Sermons on Growing The Church:

From Insane To Humane Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

He did not say bow down to God or die, but look here at the marvelous power and love of the God who saved me. We have a picture here of a converted monarch who went from insane to humane.

It is surprising, and even shocking, that the greatest hero of Saddam Hussain, the ruler of Iraq, was one who wrote part of the Bible. Nebuchadnezzar is a familiar name to students of the Bible, but few realize that he was one of the authors of the Bible. Here in chapter 4 of Daniel we see ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8, Daniel 4:3

We Have A Lawyer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus was a carpenter for a few years on earth, but ever since His ascension He has been the believers lawyer in the court of heaven,

Two men were looking at the epitaph on a tombstone which read, "Here lies an honest man and a good lawyer." One looked at the other and said, "I wonder why they put two men in the same grave?" Lawyers have not gained the best reputation for being honest men. One doctor asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1

Seven Crumbs From The Master's Table - Mothers Day

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 9, 2021

From the Canaanite woman's we learn that the key to being a good mom is: out of one’s unworthiness cry out to the Master for mercy and when opposition comes have faith to do what God asks with the assurance that He who gave you your child will teach you how to rightly raise your child!

Seven Crumbs from the Master’s Table Matthew 15:21-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Nine months of nerve-racking mood swings, cravings for weird food combinations, a bladder that never stops flowing, constant back aches, swollen ankles and overall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Difference

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 15, 2021

Wherever we are we must make a difference in the lives of those we interact with

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Opening Hymn: # 546 Closing Hymn: # 357/ #375 Offering Hymn: it 367 Scripture Reading: Jam.4:17; 1 Cor.9:19,20 Let us take a journey into the book of Acts chapter 27 and verse 10 where we will meet Paul the prisoner at Fair Havens giving advice to the centurion, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-20, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Psalm 135:7, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Pray With Every Kind Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

July 11, 2020 We have been given a list of Spiritual Armor and a direct command to put it ALL on – Don’t leave off one piece – Don’t get lazy in your battle prep – PUT ON ALL THE ARMOR!! A potential problem arises when our singular focus becomes the Armor at the expense of the last instruction ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Inheritance From A Dying Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2021

Elisha was on his deathbed and Joash was in tears. In this fleeting moment, the prophet offers the King a gift - an inheritance of great value. What did Elisha offer, and what difference can that make to us?

OPEN: Tomorrow is Memorial Day and it’s a very special day. It’s a day to remember our military - those who’ve died in war. It was originally called “Decoration Day” and it was started shortly after the end of the Civil War, but no one seems to know when the tradition began. One of the earliest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Trial Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Today, the civil phase begins. The story of Jesus’ trek between Gethsemane and Golgotha is known as the Passion. You really cannot truly understand the cross until you understand how Jesus got there and what took place on the day He was crucified.

Johnnie Cochran was the famous defense attorney of OJ Simpson. Many of you will remember his closing arguments in that case, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” He was once asked whom he would have liked to defense. Cochran’s answer is telling: “Jesus is the person I would like to have defended. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Crucified Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Had you gone to Jerusalem that day so long ago, and had you gone just outside the wall to the north, out through the Damascus gate, there you would have seen a rocky hill. And on that hill, you would have seen three crosses, with three men on those crosses.

Good morning to Cross Church and happy Palm Sunday to you. Turn to Luke 23 with me this morning. The universal symbol of Christianity is the cross, the old rugged cross. While the empty tomb is the foundation of Christianity, the cross is the focus of Christianity. And while I cannot take all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Questioning God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Few places will assist us more in answering our questions about suffering, as does the little book called Habakkuk. Habakkuk’s contribution to the Bible is unique.

Amanda Blackburn was home with her 14-month-old child early Tuesday morning. Her husband had left early in the morning from their home in Indianapolis for the gym. It was a normal Tuesday in just about every way. But the young pastor would not speak to his wife again as a home invader broke into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

War Of Your Worlds Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

When you see yourself as an alien and an exile with your citizenship in heaven, and God as your only Sovereign, you stop drifting with the current of the day. You ponder what is good for the soul and what honors God in everything.

When is something worth nothing? Zimbabwe’s central bank will introduce a $50 billion note -- enough to buy just two loaves of bread – as a way of fighting cash shortages amid spiraling inflation. Zimbabwe is grappling with hyperinflation now officially estimated at 231 million percent, and its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times Matter Now Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Gruntled!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2016

A Labor Day message about being happy/joyful in all you do.

Getting Gruntled!! September 4, 2016 Matthew 20:1-16 In Matthew 20 Jesus told a parable about workers in a vineyard. This parable teaches us some principles about the kingdom of God, and it also teaches us something about the kind of attitude we should have at work. The key players in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Take Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

“Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

What Hinders Your Healing? Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 21, 2016

Sin can keep you from receiving what the Lord has in store for you.

October 22, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 53 Subject: The Promise of Healing Title: What Hinders Your Healing – By His Stripes We Are Healed – Part 4 This is our 4th in the sermon series we are calling By His Stripes We Are Healed. Before we get started let’s hold up our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Looking for Christ's Return

2 Peter 3 - The Return of Christ Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational