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Wearing Or Bearing The Cross

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God’s love should lead us to serve Him. Or are we just faking it?

Wearing or Bearing The Cross January 25, 2009 Mark 1:14-20 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15He said, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Kernels Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2008

Our country cannot continue to exist prosperously financed, abundantly favored and religiously free if we fail to be grateful to our God, thankful for His blessings and respectful to His leadership!

A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace: Verse Three Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 18, 2009

This is the third in a 4 sermon series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each point is based on a verse of Amazing Grace and tells the story of John Newton. Powerpoint available, just e-mail me.

AMAZING GRACE: VERSE THREE Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL For those of you who haven’t been here or who’ve been asleep in your pew, we’ve spent the last couple for weeks wading our way through John Newton’s timeless ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Forgive! Always Forgive!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013

There is a price to forgiveness, but there is also a promise of forgiveness that releases the power of forgiveness so we can exercise the patience of forgiveness in order to fulfill the purpose of forgiveness.

Mat 18:15-35 KJV Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light And Life Of Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

The bedrock promise of the Bible is this: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). Everything terrible will turn around for good because of the birth of Christ!

Christmas is in high gear at Cross Church and allow me to say to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me for a Christmas sermon series entitled, A Timeless Christmas. I invite you to find John 1 with me. People are increasingly talking about the holiday as Christmas Day ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11, Isaiah 9:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The World To Change Series

Contributed by Jason Sheffstall on May 8, 2007

If the world is going to change, we must become World Changers!

Jason Sheffstall StoneBridge Baptist Church Morgantown, West Virginia February 4, 2007 Series: GOD IN YOUR IPOD Subject: Waiting For The World To Change Text: Acts 17:1-9; Mark 10:45 INTRODUCTION Let me first of all say that I am so excited about this Sermon Series. I don’t know if I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is A Mess, But God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

In the midst of the darkest time, when the world is at its bleakest, God calls us to be children of the Light and children of the Day. He calls us to be the Truth when all around us are lies. He calls us to be courage, when everyone cowers in fear.

Psalm 12 The World is a Mess. But God is With Us. Lies According to research, By age four, 90% of children have learned how to lie. According to a 2002 study, 60% of adults can’t have a ten minute conversation without lying at least once. 86% of us lie to our parents regularly, 75% of us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-7

Denomination: *other

Your Emotion Especially Anger Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021

Researchers have concluded that the major cause of diseases that harm mankind are not so much from bacteria or virus, but rather because of the state of one’s mind. The adverse stress and disturbances to the mind leads to break-down in our health.

Psalm 91 - Study 27 - Your emotions especially anger! We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “You, O LORD, are my refuge! You have made the Most High your home. No harm will come to you. No sickness will come near your house.” (GW) As we continue to meditate on Psalm 91, we have realized that the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

Satan's War Against God's Followers Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 8, 2009

The American church has been mostly exempt from persecution for more than 200 years. Could it be that we too have become lazy along the way? The fifth seal talks about those who have died for the Lord rather than live for the world. If you were given th

Revelation 6:9-11; 12:10-17 Purpose: To describe how and why martyrs die. Aim: I want the listener to accept persecution as a privilege. INTRODUCTION: The early church suffered much persecution. But from the death of Severus in 211 until the reign of Decius in 240, about 30 years, the church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Joyful Always Series

Contributed by James Jack on Nov 30, 2007

The key to being joyful always and being thankful in all circumstances is to humbly rely on God.

A few weeks ago James Rogers, our senior minister, spoke about songs he hated. I’ve got a number of songs I hate. I can’t really share them with you now because they’ve normally got some sort of profanity in the title as well as in the lyrics themselves. Then there’s the songs that I just can’t get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Anglican

Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Explores Jesus' divine authority, His victory over evil, and the deliverance believers find in Him, urging us to truly know and experience God.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to draw from the wellspring of His wisdom, to find solace in His words, and to be emboldened by His divine authority. As we navigate the turbulent seas of life, it's His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Evil, Spirit

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 20, 2021

God expects: “Faith in action” that Believers Must Respond with: 1) Hope (1 Peter. 1:13), 2) Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16), and 3) Honor (1 Peter 1:17).

1 Peter 1:13-17 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Other

How Can I Be Confident In A Crisis

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008

Based on Rick Warrens book,Answers to Life Difficult Questions. I added illustrations and made it to a sermon.

HOW CAN I BE CONFIDENT IN A CRISIS? Illustration: When I was young my Dad always told me about his childhood and how they lived in a house that is near the Sea. The thing that he most feared was the typhoon since their house is made of wood, it will be beaten down, almost carried by the wind, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 4, 2002

Talking about the invitation time of a worship service, based on Matthew 22:1-14 and James 5:14-16

Sermon for 11/3/02 The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction: A. My favorite invitations are the ones that come in the mail in nice envelopes with pretty pictures and fancy stationary and say something like, “Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request your presence at the wedding of their daughter…” It makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, James 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Joy-- Thanksgiving 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Dec 2, 2005

Living with joy is not easy, but if we pursue joy as God instructs we we can live the joy filled life!

Bible verses mentioned in today’s message 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hebrews 13:15 Jeremiah 2:32 Acts2:1-4 Romans 12:2 Proverbs 14:12 Matthew 5:21-44 Philippians 4:4-7 1Th 5:16 Be joyful always; 1Th 5:17 pray continually; 1Th 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18