Sermons on Crown Of Shame:

Run The Race

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

You and I are in a relay race and maybe even running the final lap - Run as to win!

Run the Race 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. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Faith Anchors

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Sep 8, 2004

Endurance is inspired by the resurrection, by our love for others, and by the prospect of reward at the finish line.

Three Faith Anchors Text: 2 Tim 2:8-13 9/3/04 Function: The listener will take courage to continue in the faith amidst possible discouragement. Every day, people like you face difficult circumstances. Some of these things you face just might be hard hitting enough so that your faith takes a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sky Is The Limit Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 2

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (GENESIS 2:1-25) In March 1997, Dolly of Scotland made headline news. Who was Dolly? Dolly was a sheep. Scientists from the Roslin Institute in Scotland, who have tried for more than 10 years to clone a sheep from a single adult cell, produced Dolly after 277 failed attempts. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consider Him

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011

EOLS: Jesus’ example of suffering and exaltation gives us courage and endurance against trials and tribulations of life.

Consider Him I owe a debt of gratitude to my good friend singer/songwriter Steve Rogers for inspiring me with his song “Consider Him.” Where indicated * the line comes from this song. Heb 12:1-3 (1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Nameless Woman

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010

In this passage we meet a woman without a name, or a named sin. But we get to put our name in the story, and our sin, and see how our God reacts to us in love

Luke 7:36-8:3 We really don’t know much about her. We don’t know her name. We don’t know what she did. But the people living her town knew both. They knew all about her sins, whatever they were, they were public, and they were shameful. You are free to use your imagination ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Excellence In Your Walk

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2011

The way to have excellence in your walk is by 1. Encouragement, 2. Endurance, 3. Enjoyment

“Excellence in Your Walk” 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” As I was sitting Tuesday morning at a Red Lion Inn in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Holiness

So Great A Cloud

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 18, 2019

Saints can be great people like Mother Teresa or Francis of Assisi … but saints can be ordinary people. People like you and me. People who have given their hearts to Jesus. People that the light of God … the light of the Holy Spirit … shines through.

One day a man and his five-year-old son were walking through a beautiful church. The church was filled with bright light from its many colorful stained-glass windows. As the boy looked at the windows, he asked: “Who are all the people in the windows, Daddy?” “They are saints,” his father ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel According To If

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 25, 2021

God’s representatives are a chosen people, called to be a holy people, but Christ will not be glorified unless His people glorify Him by a life lived for Him.

TITLE: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ‘IF’ SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 7:14 Have you ever stopped long enough and taken inventory of the Divine ''Ifs'' that have permeated and prevailed in your life? Not a casual or surface stop, but a still moment where you took the necessary time and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Us: Adam's Family Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 22, 2019

Here’s what we know – Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story.

Today we are continuing our new family series called This is US. Here’s what we know – Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story. We’re going to take a look at ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 29, 2017

The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart.

Title: Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry Date: 4/9/17 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 19.29-44; Revelation 19.11-16 CT: The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart. [Screen 1] FAS: Palm Sunday. No greater pain has ever been experienced on any level more than the hell of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Down By The Dry Riverbed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 31, 2025

The crossing of the Jordan by Israel to enter the Promised Land is an intriguing story. But what can it mean to us?

Back in the 1920’s the US Govt began talking about controlling the flooding of a river in the West called the Colorado. They intended to build the largest dam ever constructed in the US, and they also wanted this dam to supply electricity and a stable water supply to the growing population in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turned Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2025

Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned?

Turned Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Colossians 3:1–7 Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned? INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • Today we conclude our series entitled “Turn,” which has focused on the heart of repentance. • In the conclusion today, we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Keys To Running Your Race Well Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003

Are running your race to win?

1 Cor 9:24-27.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Seven Keys to Running Your Race Well- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith. The word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 John 5:4-8

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Plan For Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 7 Dimensions Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 24, 2008

1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS

THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS THE MESSAGE 1. THE PASSION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal