Sermons on Free Will:

Genesis 55 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how Joseph, his brothers and even the Egyptians mourned the death of Jacob. But what now? What’s next now that Jacob is gone? Do they go back to a normal life back in Egypt? Well they should, but there’s suspicion in the air. [Read Genesis 50:12-15.] For some reason or another ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

"you Don't Have To Go To Church To Be A Christian" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019

This common reason for not coming to church shows two fundamental misunderstandings: 1) what is a Christian and 2) what is church. Help someone see that being a Christian means being part of a church.

People are not going to church as much as they used to. I could give you the statistics, but I don’t think that I need to because you’ve probably personally observed or experienced it yourself. You may have seen it with your own family members, your co-workers, your friends, in the conversations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Ephesians 4:11-13, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Freed For Joyful Obedience (2003)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 23, 2021

Until we are justified in our actions, we are separated by sin away from God. That separation causes us to feel guilty and it denies us the feeling of joy that comes from being reconciled to God in and through Jesus Christ!

FREED FOR JOYFUL OBEDIENCE Text: Hebrews 9:11-14 Charles Colson mentioned that whenever questioned by curious people in the media about which of his Watergate perfidies [sins] (deliberate acts of betrayal of trust) made him feel the most remorseful, he replies honestly and invariably ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Imagine had the early 1940s newspapers read, “Hitler converts to Judaism” & you get a sense of how powerful Paul’s life change happened.

Happy Mother’s Day to Cross Church family & to You. To those who gave birth this year to their 1st child, we celebrate with you. To those who lost a child this year, we mourn with you. To those who are in the trenches with little ones every day & wear the badge of food stains, we appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue; The Story Of Martin Luther And Us

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 21, 2020

Rescue. The news media loves to tell us stories about rescue. (plenty of stories you can add)God is righteous and we are not. God is holy and we are not. Our human need is to be loved, to be accepted. by God. This was Luther's soul search.

In Jesus Holy Name October 25, 2020 Romans 3:22-25a Reformation Redeemer “Rescue: The Story of Martin Luther and Us” Rescue. The news media loves to tell us stories about rescue. When pilot Sully Sullenberger managed to crash ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-23, Romans 1:17

Denomination: Lutheran

"God Is Gracious” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 10, 2018

We should be especially thankful for God's graciousness.

Today, as we continue to think together about thanking God for who He is, we’re going to consider how thankful we should be that our God is gracious. And because our God is also unchanging, that means he’s always been gracious. In fact, this was how God described Himself when He gave the law to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Separate Us From The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Oct 26, 2017

Why was the Apostle Paul so convinced that nothing could separate him from the love of God? Journey together with the Apostle Paul and receive a greater revelation of God's love for you. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

In the year of 2006 for 7 days and 7 nights God woke me up out of my own little world and said, go to India and hear the cries of the people. When I landed on Indian soil God said, I have sent you like the Apostle Paul into Athens, in the name of the 'unknown God.' So today in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:31-34

The Aura Of Rejection

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2018

Lord, help me understand me. Have we ever considered THE POWER OF FEAR when it comes to REJECTION? How do we handle rejection? You can use this rejection to become a better person!

THE AURA OF REJECTION, ( LORD HELP ME UNDERSTAND ME?) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 2 Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding And Joining The Church God Has For You Might Make You Feel Uncomfortable. Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 23, 2020

When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable.

Introduction When we look for a church to attend and to make it our home church, we wants something that feels right; a place that we are made to feel comfortable. And what we are saying to ourselves is that we want a place where the people are more like us than different from us. Think about it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"jesus' Keynote Address"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 19, 2022

A sermon about the REAL Jesus, lest we forget.

“Jesus’ Keynote Address” Luke 4:14-21 If you could choose the words that might encapsulate who you are, the words that you would use to communicate the essence of yourself, your life, your commitments—what would they be? Luke 4:14-21 is essentially Jesus’ life, ministry and purpose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"The God Who Feeds My Soul”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2021

St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. Deep in every human soul is a search for “Harmony” with our Creator, that was lost in the Garden of Eden. Quotes from John Stott and Leonard Sweet.

In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2021 Text: John 6:35 Redeemer “The God Who Feeds My Soul” St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but nothing satisfies our desire for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-33, John 6:43-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Come To Jesus To Overcome Anxiety Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 1, 2017

This message is the introduction and chapter one of my book entitled, "How To Overcome Anxiety In Life: Understanding the Will of God Through the Word of God." Take a look now@ http://tinyurl.com/y9ex4wt7

ANXIETY WEIGHTS DOWN THE HEART Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 I have always warned ministers in training to be careful about what they preach. Often God authenticates your message by letting you experience the circumstances of the message you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 3, 2014

A sermon about the Walking with Jesus.

"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" Luke 24:13-35 Rock band, Green Day, has a song which have some lyrics which go like this: "I walk this empty street On the boulevard of broken dreams Where the city sleeps And I'm the only one and I walk alone My shadow's the only one that walks beside me My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am Barabbas

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

The story of Barabbas is the story of me (and you) and everyone who needs Jesus.

I Am Barabbas Mark 15:1-15 • The decision had been made to have Jesus killed. The religious leaders have had enough, seen enough, and heard enough to know that Jesus had to die. The one problem that they faced and that was that they, as the religious leaders, didn’t have the authority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Peter’s 2nd Sermon Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Acts 3:11-20 Last week as we began looking at Acts 3 we saw in verses 1-10 the lame man asking for something temporary when he asked Peter and John for money. However, he got something better when Peter reached down and took him by the hand because he got working legs. This miracle quickly led to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist