Sermons on Essentials:

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

"understanding The Power Of Intercessory Prayer."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 6, 2025

Intercessory prayer continues to be essential today. It involves praying for individuals, communities, and nations, asking for God's mercy, guidance, and intervention. A dedicated prayer warrior demonstrates an active partnership with God to fulfill His will and purposes on Earth.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES {1 Timothy 2:1-3} [1] “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;” [2] “For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon I: "bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

God sent His Son into the world so that all who believe in Him, and receive the salvation God offers through His Son Jesus Christ, should have et eternal life. Jesus is essential for life that has no end!

GREAT “I AM’ DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I am?” Then He asked them a pointed question, “Who do YOU say I ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Go! And Embrace The Trinity: Knowing The Triune God Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025

What if… the Trinity was not a puzzle to solve, but a Person to know? What if understanding God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit wasn’t just theological doctrine, but a doorway to deeper intimacy with God, powerful prayer, richer Bible reading, and a renewed spiritual life?

Go! And Embrace the Trinity: Knowing the Triune God Changes Everything Main Idea: Understanding the Trinity isn't a puzzle to solve—it’s the very foundation of a transformed life in Christ. INTRODUCTION: THE MYSTERY THAT TRANSFORMS Imagine a young boy standing at the edge of the ocean with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Genesis 1:26, Romans 8:26-27, Romans 8:34, John 14:26, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 3:16, Matthew 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triple Threat Stance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2012

In basketball there’s a "triple threat" stance than can make an offensive player an effective threat to the opposing team. In the same way, Jesus models a "triple threat" for us that can make us effective for His kingdom. What is that triple threat, and h

OPEN: (We began the sermon by showing portions of two separate videos by Michael Jordan describing the “Triple Threat” stance and how it works. The first video we showed the first 17 seconds of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHAut0qI10&feature=related. We followed that clip with the last few ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Loving God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

I purposely decided to preach on the topic of God’s love at the end of this series because love is an essential attribute of God, the capstone of His personality. Having said that, I feel overwhelmed and challenged by the task of trying to put into words

Our Loving God I know I got a lot of mileage last week out of turning 40 but I thought I’d begin this morning with a story about what happened when a young couple invited their aging pastor over for Sunday dinner. While the parents were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is My Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

One thing, that I have not really stressed, all that much in my ministry – sure I mention it occasionally – but usually, only in passing – and it is the essential truth, that I want to talk about for the next 3 weeks - >>>>> okay, here it is - steward

“Where Is My Heart?” Recovering A Vital Truth – part one Back in the early 1980’s I was stationed in Yorktown Virginia and would occasionally make the 4 hour trip back home to Maryland. I remember coming back home one time, it was starting to get dark, I was on I-495 bypassing Washington DC – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can Our Sermons Have Greater Influence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the f

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the first century apostles. Notice in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Dealt With Disrespectful Sheep

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2004

Disrespect of leaders is a common problem that few seem to have a solution for. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His people when they failed to show Him the respect He deserved. Resepct is essential as it is a deferential esteem that proceeds obedien

How Jesus Dealt With Disrespectful Sheep Mark 8:33 Disrespect of leaders is a common problem that few seem to have a solution. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His people when they failed to show Him the respect He deserved. Resepct is essential as it is a deferential esteem that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006

When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Demonic Powers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 7, 2004

Multitudes who start down the road of permissiveness are soon trapped in a lifestyle of enslaving addictions and shameless practices that rob them of self-respect, satisfaction, and hope. Essentially, Satan has them in his power, just as he had the maniac

Overcoming Demonic Powers (Mark 5:1-5:20) Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers. The Bible promises us victory in advance if we appropriate Christ’s truth. "Greater is He who is in us than He who is in the world." (I John 4:4) When Jesus healed the demon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus First Place In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Jan 16, 2008

Much of the false teaching taking place in Colosse had to do with the minimizing of Jesus. Many people thought He was important but not essential. They had given Him a place in their lives, without recognizing that He demands first place. Jesus was promin

Intro: There was an article in a national news paper a few years ago that featured a denomination that wanted to radically reach those who feel alienated from church. Using market research and focus groups, this denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With And Separating From Your Evil Human Foundation Series

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the through examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation and how the Lord seeks to start a fresh

By Bode Ayodele Foundation, in the general sense is the invisible aspect of a building on which it main structure rests upon. The strength of the a building is largely dependant upon its foundation. What is human foundation? Drawing from above we may define the human foundation as being made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Proper Care And Feeding Of Parents Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

This is the third message in our series "Desperate Households." We’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-6:4. Today the Scripture we’re going to study essentially shows us how to treat our parents.

This is the third message in our series “Desperate Households.” We’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-6:4. The past two weeks we’ve focused on the relationship between husbands and wives. I’m calling today’s message “The Proper Care and Feeding of Parents.” The Scripture we’re going to study ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Influence Of One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010

Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational