Sermons on Fred Craddock:

Got Hope? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Put your hope in God.

GOT HOPE? JEREMIAH 30-33 INTRODUCTION: Paul put it this way, “Christ in you the hope of glory,” (Col.1:27). “While we wait for that blessed hope” (Tit.2:13). The writer of Hebrews stated thus, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for (Heb.11:1). The Psalmist ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Jesus Story

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2018

What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that?

What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? No matter how hard we try Christmas has it’s messes and imperfections. If any Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philip The Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2022

Of the four Gospels, Philip figures most prominently in the Gospel of John. Jesus asks Philip how to feed the 5,000 people. Later he appears as a link to the Greek community. Philip bore a Greek name, may have spoken Greek and may have been known to the Greek pilgrims in Jerusalem.

Philip the Apostle (Not to be confused with Philip the Evangelist.) Saint Philip the Apostle Apostle and Martyr Born 3 AD Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire Died 80 AD Hierapolis, Asia, Roman Empire Venerated in Anglicanism Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Oriental ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Living Together In Service Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

The two men Paul introduces us to in this text demonstrate two qualities of people who live together in service.

2002-07 G-4 M-1 (86-76) LIVING TOGETHER IN SERVICE Philippians 2:19-30 INTRODUCTION A. Have you been playing it safe as a Christian? – illustration: A Georgia farmer, ragged and bare-footed, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water. "How is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Sing Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 14, 2003

Returning to Passionate, Creative, God-focused worship

Exodus 15:1-21 1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has hurled into the sea. 2 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What My Father Taught Me

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2009

We need to learn from our fathers. This is a rewrite of one of my favorite Father’s Day messages.

WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20.12 S: Father’s Day Th: Learning from Dad Pr: We need to learn from our fathers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my father taught me. The _____ principle for life that my father taught me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Take It With You

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2009

We exalt "going to church" as the main thing, when the main thing is taking the message from the church home with you into your everyday life.

Take It With You 9/6/09 Psalm 15:1-5 James 1:19-27 Have you ever gone to Walmart with their circular baggage area, left the store and left one of your bags there in the store. What do you do when you recognize it’s missing? Or have you been to a store and left something on the counter ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"My Goodness Is His Goodness In Me”

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 22, 2008

Add on to faith

“MY GOODNESS IS HIS GOODNESS IN ME” 2 Peter 1:5-9 John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins. If an employee was having a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2011

Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Discontented Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2014

Most people will agree in principle that the one who gives is more blessed than the one who receives. But they still struggle with giving – often because they can’t give. They have too many bills and are struggling to get by.

Satisfied. Last Sunday I began a series of messages called “Satisfied.” that is about money – except it’s not really about money. It’s about life. In that message I pointed out three lies that sounded like truths and three truths that sounded like lies. Three lies The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cradle That Rocked The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2014

Paul said this God-Man was “Preeminent,” which means UNRIVALED, UNEQUALED, MATCHLESS, & UNSURPASSED 4. That’s why when He was born in Bethlehem, His was the “Cradle that Rocked the World.”

THE CRADLE THAT ROCKED THE WORLD Colossians 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UNSELFISH REQUEST 1. The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when a Emily, young lady aged about 20 years old walked up and sat on his lap. 2. Now, we all know that Santa doesn't usually take requests ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hoax Of Evolution

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 23, 2014

Atheism is growing in America, due to the universal teaching of evolution. The church must counter this with strong evidence of the impossibility and contradictions of it. Here is a compiling of the latest juggernauts against the hoax of evolution.

THE HOAX OF EVOLUTION Col. 1:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONLY HEARING ONE SIDE 1. A Judge was about to swear in a member of a jury when he was told that the man was deaf in one ear. 2. “You really can’t serve on the jury.” “Why not?” 3. “Because you can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Is Jealous For Me Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 22, 2018

Why is God jealous for us and how is that a good thing?

Introduction: A. If you like to listen to contemporary Christian music, then when you see the title of today’s sermon, “He is Jealous for Me,” you probably think of the David Crowder Band’s song “How He Loves,” because the song begins with that sentence. 1. The beginning of the song goes like ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-20, Exodus 20:4-5, Exodus 34:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Narcissim Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2021

This message looks at the story of Samson and how people can deal with narcissism

In November 0f 1998, I began a sermon that had been percolating in my mind for a few days. It was going to be a message about Samson, the Judge from the Old Testament. If you've attended Sunday School or VBS, you know who I mean, the dude with the long hair who was betrayed by Delilah. Sound ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, Judges 13:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Fact-Based Look At The Life Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

In the life of Jesus Christ we find the idea of truth. Truth is described time and again by Jesus. But what is truth? Truth is indeed a great breathtaking challenge. What is the truth about life?

In the life of Jesus Christ we find the idea of truth. Truth is described time and again by Jesus. But what is truth? Truth is indeed a great breathtaking challenge. What is the truth about life? As believers in this chapel, here to worship God, we know that the truth is as follows: John 1:1-5, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Salvation Army