Sermons on Crucible:

Learning To Wait On God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2017

In this section from the story of Abraham, we see that he and Sarah got ahead of God and tried to force God to bring an heir through Hagar. There are a lot of important lessons for us to learn from this episode.

Introduction: A. One day there was a man who was taking it easy, lying on the grass, looking up at the clouds, and having a conversation with God 1. The man said, “God, how long is a million years to you?” a. God answered, “In my frame of reference, a million years is about a minute.” 2. The man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 12 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2018

The opening words suggest that this psalm is an appeal for help during bad times when evil men dominate. There are times when sin seems rampant, sweeping all before it like a tidal wave.

March 3, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 12 Title: To the chief Musician. Upon the Sheminith*, A Psalm of David. *Sheminith (eighth), a musical term found in the title of (Psalms 6:1). A similar direction is found in the title of (Psalms 12:1) Comp. 1Chr 15:21. It seems most probable that Sheminith denotes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Problem After Marriage Is - Communication

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023

The Disney story might be the quintessential man’s fantasy. Think about the scenario: Woman falls in love with a man at first sight, SHE pursues HIM at great personal cost without him lifting a finger to romance her.

AFTER HAPPILY EVER If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, overcoming insurmountable odds to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Thorn

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Sep 20, 2025

Sometimes the greatest gifts God gives us are the weaknesses we would never choose for ourselves.

INTRO If we took an inventory of everything that we say in our prayers, we would likely find that the vast majority of our prayers fall into one of two simple prayers. The first category is the “Gimmie” prayer. You know the “gimmie” prayer well. “Lord, gimme that parking spot right up front. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Laodicea: The Complacent Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Jesus lovingly calls us to reject complacency, pursue genuine relationship with Him, and value what truly matters over worldly success or self-sufficiency.

There’s a kindness in the way Jesus speaks to us. He doesn’t holler from across the street; He knocks at the front door. He doesn’t shove His way into our living rooms; He stands and waits, like the Friend you can trust with the tender truth. You can almost hear the hinge creak as you reach for the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Vibrancy, Complacency, Church

Job's Faithfulness

Contributed by James May on Nov 20, 2005

Take a lesson from Job and remain faithful through every trial. God will bring you through and you will be blessed beyond measure.

JOB’S FAITHFULNESS Sunday, November 20, 2005 – AM If there’s one person in the Word of God that we all should learn to emulate, that man was Job. At the same time, if there was one man in the Bible who none of us want to copy, in the things he went through, it was also Job. Job was a man who ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Light Of The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)

Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My "Other" Life

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Our culture of blame influences how we look at others, but the Lord says examine your own heart first.

My “Other” Life TCF Sermon February 7, 1999 A lawyer in San Diego filed a lawsuit against the city because, during a rock concert at a city facility, he was "forced" (that’s the word the news item used) to use the women’s restroom. GET THIS: he also sued the company that SOLD HIM THE BEER! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Specks And Logs

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 1, 2010

a sermon on hypocritical judging and blaming, and God's admonition to look at our own heart first

Of Specks and Logs TCF Sermon June 6, 2010 Have you noticed that fixing blame on someone seems to be a big part of our culture? Is there any spectacle that illustrates our culture of blame better than the congressional hearing? It doesn’t matter what the hearing is about. What we see is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“let The Walls Fall Down” Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The ultimate workmanship of God is a human being who despite being dead in his transgressions and sins has been made alive in Christ.

“Let the Walls Fall Down” Ephesians 2:11-22 November 30, 2008 OPEN: Ephesians is about the church. Paul is writing it to the church at Ephesus to be circulated among other area churches to show them how to be the church! He will concentrate later on- on some of the moral implications ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #5

Marriage Building Blocks Malachi 2:14-15 A man and a woman who had been married for more than 60 years kept no secrets from each other and shared everything. Well, almost everything. The wife kept a hidden shoebox on her closet shelf and had told her husband never to open it or ask her about it. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted To The Fellowship

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 11, 2012

The early church was devoted to the fellowship - i.e. their local body of believers - what does this mean for us?

Devoted to the Fellowship TCF Sermon February 12, 2012 Let me start this morning by reading the Super Bowl translation of our primary text for this morning. Giants 2:42 (NFLV) – They were fans of the Giants story, and were always together with other Giants fans for the Big Game, and shared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Our Justification Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2019

In the first five verses of Romans chapter 5, Paul begins to focus on the results of our justification in Christ. Paul points toward 3 blessings that comes because of our justification.

Introduction: A. Many years ago a major American magazine published the results of a most fascinating survey. 1. The editors had asked 16 prominent Americans what they did in order to find peace of mind in the midst of our stressful world. The responses were quite revealing. 2. Noted author James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 14, 2020

Laodicea is nothing more than a “room temperature” church. It has become just like its environment

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea Rev. 3: 14-22 The book of Revelation is often viewed as a strange book full of mysterious symbols that are difficult or impossible to understand. Yet the Bible states just the opposite! The word "revelation" means "to unveil" or "to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God