Sermons on Great Expectations:

The Body Of Christ-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2020

5 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-V—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: The current times in which we live are marked by a continual bombardment by the worldly, by the fleshly, by the man-centered separations that exist in our country.—We have Movements promoting racial division, which ironically encourages racial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of God's Leading Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 2, 2020

Go breaks down barriers, set up divine appointments and directs when it matters most.

Good morning. We are going to look at a very exceptional encounter today, in Acts 8. • Philip was led to share the Gospel with a man from Ethiopia in a divine appointment. • That’s THE WONDER OF GOD’S LEADING. Have you ever experienced a blackout? You are walking about in your house at night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Anxiety Free

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 2, 2020

Tired of being kept up to 3 in the morning worrying about the past, present and future? To find out the causes and solutions of anxiety from a Biblical perspective please read and meditate on the Scripture found in this sermon.

Living Anxiety Free Proverbs 12:25; 1 Peter 5:6-7; Matthew 6:31-34; Philippians 4:6-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 My name is John, it is three o’clock in the morning and I cannot sleep. I went to bed early but as soon as my head hit the pillow the raging swells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7, Proverbs 12:25, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In Thankfulness”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 16, 2025

As I was going through this study on how to live thankfully, I realized that living thankfully elevates our relationship with God and with others. It takes it to the next level. In other words, as disciples of Jesus Christ, this is next-level stuff.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in Thankfulness” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gn1kpICHtk Knowing that Thanksgiving is just a week away, I thought it was appropriate to look at our series on elevating discipleship to the next level by talking about our need to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, Hebrews 12:28, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 118:1, Romans 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

No Room In The World: The King Of The Universe Enters In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025

The birth of Christ reveals a God who enters the world in humility and obscurity to fulfill prophecy, accomplish salvation, and inaugurate a kingdom the world still cannot comprehend.

NO ROOM IN THE WORLD: THE KING ENTERS IN OBSCURITY November 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:1-7 Church, this morning we’re coming back to one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture — Luke 2:1–7 — but I want you to hear it without the background noise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Family Is Essential / Youth Is The Heartbeat Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 26, 2025

This is sermon #7 of "At the Core" series

Anyone here have a junk drawer in your house? You know what I’m talking about? The one that’s supposed to hold important things like batteries, tape, and scissors… but somehow ends up holding takeout menus from restaurants that closed five years ago and 27 keys that open absolutely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, Joshua 24:15

33. Joab Kills Abner: When Vengeance Hijacks Justice Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 2, 2025

There are moments in Scripture when the storyline slows down, the camera zooms in, and God exposes the raw human heart—its wounds, its fears, its bitterness, its impulses, and its desperate attempts to seize control when God has called us to surrender.

Joab Kills Abner: When Vengeance Hijacks Justice November 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 3:22-39 INTRODUCTION: WHEN ANGER TAKES OVER There are moments in Scripture when the storyline slows down, the camera zooms in, and God exposes the raw human heart—its ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:22-39

Denomination: Brethren

The Glory Of God Revealed To The Nations Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 2, 2025

The older I get, the more I realize that Christmas doesn’t always arrive in peaceful places. Sometimes it breaks into the darkest nights in the coldest corners of the world.

The Glory of Heaven Revealed to the Nations December 21, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:21-32 When we think of Christmas, we picture warmth—lights, family, the glow of a tree, the smell of something good in the oven. My grandfather, who fought in the Pacific, used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Brethren

The Road To Hell... Where Does It Lead?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 5, 2025

The title of my sermon is asking a question, the question is, the road to hell, where does it lead? This will not be a Joel Osteen sermon. I will show you from the Word of God the answer to that question, “the road to hell, where does it lead” in a few minutes.

But I want to ask you another question, how did the Lord Jesus preach His sermons when He was here on earth? We do not have to do any surmising, to find the answer to that question, all we have to do is turn to the scriptures. How? It depended on who He was preaching too… (1)HE PREACHED SOFT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light When Darkness Threatens

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 6, 2025

Darkness surrounds us daily. Fear whispers defeat. Thomas faced death with Jesus. Hagar faced the desert alone. Both learned God walks with those who trust Him.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT WHEN DARKNESS THREATENS John 11:16 INTRODUCTION: FROM DESPERATION TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER Brothers and sisters, let me take you to a moment of desperation in Scripture. Hagar stood in the wilderness of Beersheba with her son Ishmael. Abraham had sent them away. Their water ran out. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 10:9-10, Daniel 3:16-18, Genesis 12:1, Exodus 3:11, 1 Samuel 17:45, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 43:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mlk And Jesus: Calling Us To Come And See PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus' call, reflected in the life and mission of Martin Luther King Jr.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to gather together in this sacred space, united in our faith and our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Our hearts are full of anticipation, eager to receive God's Word and the divine wisdom it imparts. We are here to learn, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration

Faith Over Anxiety PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon encourages overcoming anxiety through faith in God, seeking His peace and blessings amidst life's worries and fears.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joyous occasion to gather together once again, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and peace. We are here to seek comfort in the Word of God, to find solace in His teachings, and to learn how to apply His truth in our daily lives. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Maximize Today

Living Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores our spiritual thirst, the satisfaction found in Christ, and the transformative power of surrendering to the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy and blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord to worship and learn from His Word. We are here to be fed, to be filled, to be refreshed, and to be reminded of the great love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Topics: Thirst, Satisfaction

Forward Momentum PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persist in their faith journey, striving towards spiritual maturity and heavenly citizenship, guided by the teachings of Philippians 3:12-21.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have come together, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to delve into the riches of God's word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. As we gather in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Topics: Momentum, Walk With Christ

From His Bruises Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 17, 2025

This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - a large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From His Bruises” Titus 2:11-14 Pastor John Bright Titus 2 “11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Mark 14:65, John 19:3, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:27-28, Isaiah 43:1, 2 Timothy 2:19, 1 John 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist