Sermons on Cup:

Graveside For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Graveside service for an elderly woman with dementia.

Let’s conclude our service today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the paths of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon V: Praising God For Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Elementary to our Christian Faith is our awareness that God Is For Us and that the Spirit of God is with us, working in and through our situations to bring about that which is best for we who love Him.

ELEMENTARY TO OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH: VICTORY IN JESUS! “Elementary, Mr. Watson!” Most of us go back far enough to remember to whom that phrase was ascribed – Of course, Sherlock Holmes the inspector whose keen insight into otherwise mysterious situations ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

If You Were Only Guilty Of One Fleeting Sinful Thought, A Lifetime Of Righteous Deeds Could Not Justify You.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

Our sin has earned a wage of infinite loss and this loss cannot be undone, even if we dedicated our entire life as an effort to undo it.

SCRIPTURE: James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in ONE point, he is guilty of all." Romans 3:20 "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to ...read more

Examine Yourselves

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

Daily examination of our spiritual walk

EXAMINE YOURSELVES 2 Cor. 13:5 5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! As Jeremiah lamented over the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon X: Jesus Meets Our Need For Security Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

In times of trouble - no matter the form it may take - fear of the unknown can overwhelm us and cause anxiety. Yet, a child of God can remain calm in the midst of uncertainty because our security is in the Savior our Shepherd.

JESUS MEETS OUR NEED FOR SECURITY “I am the Door . . . I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:9 . . . 10:14) Throughout the Bible, the image most often used to dramatize God’s love and care is that of a shepherd; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, John 10:14

God Whispers And Whistles Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019

God thinks about you, and God has a wonderful plan for your life.

A. INTRODUCTION “Did you know that God sings? That He works? Or that He cries? God does many things that you may not have thought about before. But the more you know about Him, the better you can respond to Him. God gets jealous, angry and He smiles. God smells pleasant aromas, collects tears ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-12, Isaiah 5:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 16, 2015

Our society has hijacked Christmas from all of us over the years turning it into one of the biggest commercial events ever. We have to stop this attack on our sacred holiday and tell the world sorry – Christmas is about The Prince of Peace.

The Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:7 KJV Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7-8, John 16:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forsaken Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2018

Jesus experienced being forsaken by God to unite us with Him.

1. Matthew 27.45-49 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the bystanders, hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graveside Service For A Christian Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

A brief message to close out a funeral service at the graveside.

Let’s bring some closure on saying farewell today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible Odds Part 2 Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Did you read something new in God’s Word-past week? Something familiar with new eyes? Did you share God’s Word with someone this week?

Today we are in part 2 of 2 part series titled “Impossible Odds”. Last week I told y’all about how this story of Nehemiah came to me, and compared it to starting Cross Pointe Church. While obviously not nearly the scale as Nehemiah’s task, there were some similarities. • We’ve been rebuilding ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-30

Oil On My Head

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

The oil on your head represents the anointing of God upon your life.

OIL ON MY HEAD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:5 "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:13, Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live Fully In Christ - Colossians 2:9–10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

Many people today feel empty. Despite full calendars, full bank accounts, full wardrobes—they feel hollow inside. The world promises fulfilment, but it delivers fleeting moments and lasting emptiness.

Go! And Live Fully in Christ - Colossians 2:9–10 (NLT) Opening Prayer Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank You for the power of Your Word and the presence of Your Spirit. We thank You for Jesus—fully God, fully man, our Redeemer, and King. Speak to us now, Lord. Open our minds to truth, our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10, John 1:14, 2 Peter 1:3, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 10:9, Colossians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Shortcuts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

Do the right thing. There are no shortcuts when serving God.

No Shortcuts Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He repeatedly tried to climb out, but the walls were too slippery, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Jesus did not pray to change God’s will, rather He prayed to discover God’s will.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

Bittersweet Sovereignty

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things according to the counsel of His will.

Bittersweet Sovereignty I. What Is God’s Sovereignty? Eph 1:11 - The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things (Rom 8:28) according to the counsel of His will. Prov 16:9 Our planning, Prov 19:21 His directing, Prov 20:24 His directing, Gen 50:20 & John 21:22 (Our understanding) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist