Sermons on Crush:

Jesus, The Rock Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

There are many rocks on the earth. Some are solid, some are collections of dust. Some are strong and some are very weak. Many men are not trust worthy but Christ alone to be trusted for your life values.

1 Peter 2:2-10 -Tested stone Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! You are my witnesses. There is a marble rock range in Jabalpur (India). There are several colors and layers. People make beautiful souvenirs out of it. I ordered one souvenir to make a family tree to present ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

Selected lists that have blessed me.

Check Lists that have blessed me: Manifested Presence (Ex. 32/Isa.64). • No Thought of merit outside of Christ (Lu. 18: 9-14/Rom. 4:5). • Do not Tolerate sin (1 Cor. 4: 4; 10:13/ 1 Jn. 1: 9; 2:1). • Render Total obedience by the power of the Holy Spirit (Jn. 14: 21/1 Cor. 4:4/Jam. 4:8). • Talk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Chastisement

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

Christians are not punished for sins. God's people can never by any possibility be punished for their sins, for God has already punished them at the cross.

DIVINE CHASTISEMENT "Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him" Heb 12:5 I. Divine Punishments vs. Divine Chastisement A. Importance to draw a distinction for 1. The honor and glory of God 2. The peace of mind of the Christian B. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Galatians: Fighting For The Gospel” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 5, 2023

Tis message is not about "our Walk" nor "the Way" to have peace with God. It is an overview of Galatians and the person of Paul. I have comments about our multi ethnic ministry, as was the congregation in Galatia. Encouragement to read more in the bible this year, a goal.

In Jesus Holy Name January 8, 2023 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 1:1-5 Redeemer “Galatians: Fighting For the Gospel” My wife, Colleen, volunteers at the Mercy Hospital Cancer Center in Merced. She greets people, helps them check in or fill out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5, Galatians 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The War In Heaven (January 1, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 9, 2023

Today’s text deals with Christmas story and beyond because it is about the birth of Jesus and how the enemy targets God’s children.

THE WAR IN HEAVEN Text: Revelation 12:1 - 11 https://youtu.be/YpgkPBQk8lk The sermon starts at 34:11 on the link above 1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2023

The national sport of football is heading towards the Superbowl. Galatians can be seen as two teams seeking victory.... Paul with the true Gospel (football) and Christian Pharisees intercepting the "gospel" by adding rules for victory (salvation).

In Jesus Holy Name January 22, 2023 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 1:11-2:10 Redeemer “Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” The College football National Championship was won by the Georgia Bulldogs several weeks ago. In America we are watching the American ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10, Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"the Tale Of Two Mothers" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 2, 2023

No, it's not about the two mothers before King Solomon. It's the question "Who is Your Mother" ... Sarah or Hagar? Freedom in the promise of God's grace, or still living under the law given at Sinai. Figurative language used by Paul regarding two covenants.

In Jesus Holy Name February 5, 2023 Text: Galatians 4:22-23 Redeemer “The Tale of Two Mothers” There is a great story in I Kings that explains the wisdom of Solomon. When Solomon became king after his father David died he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7, Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Atonement

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

The word "atonement" is missing from the New Testament in many translations. The NIV does use it three times, two of which refer to the sacrifice of Christ.

ATONEMENT There is power in words for both good and evil. Solomon tells us: “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (Prov 12:18). Jesus warned: “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Takes The Sacred Bread & The Sword Of Goliath Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 23, 2023

David now has food. But he is still unarmed. He ran away in such a hurry, he doesn’t have much of anything aside from the clothes on his back, and now a stack of sacred bread.

David is on the run! He is in a panic. Saul had tried to kill, pin him to a wall with a spear while he was playing music for him. Then Jonathan David’s friend goes and tries to calm Saul down and make things right. And Saul tries to kill Jonathan too. So David makes a run for it. His first stop is ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praying For God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019

Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Messiah On A Colt"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2023

A sermon about the love and grace of God as seen through Palm Sunday.

Matthew 21:1-11 “The Messiah on a Colt” Palm Sunday stands out. We celebrate it every year, it’s the only time we get out that wooden donkey and have the children process down the center aisle waving palms. It’s an incredible worship experience. At the same time, it can be hard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Aug 20, 2024

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder,

Imagine this: You've just experienced something miraculous. You were part of a crowd of thousands, all of whom were fed from just five barley loaves and two small fish. There’s a sense of awe and excitement, and you can’t help but wonder, "Who is this man who can perform such ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

The Villain Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 23, 2024

It is important for us to understand the role The Villain plays in the story. He is not a guy in red pajamas carrying a pitchfork. He is the very worst of enemies and life can be very confusing if we don’t take into account that there is a Villain in the story. - John Eldredge

August 24, 2024 The Prologue concluded last week by telling us that Adam and Eve were naked, yet not ashamed. How long did this beautiful, peaceful, perfect situation last? We don’t know. God did not see fit to tell us the time span between the end of the Prologue and the beginning of the Big ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 20:2-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 6, 2020

Paul wants our faith properly based upon the work of Christ.

Christ Died for Us Romans 5:1-8 The Book of Romans has been held in the highest regard by Christian theologians over the centuries. Countless people have become Christians by reading its verses. Among these were Augustine, Luther and John Wesley. So the influence of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's Nothing Like A Mother's Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

In the New Testament we have a wonderful picture that Jesus would tend to people much like a mother hen would tend to her young (Luke 13:34). Comfort involves compassion, encouragement and sympathy.

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER'S LOVE Text: Isaiah 66:13 Isaiah 66:13  As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. A young, awkward boy grew up in southern California, plagued by a learning disability that in later ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: United Methodist