Sermons on Earning The Crown:

A Life Well Lived Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

This was a sermon prepared for a funeral of a dear saint within our church. It was written to honor him in death as he honored Christ in life.

Sermon Title: A Life Well Lived Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 13, 2008 Subject: Funeral of Lawrie Anderson Order of Service Prelude Welcome On behalf of Lawrie’s church and as I was always referred to by Bernice from Lawrie’s pastor, I want to personally welcome everyone here this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2011

The Battle of Armageddon points out the need to follow Jesus and to trust in what He has done for us.

Last year the 1980’s TV series, “The A-Team” was made into a full length motion picture. In both the TV series and the movie, a group of ex-United States Army Special Forces are led by Colonel “Hannibal” Smith who was played in the TV series by George Peppard and in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Honor One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2022

In this sermon, we explore what it means to honor one another and how to do it.

Introduction: A. Welcome to our annual Friends and Family Day – if you are a visitor with us today, then please know that you are our honored guest and we are thankful and honored that you are with us. 1. On Friend and Family Day, I often break away from the sermon series I am preaching through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Real Christian?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

With cultural Christianity being the norm in America, nominal faith is what people see most often, and it’s what comes to mind when we tell people we’re a Christian. So, what is a "real" Christian? This message points out five traits.

I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing a story by Franklin Graham. He tells us, “Some years ago, I was in a cab when I asked the driver about his faith. He replied that he was a Christian, and I asked him how he became one. I’ll never forget his reply: ‘Oh, I was born a Christian’.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Peter 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

On Trial: Grace Or Guilt?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2014

Today we are going to look at Romans 8:1-4 which is the response of Jesus Christ to our accusers on the “sinful nature” team. Let us read the response of the defense and I believe along the way you and I will gain some perspective on grace and guilt.

GRACE OR GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION Order in the court! I am going to ask you to put yourself on trial this morning. I want you to imagine that you are sitting in the court room of life and you are in the hot seat. You are on trial. Your actions and thoughts are on trial. Your attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Matters Part Ii

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 21, 2024

A series on stewardship.

Title: “Money Matters Basics: Tithing” Scripture: Mal. 3:6-12 Type: Topical Where: GNBC 11-10-24 Intro: “Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist who made a fortune by inventing dynamite and explosives for weapons. When Nobel’s brother died, a newspaper accidentally printed Alfred’s obituary ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaping What You Sow

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 27, 2025

This sermon explores how every thought, word, and action sows seeds that lead to a spiritual harvest—whether of destruction through lust, fear, and pride, or of eternal life through repentance, obedience, and walking in the Spirit—urging believers to live purposefully, sowing for the glory of God.

Sowing Seeds, Reaping Consequences 2 Samuel 11-12; Numbers 29:7-12; Numbers 13-14; Galatians 6:8 Does it really matter how we live our lives? Each morning, we rise to meet a new day—each one filled with its own challenges, decisions, and divine opportunities. Like many of you, I begin ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 29:13-14, Galatians 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Us (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2023

In part one we will answer 2 questions... #1 Why should we ask God to forgive our debt? #2 When does God forgive our debts?

“Forgive Us...” The King and His Kingdom OKAY – let’s do this... NOW - I want to start off our time this morning by reading several passages of Scripture... AND UNDERSTAND MGCC – there is no better way for us to begin our time of study this or any morning for that matter than by reading God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2024

Appreciate what Jesus did for you on the cross: feel its sorrow; grasp its suffering; and take its sufficiency. You’ll never be the same again!

In 1940, Clarence Jordan, a farmer-theologian, founded Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, to promote racial unity and cooperation. Soon after that, a pastor gave Jordan the red-carpet tour of his church. The pastor proudly pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. Then, with ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, Psalm 22:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God's People Care Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 27, 2024

An examination of a new start from the book of Nehemiah

Most of us are familiar with football, and with how it is played today, but in its early days it was a very different game. In football's early years, yardage was tough to acquire; points were even scarcer. Wearing little padding and protective equipment, players who used their bodies as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Before Winter Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2005

Is it winter in your life? Do you feel abandoned and without hope? Let the last words of the Apostle Paul encourage you as he prepared to cast off for the next shore.

Quite a number of years ago now I saw what was one of the most impacting presentations of my entire life. An actor – Phil Nash – performed a dramatic reading of 2nd Timothy called “Come Before Winter.” It was just him – in costume, alone on the stage with a few props, reciting the book as Paul the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Study In Revelation 20 The Struggle Behind The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 2, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher¡¦s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing from the study notes that are included

IN REVELATION 20 The Seventh Trumpet in detail [Part 1] The Struggle Behind the Great Tribulation Rev. 12: 1-5 This passage may be one of the most fascinating in the Bible, because it reveals to us the struggle that takes place behind the scenes of this world. The struggle will be so intense in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Preaching

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 1, 2007

Solid biblical preaching is desperately needed in our world today. Why a sermon about preaching? Because there is great power in preaching!

There is Power in preaching 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. There is power in preaching because preaching is important to God: It was important to God in the Old Testament: Prophets sent to preach God’s will. Prophets brought the “Word of the Lord” to people. Prophets declared God’s righteous judgment on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Punishment And Death Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 31, 2004

THe punishment and death of Christ and how he paid the price for us

The Punishment and Death 4/4/04 The death of Jesus shows us Gods Passion for Us. Intro: Jesus has been sentenced to die. As we state last week, Pilate has given in to the demands of the people and handed Jesus over to be crucified. **PP- Jesus and Pilate Scripture: Mark 15:15-20 This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Who Is Our Life

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 24, 2007

Christ is our life.

"Christ, who is our life." Text: Colossians 3:4 Intro:Paul’s rich expression in our text indicates marvelously that Jesus the Christ is the source of our lives. Now, the concept of Jesus as the life-giver is explained and expanded in Ephesians 2:1 (KJV), "And you hath he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Church Of God