Sermons on Casting Crowns:

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014

Nazareth would seem to be an insignificant backwater town. That's how most scholars have painted it. The city didn't even seem to make much difference in the life of Christ. But is there more to its story?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGlEte0qPFM What you just saw was the opening celebration for last year’s “Christmas in Nazareth”. It’s a 5 day festival that begins with the lighting of a Christmas tree and fireworks. In the following days there are parades, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 7, 2014

Good news, which is to be the greatest source of joy for your hurting, searching heart: In the city of David, a child was born for you! A Savior, Who is Christ, the Lord! Rejoice.

(Luke 2:1-11) 1. Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4. Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Mystery Of The Manger

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 7, 2014

There are many mysteries surrounding the Christmas story, but to me the greatest mystery may be why Jesus was laid in a manger. This sermon show that the manger show the REJECTION of Christ, His REDEMPTION and His REACHABLENESS.

The Mystery of the Manger Chuck Sligh December 7, 2014 TEXT: Luke 2:1-7 – “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 1)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 1, 2014

Jesus Christ wants to give us heavenly happiness! 1. That's why He gives us the Gospel (Matt 4:23). 2. That's why He confirms His compassion (Matt 4:23-24). 3. That's why He teaches us the truth (Matt 4:25-5:4).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 1) Matthew 4:23-5:4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 20, 2013 *In John 10:10, Jesus said: "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." But how many people are really living the abundant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 5, 2014

This is part one of my Easter series. In this message I examine Judas the man in an attempt to help us understand that the traits that possibly made Judas betray Jesus is within all of us.

Easter – Judas Iscariot Scriptures: Mark 14:44-45; John 13:21-27; Matt. 10: 33; 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-17; 2 Tim. 2:11-13 Hebrews 6:4-6 Introduction: During Bible study this past Thursday night I asked the class if they thought Judas went to heaven or hell. The responses ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 7, 2014

The blood that Jesus Shed for me, Way back on Calvary; The blood that Gives me strength From day to day, It will never Lose its power. Chorus: It reaches to The highest mountain, It flows to The lowest valley; The blood that Gives me strength From da

TITLE: The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power 04-13-2014 TEXT: Matthew 26:27, 28 27 And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, 28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will It Take To Give Thanks With A Sincere Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 26, 2011

This message focuses on how we choose to give thanks to God and the attitude in which we do it.

What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Give God Thanks? Scriptures: James 2:19; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thess. 5:18; Daniel 3:16-18 Introduction We have just celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. This holiday is about taking time to reflect on the blessings that we have received and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Reach Out To The Rest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2011

God commands us to "Encourage one another". This is such a vital concept ithat God not only expects us to do it for His church, He shows us how to do it. What has God done to encourage us, and how can we obey Him in doing the same for His people?

OPEN: Years ago I read this poem: “In a world where bad deeds are celebrated and good deeds relegated to page 49 of the paper, Where first place goes to push and shove and the cost of things is put above the cost of time together. From time to time, the best of us Reach out and touch the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be Saved?

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Dec 1, 2011

I remember when I was taking the bus to work. A young lady walked up to me and asked me if I was saved. Saved from what? Not from people accosting me at the bus station asking me if I was saved! I did assure that God had saved me but what does the word sa

Introduction What does it mean to be saved? I remember when I was living downtown and I was taking the bus to work. A young lady walked up to me and asked me if I was saved. Saved from what? Not from people accosting me at the bus station on the way to work asking me if I was saved! In reality I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013

How can we have the excellent life God wants us to have? 1. By trusting in God’s goodness (vs. 1). 2. By trusting in God’s grace (vs. 2-3). 3. By trusting in God’s guarantees (vs. 4).

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 3, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we begin a study of 2 Peter, and as I was thinking about this short book, the word that came to my mind was "ultimate." This book speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

St. Patrick, Whose He?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 15, 2014

Around this time of the year, one should consider the life of St. Patrick, especially since there is a day dedicated in his honor.

Title: St. Patrick, Whose He? Theme: The Real St. Patrick Introduction: The writer of the Book of Hebrews has some real sound advice for the children of God, “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants You To Have A Healthy Heart

Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2014

Our heart can only be healthy if we are close to God's heart. God can heal the wounded spirit and the sin sick and broken heart.

God Wants You to Have a Healthy Heart Sunday, March 16, 2014 We live in a world that is filled with hurting people. There are so many ways that people can be hurt and most of the world around them would never see the pain they bear. The physical pain that many suffer from injuries or some type of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recognizing The Master Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

How can you recognize if you are following the master?

• If you watch KRBC News in the evening, you will see the lady anchor is Megan Dobbs. • Megan was a in Jr. High, she was in the youth group where Laura and I were youth counselors and sponsors. We went to First Baptist Church of Forney. • We took her and a big group of youth to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 4, 2012

We have been brought out of darkness to show forth the glory of God.

I opened the last chapter describing the watershed interaction between Jesus and his disciples, which culminated in Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. In a similar manner God and his people, the Israelites, had a watershed experience in which their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed