Sermons on Golden Crown:

Smyrna: Unto Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021

Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cross (Not The Couch) Defines The Divine Mission

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2011

The Cross (not the Couch) Defines the Divine Mission 1) For Christ; 2) For Christians

You’ve heard of Operation Desert Storm, the code name for the U.S. invasion of Iraq back in 1991but do you know anything about Operation Moolah? It was a genuine military operation in the early ‘50’s aimed at enticing North Korean pilots to defect during the Korean War. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

In Christ We Are...faithful Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Feb 12, 2008

Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, believes it’s extremely important that you and I know who we are...in Christ. Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinks in his heart so is he.” What we think about our identity—who we are-- can make all the difference i

We have an identity crisis in America. We live in a land of fatherless children... Fathers who have been less than faithful to their wives and children...who have either left and avoid being found (to escape child support) or... Fathers who have completely ignored their families...because of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus As He Now Is: The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2010

When we talk about Christ being exalted at the Father's right hand, most of us have a pretty feeble picture in our minds; yet we do not serve a tired and shy Messiah who is but a man; we serve the Son of Man Who is the Son of God.

Jesus As He NOW Is: The Glorified Christ (Revelation 1:12-16) 1. What is your Jesus like? 2. Weak Jesus or strong Jesus? Is He kind or nice, or both? Does He get angry? Is He a victim to our choices? Is He both man and God, or something less? 3. If you saw His face as it now is, would you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Entry To Jerusalem

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

Israel had been in slavery in Egypt for years. In answer to the prayers of the Israelite people, God sent Moses to Pharaoh with this command: “Let my people go!”

JESUS ENTRY TO JERUSALEM MATTHEW 21: 1-11 [Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-42; John 12:12-14] THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY Psalm 24:7–10 Scene: Exodus 12 Israel had been in slavery in Egypt for years. In answer to the prayers of the Israelite people, God sent Moses to Pharaoh with this command: “Let my people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 15, 2019

The Christ of the Cradles is the Christ of the Cosmos - God Himself becoming a human being.

WHO IN THE WORLD IS CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS John 1:1-14 Bob Marcaurelle “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty, and then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 8)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

Before we get started I want to remind you in Revelation 7 we have an interlude for the Lord to seal the 144,000 jewish missionaries.

These sealed 144,000 jewish missionaries are protected by as they preach and converting people to the Lord by the thousands and perhaps even by the millions. These jewish missionaries have been telling these tribulations saints that the anti-christ is not the Christ and do not take the mark of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast From The Sea Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Antichrist, The Beast From The Sea

Back to Revelation Over the past two weeks, we have explored the prophecies from both Daniel 4 concisely and Daniel 7 in detail. The image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in chapter 4 and the dream that Daniel had in chapter 7 revealed five kingdoms: Babylon (head of gold/winged lion). Medo-Persia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Revelation Lesson #3 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 13, 2024

We have seen Jesus is in the midst of all congregations of the ‘church’; body of Christ. Each congregation and all members of the body are represented by the seven candles on the candlestick. Now we will see ‘seven churches’

Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. DISCLAIMER: I am not a university trained Theologian. I do not believe one must have a college degree to understand the prophecy of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29, Hebrews 10:24, Matthew 13:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day 2023

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2023

This is a very simple message for Father's on their day. it looks at some of the things we should be as Fathers using the Word FATHER.

FATHER’S DAY 2023 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH JOHN 8:32 THEN YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.” INTRODUCTION: WELL, AS I DID A WEB SEARCH FOR “GREAT MEN” QUOTES, I FOUND MANY THAT EXPRESSED A RATHER PRAGMATIC AND, IN MY OPINION, UNBIBLICAL VIEW OF MANHOOD. HERE ARE A FEW: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Losing The Loving Feeling? The Church Of Ephesus

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 18, 2015

A continuation of the teachings of the 7 churches of Revelation this is a look into the church of Ephesus, with a particular focus on the importance of re capturing the passion for Christ.

Losing that Loving Feeling? The Church of Ephesus Introduction: Have you ever lost that loving feeling? If you've been married for some time you may know what its like for marriage to be more work than romance. All relationships go through this from time to time. We get in a routine and go ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The King Ascended Acts 1.1-11

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 22, 2025

JESUS’ ascension confirms HIS Authority as KING, shifts HIS Work from earth to heaven, empowers HIS Church, and assures HIS Return. The KING reigns now - and will return in glory.

2025.11.23 Sermon Notes. Part 4 - JESUS THE KING ASCENDED Acts 1.1-11 SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18 KEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The One

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 9, 2011

Being chosen by God.

I Samuel 16: 1 – 13 / This Is The One Intro: It seems as though every few weeks there is yet another award show on TV. There is the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the Peoples Choice etc. There are also the pageant shows. They used to be called “beauty pageants.” Now they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Things Change Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 20, 2023

The dawn of something new

After Haman was hanged, King Xerxes gave his house to Queen Esther and after finding out that she and Mordecai are related, gave his signet ring to him. Before Haman was executed, he was stripped of the ring. Mordecai was appointed over Haman's house. Esther 8:1-2 A lot of people forget that ...read more

Understanding Revelation #4 Series

Contributed by N A on Sep 4, 2008

In Revelation 4-5, John has a Vision of God the Father, our Powerful Creator, and Jesus the Son, our Loving Redeemer. Our response? To glorify God, and enjoy Him forever!

CHAPTER 4: A HEAVENLY VISION OF GOD THE FATHER: “After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.” (Rev. 4:1). v.1 - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-3

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