Sermons on Hope For Hopeless:

The Seven Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 9, 2022

The final outpouring of God's judgement in an unrepentant and unbelieving world

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Everything that is happening today and will happen during the Great Tribulation are warnings from God to an unbelieving man that God will one day unleash his judgment and wrath. God has worked over all of the time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

God's Miracles Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 3, 2022

Within this essay you can read of 120 of God's miracles but have you stopped to consider all the little miracles that God formulates every day?

God's Miracles Often, just to stir up thoughts and inspirations on a particular topic, it's helpful to open an internet search of the New King James Version (NKJV) Bible just to find out how often the topical word appears. In support of this essay, the Hebrew term for “miracle” appeared, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2022

1. We should cry out to the Lord. 2. We should come to the Lord. 3. We should count on the Lord. 4. We should continue with the Lord.

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 9, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:29. Here Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins, and He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The King Of Kings Has Come To Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2022

What does the Lord's coming on Palm Sunday tell us about His coming to us? 1. He comes with the greatest humility (vs. 1-3). 2. He comes as the Prince of Peace (vs. 4-5). 3. He comes deserving our faithful service (vs. 6-7). 4. He comes worthy of our heartfelt worship (vs. 8-9).

The King of Kings Has Come to Us! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 15, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21, as we focus on one of the greatest wonders of Christianity. Today's Scripture took place on the day that we call Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Temptation Works Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 13, 2023

To be forewarned of Satan’s strategy is to be forearmed.

How Temptation Works Genesis 3:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill February 11-12, 2023 This past Sunday night, the Grammys celebrated Satan by showcasing decadent sensuality and Devil worship, complete with flames, red lights, dancers dressed in red portraying demons, and Sam Smith wearing a red top hat with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Revealed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Our mission is to make known the mystery and majesty of the gospel.

The Mystery Revealed Ephesians 3:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill February 10-11, 2024 A riddle is a question which requires a lot of thinking skills. To answer a riddle, one must think “outside of the box” to get the answer, which is often unexpected. Here are some examples. Q: What is orange and sounds ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

In this lesson, we look at the Church at Ephesus.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Genesis 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians 4:4-9 - How To Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2024

The Apostle Paul directs us to rejoice in the Lord always, but some days rejoicing is easier said than done. In this message we examine the framework to keep rejoicing regardless of your personal circumstances.

The Apostle Paul, a little background—he's in prison. At some point, he realizes he's probably going to be put to death. When you read his resume of catastrophe, it's pretty impressive: shipwrecks, bitten by a snake, whipped, beaten, left for dead, threatened constantly. And yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of Opportunities Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

Since the gospel changes everything, it must change everything about us.

Making the Most of Opportunities Philippians 1:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2025 I appreciated John Stonestreet’s recent Breakpoint Commentary called, “Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, Even Scott Van Pelt.” Here’s an excerpt. Outspoken faith has been part of the story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Serving And Struggling Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

It’s worth it to live a worthy life.

Serving and Struggling Together Philippians 1:27-30 Rev. Brian Bill February 8-9, 2025 When we bought our house in Central Illinois, one of the things that came with it was an obnoxious doorbell chime. Not only was the unit big and ugly but when someone rang it, it would blast out Beethoven’s 5th ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Of God Who Is Aware Of His Portion & Position

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025

Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personalit

SERVANT OF GOD WHO IS AWARE OF HIS PORTION & POSITION By Rev. Saumiman Saud* Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personality. Those who know themselves are like "rice ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3, John 21:7, Acts 2:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matters Of The Heart. Matthew 5:17-48 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 18, 2025

It’s a Heart Matter. JESUS is teaching what it means to be a disciple in GOD’s Kingdom in understanding and applying the law and true Righteousness, by dealing with our sin nature through the matters of the heart.

2025.02.16. Sermon Notes. MATTERS OF THE HEART. Matthew 5:17-48 THE Law and True Righteousness. William Akehurst HSWC BIG IDEA: It’s a Heart Matter. JESUS is teaching what it means to be a disciple in GOD’s Kingdom in understanding and applying the law and true Righteousness, by dealing with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-48, Romans 10:4, Matthew 24:35, Romans 8:4, Galatians 2:21, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Psalm 14:1, Romans 12:18, Ephesians 4:26-27, James 1:14-15, 2 Samuel 11:2-4, Matthew 6:33, Deuteronomy 24:1, Exodus 20:7, Romans 12:21, Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 3:21-22, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:45, Philippians 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025

Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

PART 2 The Foolishness of God “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) Humans are not sinners because they sin; they sin because they are sinners. Just doing something wrong doesn't make them a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:29, Matthew 7:3-5, Luke 11:11-13, John 3:16, Romans 2:5-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 33: What The World Needs From Christians Today Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 15, 2025

1. The world needs our assistance. 2. The world needs our awakening. 3. The world needs our answer.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 33: What the World Needs from Christians Today Jonah 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 15, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study the story of the Prophet Jonah. And it may surprise you but Jonah's story has some crucial lessons for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist