Sermons on Crouching:

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul He Apostle Part 4 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Growing in Grace with God.

Well..., We now come to the most difficult face or phase of Paul in my mind, if you have followed my thoughts like Alice following the white rabbit you have already seen that it could have been possible for Paul to not only been liberal in his thinking but also radical. But when we come to this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing The Missionary In Each Of Us. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 18, 2013

This passages explores the first deliberate missionary act of Paul and Barnabas, and that the pattern they set is appropriate for us as missionaries of the Great Commission.

SEEING THE MISSIONARY IN EACH OF US. ACTS 13:4-12 THE TWO OF THEM, SENT ON THEIR WAY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, WENT DOWN TO SELEUCIA AND SAILED FROM THERE TO CYPRUS. 5  WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT SALAMIS, THEY PROCLAIMED THE WORD OF GOD IN THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUES. JOHN WAS WITH THEM AS THEIR HELPER. 6  THEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The "be" Attitudes 03

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

This message continues the series on the beatitudes, looking at "blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted

THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 03 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Greatest Things

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024

Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23

The Final Enemy, Death, Is No More!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

Jesus has conquered death for all of us

If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Do You Hate Evil?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

Pray for the happiness of them who curse you.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. If you can fall in love with someone, can you fall into hate? How is love and hate similar in character, but different in what they do to you and for you? 2. Hate can be good or evil. Good: “You who love the Lord, hate evil” (Ps. 97:10). “I hate the gatherings of those who do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18, Romans 7:15

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 25, 2025

God doesn't appease our flesh when He speaks. Our flesh has to contend with what He communicates. This is the acid test to know whether it is God talking to us or whether we are hearing our inner voice or familiar (spirits) voices (Leviticus 19:31; 20:6,27).

INTRODUCTION: According to the Bible, God speaks in several ways. In the Old Testament, God often communicated with His people directly, through theophanies, or audible speech, as when He spoke to Moses from the burning bush (Exodus 3:4) or gave the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1). ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Inquires Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004

To look at how David sought God’s direction and how God blessed him and gave him victories for waiting upon Him.

David Inquires of the Lord 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Primary Purpose: To look at how David sought God’s guidance in his daily decision making and how God blessed him. Introduction When I was in college, my second semester I told College Algerbra. I felt that the Lord was leading me to get a Bachleor’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25, 2 Samuel 7:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of True Love

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 14, 2003

Note the reasons that the love of God motivates our hearts to action.

THE EVIDENCE OF LOVE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: 1 John 3:16-18 What is your picture of someone who is truly poor? In Hollywood there is an exclusive school attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. Asked to write a composition on the subject of poverty, one little girl ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing God In Creation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2007

Just as we can get to know an artist through their art, we can know God through His creation

How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus July 8, 2007 Hearing God in his Creation Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to God, how to recognize God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

07 Life Encounter: It's Reality Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 20, 2008

LIVING IN REALITY ❶ Ps 44:1-3 Remember God Does Give Victory ❷ Ps 44:4-8 Remember God Is Worthy To Be Trusted ❸ Ps 44:9-26 - Remember It’s OK To Ask Why ❹ The Course of Action v. 1,6,8,17,18

Ongoing Study of Rom 8:31-39 Rom 8:36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Ps 44:22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. - Bed of roses is an English expression, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Resurrection: Fear Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 2, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Fear John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19) Can you remember a time in your life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Nazarene

Ten Seconds That Changed The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2012

Like the widow in the Gospel, little actions of doing good can attract the attention of the Lord, whose Word and grace can work miracles of healing, and can even heal our culture of death.

32nd Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ten Seconds Can Change the Course of the World On August 3, 1943, General George S. Patton entered a tent in a military hospital in Sicily to visit wounded soldiers. He had just been briefed by one of his commanders that malingering was thinning out the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Be Like... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Who are you like?

Series: Are You Real? [#8] BE LIKE… 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I want us to continue in our series in 1 John. When God put Adam to sleep and took a rib from him, He created a very different creature- Woman. The old saying, “Boys are made out of snips ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Through It All

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011

Even when we follow Christ storms come into our lives..It is in the midst of the storms that the Lord comes to teach, touch, and train each of us.

Through It All Matthew 14:22-32 * Have you ever felt like you had a word from God about the direction you should go, the ministry you should do, or an action you should take – only to be hit in the face with a struggle? * If you have, perhaps you are like me, but pondering the personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist