Sermons on Not Crushed:

Be Faithful

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

the importance of lifting others up in prayer and encouraging others

Be Faithful 2 Timothy 1:3-8 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of lifting others up in prayer and to encourage one another Tradition tells us that Paul was freed from his first imprisonment that the book of Acts ends with. He went back to Asia Minor and Greece and was later re-arrested ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

God is sovereign; He is trustworthy; He will save all who will believe in Him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It was a rainy Sunday morning. As Harry turned into the main road, he saw ahead of him three bedraggled figures huddled under a single umbrella at the next bus stop. One was old Mrs Fletcher. She still insisted on getting to church by herself, despite her arthritis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 17, 2007

GETTING FAMILIES TOGETHER.

THE LAST SUPPER LUKE 22:14-20 INTRO: THEY ALL SAT DOWN 1: WHO DOES THAT ANYMORE? A) HOW MANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY SIT DOWN TOGETHER AND EAT B) NOT MANY EVEN GET TOGETHER ALL AT ONCE ONE TIME A DAY C) NO T.V. NO CELL PHONES, NO TEXT MESSAGING JUST YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER POINT: THIS IS TIME WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Other

The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 8, 2018

Sometimes, we don't know how much we need Jesus, until Jesus is all we have.

Encounters – Conversations with Jesus The Woman with the Issue of Blood November 11, 2018 Luke 8:40-48 NIV Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41 Then a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came and fell at Jesus' feet, pleading with him to come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moral Vineyard Defiled By Greed

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 1, 2017

The rejection of the Son.

Matthew 21:33-46 Moral Vineyard Defiled by Greed Before we get started with the message gleaned from today’s gospel reading, let’s look first at John 15:1 so as not to get our thoughts crossed. 15 ““I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1 We do not want to confuse the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23, Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart.

DON’T LOSE HEART II CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Some days are diamonds. Some days are stones. Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart. Note in v.1 Paul’s “therefore”. He’s drawing a conclusion about his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Old Life - New Life Pt 2

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013

Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus.

Old Life - New Life Pt 2 August 18, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:9-14 Supplemental Passage: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Trust God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 6, 2015

What is your source of wealth?? Who do you believe supplies everything that you need? For Christians, the answer to both questions should be-God.

Have you ever looked at the current economic situation and asked yourself if it represents the end of the world? Well, you can relax. It is not the end of the world, but it paints a picture of what the economic situation will be like just before Christ returns. The image in Revelation 18:9-20 is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-20

Denomination: Anglican

Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God uses different methods/means to give victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-23, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

Title: The Significance Of Good Friday: Understanding The Sacrifice Of Christ By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 11, 2024

Good Friday marks the moment when Jesus, through His shed blood, made peace between God and sinful humanity, bridging the gap caused by sin and offering the gift of eternal life to all who believe.

The Significance of Good Friday: Understanding the Sacrifice of Christ Introduction: Dear congregation, as we gather today, we are reminded of the profound significance of Good Friday. It is a day that marks the culmination of Jesus Christ's earthly ministry, leading to His sacrificial death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter Of Concern- The Resurrection Of The Dead Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 24, 2022

This is the 96th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 27th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#96] A LETTER OF CONCERN- THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 Introduction: For many pastors, today is known as “Let Down Sunday”. Why? Easter Sunday is past and things at Church are back to normal. Back to normal should mean that nothing is different based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

Trouble comes to every life in some way and at some time with some consequences. When it dies it is important to know that God has not forsaken, nor forgotten you.

There are three w’s to consider in trouble: 1. The “w” of when, James 1:1-5 2. The “w” of why a. Job had trouble, Job 14:1 1) Job testing shows our faith. 2) 1 Peter 1:6-7 b. Jesus 1) Jesus suffered or had trouble because he was godly. 2) 1 Peter 4:12-16 3) John 15:18-19 c. Jonah 1) Jonah had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure In Fragile Vessels Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

How God uses our human frailty to display His divine glory. Great power is from God, not from ourselves.

"Treasure in Fragile Vessels" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 (NLT) - "We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not So Important Where The Messiah Came From Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2025

In two weeks we will be celebrating the three days that shook the world, and the Friday we call “Good” because it led to our redemption.

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent 2025 As St. Paul and others spread the joyous and demanding Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the Roman world, and even beyond, they read from the Scriptures. But the story of Jesus was available orally. The Gospels in writing were not set down on papyrus right ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-2, John 7:10, John 7:25-30, Psalm 34:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12