Sermons on Divine Things:

Understanding Satan’s Nature And Tactics Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

Today we explore one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual warfare series: the nature and tactics of Satan. Understanding our enemy equips us to resist his schemes and walk in the authority Christ has given us.

Understanding Satan’s Nature and Tactics January 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15; 2 Corinthians 11:14; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:11-12 Introduction: The Cosmic Struggle Good morning, CrossWay Christian Fellowship. Today we explore one of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-19, Isaiah 14:12-15, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 8:44, Ephesians 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Rebellion In Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop Of Our Earthly Struggles Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

What if I told you that everything we are witnessing in the world today—wars, deception, gender confusion, moral chaos, hatred of God’s people—is not random?

The Rebellion in Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop of Our Earthly Struggles March 16, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Revelation 12:7-12; Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15 Introduction: Understanding the Battle Before the Battle What if I told you that everything we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Brethren

How Is God Involved In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 19, 2025

Suffering is one of the universal experiences in this life. What if you understood God’s involvement in your suffering, would it help you to respond more appropriately? We invite you to reflect and discover Biblical responses to suffering!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) How Is God Involved in our Suffering? Job 22-23 The last two months U.S. has seen natural disasters as well as man-made tragedies. Hurricanes devastated cities. Fires ...read more

Denomination: *other

Sheltering With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2025

Isaiah said that "the Branch" (the Messiah) would be our shelter and refuge. What does that mean, and what difference could it make to how we live our lives?

The year was 1777. A British army of 13,000 men marched on Philadelphia, and the American Congress had fled the city. The Continental army fought valiantly to hold back their enemy, but they were outflanked and outfought and eventually the English took the city. But before the Philadelphia was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Measure Upon Measure – Death – The Restoration Of God - Part 12 (Section 4) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2025

Jesus is all about forgiveness and restoration. Through Adam, sin entered and all died. In Christ all can be made alive. What Adam lost, the Lord restored but in greater measure. There are three blessings of restoration and this message looks at the first of them.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – DEATH – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 12 (Section 4) We have been considering the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin of disobedience. By one man sin entered into the world and death by sin. All have died because all are sinners. There are six results of that sin – guilt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-5, Romans 8:23, Romans 15:7, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Revelation 5:9-14, Revelation 19:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bits And Pieces Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 17, 2025

Before continuing, it’s worth stopping to reflect. The stories of rebellion seem to be without end. There were times of judgment, but even in those moments, God remained faithful.... This contrast between Israel’s rebellion and God’s faithfulness is what make this book so important.

July 19, 2025 Before concluding our trip through the book of Numbers, it’s worth stopping to reflect. The stories of rebellion seem to be without end. No matter what God did, whining and complaining and open rebellion were not far behind. There were times of judgment, but even in those ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fifth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 84:8-12, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15a, Luke 5:1-11. A). O FOR A DAY IN THY COURTS. Psalm 84:8-12. The Psalmist’s second “Selah” separates between two prayer petitions. The first is that the “LORD God of hosts… the God of Jacob” would “hear” his prayer, and “give ear” (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8-12, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 1 Peter 3:8-15, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctification: Limitations Of The Law Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 30, 2025

Do you know what God expects in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)? What if you knew the purpose of God’s Law that would allow you to find joy in obedience instead of despair in failure? Get ready to learn more about the relationships between Christians, the law, and God!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Sanctification: Limitations of the Law Romans 7:1-12 For those who have been with us on Sundays in January, you know our church's theme for 2013 is Peace-making. Making ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-12

Denomination: *other

Joy: Stand Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to live out the Christian faith? What if you knew how to stand firm in Jesus Christ which would help you live for Him? Get ready to discover Paul’s instructions!

Joy: Stand Firm in the Lord Philippians 3:12-4:1 Just a reminder that families and friends who don't attend church may be open to coming to church for Christmas. They need an invitation from us. Some may decline this year but may come the next. But some may be ready this year. We ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Best Kept Secret Of The Rapture

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Jesus will return openly and gloriously to gather His people; live awake, forgiven, and ready for the greatest event in history.

Introduction – Living in an Age of Astonishment If you’ve been paying attention to the world lately, you know it’s almost dizzying. Artificial intelligence is writing music, drafting contracts, and even driving cars. Private rockets land themselves upright after visiting space. A billion people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

(4 Of 4) The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

The Final Call proclaims God’s everlasting gospel, unmasks deception, and anchors believers in worship, resurrection hope, and patient endurance until Christ’s return.

God’s Last Word Is Gospel We all know that in life, the last word carries weight. In a courtroom, hours of argument and piles of evidence are settled with one sentence: “Not guilty” or “Guilty as charged.” At a wedding, all the flowers, music, and vows lead to that one moment: “I now pronounce ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-12, Ecclesiastes 9:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ever Loving Saints

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

God’s everlasting love transforms mortal believers into ever-loving saints who rest in Christ now and rise with Him at His coming

INTRODUCTION — THE QUESTIONS LOVE ASKS It’s not the loudest questions that stay with us. It’s the quiet ones — the ones whispered by an empty chair, a photograph, or a fading voice. Questions like: Where are they now? Do they see us? Are they watching? Is death the end — or a pause between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 11:23-26, Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Fear Knocks, Faith Answers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

When fear knocks again, faith answers with prayer, peace, and purpose—transforming fearful hearts into fearless witnesses of God’s steadfast presence.

I was a long way from home—traveling through Baluchistan, that barren stretch between Pakistan and Iran. The desert seemed endless, the wind dry as powder. By the time evening fell, I had found what looked like a safe spot to sleep: the flat roof of a little white-washed mosque. The stars were so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Burdens Are Lifted

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 22, 2025

Seven messages from Calvary reveal Christ’s heart — forgiveness, compassion, hope, trust, longing, victory, and surrender — still calling us today.

(7 Words of Grace from Calvary) Introduction — The Silence That Spoke There are sermons that persuade, and then there are moments that transform. Calvary was both. No cathedral organ announced it. No polished preacher delivered it. Only a battered, bleeding Savior—lifted between earth and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, John 19:26-27, Luke 23:43, Matthew 27:46, John 19:28, Luke 23:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Yesterday And Tomorrow, Today

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

Jesus unites yesterday, today, and tomorrow—redeeming our past by faith, securing our future with hope, and filling the present with love.

OPENING – THE CROOKED FURROW I was fifteen the summer an old farmer in Tennessee handed me the biggest responsibility I’d ever had. “Take the tractor,” he said, “and plow that field.” It was no small patch of ground. Thirty acres of Tennessee red clay stretched behind the barn, rolling gently ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 118:24, Isaiah 30:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist