Sermons on Crossing:

Why Do You Worship?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002

Which Jesus do you want to meet – gentle and riding on a donkey, or carrying a sword and riding on a white horse?

We’ve come to a crucial crossroads in our journey through the book of Matthew. Everything that Jesus has taught and done has been leading to this point. You could say that the events we read about today are the beginning of the end that leads to the beginning. In cosmic terms – the Lamb of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17, Psalm 122:1, Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 17, 2002

This sermon deals with how to have power in our messages, so as to convert lost sinners to Christ.

"Preaching That Packs A Punch!" Text: 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 Introduction- Let me begin by saying that what I am advocating in this sermon is not what I heard called by the term "masochistic preaching", which my seminary professor defined as "enjoying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ A-Rose Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

This message can be summed up in the words of the hymn - "Sweet rose of Sharon, blooming for me, Jesus it is the emblem of Thee."

TEXT "I am the rose of Sharon". INTRODUCTION Roses are the most popular flower on Valentine’s Day. They are an expression of love. Not many people would give a dandelion or a daffodil to their beloved! Just as the rose is a token of earthly love, the rose of Sharon is a token of heavenly love. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1, Song of Songs 4:1-12

Christ Our Altar Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

Sermon about the brazen altar. According to Hebrews 13:10 Christ is our altar.

TEXT "Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God". INTRODUCTION There is much ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:2

Where's Rabbi Klein

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 24, 2008

We need to be sure that we understand the gospel message..salvation is only by faith in Jesus Christ. And as we understand the gospel message we can appreciate the salvation God provided for us that cost us nothing, but cost the life of His Son

I first met Rabbi Klein in September 1973 when he officiated at the wedding of my father and stepmother. He performed the wedding in his study and it was a simple Jewish wedding with family present. My sisters and I had not wanted to go but my mother told us we should go. I really did not have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before The Throne

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Jan 29, 2008

Aside from being Super Bowl Sunday, today is also known as Transfiguration Sunday in our liturgical Christian calendar, a day to remember this remarkable event, and look at how it impacts us and what effect is has on us today as Christians and followers o

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before the Throne Today is a very special day for football fans. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The culmination of the season, where the two, arguably, best teams in the NFL face off to prove to the world that they are the best of the best. Today is also a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Poppy And Its Greater Counterpart.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 6, 2008

Short Rememberance Sunday message.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2008 The poppy and its Christian counterpart. THE POPPY HAS A LONG ASSOCIATION WITH REMEMBRANCE DAY. BUT HOW DID THE DISTINCTIVE RED FLOWER BECOME SUCH A POTENT SYMBOL OF OUR REMEMBRANCE OF THE SACRIFICES MADE IN PAST WARS? SCARLET CORN POPPIES (POPAVER RHOEAS) GROW NATURALLY ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Did For You Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2018

The first word from the cross is for forgiveness. In it, Jesus makes some key declarations.

1. Scripture Reading Before Sermon: Matthew 5.43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2018

A sermon about following Jesus.

“Discipleship” Mark 8:31-38 I had a hard time writing this sermon. I spent a lot of time reading. I didn’t go out much this past week-- during breaks--at the continuing education event Clair and I were at in Pigeon Forge. Instead, I wrestled with this Scripture. On Wednesday evening, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"God Is Love” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 17, 2018

The greatest display of God's love for us is the cross of Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Many people, here in the U.S., at least, if they cannot quote the verse, are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am afraid that maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Cross Leads (To A Blessed) Home Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 16, 2016

Applying some characteristics of "the way of the cross" to our marriages can lead to a blessed home.

The Way of the Cross Leads (to a Blessed) Home Text: Colossians 1:19-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday was Mother’s Day as we began a series of lessons on marriage and the home that will continue through Father’s Day. My dad was a preacher. Although he loved to sing, he really ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Is Your Son…

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 26, 2017

Reflections on Jesus’ words to Mary and John from the cross

At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish hearing, Now at length the sword had pass’d. Oh, how sad and sore distress’d Was that mother, highly blest Of the sole-begotten ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Episcopal

Good Friday 2016

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

Heroes have emblems that identify them (Superman, Batman), I suggest that the cross is the emblem our faith . . . it identifies us with our Christ.

The Courage The Cross Gives Good Friday 2016 3/25/16 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A Heros have emblems that identify them (Superman, Batman), I suggest that the cross is the emblem our faith . . . it identifies us with our Christ. 1 What makes us different is not the fact that we claim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25

Denomination: Baptist