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Joy: Overcoming Sorrow Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023

Joy is the normal condition for believers. In the quiet of this moment, identify your source of happiness for a moment. Ask yourself, “What made me happy that is now missing in my life?” What fire have I been warming myself at instead of Jesus?

Happy Father’s Day to all! Dads and granddads, we greatly appreciate you! Good Morning to our Cross Church family meeting at Nance Elementary again this morning. Let me ask you a serious question, “What would like to change about your home?” If you could change one thing about your roommate, what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Towards Transformation: "The Damascus Road” Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2024

In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Ministering To The Indecently Exposed

Contributed by Ulric Eley on Mar 6, 2015

This text provides us with ways to minister to righteous men and women who have moments in life where they are seen at their worst.

In our text we are introduced to the reality that sometimes good people can face moments of indecent exposure. This is the case in the life of a man named Noah. Noah was a righteous man. He was a follower of God left on the earth. The Bible says he was blameless among the people of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Suffering

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 28, 2012

Let’s take a moment to see how like Job we can claim power through suffering.

The Power of Suffering What we learn from Job There is in the human condition a power that is often untapped. This power is suffering. Suffering is the human condition. No person who has lived or will on the earth will be exempt from difficult and trying times. Death comes to us all, and to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph And Potiphar's Wife Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2022

Joseph is described as being well-built and handsome. These are the exact Hebrew words attributed to Rachel in 29:17. Joseph excels not only in proficiency but also in attractiveness. Perhaps because of this, his master's wife invites him to lie with her.

Potiphar's Wife and Joseph (She Lusted For Joseph) "Potiphar sees "that the Lord is with Joseph and that the Lord gives him success in everything he does." Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife The story follows Joseph's life in Egypt. Potiphar buys him as an enslaved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Truth Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 7, 2003

In this message I define what absolute truth means and encourage believers to live it out and bear witness to it.

Intro: We are starting a new sermon series this month called “Truths that Make a Difference.” This morning I want to talk about the truth about truth. Please turn in your Bibles to John 18:28-38. (READ) I want to focus on a few of these verses. Read verse 38. Pilate asked, “What is truth?” ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-14, John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Be Authentic

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018

THIS IS THE SIXTH IN A SERIES OF CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING OUR WALK WITH THE LORD. THE CHOICE TO BE AUTHENTIC IS THE CHOICE TO LIVE EVERYDAY WHAT IT IS WE BELIEVE. WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT SOME GUIDELINES TO HELP US BE AUTHENTIC CHRISTIANS.

I CHOOSE TO BE AUTHENTIC MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-24 THERE IS AN OLD SAYING, “WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET”, AND QUITE FRANKLY, I FIND IT QUITE DECEITFUL. IN MANY CASES THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE, THOUGH WE STRIVE TO BE LIKE THIS, WE FEAR THE VULNERABILITY THAT COMES FROM ALLOWING PEOPLE TO KNOW WHAT WE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 21, 2022

Have you ever felt that belonging to a church requires more than an acceptance of the Gospel? What if you experienced community based on the Gospel as the only requirement for belonging in your church? Get ready to learn about the one truth on which Gospel-centered community is based!

Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Galatians 2 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Christians in Galatia. Galatia is a region of modern-day Turkey. Paul established a ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jesus Prayed For Future Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 30, 2024

Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. He prayed for us.

If you read the 17th chapter of John, you will see that this is an actual prayer that Jesus prayed while He was still here on earth. In this prayer, Jesus first prayed for Himself, then He prayed for the disciples. Finally, Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Faith So Important? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the concept of faith as defined in Hebrews 11:1, emphasizing its power, necessity, and role in our Christian walk.

Good morning, Church Family. Today, we are going to delve deep into the Word of God to explore a topic that is fundamental to our Christian walk – Faith. Our focus will be on Hebrews 11:1, which says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." I love how ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Topics: Confidence, God

Hitting The Mark

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 14, 2013

The Hebrew word for sin is defined as one who misses the mark (bulls-eye) when shooting an arrow. The Hebrew word for Torah is defined as one who hits the mark (bulls-eye) when shooting an arrow. Make sure you are hitting the mark!

Stats from Polls taken since 2000: “In 2012- The American Bible Society conducted a study and found that although 85% of American households own at least one Bible, 36% of Americans read from the Bible less than once a year. Of those polled, 79% saw themselves as “knowledgeable about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Get Where We Are Going Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 24, 2008

Unswervingly follow God’s path to life.

IT’S TIME TO GET WHERE WE ARE GOING Exodus 13.17-14.31 S: Change C: Resurrection and Exodus Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: UNSWERVINGLY FOLLOW GOD’S PATH TO LIFE. Type: Inductive I. EXODUS II. RESURRECTION PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize you cannot earn God’s blessing. • Trust God with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Saving Grace Has Appeared: A Sermon For Either Christmas Day Or Epiphany

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2020

When one understands something life-changing and the light bulb goes on in the head, that moment is often called an "epiphany."

God’s Saving Grace Has Appeared! Titus 2:11-14 Everyone loves a good story. Everyone loves a good storyteller. Back in the days before television we were entertained by stories. Our imaginations were left to paint the picture. A good storyteller makes you feel that you are part of the story. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Satan’s fiercest attacks often come in those moments when we are basking in our spiritual victories; when our strength is exhausted and our defenses are down. Elijah helps us to find ways to overcome those moments of great temptation.

Title: How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and Arnold Palmer had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. He felt he was in pretty good shape. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist