Sermons on Crowns:

Leading Under Fire Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2021

If you want to lead people effectively under fire, develop a strong relationship with Christ over time, shepherd the people you lead, and exercise oversight as a willing, eager example for others to follow.

245 years ago today, 56 of our country’s leaders signed our Declaration of Independence. It marked the birthday of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. Many people have paid tribute to that day over the years, but no one said it better than Paul Harvey on July 4, 1974, two years before our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spiritual Gifts, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Don’t you see there are some people that you and you alone can reach? That’s the reason why God says he has prepared good works for you beforehand to walk in them. If we don’t have your gift operating, we are not at our full capacity.

Happy Father’s Day to all of you. On Mother’s Day, the most phone calls are made. On Father’s Day, the most collect phone calls are made. Now that’s ok because we dads like to be needed. On average, children spend around three more minutes talking to their mothers on Mother’s Day versus fathers on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Songs We Sing: "the Old Rugged Cross" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 18, 2025

The death of Jesus is the central thought, intention, and focus of the classic "The Old Rugged Cross." The death of Jesus is a worthy topic for a worship song because the death of Jesus is central to our faith.

SONGS WE SING: “THE OLD RUGGED CROSS” Romans 5:1-11 #theoldruggedcross INTRODUCTION… Funeral this past week (p) Some of you may know, but some may not, that I am on a short list for a few of the funeral homes around the area for emergencies or when a family has lost a loved one and the family is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hebrews Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 10, 2025

footnotes by biblegateway.com

God’s Final Word in His Son 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 [a]in these last days has spoken to us [b]in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [c]world. 3 [d]And He is the radiance of His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

# 2 - Letter To The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 28, 2025

This sermon deals with the letter to the Church at Smyrna

Letter # 2 – To the Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8 – “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:” The First and The Last In the letter to the church at Ephesus, Jesus begins by introducing Himself with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 1:8, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Matthew 5:11-12, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 2:17-24, Romans 8:18, Romans 8:38-39, Luke 22:31-32, Matthew 28:20, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 20:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Eve (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 24:1-10, Micah 5:2-5a, Titus 3:3-7, Luke 2:1-14. A). THE SONG OF THE ASCENSION. Psalm 24:1-10. David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel (2 Samuel 23:1) takes us on a journey from the Cross in Psalm 22, under the guidance of the Shepherd’s Crook in Psalm 23, to the Crown in Psalm 24. These ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, Micah 5:2-5, Titus 3:3-7, Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 17, 2021

The Blessings, Position, Authority, and Security of the Born-Again Christian are highlighted in a walk through the Scriptures

Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. Mark 11:23 24 When you speak according to the Word and will of God, heaven responds. Luke 11:9-10 You ask and receive; seek and find; knock, and the door is opened unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Leviticus 11:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin With The Tongue – Part 2

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Nov 15, 2024

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell

Continued from Part 1 What are the words that cause sin? Second. Proverbs 15:1-2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. A soft answer turns away wrath; A harsh word ignites anger. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7, Proverbs 18:20-21, James 3:2-12, Psalm 39:1, Job 16:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

The parents of a ten year old son was failing math in public school. After exhausting all efforts they decided to enroll their son into a private Catholic school.

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love? “So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls us by name, offering true life, guidance, and security amid life’s noise and distractions.

Some weeks feel like standing in a crowded barn. So many voices. So much noise. Phones buzz. News churns. Deadlines demand. You find yourself wondering, Does anyone hear me? Does anyone know my name? The pages of John 10 open like a quiet pasture on a loud day. They whisper, Yes. The Shepherd does. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:4

Topics: Shepherd's Voice, Guidance, Listening

The Significance Of Our Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

This sermon encourages weary believers to trust God’s steadfast hope and grace, reminding them that faith endures trials and is anchored in Christ’s resurrection.

If your week felt like a whispered prayer under a loud sky, you’re in the right place. Peter wrote to people with tired eyes and tender hearts, people who knew what it was to be squeezed by life. He takes our chin in his hands and points us toward a living hope, a hope that breathes when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Topics: Timeless Faith, Tested Faith, True Faith

Beauty For Ashes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God lovingly exchanges our sorrow and heaviness for joy and praise, transforming our brokenness into strength through His nearness and kindness in prayer.

If your week has felt heavy, if your heart has carried more sighs than songs, you are in the right place. You didn’t stumble in here by accident. The God who sees you also speaks to you, and His voice carries comfort that steadies the soul. He has a word for the weary and a lift for the lowly. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3

Topics: Rejoicing

Memorial Day

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002

This is a Memorial Day sermon for the wounded and hurting people in our churches. Does our church have any battle casualties?

Sunday Morning May 28, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM MEMORIAL DAY? DOES OUR CHURCH HAVE ANY BATTLE CASUALTIES? EPHESIANS 6:10-12 Introduction: 1. On this holiday weekend, we are to remember those who fought for their country, for those who put their lives on the line in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Until Kingdom Come

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

The kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdoms of our God. Nebuchadnezzar’s Statue describes these kingdoms, and the coming kingdom.

I. Statue of Kingdoms that Affect Heilsgeschichte (Daniel 2) A. Head of Gold -- Babylon B. Breast & Arms of Silver -- Medo Persia C. Belly & thighs of Brass -- Greece D. Legs of Iron -- Rome E. Feet of Iron & Clay -- Roman Catholicism I. Head of Gold -- Babylon Present Day Iraq ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-48

Denomination: Church Of God