Sermons on Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross:

This Generation Series

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Sep 27, 2007

This message addresses a generation of teens and imparts to them that THIS GENERATION must rise up for "we are an holy nation..."

This Generation Psalm 60:2 “you have made the land quake… You have split it open…” Intro: The land is quaking. The world is an uncomfortable place. The US of A is full of perverted idolatry, tolerance, perverse sexuality and every evil thing. Generations past have sat idly by and watched the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is To Blame?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 28, 2007

Who is to blame for the condition of our nation? Is it Hollywood, secular music, public schools or parents? We lost this nation when we lost the control of our children.

WHO IS TO BLAME? Hag 2:3 3 Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing? How do we view our relationship with Christ today in comparison to when we began? Our service to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Divine Life

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 18, 2008

Appreciating God’s life in us

WALKING IN DIVINE LIFE Ps. 92:12-13; Rom. 6:4 Bishop David Ibeleme Three (3) Kinds of Life –  Bios – Biological or natural life. It describes plant and animal life. This encompasses the body.  Psuche – Also speaks of natural life and is often referred to as manner of life. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Deeper Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2007

The world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means, and much less its deeper meaning.

THE DEEPER MEANING OF CHRISTMAS "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) Much of the world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means. To many, it is Santa Claus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Encourager In A Discouraging Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Finding encouragement from God and godly friends despite all the discouragement you may be facing

How To Be An Encourager in Discouraging Situations (Acts 11:22-26) Illustration: Thomas Edison said, "If I had not had 230 failures I would never have discovered the right filmanet to invent the electric light bulb. Failure often proceeds success." 1. Have you ever wondered how to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To React In A Contentious Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

How to respond when you face sharp differences of opinions with others

What To Do When You Have a Sharp Difference of Opinion With Others (Acts 11:1-20) Illustration: Paul overcame differences with the good of love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (2 Tim. 1:5) Few do so today because they end up giving into feelings of anger, hurt or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mysteries Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

7 parables called the “mysteries of the kingdom” We will start a series of Sunday morning messages entitled “The Mysteries of the Kingdom”

The Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 1 “The Sower” Matthew 13:3-8 7 parables called the “mysteries of the kingdom” We will start a series of Sunday morning messages entitled “The Mysteries of the Kingdom” “Mystery” in scripture is a previously hidden truth, now divinely revealed, but in which a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Some Men Lost?

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

A great question that travels throughout the ages, never to rest is “Why are some men lost?”

“WHY MEN ARE LOST” LUKE 15 Thesis: to come to a fuller understanding of what causes some to be lost. Introduction: 1. A great question that travels throughout the ages, never to rest is “Why are some men lost” 2. This question was just as prominent in the days the Lord walked the earth as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy And Hope: A Personal Encounter With Christ In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2012

The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World gives us a kind of charter for the substance of the New Evangelization.

Monday of 34th Week in Course 2012 Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes The redeemed pictured in John’s Revelation stand in the Father’s house on Mount Zion, that is the heavenly mountain, and they are with the Lamb, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. What are they doing for all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

No Mercy For The Unmerciful! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 27, 2013

When we want mercy, when we want another chance, then it should be easy for us to give mercy to those around us!!

Matthew 5:7-Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. Micah 6:6-8-With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In His Sight, And Loved

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 20, 2013

The in-gathering of Israel, and of the nations.

PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT, AND LOVED. Isaiah 43:1-7. This beautiful poem is a love letter. It is from the LORD, who created the world (Isaiah 40:26), and who directs the affairs of nations (Isaiah 40:22-23). It is from the One who created Jacob, and formed the nation of Israel (Isaiah 43:1). The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Borrowed Time

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jul 15, 2012

Time is short and we need to make the most of the time that we have.

Borrowed Time Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Intro: What would you do if you knew for certain that this was your last day on earth? Would you make the best of the time? I imagine that you would pray and make sure that your heart was right with the Lord. Would you find someone whom you at odds with, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Teachers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a false teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 2:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God co

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a false teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 2:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tolerance Vs Inculturation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2012

The Church loves sinners but abhors sin; instead of accommodating itself to the world, and tolerating sin, it should adopt a habit of inculturation as a means of spreading the Gospel.

10 September 2012 Monday of 23rd Sunday in Course Verbum Domini One of the most abused words in the English language is “tolerance.” These days it is often wedded to the word “diversity.” We live in a diverse culture, we are told, and so we are to understand and tolerate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

On The Festival Of Purim Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2014

Theology is faith seeking understanding. It can help us see the relevance of God's Word to our lives, especially when we don't get what we pray for.

Thursday of the First Week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei In the Jewish calendar, which is a lunar, or thirteen-month calendar, spring is the time of Purim, the minor feast of deliverance. The story is well-known in all the world, to Jews and Christians. A Persian king had, in God’s design, an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic