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Let's Get Out Our Crosses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores the call to active discipleship in the digital age, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus amidst modern distractions and challenges.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body, united in Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive God's Word today, let us remember that ours is not a passive faith. We are called to active ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Crosses To Bear

Return To God Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

Malachi takes God’s people for a spiritual checkup, an inventory that is essential if we want to kick-start our faith (Part 3 "How To Kick-start Your Faith").

How to kick-start your faith - Part 3 Return to God (3:6-12). INTRODUCTION You may recall that we are talking about how to kick-start our faith. Someone once said, “It’s not enough for us to have been confirmed or to have made a decision for Christ at an altar. We cannot walk successfully in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: *other

Seeking The Presence Of God

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Challenge for congregation to become a presence-driven body that longs for, seeks after, and embraces the presence of God.

Seeking the Manifest Presence – Ezekiel 48:35 Ezekiel 48:35 "The city shall be 18,000 cubits round about; and the name of the city from that day shall be, `The LORD is there.’ " · These words may be used as a test as well as a text. · They may serve for examination as well as consolation, and at ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Church Of God

The Day Is Surely Drawing Near Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 14, 2002

on the signs and coming of Christ

September 13, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - 2 Judges chapter 5 relays a story of a Sisera’s mother - who was waiting for her heathen son to return from war with Israel. It says, “Through the window peered Sisera’s mother; behind the lattice she cried out, ‘Why is his chariot so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Eschatological Worship {part 1}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 12, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 1} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was embedded into all aspects of the worship service. The service began with the intro and first movement; singing, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Halloween Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 29, 2014

no halloween

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

Sin Accomodating Churches-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2017

3 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-III—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: In the days of wooden ships & boats—A ship or boat whose hull is known to have shipworms below the water-line. Shipworms have an overwhelming presence in every ocean. In the 1700’s the British covered the hulls with copper. In the 1800’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2022

What does it mean that God is going to create a New Heaven? And what difference can it make to my life that He has promised that to me?

A little boy got on the elevator in the Empire State Building in New York City. He and his daddy started to the top. The boy watched the signs flashing as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. And the boy began to get nervous. He took his daddy’s hand and said, “Daddy, does God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5, 2 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring peace found in Christ, which transcends understanding and remains steadfast in all life's circumstances.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in the pursuit of understanding and living out God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers on separate paths, but as fellow travelers on the road of faith, bound by a shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:15, John 14:27

Topics: Living In Peace, Through Good And Bad Times

It's A Wonder-Filled Life

Contributed by Mark Otero on Dec 21, 2010

A Christmas message. Most people have no problem getting up for Christmas but what about the day after? This message is based on Luke 2:20 from what I see as the shepherds return to "normal" after God has broken into their lives.

"It's A Wonder-filled Life" Luke 2:20 "Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them." Intro: Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" is, by far, my all time favorite Christmas movie. George Bailey finds out that even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:20

Denomination: *other

The Tears Of Christ

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 12, 2010

Jesus was moved with compassion over lost souls. Are you burdened?

Intro. -When God created the universe, He used His fingers: Psalm 8:3 "When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;" -When God delivered Israel, it was by His strong hand - Exodus 13:3 "And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To Church Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009

Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of Burning

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. He is inviting us to participate in what He is about to do in our day.

The Spirit of Burning - Malachi 3:1-4 Intro.: God, through the prophet Malachi, is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. These verses are God’s thunderous response and, in essence, they are saying, “Get Ready!” It’s the message of preparation. Did you notice where the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Office Of The Teacher

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God has set teachers in the body of Christ to purge spiritual ignorance and to ground believers in the Word. Intellectuals often make simple truths difficult to understand. Teachers make even difficult or complex issues understandable.

The Office of the Teacher Intro.: Educators tell us that a 3rd grade reading level is the benchmark educational level for success in our society. This means that anyone with a 3rd grade education can function adequately in life. They should be able to deal with the bank, the IRS, the government, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Stewardship, A Personal Testimony

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007

A personal stewardship testimony emphasizing the need for balance in life.

Before I start, I need to define one important term. The device on the table is not a scale. You can find scales in the bathroom, the doctor’s office, the meat market the truck stop etc. I personally don’t like scales -- the last time I used one I weighed 160 pounds. The correct term for this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Lutheran