Sermons on Guarding Affections:

Fruit Of The Spirit, Joy & Peace Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012

This is part 2 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Joy and Peace

Fruit of the Spirit Joy & Peace Mark 4:14-20 (NKJV) 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He-Man With She-Problems (Samson’s Fatal Attractions) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 23, 2012

Samson's realy weakness was that he was a he-man with me-problems. Contrast his attitude with Jesus'...

Every superhero has a weakness. For Superman it was a make-believe mineral called kryptonite. In the presence of this radioactive rock, Superman lost his powers and became like any other man. But we’re not interested in comic book characters; we’re following the exploits of someone ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Barbarians At The Gates

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2013

In Nehemiah we see that the world was attempting to infiltrate the faith and how Nehemiah dealt with this problem.

Barbarians At The Gates Nehemiah 13:1-31 Intro: Back in 1990 Bryan Burrough and John Helyar wrote a book titled Barbarians At The Gates. In 1993 that book was made into a movie. Some of you may have seen the movie. It was about the hostile takeover of RJR Nabisco by unwanted investors. As I read ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Thrive In Your Thought Life Series

Contributed by Kory Ferree on Aug 29, 2017

You were made for more than to barely get by or merely survive. You were made to come alive in Christ, strive toward Him, and thrive in your life.

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive… you were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life. We are called as Christians to be more than conquerors through Christ, Who loves us and lives through us. The best kept secret in the body of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit / The Miracle Within

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 11, 2016

The Holy Spirit, the Miracle within guides us to be a miracle without. This is based off of my 2010 Message "Holy Spirit - The Miracle Within" with different Illustrations.

During the depression ... a man named Yates ...... owned a sheep ranch. Mr. Yates wasn't able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, ... so he was in danger ... of losing his property. With little money for clothes or food, ... his family ... ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, John 16:7-8, 1 Corinthians 2:3-5

Denomination: Anglican

The Church – Should Be A Fountain Of Eternal Life To Those Thirsty For God

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

Eternal life is a spiritual type of life or nature with power to create, reproduce and never cease to be.

The Church – should be a fountain of eternal life to those thirsty for God Eternal life is a spiritual type of life or nature with power to create, reproduce and never cease to be. The only type of life to meet this description is the life and nature of God. And God who is this endless life ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of Jesus...so What?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 8, 2015

A look at God’s Word to see if we can clear up some of the confusion concerning the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, and what difference His resurrection makes for us today.

The Resurrection of Jesus…So What? Matthew 28:1-10 Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed how much confusion there is when it comes to Easter? One year, the Sunday before Easter, a Sunday School teacher asked her class, ''Does anybody know what today is?'' A little girl raised her hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Heart To Mouth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To show that the LORD JESUS knows what's inside our hearts but inspite of this, whenever we come to Him, He forgives and cleanses us and makes us the righteousness of GOD in Him. 1 John 1:9 (Amplified Bible) If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you trust your own heart? No. I only trust GOD. The heart is deceitful, but GOD can be trusted. 1 John 3:20 1 John 3:20 (Amplified Bible) Whenever our hearts in [tormenting] self-accusation make us feel guilty and condemn us. [For we are in God’s hands.] For He is above and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasuring Christ Above All Things

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 8, 2015

This expository sermon explores Peter's "great confession" and Jesus' transfiguration to place Christian spirituality into biblical perspective.

The Foundation of Christian Spirituality: Treasuring Christ Above All Things Mark 8:27-9:9 S. H. Mathews Background of the Text: Mark 8:27-30 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, "Who do men say that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacraments (Adapted From Sermon By Brent Merten) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 23, 2014

Through the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper, God comes to us that we may come together.

Going on a field trip is something that every elementary student looks forward to. Teachers use field trips to make more tangible the lessons they want to teach. For example instead of just lecturing students about forests, a teacher will take students to a forest where they can smell the pine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember The Focus? Thorns? Rose?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 22, 2015

Remember? Forget? Ever forget heaven? You ever hate a rose because you remember it has thorns? Paul teaches us about spiritual thorns? Remember thorns have a purpose? Never forget God, our hope is anchor beyond today. Remember the Creator!

REMEMBER: WE CAN NEVER FOCUS ON THORNS? WHEN A THORN CAUSES US TO AVOID THE ROSE? REMEMBER TO FOCUS BEYOND THE PAIN OF THE THORN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. REMEMBER HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO FORGET? GOD GAVE HUMANS A DISTINCT HONOR TO REMEMBER AND FORGET GOD WARNS THE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Farming Time

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jan 6, 2015

Allowing GOD to Work in your Spirit

Allowing GOD to Work in your Spirit 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; 15 and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14, 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cast Your Burdens On The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015

To show that JESUS CHRIST was designed to carry all our burdens, cares and anxieties and we are designed to constantly pray.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you worry? No, if I have a tiny worry, I cast or throw it all to the LORD JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST was designed to carry all our burdens, cares and anxieties and we are designed to constantly pray. IV. TEXT: Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuilding The Walls

Contributed by Chuck Booher on Jun 19, 2013

Through all of his challenges, Nehemiah overcomes and is found faithful because he clings to God and Diligently sticks to his calling.

This study is very personal to me and for Crossroads • In 2006 I was at CCV when I got word of the situation at Crossroads. • I was studying Nehemiah • Nehemiah 1:9 was used by God to give me insight and hope Nehemiah 1:9 (NASB) 9 but if you return to Me and keep My commandments ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Not The Boss Of Me

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 7, 2013

In the 13th chapter of Hebrews, the writer tells the church to obey the spiritual leaders that God has placed over them.

You’re Not The Boss Of Me Hebrews 13: 17&18 Intro: There was a pastor sitting with his board of deacons and they were discussing the budget for the next year. The subject of the pastors salary came up and there was a discussion about his compensation for the next year. One of the deacons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Baptist