Sermons on Followers Not Fans:

Grant Us Wisdom

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 22, 2021

We live in the Information Age, a time in which entire libraries of knowledge are available to us. And that’s a blessing. But as followers of Jesus, let’s also remember that wisdom and understanding are even more crucial to making a difference for God in our generation.

Read Luke 2: 39-52 When I was a young boy, I had what should have been a teachable moment. My mother, siblings and I were just returning home from being out for the afternoon, and as she pulled in the driveway she said, “I want everyone to come straight into the house. We’re going to eat very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Worshipping The King!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 16, 2019

The following sermon is going to suggest that like the Magi we are to honor Christ on His birthday by bringing Him sacrificial gifts of love and deeds of self-denial with the goal that the world might see and bow their knees to the awesome strength, power and love of the Savior!

Worshipping the King Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “May people never dwell upon our attainments or our deficiencies, but may they always observe this one thing, that we are men of God, that we are ambassadors of Christ, that we are Christ’s servants, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 3:20, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Attractive?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 13, 2020

As we follow on the weekend of Valentine's Day, Jesus talks about what is attractive to Him, and what we should be attracted to. He shows us what sin is, so that we see who HE is.

2.16.20 Matthew 5 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ 28 but I tell you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to fall into sin, pluck it out and throw it away from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding The Our Story In God’s Story

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2021

The following sermon is going to refer to many biblical stories to help you locate your identity in the Biblical narrative of God’s word so that we might draw nearer, become more like, and yearn to personify Christ’s holiness!

Finding the Our Story in God’s Story Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Who doesn’t like a really good story? If done well they masterfully invite us to “live” the life of others and often provoke a rainbow of intense feelings such as happiness, joy, exhilaration, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 4, 2021

The following sermon is going to review the prophet Micah's predication of the Messiah so that we might see the babe lying in the manger to give us great hope that our Lord, Savior and King is none other than our Messiah!

What Child is This? Micah 5:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Zion’s Distress When King Herod gathered the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law and asked where the Messiah was to be born (Matthew 2:3-6) they quoted the Messianic prophesy of Micah 5:2: “but ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Attaining True Human Dignity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

During this Christmas season, it makes sense that we should follow Mary’s prophetic declaration, “all generations will call me blessed”, by praying her prayer, the Magnificat, and asking God to give us the same spirit of obedience she had.

December 22 The Magnificat Today's vesper antiphon speaks to Jesus as the "King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart." One of the now "traditional" movies lots of people see each Christmas is one set in the middle of the last century. It's called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:21-28, Luke 1:46-56, 1 Samuel 2:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Creating A Refuge Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Claiming new spiritual territory is difficult. All who seek to follow Jesus in faithful obedience while walking in hostile territory need a place of refuge. It’s up to the body of Christ to create that safe haven for both ourselves and others.

Conquering the land, or claiming new spiritual territory, involves grueling spiritual labor. We will encounter resistance, or even minor persecution, when sharing the message of salvation in Jesus Christ; and we can grow weary if we do not have times of refreshing. We’ve got to find a safe haven ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Difference Does The Resurrection Make? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Pagans expected nothing to happen after a person dies. Jews expected the faithful to be resurrected at the end of time. And Christians have felt that not only has Christ risen from the grave but His resurrection guarantees His follower's resurrection.

Happy Resurrection Day to Cross Church! Maybe you grew up thinking miracles happened a long time ago, if at all. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to both ancient miracles and modern ones. But if you’re looking for a miracle, you need not look any further than the empty ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, Romans 6:5-11, 2 Timothy 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Launches The Twelve

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2021

In Mark's version of the sending of the 12, he tells us the exciting story of how Jesus chose 12 men and set them apart to go tell others the Good News of faith in Christ. We need to follow their example!

JESUS LAUNCHES THE TWELVE Mark 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It’s all a matter of how you look at it 1. Four people looked at the same glass of water and saw something different. The Optimist said, “It’s half full.” The Pessimist said, “It’s half empty.” A Hindu looked and said, “The glass in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"i Will Be Diligent: Part 2" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020

The man of God is to not follow trends, fads, feelings, what people would like to hear, or preach messages that make them feel "good", but instead preach the Gospel without compromise or apology and to stay committed no matter what happens.

The previous message based on 2 Timothy began with the definition of diligence. It means being constant in your efforts, finish what you started, stay committed to the task and not quit or become distracted. Preparation and thought are a part of this process. Never start anything without going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Abandonment

Contributed by Todd Spires on Feb 3, 2021

To some Christianity can often feel like a list of do's and don'ts. And the idea of abandoning everything to follow Jesus doesn't exactly sound fun. There is, however, tremendous and lasting joy in abandonment

Introduction: • General Welcome • Today we will be in Mark 10:17-31 looking at the Rich Young Ruler • The title of the message is, “Joy in Abandonment” o Christianity often feels like a list of dos and don’ts o The idea of abandoning things doesn’t always sound “fun” o There is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Death Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2022

We can follow the thoughts in Ecclesiastes 1-12 and we be fearful of death or unsettled by it and unnaturally hold onto this physical life or we can realize there is a better way… a wiser way… that takes into account fearing God and our relationship with Him.

WISE LIVING: DEATH Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 8:1-17 [somone from the congregation] INTRODUCTION… Movie Quotes… moviequotes.eu/life/death Some people like movies and TV and can quote their favorite characters at the drop of a hat. I can do that sometimes. I do ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon is an exposition of "The Lord's Prayer." This prayer is sometimes called “The Model Prayer,” and it is an outline for prayer that all of us, as disciples of Jesus, should seek to follow when coming before the Lord with our petitions.

In our message this morning, we are going to look at what is called “The Lord’s Prayer.” And I want to get started by sharing how the gospel writer Luke prefaces this prayer. We read in Luke 11:1-2, “Now it came to pass, as [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 6, 2023

We all need a daily pattern of prayer. Sometimes we also need an extended time of prayer. It means we are following the pattern of our Lord and really making time for solitary prayer a priority along with our corporate time of prayer.

We need to pray. We need to follow the example of our Lord Jesus who made prayer a priority. We will look at the passage of scripture that tells us about when Jesus got up very early and got off by himself to pray. There was a cartoon where one praying mantis was talking with another and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Christmas Is Expecting From You.. Series

Contributed by Seyi Ajayi on Dec 31, 2022

We thank God for the gift of Life and Opportunities He has given to Humanity all over the World to Express themselves in whatever way Pleases them. However in the Spirit of the Season, Christmas as widely accepted and Historic, We are Expected to do these following....

Christmas Season is a moment of Celebration Globally, It's symbolizes a moment of Joy, Celebration and happiness and Holidays. A lot look forward to Christmas Season and it's helps to build Connections with Families and many others Merits. Lots of People Travel from Different countries to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Charismatic