Sermons on Crown Of Rejoicing:

Several Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon from II Timothy 4 on several well known and some little knowm men of God during Paul’s life.

SEVERAL SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS TEXT - II Timothy 4:6 - 13 INTRO. You are either a missionary or a mission field. You are either a soldier of the Cross or like those soldiers at the Cross. You are either God-sought or God-found. Here in these verses you find several God-found, missionary minded, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Is In His Hand

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001

God is in control, and we have have hope and security in knowing that nothing will take place in our lives, or in this world, that He is not aware of.

This past Wednesday, we began looking into the subject of worship. I shared with the church some-thing that the Lord spoke to me several weeks ago. He said, "I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise." I believe that this is God’s desire for the entire Body of Christ, but it has specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crippled Prince

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 21, 2003

This message deals with the tragedy, and triumph of Mephibosheth....the crippled prince !

The Crippled Prince 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13 I. The Grief Suffered. Mephibosheth had royal blood flowing through his veins. He was the Grandson of Saul the King of Israel, and the son of the heir apparent Jonathan. He was born and being brought up in regal splendor at the palace. He had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Qualities Of A Champion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003

What does it take to be a champion for Christ?

The Qualities of A Champion Selected Passages January 5, 2003 Introduction What an incredible season this has been for the Ohio State Football team! Look at all they have accomplished: remained undefeated during the longest season ever (13 – 0), succeeded in spite of constant criticism by so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Doing The Word Can Fix It!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 14, 2008

Second in the teaching series in the book of James

Doing the Word Can Fix it! Text: James 1:9-27 9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

The First Six Seals, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2014

As the Tribulation begins, words can barely describe the times that are ahead of the inhabitants of Earth. Christians today ought to live and act with urgency to tell others about Jesus, and this chapter begins to show us why!

The First Six Seals, Part 1 Revelation, Part 6, Revelation 6:1-6 Introduction - Today we begin to look at a time so horrific … words barely describe it -- There’s an urgency to tell others about Jesus; because this is prophecy - I want to remind you that after Chap. 3 the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Flower Garden Sermon Iii: The Red Rose - Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 24, 2019

Sacrificial Love is that True Love God demonstrated to the world when He sent His One and Only Son to save us from our sins. What a challenge to us - repentant sinners saved by God's grace - to love one another!

GOD’S FLOWER GARDEN III: THE RED ROSE LOVE DIVINE, ALL LOVE’S EXCELLING Song of Solomon 2:1 God’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Would There Be Enough Evidence To Convict You?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 11, 2024

How would we stand up in a court based upon our Christianity? Would we truly be found guilty of being a Christian or would we be acquitted due to lack of evidence?

At the time when the Jewish remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls, Joshua was the High Priest (Haggai 1:1, 2:4). APPOINTED, ACCUSED, APPEARANCE, ACCEPTABLE In verses one - four: Satan “resisted” (accused) Joshua, who depicts the country of Israel here. The allegations were exact, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Christ's Second Coming

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

The second coming of Christ is an event that will forever change the course of human history. As believers, we are called to be ready, to live in constant anticipation, and to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

PREPARING FOR CHRIST'S SECOND COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom." Supporting Texts: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running The Race

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The Christian journey is often described as a race. Unlike earthly competitions where only one person wins, in the race of faith, every believer who runs well and endures to the end will receive the prize of eternal life.

RUNNING THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven's Horrible Enemy Here On Earth Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2002

Following Jesus can get you killed. God warns us that the enemy is near, large, dangerous, but temporary. Christian, hold on. In the end we win.

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 12-14 Lesson 6 Heaven’s Horrible Enemy Here on Earth Are you old enough to remember when we feared an atomic holocaust? The world super powers had amassed enough nuclear warheads to blow up the planet two or three times, and they had these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prisoners Of War Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Apr 26, 2007

A "behind-the-scenes" look at the cosmic battle over planet earth, and how we can be sure to overcome in the end.

I’m sure you all remember how, just a couple of weeks ago, the world watched with anxious attention, awaiting news of the fates of 15 members of the British Royal Navy who were captured after supposedly entering Iranian waters. The crew of the HMS Cornwall were taken into Iranian custody and held ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The/Our Heavenly King Will Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2003

LAST JUDGMENT(C)/2ND LAST - Our heavenly King will return bringing blessings for believers and punishment on enemies.

THE/OUR HEAVENLY KING WILL RETURN Luke 19:11-27 - November 9, 2003 LUKE 19:11-27 11While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. 12He said: "A man of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2001

There were many faces that surrounded Jesus as he rode into Jerusalem. What did Jesus see as he looked and them and what does he see as he looks at the crowd that surround shim today.

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY, "FACES IN THE CROWD" It’s six days before the passover, in less then a week Jesus would be hanging on a cross. But right now Jesus is in Bethany a small village about 2 miles east of Jerusalem. He is at the home of Simon the leper having a meal. At the dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ