Sermons on Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross:

What Star Are You Chasing, Anway?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 11, 2011

The star that some should be following is not always the Star that leads wise men to the King of kings. Take a good long look at what you are following.

Starstruck, Stargazing, or Stardom? What star are you chasing? The Star in the East speaks of: 1.)God's Glory, 2.)His Guidance, and 3.)God's Gift Matthew 2:1,2,7-10 2 Peter 1:19 19 ¶ We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practices Of A Great & Growing Church

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can gle

Intro: What are some of the ingredients of church growth? What makes a church great in God’s sight? Some say that a church must be large to be great; but a church that is in love with Christ and the things of God will be a great church. In our passage we can glean four practices of a growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: *other

Why Worship

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Why Worship

Psalm 145 - Why Worship I. Because of His Position - 1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. A. The Character of His Position - 1. He is a Praiseworthy God - "I will extol thee” 2. A Personal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Infinite Care Of Christ

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

“Out of Him came forth” 1. The "Corner " 2. The "Nail" 3. The "Battle-Bow" 4. The "Ruler"

Infinite Care of Christ ZECHARIAH 10 4 - Detroit once a city of wealth and fame- Motor City - Once called the Paris of the Midwest - Home of GM Ford & Chrysler - Stately homes & manicured lawns now up for foreclosure - At one time Detroit was 4 million - Today it has 700,000 - YouTube & ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Infinite Care Of Christ

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

“Out of Him came forth” 1. The "Corner " 2. The "Nail" 3. The "Battle-Bow" 4. The "Ruler"

Infinite Care of Christ ZECHARIAH 10 4 - Detroit once a city of wealth and fame- Motor City - Once called the Paris of the Midwest - Home of GM Ford & Chrysler - Stately homes & manicured lawns now up for foreclosure - At one time Detroit was 4 million - Today it has 700,000 - YouTube & ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Ways

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 16, 2008

The very beginning of the book Psalms, the author set forth two ways of life and the destinies of those who choose them.

The Two Ways Psalm 1:1-6 Series: Spiritual Truths from Psalms Intro In the Psalms we find our deepest thoughts expressed. Reverence for God, excitement in knowing him, and terror when we fell cut off from his presence; all of these are set forth explicitly in these hymns of ancient Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Herod's Folly

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 31, 2008

Herod’s Folly was not making a rash promise-- it was his refusal to REPENT!

Herod’s Folly Mark 6: 14-29 1. Because of His Guilt- Herod was ready to believe the worst! Some said that Jesus was John the Baptist returned from the dead! Other People said he was Elijah (See Malachi 4), Others said he was a prophet. From these choices- Herod chose the worst—and was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With God: A Journey Through The Psalter: Introduction Series

Contributed by Dion Frasier on May 16, 2008

This was an introductory sermon for a 6 month series trhough the book of Psalms.

Getting Real With God A Journey Through The Psalms An Introduction Last year at this time we began a journey as a church through the Gospel of Mark. It was a fruitful journey. I enjoyed that experience and happy to say that several of you expressed your enjoyment of that journey. Last year we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave, Cleave And Weave

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008

Helping Married folks adjust to and enjoy their marriage

LEAVE, CLEAVE & WEAVE “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Gen. 2:24 The marriage union is likened to the relationship between Jesus and the Church – Eph. 5:31. It is therefore the greatest level of relationship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016

We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 15, 2021

There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way. There will be the tests of the dangers, the sacrifices, and the unpopularity, which are so much a part of the Christian way. But they are not meant to make us fall; they are intended to make us soar.

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Cycle B; 5th Sunday Year B-- Simon’s Mother-In-Law Lay Sick With A Fever

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 5, 2021

“Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger”

Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. “Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger” (St. Ambrose, Expositio evangelii sec. Lucam, in loc.). St. Ambrose is talking about concupiscence, which is not sin but it’s what makes sin seem attractive (No. 2515). An illustration ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

How To Relate With Your Haters

Contributed by John Macaulay on Jun 7, 2021

A Christlike approach to dealing with lovers and haters

HOW TO RELATE WITH YOUR HATERS (A Christlike approach) Matthew 10:22-23 NLT And all NATIONS WILL HATE YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE MY FOLLOWERS. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22-23, Luke 6:22

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2021

3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. If we meet this testing (“the trying of your faith”) correctly, it will produce unswerving consistency (“patience” or “steadfastness”)

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ishmael.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2023

The on-going contention between the son of Hagar, and the seed of Sarah

ISHMAEL. Genesis 21:8-21. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD pointed him towards the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational