Sermons on Casting Crowns:

How To Be Blessed Part Vi- Endure Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 14, 2013

There is a special joy in coming through the trials of life.

How to Be Blessed Part Six As we continue, please remember that our threefold definition of being blessed is simply: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled Today we will begin with James 1:12. “Blessed is the one who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Against His Own Self-Interest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Guards Monologue

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

A monologue from a guard present at the crucifixion of Jesus

We were there that day. I still remember it like it was yesterday. We woke up early in the morning as the captain called us for an important duty. There was a mob of people gathered together. Apparently a Jew was among them proclaiming that He was the Messiah. Proclaiming that He was God! His ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Lesson 18: Praying: When You Come To The End

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2012

Prayer is a Relationship With God

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 18: Praying: When You Come To The End October 30, 2011 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 28, 2012

If we have seen Jesus we have seen the Father. Jesus said we can know what God is like by watching Him.

What is God Like Daniel J. Little / The Landmark Church email: adfontes.djl@gmail.com 02-26-12 Scripture Reading - Psalms 103:1-14 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: *other

Studies In Revelation: Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of the church of Philadelphia in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Revelation: The church of Philadelphia Ephesus-Apostolic Age to 100 AD Church of the departed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Anti-Christ & The 12th Imam

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 12, 2011

Reviewing the video "The Coming Is Upon Us" & where the Antichrist springs from.

Video “The Coming is Upon Us.” - 12th Imam and the End of Times Islamic 28 min. Theology Video - Media stumbled upon Mar. 28/2011 • The United States and Western colonial powers will invade Iraq • A revolution will take place in Yemen, and the “first soldiers” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 2 "The Leader Prays For His People" Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 8, 2011

The second mark of a leader exemplified in Nehemiah is his/her prayer for their people.

Chapter Two of Swindol’s Hand Me Another Brick, (his commentary of Nehemiah’s leadership) is entitled “A Leader---From The Knees Up.” This characteristic of leadership is certainly seen in Nehemiah’s ministry. One out of every ten verses in Nehemiah is a reference to prayer. J. Oswald Sander in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008

Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is A Soldier Of Christ To Do?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011

MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY IS A HOLIDAY ESTABLISHED FOR THE EXPRESSED PURPOSE OF REMEMBERING AND HONORING OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS, REMEMBERING THE COST, AND CONTEMPLATING THE LEGACY OF THEIR SACRIFICE. IT IS ALSO A DAY OF PICNICS, FAMILY GATHERINGS, BASEBALL GAMES,

WHAT IS A SOLDIER OF CHRIST TO DO? 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 (NIV) 1 YOU THEN, MY SON, BE STRONG IN THE GRACE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS. 2 AND THE THINGS YOU HAVE HEARD ME SAY IN THE PRESENCE OF MANY WITNESSES ENTRUST TO RELIABLE MEN WHO WILL ALSO BE QUALIFIED TO TEACH OTHERS. 3 ENDURE HARDSHIP WITH US LIKE A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Quit Going To Church Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

Christ followers can’t grow to their potential unless they’re planted in church, not just attending.

Ps 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) (There are benefits to being planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2011

Jesus is the Pastor (the Good Shepherd) of His Church, which He loves and He is building into a glorious and powerful Church.

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? OPENING TEXT: “13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 He said to them, "But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: *other

All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a Hymnology Sermon Series teaching the stories behind some of the most well known hymns found in our hymnal.

Philippians 2:5-11 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Pregnancy, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 13, 2011

There is a time when something of Christ is conceived in our spirit.

Confronting the Accuser of the Brethren Series Spiritual Pregnancy, Part 1 Introduction A When women become pregnant, many of them begin to avoid things that would harm (or retard the growth) of the living/forming person inside of them. 1 Alcohol, smoking, drugs (do not do) a Do: prenatal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be Alert And Be Ready

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Jesus has told us we will not know the hour of His return. He does not wish us to spend our time in speculation on His return; instead He teaches us that we ought to be prepared at all times.

Be Alert And Be Ready 10/25/09 AM Text: Matthew 24:42-44 INTRODUCTION: There is much being said today about the “End of Times” in various circles by people who believe that we are in the midst of apocalyptic prophesy fulfillment and that the return of our Lord and Savior is imminent. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ