Sermons on Platted A Crown Of Thorns:

Trials And Testing

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 23, 2020

Life has it's way of throwing trials and testings at us. However, I'd like to tell you that as you depend on Jesus while you face them, your faith will become stronger & you'll be built. If not, you will end up being broken by trials & testings.

TRIALS AND TESTINGS -- SIFTED LIKE WHEAT Ref: Luke 22:31-34 “ Facing trials with Christ will build you. Facing trials without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Finding Who You Are In Who God Is

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 2, 2020

God is the source of true and healthy self-esteem. Psalm 8 leads us through four seemingly contradictory statements: 1. God is GREAT! 2. We are not. 3. God says we have great value. And 4. Through our weakness, God is glorified.

Finding Who You Are in Who God Is (Psalm 8) Do you ever think that maybe Galileo and Copernicus got it wrong, that our solar system doesn’t really revolve around the sun? Because on some days it seems like the universe just revolves around ... you? Now let’s be honest. We all have our moments of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Want More Than Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2022

This is a passage that clearly indicates what Pilate prized more than anything else. What can we learn from him?

- Paint a picture of all the conflicting priorities we try to hold onto simultaneously: money, family, relationships, morality, power, religion, etc. THE BIG QUESTION FOR THIS MORNING: What’s the last thing in your hands? - When we think of all those things, there are situations where we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 2:5-11

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Mind of Christ” Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor John Bright Philippians 2 “5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 8:4-5, Ephesians 5:17-21, James 4:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 5 "Joy In Givingjesus" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 26, 2016

Part 5 of our study of Joy- Christmas Day 2016

Joy to the World A study of Philippians Part 5 “Joy in Jesus” Philippians 4:4 Merry Christmas I am so glad to see each and every one of you here this morning Over the last few weeks we have been studying joy as explained and described by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Simon The Cross Bearer

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 14, 2016

Lessons from Simon the Cross Bearer, the man that carried Christ's Cross to Golgotha.

In Luke 23:26, we read: “When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.” I want to comment on this situation and make points that we can apply to our lives today. First, let's understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering Jesus

Contributed by Windell Gann on May 6, 2016

Jesus said in 1 Corinthians 11:24 to take the communion in memory of Him. What are we to remember? As humans we are prone to be forgetful, but here are some important things we need to always keep in memory about Jesus.

REMEMBERING JESUS 1Corinthians 11:24 1 Corinthians 11:24 KJV: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. Introduction: 1 Jesus was the greatest person who ever lived. Everything about Him was great: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduates

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 16, 2015

Follow the educational journey of Asaph through Psalm 73 and discover the teaching that changes character and destiny.

Last week we honored our mothers on Mother’s day and looked into God’s word to see how the blessing of motherhood was designed by God to reveal God’s image and ultimately to give birth the Savior of the world. Today, let’s focus on a word from God for our Graduating class ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2020

In this parable Jesus teaches that entrance into eternity isn’t based on helping or ignoring a specific group of people. Entrance to eternity is based on the reception we have towards the Gospel message and Gospel messengers.

Message Matthew 25:31-46. The Sheep and the Goats Let’s turn to Matthew 25:31-46 and read the parable of the sheep and the goats. The basic teaching of this passage is summarised by Jesus in verse 46. “Then they (the goats) will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous (sheep will go) to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Title: "Conflict, Converts And Commerce In Corinth”

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 23, 2025

A message of the beginning of the church in Corinth - celebrating ministry partnerships

Title: “Conflict, Converts and Commerce in Corinth” Subject: How did Paul and the Holy Spirit begin the church in Corinth? Complement: by providing Paul with ministry partners Big idea: God calls his people into partnership to advance the mission. Acts 18 - Paul plants a church… 1 After this, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's Plan For Mankind: Curse God And Die

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2025

The answer to the taunt of Satan to curse God and die is to bless God and live.

Satan's Plan for Mankind: Curse God and Die Job 2:7–10 NKJV bb So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Celebrating - Easter Vs Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 1, 2010

Many people celebrate Easter thinking they are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but truly they are being destroyed celebrating a false god. Not your traditional Easter sermon.

“What are you Celebrating” Resurrection Sunday vs. Easter By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 16:1-6 “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Preparing Our Hearts : Examination-Capitulation-Exaltation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2010

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OUR HEARTS THROUGH EXAMINATION AND CAPITULATION AND EXPERIENCING EXALTATION

PREPARING OUR HEARTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR : EXAMINATION-CAPITULATION-EXALTATION ************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EXAMINATION 2. CAPITULATION 3. EXALTATION THE MESSAGE PREPARING OUR ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Great Reunion" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2002

All things in heaven and on earth will be summed up in Christ; perfect harmony restored. (#7 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

Two weeks ago we left off talking about the mystery of God’s will, revealed, or made manifest in these last days, according to God’s plan and purpose. It is a mystery that, says Paul, had been kept secret for long ages past. We glean from scripture that Lucifer, one of three archangels ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Vital Signs Of An Energizing Faith

Contributed by Matt Black on Mar 25, 2001

We have a LIVING FAITH! A living faith cannot be compartmentalized. It screams from the depth of our soul that God is living and Jesus Christ is raised from the dead. It shakes our conscience and demands that we know the God who is alive in our own so

THE VITAL SIGNS OF AN ENERGIZING FAITH! James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: What is it that motivates a Christian? What is it that turns a person from darkness to light? From the kingdom of Satan to the Kingdom of God? Is it not when our eyes are opened and we are given ears to hear and we believe on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible