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  • 07. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,553 views

    How can we be the salt in a world full of decay?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that is very fitting for our service today. As we come into this sanctuary for the first time to worship together, I can almost hear the words of Jesus’ message ...read more

  • Choosing God’s Love

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
     | 8,572 views

    THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. BEFORE WE CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE WE MUST CHOOSE TO ACCEPT HIS GIFT OF LOVE AND SALVATION. ALL OTHER CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD ARE ADDED TO THIS ONE.

    CHOOSING GOD’S LOVE JOHN 3:16-18 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHOICES WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE IN LIFE. EVERY DAY WE ARE CALLED UPON TO MAKE HUNDREDS OF CHOICES. SOME OF THESE MAY BE MINOR IN NATURE, SUCH AS WHAT WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, OR WHAT WE HAVE FOR BREAKFAST. OTHER CHOICES ...read more

  • The Shedding Of Blood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,078 views

    This sermon explores our need for Christ, the transition from the Old to the New Covenant, and our current standing in Christ's redemptive sacrifice. Key

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a beautiful day, isn't it? A day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. I am so grateful to see you all here, eager and ready to engage with God's Word. Today, we are going to be meditating on a profound passage from the book ...read more

  • What's Wrong With Gambling?

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    Isaiah gives us a glimpse of the forces behind gambling and why it becomes so addictive and destructive.

    Intro: ***A preacher saw a man who looked homeless sitting on a park bench and seemed to be in deep distress so he passed by him, handed him a $20 bill and whispered to him, “Never Despair”. The next day the preacher saw the man coming toward him hurriedly and gave him $60. The preacher asked ...read more

  • Why Are Elders Important

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

    Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

  • The Work Of The Word-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The Word of God produces an enduring work in the believer. But how is that work evidenced in the faithful? 4 evidences of work produced by the word of God in the faithful. The work of the word is evidenced in....

    THE WORK OF THE WORD—1Thessalonians 2:13-16 Paul was thankful that the Thessalonian Christians accepted, believed on & appropriated God’s word. Previously.... 1:1-10—A Faith that soothes the soul 2:1-12—A Ministry that Shepherds the soul The Word of God produces an enduring work in the ...read more

  • Red Letters: Living A Faith That Bleeds

    Contributed by Tom Davis on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    God has hidden the mystery of the kingdom in the lives of the most needy.

    RED LETTERS: Living A Faith That Bleeds Tom Davis *Introduction: When I Look at the World… There are key themes – motifs, trends, patterns – at work in our twenty-first century world. We cannot ignore them and live as faithful followers of Jesus. We cannot live the red letters of the gospel ...read more

  • Cloven Tongues Series

    Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on Jan 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 606 views

    The cloven tongues, like flames of fire, that rested upon the disciples symbolize the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. This power is available to every child of God, empowering us to live victorious lives. Are you ready for it today?

    INTRODUCTION: Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Today message is not just a ritual but a word from the father. Shall we pray? Today, the theme under consideration is Cloven Tongues, a term that came to being on the day of Pentecost according to the book of Acts 2: 1 – 3. The cloven ...read more

  • Encountering The Holy

    Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 374 ratings
     | 35,149 views

    What the church needs more than anything else is a dramatic encounter with the holiness of God to arouse us from our sin induced slumber.

    WORSHIP: ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY Isaiah 6:1-8 August 25, 2002 Introduction: Raccoons go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owner. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be equal to a 100-pound dog in a scrap, a zoo keeper felt compelled to mention the change ...read more

  • Give Thanks In All Circumstances

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 31,040 views

    Give thanks IN all circumstances. A few reasons why: 1) our hope is eternal, beyond any earthly circumstances 2) God work out all circumstances for the best 3) God is with us in the circumstances we are in; 4) it will produce graceful words, 5) it will ch

    Why is it that we must be reminded to set aside one day a year to be thankful? Should we not be thankful every day? Yes; but unfortunately we don’t always remember to do what we should. And that’s why many Holiday was setting a day aside to remind us of what we should be doing. We need Mother Day ...read more

  • Excuse Me, But You Have A Piece Of Broccoli In Your Teeth Series

    Contributed by Steve Hankins on Feb 28, 2017
     | 12,838 views

    This is one sermon from a survey through Matthew looking for the questions Jesus asked and His answers we need.

    Excuse Me, But You Have a Piece Of Broccoli in Your Teeth Matthew 7 NKJV Have you ever sat at the dinner table with someone having that enjoyable conversation, and you notice they have something in their teeth, I have and I have found it becomes difficult to concentrate on the conversation until ...read more

  • “preparing Our Hearts For Prayer!” Series

    Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,564 views

    In this message we look at how to prepare our hearts for prayer. We talked about the importance of grace and surrender is. We also looked at how necessary forgiveness is.

    Introduction: There is a great article that illustrates the concept of grace written by Charles Stanley. “One of my more memorable seminary professors had a practical way of illustrating to his students the concept of grace. At the end of his evangelism course he would distribute the exam ...read more

  • The Speaking God

    Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,781 views

    An examination of Genesis 1 in the context of Divine Communication

    THE SPEAKING GOD OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS Gen. 1:3 "And God said," 1. This phrase is repeated at least ten times in the first chapter. 2. God is a speaking God -- a communicator 3. God is a creative communicator a. "Let there be - and there was" 4. God is a powerful communicator 5. God is a ...read more

  • Where's The Fire?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    Are you too cold to speak?

    Ps 39:3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, KJV David in his meditations developed a fire in his heart and he did not even have the Spirit indwelling Him as we do. That fire caused by the infusion of the Word and the profusion of the ...read more

  • Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 - People & Primary Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,593 views

    A review of how we have gone in the last 12 months with our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (Service), People and our Primary Relationship

    Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 Well we are into a new Millenium and I hope that you had a good night last Sunday in anticipation of the midnight milestone. We had some crazy neighbours who enjoyed themselves. You know that telephone add where two mates just scream down the phone to each ...read more