Sermons on Crusaders:

The Solid Truth Concerning Salvation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 16, 2021

Faithful servants of Jesus Christ like the apostle Paul and those who have followed him over the centuries were obedient to His call to proclaim the gospel despite hardships and opposition. We are to be just as faithful to the LORD in proclaiming the Gospel message as they had been.

At the end of the book of Acts, the apostle Paul is under house arrest in Rome awaiting a hearing from Caesar at his request. He is to appear before Nero and give an account of his work, teaching, and testimony concerning the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation from sin He provides to all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 28:28, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Romans 5:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023

Conflict between the old and the new can lay the foundation for growth, even if the self-examination and change can be painful.

One afternoon when I was 14 or 15, my father and I down in a bottom of a large hole in the side yard digging a septic tank. We were digging with a trowel and a pair of pruning shears, because the ground was so laced with tough, springy ivy roots that you couldn’t use a shovel, you had to scrape ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chat Gpt Helps Me Preach On Ezekiel's Bones Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 25, 2023

So: my AI friend Chat GPT could not write a decent sermon. (She tried but it was as dry as Ezekiel's dry bones). But she did help me write this one, even if I still had to do most of the work.

Bones in desert land, God's breath revives, forms new life, Hope in resurrection. Once upon a time, there were three kings who ruled over three kingdoms. The first king, known for his wisdom and kindness, saw his people suffer from a terrible famine. He called upon his advisors, but no one ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-45, Romans 8:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

Where Everybody Knows My Name

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

importance of having relationships where people and God know our names

How many of you have watched the television show, 'Cheers'? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television set in a bar with a mishmash of characters came every day after work: an alcoholic ex-pro baseball playing bartender, know-it-all postman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, James 4:11-12, Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Challenged In The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 23, 2018

As Jesus entered the Temple for the second time during Passion Week, He immediately met opposition. The chief priests, scribes, and elders had conspired against Him. As we strive to serve the Lord, the enemy will bring opposition against us too.

Challenged at the Temple Mark 11: 27-33 Our text today continues to follow Jesus through what is commonly referred to as Passion Week. He had triumphantly entered Jerusalem and returned the next day to cleanse the temple. Again, for the third day in a row, Jesus had returned to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 26, 2020

At Christmas time we may dare to dream about peace on earth, but it doesn't last long. In Jesus, God showed us the way to true peace and it is not cheap.

“In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

A Puff Of Smoke Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

What did King James say about smoking?

Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Faith When Seeking Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 17, 2014

We All need God’s help and will receive it when we choose the path of Wisdom

How can you honor God when faced with important decisions? In the 1989 blockbuster, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” Jones is battling an evil Nazi scientist. Jones and the scientist are at the end of their quest and are in a room filled with chalices, one of which is supposedly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Said: I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2012

In this passage, Jesus challenges the materialist and nationalist so tht they will become eternalists

Sermon: Jn 6:25-40: I am the bread of Life Bible Marketing Plan An Anglican priest, Roman Catholic priest and a Methodist minister went on a marketing course to learn to sell Bibles to supplement their incomes. Before going on the course, they were asked to go around the week before - and see ...read more

Scripture: John 6:21-41

Denomination: Anglican

Putting On The Whole Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 28, 2012

Somepeople do not even realize that they are in a spiritual battle. There are things we can do and there are things that the Lord provides so that we can live the life that God intended. The Bible says "When" not if the day of evil comes that we may stan

Putting on the whole armor of God Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:14 Introduction- This morning I would like to begin a series called “Putting on the Armor of God.” We have all heard of this passage about being protected from the evil one. What I don’t think we hear often enough ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Lovers Leap Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

The lack of an apostrophe in the title is not an error: it's a simple declarative sentence. Lovers of Jesus take the leap of faith.

I love the Indiana Jones movies. I think my all-time favorite will always be the first one, Raiders of the Lost Ark, but the third one, Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade, is almost as good. How many of you have seen it? Sean Connery (who played Indy’s father) was almost as gorgeous as Harrison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How She Became A Creationist

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

A life changing experience

Seven years old, lying in my dark bedroom, saying a prayer to God, I realized that my words were bouncing down from the ceiling and hitting me in the face. God was not with me in my heart, but out there somewhere—and there was a great blackness between us. I couldn’t reach Him, and I knew, truly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call For Social Justice - The Role Of The Church

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Aug 8, 2024

The church has a role in preparing men and women, as well as children to speak against social injustice and increase our witness

Advocacy is at the core of the implementation of the Accra Confession which calls upon Reformed Christians around the world to engage injustices in the world as an integral part of their churches' witness and mission. Everyone has a voice but some voices are stronger and can support weaker ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Psalm 12:5, Proverbs 31:8-9, Micah 6:8, Isaiah 59:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commitment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon explores the unwavering commitment of believers, the significance of Jesus' actions in Luke 2:42-49, and maintaining a personal connection with God.

Good morning, folks! We're gathered here today to share and celebrate the word of God. We're going to talk about a passage from the book of Luke that's pretty special. But before we get into that, I want to share a quote with you. It's from a highly respected Christian author, Philip Yancey. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-49

Topics: Jesus, Go

What Does It Mean To Inherit The Kingdom Of God? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores how to inherit God's kingdom, see through saints, and feel Jesus's presence, emphasizing God's unending love and grace towards us.

Good morning, my cherished church family! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, ready to hear His word and grow in our faith? I'm tickled to see all your smiling faces today. Before we get rolling, I want to share a quote with you. It's from Philip Yancey, a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Seeing Through, Seeing Jesus