Sermons on Cross And Glorification:

Wake Up, Church! Awaken The Truth Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

Our world today has abandoned the truth. As a church, we need to wake up! We need to be standing up for the truth, sharing the truth with the world through God’s love.

Many in our country today are claiming to be “woke”. Being “woke” started as being attune to racist behaviors and attitudes several years ago. As a Christian, we should all be opposed to racism, treating people differently because of their skin color, their accent, their family heritage, or where ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 119:137-144, John 14:6, Psalm 25:4-5, 1 Corinthians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Day With Jesus Is Sweeter Than The Day Before

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 9, 2022

Look at this text verse careful, I want you to show you two things that perhaps you have never seen in this verse before.

1) First, notice He says something about (His joy) “My JOY” 2) Secondly, notice He says something about “Our joy.” What I want you to see HIS JOY and OUR joy is suppose to be the same. God wants us to have the same kind of joy that He has. He wants that joy to REMAIN in us seven days a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2021

Set apart one day in seven to stop what you are doing to remember the Lord as Creator and Redeemer as you look forward to the eternal rest only Christ provides.

In 1611, every minister in Virginia was required to read, “The Articles, Laws and Orders” to his congregation every Sunday, reminding them failure to attend church twice each Lord’s Day was punishable in the first instance by the loss of a day’s food. A second offense resulted in a whipping and a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Deep Things Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 13, 2021

You cannot study your way to knowing God deeper you must have a personal revelation. The reason so few have a deep intimate knowledge of God is because they try to know Him with their head instead of with their heart.

The Deep Things of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. My Heart: - Several months ago a friend of mine I grew up with contacted me. His name is Bishop Neal Smith from Akron, Ohio. During our conversation and several conversations, we have had since literally re-connecting in over 30 years he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Psalm 25:2

Denomination: Apostolic

Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 14, 2020

Genuine faith will go through the fire of tests and trails!

Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! (Part 2) IV. The PRESERVATIVE of Joseph’s life? a) GOD WAS WITH HIM b) GOD WAS PROTECTING HIM! c) God was PRESERVING HIM! i. Through the intervention of Reuben – Gen. 37:21-22. ii. Judah’s idea to sell Joseph as a slave – Gen. 37:26-26. iii. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Christmas - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

Last time we learned that both Jews and Gentiles, before Christ, were in bondage the "elements of the world." The “elements of the world” referred to the principles of non-Christian humanity, that is, humanity outside of Christ.

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah's Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 9, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Series: Breakthrough 2020 - Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Scripture texts: 1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19; 2 Kings 1, 2 Key verses: 1 Kings 16:29-33: Ahab Becomes King of Israel 29In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab son of Omri ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 17, 2020

Jews and Gentiles are saved by faith alone in Christ alone.

The first sermon I gave was over 40 years ago at a Young Life gathering. I’m glad there is no audio or video evidence of that sermon! Over the last twenty years, I’ve been preaching multiple services nearly every weekend. You’d think I’d get the hang of it by now. I’ve been invigorated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Three Gifts To Give The Next Generation - Mother's Day 2024

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 9, 2024

Repeatedly, tell them they are loved by their Heavenly Father. Repeatedly, tell your children that every one of God’s commands is an invitation to help yourself to happiness. Repeatedly, tell the next generation that every time the Bible says, “Don’t do this,” He’s saying, “Don’t harm yourself.”

Here are some interesting things I have heard moms say. 1. My kids sure make a lot of plans for someone who can’t drive anywhere. 2. One mom said to another, “That’s it. I’m selling my kid on eBay.” The other mom replied, “Don’t be silly! You made him. Sell him on Etsy.” 3. Nothing is lost until ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-9, Daniel 1:3-4, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Express Kindness

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 7, 2024

Not every act of kindness pays ; it doesn’t always turn out to be profitable. In fact, often times kindness costs us something. But it is fulfilling, it is commanded, and it’s an important attribute of love.

June 5th 2016 Seaford Christian Church (Homecoming) Express Kindness Luke 8: 40 – 56 I heard about a woman who had just cashed her income tax return check, and as she was standing at a bus stop a man went over to a poorly dressed man, whispered something in his ear, and handed him some money. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Peter 5:14, Proverbs 11:17, Romans 15:7, Colossians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Truly Worship God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2024

1. Let God fill you with the Holy Spirit (vs. 18). 2. Let God put a song in your heart (vs. 18, 19). 3. Let God give you more gratitude (vs. 18, 20).

How Can We Truly Worship God? Ephesians 5:18-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared June 17, 2024) (Revised July 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *Today our focus is on worship, and nothing is more important in our Christian life than heartfelt worship of God. But what is worship? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

“Taming the Tongue” Introduction: Last week, we kicked off a series called Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth? We talked about the power of words—how what we speak today shapes the reality we live in tomorrow. How our words impact our relationships—how they can either be the glue ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Voting And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2024

Only personal conversion through Christ, not political conviction, will lead to lasting change.

Voting and the Fear of God Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2024 About a week ago, an Edgewood member and I were riding an elevator with another guy. He asked how we were doing and we replied in unison, “Better than we deserve.” He didn’t know quite how to take that response. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Come Let Us Adore Him Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2024

Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit.

Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm to it. My goal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational