where Real Life Begins…’ TODAY’S… conversation is, ‘There Is No ME In Team.’ LOOK 3 PEOPLE IN THE EYE… NOW - I’m sure that you have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating A Timeless Jesus At Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Christmas was just the beginning of a round-trip that Jesus took from heaven to earth and back to heaven. Jesus went from sitting on a throne, to laying in a manger, to hanging on a tree. He went from being a king with a crown, to a baby with diapers, to a criminal on the cross

Christmas kicks off at Cross Church officially today! I hope this is the best Christmas for your family and you have experienced. Now perhaps the best news concerning Christmas came from our friends at Hallmark. Hallmark announced they are really close to developing a second movie ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:12-13, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024

When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Desperate Times Make Us Desperate For Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

There are only two kinds of people in the world – those who believe in miracles and those who don’t. If you doubt God, then you will doubt the miraculous. But if you believe in God, then you will believe in the miraculous.

As the summer heat finally relents here in North Texas, we are looking at the life of Elisha. Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. There is a lot to like about Elisha during the super challenging times he lived. Elisha was a godly man in a time when so many people just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Epaparas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant."

Epaphras (a fellow prisoner of Paul, fellow worker) Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant," "faithful minister," ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

16) Lord Teach Us To Pray! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

“Lord, teach us to Pray” – the disciples said. They had all doubtless seen Jesus pray. They had heard Jesus pray. So they knew that Prayer was important. And this is what led one of the disciples to prompt Jesus saying: “Lord, teach us to Pray”. Lets now let the Master teach us.

16) LORD TEACH US TO PRAY TEXT: Luke 11:1 1 And it came to pass, that, as He [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, Teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. RECAP As you might recall, last week we began to look at what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual People Don't Cause Divisions/Factions (1 Corinthians 3:1-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul couldn't teach the Corinthians cool Spirit things because they were fleshly-- and still are. How should we view ourselves, and our leaders?

In chapter 3, Paul seems to be responding to a criticism made against him by the Corinthians. The Corinthians are upset with Paul, because there are Spiritual things that he didn't teach them. Instead, they apparently learned them from Apollos. Let's reread 2:12-14: (12) Now, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23