Sermons on Crossroads Church Family Discipleship Trybooking:

One Year Later

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2008

A message urging a young church to emulate the Thessalonian Christians as they anticipate the future.

1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-10 ONE YEAR LATER “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 25, 2014

If we are going to see the church multiply we must never be lacking in zeal, we must be joyful in hope, and we must not be overcome by evil. The church in America has gotten complacent and lazy, so have we! We must be diligent if we are to improve.

If We Are Going To See The Church Multiply Romans 12:1-21 Read Rom. 12:1-21 INTRO: Ever since the first of this month when Mike and I went to Dallas, TX for the Right Now Conference I have been convicted. I have been convicted in some ways that I have failed in ministry. But in other ways I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Don't Need Church!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

What is the church? Is it necessary for a Christian to be connected to a local church if at all possible? What are the functions and benefits of the church? Why does the Lord think so highly of the Church if we don't?

We often say that context in reading Scripture is everything. But, getting the right verse is pretty important as well. At a wedding one of those involved was supposed to read 1 John 4:18 NASB which says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Model For Unity

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 29, 2008

This message is intended to stress the need for unity and provide instruction on how we can gain and keep it: in the church and family.

MODEL FOR UNITY Acts 11:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you have ever built a model? 1. There are all kinds: a. Cars & Trucks b. Military vehicles & Trains c. Planes & boats 2. At present I am working on a ship, the HMS Bounty. a. There are many reasons a ship can become ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Testament Background For Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship (Discipleship Intro)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

Understanding the relationship of rabbi to disciple – and what discipleship entailed – will help us to better understand Jesus’ teachings because they help us better understand the teacher (Jesus) and His most frequent audience (the disciples).

The Old Testament Background for Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship I Kings 19:19-21,Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, and Luke 5:27 Intro A lot of ignorance about discipleship primarily because interpreters isolate the New Testament teaching from its Old Testament context. Main Idea: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, Luke 5:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping Families With Adult Children In Crisis

Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 29, 2025

All families have crisis at sometime. How the church responses can mean the difference between comforting and contributing to their pain.

HELPING FAMILIES WITH ADULT CHILDREN IN CRISIS INTRODUCTION A. In the Chinese language, the word for “crisis” is composed of two characters: “wei” meaning danger, and “ji,” meaning turning point or crucial moment. B. When families have adult children in crisis, how we, their church family, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Families; Restoring The Plan Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2023

Families would have the opportunity to be reunited in His Church, and grace would establish all the new earth as a blessing, not a curse.

Saturday of the Second Week in Advent 2023 Sirach is a book named for its author, Jesus ben Sira. This is a book Catholics use in the Liturgy, but Protestants generally don't accept as inspired. We call it "deuterocanonical;" they call it "apocryphal." Our reading from the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 17:10-13

Denomination: Catholic

We Still Need The Church

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002

This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

(Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

For The Church

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 9, 2009

This sermon examines the keys to being faithful and doing service "for" the Lord and His church.

On March 6, 1836 a famous battle occurred in San Antonio, Texas at a place called the Alamo. This battle was a turning point in the battle for Texas. A group of approximately 200 soldiers, farmers, and frontiersmen fought a valiant battle against an over-whelming Mexican army of approximately 3,000 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Guilt Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006

It is only by admitting our guilt, confessing it and receiving God’s forgiveness that we can move on to overcome it in our lives

OVERCOMING GUILT PSALM 51 In recent survey in the UK 41% of people said that they would enjoy everyday pleasures more if they did not fell guilty afterwards. Isn’t that amazing? 41% of the population feel guilt everyday about enjoying something. This morning I want to teach you what Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Permeation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008

First of a four part series on how our church impacts the community through the ministry of our members.

In light of all the recent news about the financial crisis in our country, I thought it was rather interesting that I came across this article from June of 2004 that reported that Freddie Mac had adopted a new logo in order to “reflect the company’s renewed focus on its vital housing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Modern Idolatry With God's Unyielding Truth

Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024

Exploration of the choices we face, reflected in Elijah's story and our daily lives, urging us to decide between worldly distractions and God's path.

Introduction Good morning. Today, we're not going to explore Bible stories but also deeply examine the choices we make daily. The scripture takes us back to a challenging moment for the people of Israel. Back then, they were facing a significant drought, not just missing rain but also moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Need The Church? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In The Next Generation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

Every generation is a new opportunity for the Church to continue the mission of Christ. The relevance and survival of the Church in the next generation depend on the spiritual foundation laid by today’s believers.

THE CHURCH IN THE NEXT GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 78:5-7 "For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God