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The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 17, 2023

What is Heaven like? Our eternal home is described in vivid detail here in Revelation 21 and 22

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Bob and Stan were good buddies and baseball friends. One day at a ballgame, they made a vow to each other that, whichever friend died first, that friend would send a message back to earth to let the other friend ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Brethren

Revelation Study Series 17 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 12) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 17 God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 12) 03.06.22 Message… Revelation 12:1 1 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Preparedness: Be Watchful, Be Ready And Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Opportunity does not seem to waste itself on unprepared people. Jesus encourages his followers "Until I come again, allow your kingdom preparedness includes watchfulness, readiness and doing more than required. All those things you can control. The Father controls the timing!

Sermon- Kingdom preparedness: Watch, Be Ready and Be Prepared Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32, Matthew 24:42

Denomination: Methodist

Power Of The Lamb

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2024

Why was Jesus called the LAMB of God? Why did God choose that animal to represent what Jesus would mean to us?

(We began the sermon by singing the hymn: “O Lamb Of God”) “Your only Son no sin to hide, but You have sent Him from Your side; To walk upon this guilty sod and to become the Lamb of God; (2nd vs) Your gift of love they crucified, they laughed and scorned Him as He died; The humble King they named ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stepfather Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2025

Joseph adopted and "raised" Jesus because God determined that Joseph was the right man for the job. What was it about Joseph that made him right for the challenge of raising our Savior?

Several years ago, a 3rd grader (Danny Dutton, age 8) was given a homework assignment – where he was asked to “Explain God.” And these were some of the things he wrote: “You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there’s anybody you want to make happy… it’s God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Of Deliverance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 22, 2025

1 of? Mark records some of the historical events that surround the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ. True Deliverance is found in the resurrected Jesus....He IS our Deliverance! ?How” or “Why? is true deliverance found in Jesus’ resurrection? The Resurrection of Deliverance informs your...

The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Sunday & Wednesday the week before last, we looked at: ‘The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE’—Mk. 15:1-47 Today, we’ll delve into: The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Need: People struggle with various means of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6, Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Treatment Of Titus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2018

The Galatians were following the false teachers who were Judaizers, because they thought it was necessary for those who aspired to higher perfection to observe the Law of Moses in addition to Christian faith and doctrine.

September 11, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe II. Personal: Defense of Paul’s Apostleship (1:11–2:21) II.B: Independent of Jerusalem Apostles (1:13-2.21) II.B.3: Confirmed by the Jerusalem Apostles (2.1-10) Chapter II.B.3.a: The Treatment of Titus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Be Affected As A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment.

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment. Isaiah wrote, "Yet they rebelled and grieved the Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them." (Isa. 63:10) Ask the Lord to help you to avoid grieving the Spirit in anyway so as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouragement

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly.

Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly. Occasionally, clinical depression can be the cause of some feelings of dejection, but usually low feelings can be overcome. David was a man prone to depressed feelings like a lot of us. Once he wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why People Reject The Gospel

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Christ's became man to present the good news to the world. One aspect of this was to affirm who He was and why He came. We too are to be Christ's presence and affirm what we believe.

Introductory Considerations 1. This is the 4th message in a series. Peter says "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1Pet 2:2,9. We "declare the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Can I Blame?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We live in a world in which we shirk responsibilities for our actions. What are the dangers we face when we assign blame?

Introduction 1. See illustrations below. 2. Reflects tendency in marriages, families, church to cast blame for problems on others. Teaching 1. The people of Israel had been wandering in desert for 1 1/2 years since they were delivered from Egypt. They are standing at the border of the land of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Sunday - The Powerful Implications Of Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise.

There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise. Proverbs says, "To put one's trust in untrustworthy person is to experience the pain of a foot out of joint or a sore tooth. Whenever Jesus made a promise He kept it. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Baptism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integr

1. In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integrated him with the entire life of other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perils Of Misusing Privilege

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do some people misuse their privileges? In this passage, Paul gives a historical survey of how Israel misused, abused and failed to take advantage of their God given privileges.

Illustration:Complacency is a blight that saps energy, dulls attitudes, and causes a drain on the brain. The first symptom is satisfaction with things as they are. The second is rejection of things as they might be. "Good enough" becomes today’s watchword and tomorrow’s standard. Complacency ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational