Sermons on Obedience:

Authority

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Good morning Cross Pointe Church! • Today’s message may have a few questions. • Not intended for you to raise your hands or answer. • The first question is: o Something new in God’s Word? o Familiar passage with new eyes? 

• In 2020 did you perceive it was a double standard around the country that churches were shut-down or limited in services allowed, yet bars, restaurants, big box stores and malls were deemed essential, so not nearly as affected? BODY • As Christians, I believe there are some critical questions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Choosing Our Master

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2023

We are slaves or servants of whom we obey. We must choose carefully.

Choosing Our Master Carefully There is a story of Abraham Lincoln visiting a Southern slave market. Supposedly, Lincoln walked up to a young African girl on the auction block and looked her in the eye. She looked back in anger at her presumed purchaser. The future president did pay her price, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Please Send A Revival!

Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 1, 2024

Our planet desperately needs a worldwide revival. God has the power to being revival to all the nations and He accomplishes that by using us, Christians, to be His hands/feet in the world to bring about change. But, doing that sometimes comes at a high price (martyrdom).

The scripture for today's message is from the Book of Ezra Chapter 10:1-6. Let's all read that section together; (verses are from the CSB version). 1 While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling face-down before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Anchored Mind: Transformed By Truth 1 Peter 1:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2024

In 1 Peter 1:13-14 (NLT), we receive a profound call to prepare our minds for action—a call rooted in the transformative power of God's truth. Join me as we explore how anchoring our minds in truth leads to a transformative journey.

An Anchored Mind: Transformed by Truth 1 Peter 1:13-14 Introduction: In 1 Peter 1:13-14, we receive a profound call to prepare our minds for action—a call rooted in the transformative power of God's truth. Join me as we explore how anchoring our minds in truth leads to a transformative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 1:22, 1 Peter 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Hell Let Loose Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

All Hell Let Loose

Acts 5:12 - 42 All Hell Let Loose 1. The Wonder It's Source - Their Ministry - 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; It's Song - Their Melody - and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. It's Separation - Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Holiness

Woe To Those Who Rely On The World! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 7, 2025

God is calling everyone everywhere to repent – to turn to Him completely. Or, said another way: To be faithful to Him and not rest in our own devices. However, in order to do this we must surrender our will to follow His calling!

Isaiah, Part 13 Woe to Those who Rely on the World! Isaiah 31:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Last week, we looked at the setup of this chapter (Ch 30) -- Saw God’s displeasure with humanity – bonus: the why was given to us - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon "A Winning Posture For The New Land”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2025

Being release from the Egyptian bondage, the hearts and mind of the people were saturated with the word “freedom.” What does it mean and where will it lead us? The new land requires a new posture.

Sermon “A Winning Posture For The New Land” Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take over is not like the land of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, John 10:10, Deuteronomy 8:9, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 34:10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon – Dangerous Steps To King Saul's Downfall

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 6, 2025

Yet, In this text, we witness the downfall of king Saul and his choice to rebel against God. Saul was chosen by God, anointed by Samuel and celebrated by the people, and given many victories against Israel’s enemies, but he fell from grace.

Sermon – Dangerous Steps To Downfall Scripture Lesson - 1 Samuel 15:10-29 “Then the Lord said to Samuel, “I am sorry that I ever made Saul king, for he has not been loyal to me and has refused to obey my command.” Samuel was so deeply moved when he heard this that he cried out to the Lord all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-29, Proverbs 14:34, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 15:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring Your Parents - A Command With A Promise

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon discusses about one of the most important and timeless commandments that God has given us - honor your father and your mother.

Scripture: Exodus 20:12 (NIV) - "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to speak to you about one of the most important and timeless commandments that God has given us: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Work Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 8, 2024

In remembrance of a video taken of Evangelist Billy Graham at Urbana Student Missions Conference in 1961 where he said, “Do not come lightly to the cross!”

Philippians 2:12-13 (NKJV) “I Will Work” September 8, 2024 The Apostle Paul has spent some time encouraging the Philippian church to be humble and obedient to the Lord Jesus. Paul even appeals to the supreme example of humility, Jesus Himself. The word “wherefore” points us back to the discussion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Destruction And Deliverance: Dual Outcomes Of Sodom And Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 30, 2024

Here we see the dual outcomes of Sodom and Gomorrah - we see God’s judgment on sin and at the same time His mercy on Lot because God knows how to rescue the Godly from judgment.

Last week we spoke from Genesis 18. We are reminded about how important our involvement is in the plan of God and how God works in and through our lives to accomplish His will. It’s amazing how Abraham spoke face-to-face with God and how he interceded for his nephew Lot and his family. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sent, Not Settled Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

The early church, described in the book of Acts, was anything but comfortable. It was a church that was sent, not settled—a church that moved beyond the familiar to reach a world in desperate need of hope.

We are living in a time when comfort has become king. We love to settle down, get comfortable, and create spaces that are predictable and safe. We build churches with padded pews and air-conditioned sanctuaries, and we attend services that are carefully planned and well-executed. And yet, if we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

Unshakeable Foundations Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

It’s easy to feel unstable like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and enduring—a way to build a life that withstands the storms.

In a fast-paced world, the ground beneath our feet can feel shaky. We see political upheavals, moral confusion, and social divisions, all swirling like a storm around us. It’s easy to feel unstable, like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Other

Grace In Strange Places

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 17, 2023

God's grace and protection are often in places we really do not want to go and through people we disdain.

Joshua 2 Grace In Wrong Places Jos 2:1  And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into a harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.  Joshua (Jehovah-saved) son of Nun ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Successful Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023

The Bible presents four concepts that are important to grasp is we are understand God's commitment to our success (Material adapted from Dr. Charles Stanley's book, Success God's Way)

HoHum: Moved from Cincinnati to Johnson in January 2022. Looking to help with Kingdom work so applied for and accepted the position here at Louisville Christian Church. When told this to friends and family they would say, “Okay, that will be a challenge, of what benefit is this going to be?” I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Joshua 1:7-9, John 10:10, Luke 9:24-25, Nehemiah 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ