Sermons on crossing into new territory:

New Year - New Direction!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022

We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5, Joshua 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

"A New Attitude"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2016

It is a fact that the God of the universe loved us so much that one day he stepped out of heaven, taking on the very nature of a servant, made in the likeness of man and started the journey toward his death on the cross.

“A New Attitude” Philippians 2:5-11 The story is told of a young girl who was playing outside on the sidewall when she noticed a long line of ants crawling across, from one side of the sidewalk to the other. The ants got to the other side, one by one they fell off to the ground. So she ran inside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles Sent To Preach The Good News

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2014

“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1Cor 1:17)

Theme: Apostles sent to preach the Good news Text: Is. 9:1-4; 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 The meaning of the word apostle is one who is sent - a messenger or an ambassador. In the Christian sense, anyone sent by God on a mission is an apostle. John the Baptist was sent to proclaim the good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Mean That ‘all Died’ At The Cross? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2018

A look at the idea of substitutionary atonement and what it means for who we are in Christ.

HOW MANY DIED AT THE CROSS? What does it mean that “all died” at the cross? - 2 Corinthians 5:14. WHAT DOES "SUBSTITUTION ATONEMENT" LOOK LIKE? Christ died as a “substitution” for me. - 2 Corinthians 5:14. [Put these in the outline. Maybe put some of the Scriptures on the screen.] WHAT ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And A Few Statements About The Cross

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 9, 2018

Outline about some statements on the Cross.

The Cross! Galatians 6:14 (KJV) But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. A few statements about the Cross Jesus was crucified, not in a cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, Luke 9:23

New Level, New Devil

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2014

David finally reached the fulfillment of his dreams: placed on the throne of all Israel. Was all well? No, here came the Philistines! New level, new devil. 3 anointings helped David break the power of 400 years of Philistine domination over Israel.

“NEW LEVEL, NEW DEVIL” 2 Sam. 5:17-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE DIOR DRESS 1. One day, just as Rebecca was walking past Saks 5th Avenue she saw them putting a new dress in their window. It was a pale green Dior evening dress and she was totally entranced by this brilliant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ’s Cross And Our Cross

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Mar 22, 2011

The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an “Old Rugged Cross”, as the song says,

He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matthew 10:38-39) What happened at the college called Virginia Tech in the eastern United States, was simply terrible. It appears that a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-39

Denomination: Bible Church

Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002

Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

(Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Making Courageous Choices Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003

In order to take new territory for God you must make some Courageous Choices for Conquest.

22When they left, they went into the hills and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had searched all along the road and returned without finding them. 23Then the two men started back. They went down out of the hills, forded the river and came to Joshua son of Nun and told him everything that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Charting A New Course

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 28, 2021

Many people choose to live in the valley of indecision. Deciding not to choose, is still a decision. Unless you are willing to cross over Jordan, we cannot become who God is calling us to be and never possess what God desires for us.

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11 “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host; 3 And they commanded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11, Joshua 1:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

In With The New

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 26, 2007

New Year’s Message

Message Title: In with the New! Scripture focus: Hebrews Introduction: Another year is just around the corner, and along with it are those that want to resolve or decide to change a certain way they do things or the way they conduct business, maybe even the way they treat their own family ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 22, 2021

If you want to know the power of the cross, then you must ask God to open your eyes to Romans 6th chapter.

If you want to know the power of the cross, then you must ask God to open your eyes to Romans 6th chapter. How in the whole Bible, the four books, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John are the gospels of Jesus Christ, in the same way, among all the epistles of Paul, Romans 6 is considered to be the gospel ...read more

The Divide Of The Cross

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2001

An Easter sermon from Romans 6

Sermon for 4/15/2001 The Divide of the Cross Romans 6:1-11 Introduction: Missionaries, who serve in lands with other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism or Muslim, know the importance of baptism. To retain converts there must be a public baptism. Just to pray in private is not enough. Must be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2022

The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we see 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: The Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption.

Martin Luther declared: “No one understands the Bible unless they are acquainted with the Cross.” The Cross was a God-forsaken death for a God-forsaken people. In our reading we observe 3 aspects of the Cross of Christ: It is a Cross of Rejection, Reception, and Redemption. ? Rejection The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Congregational

Crossing The Threshold

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2018

Will we plan on crossing the threshold as we move into 2019? Will we follow God's plan?

Crossing the Threshold December 30, 2018 Numbers 14:1-12 If we were all to be really honest, we all have fears and phobias. What one person fears, another may laugh at. For example, I have a fear of heights. And I’m not overly fond of snakes and spiders. Most people have something which gets ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12, Numbers 13:25-31

Denomination: Baptist