Sermons on Criswell:

Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

Babylon, like Israel, was in danger of judgment and being taken by a foreign nation. This message views the reason why a country falls from God’s grace, causing Him to lift His hedge of protection.

In our last two messages from this series, I asked us to consider this important question: “What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ?” In the most recent of our previous messages, we learned some ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Sermon At Pentecost [part 2] Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2020

Peter’s Pentecost message turns here to the main theme: the proclamation that Jesus is Lord & Messiah. He bases his case on Jesus’ life, death, resurrection & exaltation.

ACTS 2:21-36 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [Part 2] [Luke 24:45-48] Peter’s Pentecost [50th day after 2nd day of Passover; Jewish Feast of Weeks-Shavuoth] message turns here to the main theme: the proclamation that Jesus is Lord and Messiah (CIT). He bases his case on Jesus’ life, death, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Imagine Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Imagination is important because it fuels my passion, focuses my plan, flows from my purpose and has faith in my potential

DARING TO IMAGINE A few years ago, they opened a new area in Disney World themed around the Star Wars movies called Galaxy’s Edge. The whole area is like visiting a different planet with 2 new rides. I saw a special about the people who designed it. They are called Disney Imagineers. They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Iv) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 4, 2021

This sermon identifies and discusses major STRENGTHS of the PRE-TRIBULATION position in eschatology. The series pursues the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. Rather than providing a quick answer the process digs into Scripture.

We are in a study of end-time prophecy trying to answer one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We are now examining the three prominent answers given to the question by futurists: (1) The Pre-tribulation position is that Christians will be raptured before the seven-year ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Ephesians 5:25-27, Revelation 19:6-14, Jude 1:14, Matthew 24:44, John 14:1-3, Titus 2:11-13, Philippians 3:20, Revelation 22:6-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Eulogy For Eunice

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Jul 3, 2007

A Eulogy for Eunice by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey deals with the issues of death, parenting,and family.

A Eulogy for Eunice 2 Timothy 1:5; 3:14-17 by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Everyone has a biological mother with the exception of Adam and Eve. We read in the book of Genesis, “Adam called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living” (Genesis 3:20). So in a sense, Eve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Reason For The Season

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

Surely it is good we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But why did God send His only Son? What was the reason? It ultimately leads to the cross and forgiveness, and our salvation.

We talked last week about “What if.” We looked at the Dickens Story “A Christmas Carol” and while acknowledging that “Christ” was not mentioned in the story, as Christians, we look for the message of Christ everywhere. And as such, we said that we might look at the “Spirits” of Christmas past, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Lion Attack Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2015

Responding as godly people when Satan attacks.

“You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.” [1] Asics has produced an amusing ad. Two Xhosa men are walking and talking. “I’m no longer interested in Sandra Bullock,” says one. “It’s like in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

For This Purpose I Have Come Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2018

The Advent series this year explores the instances when the Master spoke of the purpose in His coming. This is the first message in this Advent series as Jesus spoke of the purpose of His coming.

“‘Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour?” But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting What He Wills

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2018

A sermon plumbing the depths of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.

One of my favorite scenes from the Andy Griffith show is when Barney Fife fights hard to stay awake during a sermon. Have you ever tried to pray but went astray because you fell asleep? Have you ever had a hard time staying awake in church? I can’t imagine that ever happening here! During our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Christians To Do For Children Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 2, 2022

1. Help bring children to Jesus. 2. Pray for children. 3. Never try to keep children away from Jesus. 4. Help children grow up God's way.

What God Wants Christians to Do for Children The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:13. By this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16, Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Priorities

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2007

1- worship 2- work 3- witness

INTRO.- ILL.- A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know God in a personal way should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 20, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESPEARATE PROBLEM ,THE DEJECTED PARALYTIC , AND THE DIVINE PHYSICAN .

HELPING THE HELPLESS John 5:1-9 I heard a story about a man who came home drunk with his drinking buddies late one night. He got his wife out of bed and told her to give them some supper. She went into the kitchen and put some covered dishes on the table. When he lifted the covers, the dishes ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Give Careful Thought To Your Ways"

Contributed by Scott Walker on May 21, 2011

This sermon challenges people to consider their priorities for the new year. It is a reminder that we must put God's agenda first in our life.

“Give Carful Thought To Your Ways” Haggai 1:5; 7 January 2nd 2011 — New Year’s Sunday “Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways.” Haggai 1:5 (NIV) INTRODUCTION: > William Gladstone once said, "Tell me what the young men of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

A Man used by God. Characteristics of a God-called man, from the life of John the Baptist.

THE MAN GOD USES This morning I would like to speak on the subject, “The Man God Uses”. - John 1:6, 19-23; 3:22-36 - Pray I would like you to think this morning, about what a great time this was. More than 4000 years before this date, there in the Garden of Eden, God had promised the coming ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2008 Is Gonna Be Great!

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Encouragement for the new year

2008 is Gonna be GREAT! December 30, 2007 A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Holiness