Sermons on Crosby Hymn:

"What Does It Mean To Be The Church Of Jesus?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2018

A sermon about the importance of doing what we are supposed to be doing.

“What Does It Mean to be the Church of Jesus?” John 2:13-22 Recently I read an article in Christianity Today entitled “Boring Church Services Changed My Life.” The author writes that there was never a day in his life when he wasn’t going to church. His parents were both heavily involved in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Show The Same Diligence Until The End

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To show that we have to wait patiently for the LORD's return, while doing so, we have to enjoy doing righteousness here on earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you get bored in waiting for someone else? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have to wait patiently for the LORD's return, while doing so, we have to enjoy doing righteousness here on earth. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:11 (New International Version) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by Bob Scudieri on Dec 19, 2013

The Lord is THE Cheerful Giver - ready to bless us to be a blessing

THE CHEERFUL GIVER Introduction 1. This year our stewardship emphasis has been “Holy (H-O-L-Y) obligated.” We are focusing on what it means to be a Biblical – Chrsitian steward. A steward doesn’t own anything – a steward manages what belongs to someone else. And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship On Earth As It Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

How does God intend us to worship on earth? Refer to title (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 390- 398)

HoHum: During a worship service a man began to be moved. Out loud he said “Amen!” People around him were a little disturbed. Then louder he said, “Hallelujah!” A few more people were becoming disturbed. Louder still he shouted “Praise Jesus!”An usher moved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Lift Our Voices Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2024

The first in a 4-part stewardship series. This week explores the stewardship of our worship

September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deut. 5:12-15; Psalm 84; Luke 11:1-13 We Lift Our Voices Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme for our fall stewardship emphasis comes from the hymn “We Are an ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Shall We Gather At The River? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 24, 2024

But the key here is that Paul went where the people were gathered and told them about Jesus.

SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER Text: Acts 16:11-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: One afternoon in July of 1864, pastor Dr. Lowry of the Hanson Place Baptist Church, in Brooklyn, N.Y. wrote the hymn “Shall We Gather at the River.” This old hymn became a favorite of film maker John Ford, and is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Fear No Evil, For You Are With Me

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Apr 25, 2024

Is Psalm 23 Your favorite Psalm? It’s a favorite among many. It’s used often at funerals. And it helps people find comfort and healing in the midst of troubled times.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Is Psalm 23 Your favorite Psalm? It’s a favorite among many. It’s used often at funerals. And it helps people find comfort and healing in the midst of troubled times. But I remember in my younger days seeking comfort and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving At Midnight (Lesson From Paul And Silas Inside A Prison Jail)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 30, 2024

Let’s look at Paul and Silas. These two men were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison—not for doing wrong, but for doing right. Yet, in the darkest moment of their lives, they didn’t complain. They didn’t wallow in self-pity. They worshiped.

Expository Sermon: “Thanksgiving at Midnight” (Lesson from Paul and Silas inside a Prison Jail) Text: Acts 16:16-40 Theme: Thanksgiving isn’t just for the good times—it’s the key to unlocking God’s power in the hardest moments of life. Key Text: Acts 16:25 – “But at midnight Paul and Silas were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, Acts 16:25, John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christ Is The Sure Anchor Of The Believer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 7, 2002

The story of a ship in danger of drifting in a storm but kept safe by its anchor when it fastened to an immoveable object. A Parable of the believer’s security in Christ.

CHRIST IS THE SURE ANCHOR OF THE BELIEVER Our harbour isn’t big enough to take the cruise liners that visit our Island. They have to stay out in the channel, half a mile from the harbour mouth. We may wonder if they’re secure from drifting when their great engines are no longer turning, when the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

02 Near To The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 30, 2014

How do we deal with stress? Stress! - Impedes our joy - Invades our peace - Intensifies our difficulties

1 Sa 30 Dr. Cleland Boyd McAfee (1899-1944) was serving as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Dr. McAfee was stunned to hear the shocking news that his two beloved nieces had just died within 24 hours of each other from diphtheria. Turning to God and the Scriptures, McAfee soon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Moment To Decide

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2024

Every generation has a defining moral question, often between life and death, but always between good and evil. In the nineteenth century, it was for the right to choose ownership of other humans, or against the exploitation of slaves.

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Course 2024 Today’s Gospel hits the lukewarm Christian right in the gut, if it first has an encounter with his head. Christ’s disciples have asked Him if there will be only a few humans saved. Jesus jumps right to the main point, telling them something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Worshiping God In Truth And Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

Let's explore what it means to worship God in truth and spirit

In John 4:24, Jesus says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This verse highlights the importance of genuine and authentic worship, emphasizing that God desires a deep, spiritual connection with His people. Let's explore what it means to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Hope Sings Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005

In this sermon we will look at the connection between Hope and song. This sermon is a preach a little sing a little sermon.

Have you ever thought about how pervasive music is? There has never been a single human culture which did not produce some kind of music. We have discovered cave paintings of prehistoric people playing flutes and horns. Music is a part of all major occasions across all cultures; weddings, funerals, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday Meditation

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005

Jesus quotes the first line of Ps22 but evokes the entire Psalm as an expression of what he’s experiencing at that moment. His experience of abandonment is tempered by his faith in the God who saves.

This page contains the entire service but without the poems by Nell Hodgson for which I do not yet have copyright release or the Audiovisual Meditation (Powerpoint Presentation) which was too large to be included. Hymn: You laid aside Your majesty (Noel Richards) Sentence of Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Laboring For Christ Series

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

This is the second of a three sermon series on the scripture, Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

Scripture: Matthew 11 Vs 28 1 Corinthians 15 Vs 58 Sermon: Laboring for Christ… Today, I am still unpacking this verse in Matthew…trying to understand all that it holds in the way of truth…all that it holds for us to learn. We have already looked at the first part of this verse, “Come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist