Sermons on Casting Crowns:

30. Saul’s Death And David’s Lament Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2025

In the first chapter of 2 Samuel, David receives news that King Saul — the man who tried to kill him, who obsessed over destroying him — has died. If anyone could celebrate, it would be David.

Saul’s Death and David’s Lament October 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 1 Tonight we begin the Book of 2 Samuel, although technically nothing “new” begins here. The original Hebrew canon knew one unified scroll called Samuel. The split into 1 and 2 Samuel only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6

Denomination: Brethren

What We Believe: The End (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 21, 2003

Discover how to prepare for the end times

We are coming to the final message in this mega-series on what our church believes. Last week, we talked about personal eschatology, or our personal end. We saw that our personal end or death is not avoidable, not natural and not final. This morning, we’ll look at cosmic eschatology or the end ...read more

Denomination: *other

Winners Worship

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 23, 2002

Why we worship as we do and what fruit it bears.

17, February 2002 Dakota Community Church The Winners Worship Introduction: 1 Cor. 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Ill. If you were going to a sporting event, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-9, Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Is The King Of The Jews

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

Last Sunday in End Times – Christ the King Sunday Jesus is the King of the Jews 1. He is a king that the world does not recognize 2. He is a king that takes us to paradise Sermon Text: Luke 23:35-43 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fathers Perspective

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 15, 2001

The Crucifixion through the eyes of God the Father.

The Fathers Perspective Scripture: John 3:16 & 17 I. Intro Usually when I hear the story of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection it is presented in such a way that it draws me to love Jesus more. There is almost always some new fact about his emotional or physical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Have I Been Faithful?" (1 Cor. 4:3, Nlb)

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 5, 2004

As we begin the year 2004, it is good to take inventory of our Christian life. This message begins with an INVENTORY, looks at our ministry using two ILLUSTRATIONS, and concludes with an INJUNCTION for us to be faithful this new year.

“HAVE I BEEN FAITHFUL?” (1 Cor. 4:3, NLB) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance And Temptation Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 31, 2004

James was one of the most influential Church leaders of the early church, lets find out why.

James 1:1-18 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. (2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (3) because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (4) Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Edwin Hardy on Nov 4, 2004

The church needs to remember the work God has left us to do and then get busy doing it.

Mind your own Business 1 Thessalonians 4:7-11 Wouldn’t it be great if everybody would mind their own business? Wouldn’t it be great if everybody did what he or she was supposed to do? Wouldn’t it be great if there weren’t so many busybodies? People who were more concerned about your affairs than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Your Fault

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Scientist and Doctors say that Jesus died from dehydration, heart attack, suffication, but really It’s all your fault.

“It’s all Your fault” The Garden: Gethsemane – derived from two Hebrew words 1) Gat = a place fro pressing oil or wine. 2) Shemanim = oil or seed. The Agony: In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus, the seed of woman was pressed. Luke, a physician, tells us of the agony that Jesus suffered in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Rsvp --- Re` Pondez S'll Vo*us Plai`t

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2005

RSVP -- RE` PONDEZ S’LL VO*US PLAI`T is the request for a responce to a invitation. How will you respond to the invitations of Jesus?

RSVP --- RE` PONDEZ S’LL VO*US PLAI`T By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts, I did points 1 through 3 on Sunday morning and then reviewed, and did points 4 through 7 in the night service. It is possible to do this lesson in one part, but you must move ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perfect Man Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

As the one and only perfect man, Jesus dignified, identified with, and justified humanity.

The Perfect Man Hebrews 2 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 2:5-9 INTRODUCTION: People have a lot of ideas about what a “perfect man” would be. · According to that Bowflex commercial that comes on … oh, approximately once every 10 minutes … all it takes to be the perfect man is 20 minutes, 3 days a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stoning Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 10, 2004

Acts Series: 28th Sermon-- Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular!

The Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:5-15 Today, we look at the first deacon and his story—Stephen. Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular! We don’t know much about him and his background, but his name tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

From Broke To Oak

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Champions

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 1, 2009

God has given each of us the tools to be a Champion but to become a Champion has to be our choice.

“CHAMPIONS” Super Bowl Sunday - 2/1/09 INTRODUCTION: Today is Super Bowl Sunday. We all know what Super Bowl Sunday is about. It’s about the National Football Teams who have played hard all year long in order to finish as “CHAMPIONS!” The teams who won their division are now the prospective ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lesson From The Potato Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 9:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene