Sermons on Earning The Crown: showing 2,236-2,250 of 31,176

Getting A Grip On Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2016

Everyone wants to be righteous, but what does that even mean? How do we gain that status? Check out this debate as presented by our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read Romans 4 and pray We’re continuing our series about Christianese- those code words often only recognized by those who have been in the faith for some time. By brushing up on these words, it’s our hope to better use or describe the terminology so that the world might come to know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 30, 2020

Ultimate joy is found in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever tried to do something that was literally impossible to do? • For instance, when I was young, I was not the tallest person on the block. • I wanted to do things that would make me taller, As you can see, it worked! :) • There was really nothing I could do to make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For Heroes!

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

A message for the fourth anniversary of 9-11 and for a service to recognize local law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency workers

SPECIAL DAY: PATRIOT DAY: AMERICA REMEMBERS TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:3-8 TITLE: “THANK GOD FOR HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: A. The passengers on a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time when one of the passengers, a beautiful young woman fell ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life Of Grace

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 14, 2008

Having gratefully received the gift of God’s grace, we can’t repay it or hoard it, but pass it on to others.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is relatively easy to accept grace but it seems rather challenging to live a life of grace. I say it is relatively easy to accept grace, because we human beings have the tendency to earn it first. Do a trick – get a cookie! A doctor told a story about an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lass With Downs Syndrome And How I Learnt About Being God's Friend

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 17, 2018

When you go to work, however tough your job, you don't go alone

Tomorrow many of you will be in the workplace. Some of you may have to make difficult decisions about people’s livelihoods. Who do you fire? Who do you keep? Some of you may have to face difficult moral choices? Do you obey that order from your boss when it is ethically suspect? But if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

Does Your Faith Work? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

Faith that works acts on God’s promises.

Do you remember the advertising slogan, “They got their money the old fashioned way: they earned it!” It was very popular, and very clever. But of course many - if not most - people with the real money in this country didn’t get it by earning it. They got it the real old fashioned way: they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Grace - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

As Christians, one of the most important things we need to fully understand is the grace of God. Grace is the most important concept in the Bible, Christianity, and the world. The very center and core of the whole bible is the doctrine of the grace of God.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD Part 1: WHAT IS GRACE? As Christians, one of the most important things we need to fully understand is the grace of God. Grace is the most important concept in the Bible, Christianity, and the world. The very center and core of the whole bible is the doctrine of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Coming King

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 28, 2015

In Revelation 1:7-8 John presents five truths about His second coming and answers these questions in considering its 1) Necessity (Revelation 1:7a), 2) Glory (Revelation 1:7b), 3) Scope, Response (Revelation 1:7c), and 4) Certainty (Revelation 1:8).

As the end of the year approaches, it is natural to consider what comes next. We spend so much time considering the birth of Christ. But for every time the Bible mentions the first coming of Christ, it mentions the second coming 8 times. Despite the scoffers who deny the Second Coming (2 Pet. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Other

The Alpha & The Omega Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

1) Necessity (Revelation 1:7a), 2) Glory (Revelation 1:7b), 3) Scope, Response (Revelation 1:7c), and 4) Certainty (Revelation 1:8) of the Alpha & the Omega.

Productivity experts advise clients on ways to efficiently operate to maximize effectiveness. Stephen Covey, in his work: “The 7 habits of Highly Effectively People”, in habit 2, notes that people should: “Begin with the end in mind”. He said that “if your ladder is not leaning against the right ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Other

"Bethlehem"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003

This Christmas message explores the little town of Bethlehem ... how God had prepared Bethlehem for 1700 years for the birth of His Son, Jesus.

“Bethlehem” INTRODUCTION: We think of Bethlehem ONLY as the birthplace of Jesus. Some might even realize that King David was born there. BUT … Bethlehem is mentioned 53 times in Scripture. There are actually 2 BETHLEHEM’s mentioned in the Bible: o NORTH – in Galilee – only 7 miles from ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

We Are God's Gifted People

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jan 23, 2004

May your heart be filled with joy as you remember God’s many gifts to you.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Epiphany 2 Series C Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (1 Cor 12:1-11 NIV) "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. {2} You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Practical Guide To Joyful Living Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

8 Concepts towards having joy in your life. This chapter is jam-packed with jewels of verses to encourage you and give you peace in the midst of life’s storms.

I love how Paul can, in a part of the letter that seems like just the "sincerely" section - throw out some absolutely incredible gems! Work on Earth - Live for Heaven 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Throne Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003

The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS GOD’S THRONE Revelation 4: 1-11 The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven. As he wrote the vision down, John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God