Sermons on Crowns:

Surprise Endings: When? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2019

We might think Christ will judge us based on our correct doctrine, faithful church attendance, or moral behavior. But in our text Jesus offers a different standard: our response to the needy people of this world - the least of these.

Surprise Endings: WHEN? Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We are at the end of our four-part sermon series called Surprise Endings. This parable is different in some ways. It does not begin with “the Kingdom of heaven is like” - leading some to believe it is not specifically a parable. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Section (3) I Thessalonians Chapter 2 The Model Servant Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018

Paul must face some accusations.

I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 2 THE MODEL SERVANT I. INTRODUCTION The model church requires a model pastor. Paul filled the role very well. However, as is often, even the best of men cannot please all men. Paul must defend his position against accusations and maintain the character of a servant of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living To Leave A Legacy Of Faithfulness

Contributed by T Sackson Simon on Aug 12, 2023

This sermon will seek strategies to living a life of faithfulness from the life of Joseph

I have read that William Carey land of India from England is buried in the Mission Burial Ground in Serampore, West Bengal. One his tombstone these words are inscribed. William Carey born 17th Aug. 1761, died 9th June 1834 "A wretched, poor, and helpless worm on thy kind arms I ...read more

Creation Then - Not Evolution (Follow Up Post On "I Can’t Understand All This”) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022

This message continues the theme of God's creation that is so awesome. Evolution is a waylaying trap of Satan to destroy God's creation. Includes a poem titled "Creation Then - Not evolution". I hope you like it. "By Him, all things were created and all things exist."

CREATION THEN - NOT EVOLUTION (FOLLOW UP POST ON “I CAN’T UNDERSTAND ALL THIS”) A FOLLOW-UP POST FROM “I CAN’T UNDERSTAND ALL THIS” In that last post, we looked at some of the fantastic marks of creation God has left us in this world, and in the Universe. Only the deliberately perverse mind of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-6, Psalm 19:1-2, Isaiah 5:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Glorify Your Son

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 24, 2022

"Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, so that Your Son may also glorify You." When God commands his glory to overshadow our church, our mouths will be full of praise and our lips with thanksgiving forever.

FATHER, GLORIFY YOUR SON. "Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,  as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1, John 12:23, John 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of Smyrna: Possessing The Wealth Of Heaven (Revelation 2:8-11)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2023

Within the city of Smyrna, there existed a struggling Christian community undergoing intense and withering persecution. The Lord Jesus came to them with a word of comfort for their dark days. Even though they were poor, they were, in fact, rich beyond imagination.

In our look at the seven churches of Asia Minor described in Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, we come to the second church the Lord Jesus addresses in terms of testimony and steadfastness to the Gospel. This is the church in the city of Smyrna, which was located about 35 miles north of Ephesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9, Mark 13:13, Luke 21:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 11:36-38, Revelation 2:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Trial Of Jesus - Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

Both Pilate and Herod agreed Jesus was innocent, but the Jewish leaders refused to accept the verdict. This integrated gospel account of His trial includes prophecies of details foretold by Isaiah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Pilate They tied Jesus up, and the whole crowd led him away from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment in the early morning. They delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea.(Matthew 27:2, John 18:28) The Jews wouldn't go into the judgment hall. They would be defiled (considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:11-31, Luke 23:1-22, John 19:1-16, Isaiah 50:7-9, Isaiah 50:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The Cross: "today Paradise Is Yours"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 1, 2023

Friday afternoon. It’s another hot day in Jerusalem. You could never call crucifixion ordinary. But the Romans did it all the time. Two Thieves, three crosses. Who is the man in the middle who offers paradise?

In Jesus Holy Name March 5, 2023 Lent II Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Today you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Finish Well Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Keys on how to finish our life well.

FINISH WELL 2TIM 4 VS 1-8 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (NKJV) 1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: *other

No More Shame Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 10, 2017

From our earliest childhood most of us have had to deal with shame. It’s instilled in us by statements like, “You should be ashamed of yourself” or “Shame on you!” This message is about Jesus bearing our shame! You Can Be Free From Shame!

No More Shame Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan | 2-12-2017 John 8:1-11 Introduction From our earliest childhood most of us have had to deal with shame. It’s instilled in us by statements like, “You should be ashamed of yourself” or “Shame on you!” This message is about Jesus bearing our shame! You are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 50:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral - Christian Man Who Died After A Prolonged Illness Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 17, 2014

Funeral - Christian man who died after a prolonged illness. Can be adapted for most situations.

(1) Song – How Great thou Art (2) Scripture – 2nd Samuel 3:38 (3) Prayer (4) Message Part 1 There are 5 men identified in scripture as “great” men, men such as Moses, Daniel, and Naaman. These are the words of King David to his men at the death of the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:38

Denomination: Christian Church

The Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who intimately knows our weakness, yet He is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters.

Introduction The epistle to the Hebrews is about Christ in His glory. It reveals “The Superiority of Christ.” As we look at Hebrews we see key insights about Jesus and His life on earth. We see a number of theological conclusions from the Old Testament concerning the awesome greatness of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Martyrdom Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: *other

Wounded Warrior? Leaving My Hurt Behind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2021

Woe is my hurt! We must overcome wounded spirits and broken hearts. God help us not trip on stumbling stones.

WOUNDED WARRIOR? LEAVING MY HURT BEHIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) Jeremiah 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. Could we be hopelessly wounded? Do we pick scabs? Is our hurt and wound ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:19, Matthew 24:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deal With The Door.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2024

How do you deal with temptation? You resist it. Yes, that’s true but how? Deal with the door; Don't even go there!

Deal With The Door. James 1:12-15NLT How do you deal with temptation? You resist it. Yes, that’s true but how? James the half brother of Jesus, wrote the Epistle of James, he introduces himself not as the brother of Jesus or the leader of the church in Jerusalem for over 14 years, but as ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15, Proverbs 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal