Sermons on Crown Of Rejoicing:

The Worship Of God's Reflective Glory

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Worship of God's Reflective Glory

Psalm 8 1. The Worship of God's Reflective Glory God’s Superiority ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

What is the missing element of the church in America today? Suffering. Smyrna receives word from Jesus about The Preeminent Savior, The Persecuted Saints and The Promised Solace.

Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: The Suffering Church Smyrna was the “Crown of Asia.” Beautiful in appearance, Smyrna was also known for her wealth, commerce and religion. But she was intolerant of intolerance. The more this church was “crushed”, the more fragrant she became. The missing element in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of The Age To Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

A hymn of joy for the grace of God.

THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an everlasting covenant (Isaiah 61:8). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” echoes Jesus: and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bethlehem- The City Of David Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Bethlehem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Bethlehem [#3] BETHLEHEM- THE CITY OF DAVID Micah 5:2 Introduction: We are in a series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Since it is Christmas Season, we started with Bethlehem. We will continue with our study of Bethlehem. When we think about ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lifted By Grace

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

God choose people by his mercy. He positions people by divine favour. He lift up people by his grace. We are what we are by God's grace.

TEXT: Esther 2:17 "And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti." A GRAVE ERROR Queen Vashti was a very beautiful woman. Her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:17, Romans 9:16-18, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Full Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 29, 2018

When a man is full of the Holy Spirit he honours the true nature of God and lives as such. Like Stephen emulated Christ by asking for forgiveness for his killers from God at the point of death. He was able to because He was full of the Holy Ghost

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FULL OF THE HOLY GHOST Acts 7:54-60 King James Version (KJV) 54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Charismatic

Going Home Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Going Home

Acts 7:51 - 60 Going Home 1. The Confrontation - They Have Rejected - The Spirit of God - 51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. The Son of God - 52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Holiness

How To Talk To Yourself

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

How to give yourself a "pep talk" to encourage you to do better and make an eternal difference.

HOW TO TALK TO YOURSELF By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION When I used to play football or sports, and when I missed a tackle or didn’t make a play, I’d talk to myself, “Come on, you can get this guy.” But that was just a “pep talk.” Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t. Today, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 4, 2006

Week 8 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to stand in persecution.

BE-Attitudes February 26, 2006 Blessed are the Persecuted Funny: A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 18 - 19 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapters 18 & 19

Revelation Chapter 18 & 19 Revelation 18:1 There is the great angelic announcement from heaven. A great angel comes down from heaven. He is coming from God Himself, and he is coming with great authority and power. See his glory: he is so glorious that the light of his glory blazes across ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: The Enemy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kevin Adams on Dec 14, 2005

Like the white witch of Narnia, Satan works at deceiving God’s people. Revelation 12 shows us the Christmas nativity "behind" the one we usually see.

THE ENEMY OF CHRISTMAS. December 11, 2005; Revelation 12:1-12 (17) Matthew 2:13-18 Narnia Image: The White Witch who makes it always winter and never Christmas. Theme: There is real evil in the world. Revelation opens the curtains of heaven and we see it in personal form. This evil wreaks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born To Die Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 3, 2004

Some may lament Jesus’ death as a great tragedy. But Jesus’ death was not a tragedy. This sermon notes five reasons why Jesus’ death was not a tragedy.

Scripture If you were here last week, you may recall me saying that the word advent means “coming.” Advent signifies the period preceding the birth of Jesus when the Church anticipates the coming of the promised Messiah. The purpose of Advent is to help worshipers understand the events preceding ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Love Letter From A Pastor Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 17, 2011

Paul held the Philippian church in great esteem and loved them dearly, as their founding pastor he had a very special connection with these believers.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 2011 Date Preached: July 10, 2011 Series Title: A Series in Philippians Sermon Title: Letter from A Pastor’s Heart Sermon Text: Philippians 1-4 [ESV] 4:1 listed 1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm ...read more

Denomination: Baptist