Sermons on Beethoven:

Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

How can you tell if a Christian is exercising this living hope? They will be expecting good to come out of all circumstances. They will be focusing on the best and not the worst. They will seeking for ways to do instead of grumbling about what can't be done.

Billy Graham in his book Hope For The Troubled Heart tells the story of the lone survivor of a shipwreck who was marooned on an uninhabited island. He managed to build a hut in which he put everything he had saved from the wreck. He prayed to God for rescue as he daily scanned the horizon for a ...read more

The Greatest Creator Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 14, 2021

Man’s choices as to the origin of the universe are reduced to two. It either came by chance circumstances, or it came by the mind and power of a Creator.

The story is told of the teacher who asked her class to write down what they thought were the 7 great wonders of the world. They could be the ancient wonders or the modern wonders. The choices were many and one little girl could not finish her list. The teacher said just read what you have and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2

The Physiology Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Body involvement in worship is a subject we do not often think about, but the Bible is full of it.

It was before my time, but I remember my parents talking about going to see silent movies. The movies made no sound, but according to Sam Levinson in his book Everything But Money, the audience made plenty of sound. As the hero and the villain shot it out, each firing two thousand shots without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

'gifts Of Grace'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 1, 2024

'Gifts of grace' - Romans chapter 12 verses 3-8 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TIME to EVALUIATE: • know yourself (vs 3) • accept yourself (vs 3) TIME to FUNCTION: • the theory (vs 4-5) • the practice (vs 6-8) TIME to DISCOVER: • be informed • be open • be available • be sensitive. Time to EXPLAIN: • the gift of prophecy (vs 6) • the gift of serving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Brethren

The Paradox Of Judging

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 3, 2021

We all know that judging is bad, but we also know that judging is good. How can the same thing be both good and bad? That is what paradox is all about and we are going to see how it can be true of judging.

Paul is judging the Jews for being terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible sinners. But if judging is always bad, then I can judge Paul to be terrible for judging the Jews to be terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible, and you can in turn judge me for being terrible in judging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Experiencing Christmas All Year Round Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Jesus went from the heights of glory to the depths of shame. He went from the wonders of heaven to the wickedness of earth. He went from exaltation to humiliation. He had experienced coronation in Heaven before Christmas only to experience the curse on this earth.

Christmas is in high gear at Cross Church and allow me to say to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me for a Christmas sermon series entitled, A Timeless Christmas. Christmas is by far and away America’s most popular holiday. I bet it’s even your personal favorite holiday. Nine ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13, Psalm 4:7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

I’m talking about the definition of dreams that refers to “a condition or achievement that is longed for.” Many such longings… desires… dreams… are a reflection of God in us. .. a part of God’s eternal purpose.

1 Reclaiming Your Dreams June 25, 2006 – Brad Bailey What are your dreams? What dreams did you have as a child for what you could do in the world? There lies in every human life a dimension of dreams (desires) that are a part of God’s eternal plan…often they are silenced and stolen… and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encouragement Of Discipline

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 21, 2002

The training, correcting, and molding of our character by the Lord is one of His greatest blessings in life.

The Encouragement of Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 For the past two weeks we have been studying the twelfth chapter of Hebrews and learning how we can run the race of faith. The writer of Hebrews has used the illustration of a runner to teach us that we should cast aside everything that would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Christians Think About Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Three key concepts about who Jesus is for people investigating the Christian faith.

It seems like the more popular a celebrity gets, the more other people want that celebrity’s special endorsement. Consider Michael Jordan, who makes more money each year in endorsements than he makes playing basketball for the Bulls. Everyone wants Michael’s seal of approval, and he makes $38 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-18, Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Creator God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

I have three purposes this morning: 1. To declare a biblical basis for our God as the Creator. 2. To help you gain courage to do what is right. 3. To motivate you to be involved

Our Creator God The people who started college this past fall… Have no meaningful recollection of the Reagan era They were 11 when the Soviet Union broke apart and do not remember the Cold War They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up Their lifetime has always included AIDS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Like an unwelcome intruder, death has made a rude entrance into many of our lives. When someone close to us dies, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to us when we stop breathing. Jesus told a story one day to help illustrate the suddenness of dea

What Happens When I Die? Rev. Brian Bill 6/3/01 A little girl was standing outside her Sunday School classroom when the pastor noticed she was holding a big storybook entitled, “Jonah and the Whale.” The pastor wanted to have some fun with her so he asked her, “Do you really believe that Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Creepy! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010

Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives.

Sin is creepy! Series: Hey Jude! part 1 Open with video clip: You tube “What is Sin??” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZcSFWimRzY Thesis: Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

It’s hard to know what to do when the storms of life come our way. In Peter’s attempt to walk on the water we discover some valuable principles that will help us face those storms while giving glory to our Lord.

Title: Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Matthew 14:22-32 Introduction Tom Dooley was a young doctor who organized hospitals, raised money, and literally poured out his life in the service of the afflicted peoples of Southeast Asia. Here was a man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The End Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014

Peter gives his readers some very practical instructions on how to end our time on this earth so that we are properly prepared for our eternal future. This basic instruction contains some wise counsel regarding Christian living & ministry

1 PETER 4: 7-11 [Renewing Hope Series] PREPARING FOR THE END [Luke 12:35-43] The Bible here sounds a note of warning and motivation, the end is at hand! And because the end is near, there are some specific ways we should be living out the will of God. So Peter gives his readers some very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: God is beyond being captured in a work of art or mental image

If you’re from a Catholic or Lutheran background this morning, you may have been wondering why I’m going to preach about commandment #1 twice and about #9 and 10 together. That’s because those 2 particular religious systems split the Top 10 up differently, making the “no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ