Sermons on Precedence:

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Greatest Commandment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Love your neighbor, as yourself.

The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 22:39

Denomination: Baptist

Balanced Unity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2010

We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.

AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 1) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. We see this exemplified throughout the Bible. The men and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-18

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013

When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Deposit

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Aug 11, 2013

We need to make a deposit in the next generation.

Making A Deposit Psalms 78:1-8 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Going To Cost You Something

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2013

There are no free rides in the calling of God. One must be decided and determined to get on board and pay the fare.

It is going to cost something. Luke 9:57-62 Jesus and the disciples have left Samaria in route to Jerusalem. 2 Men sought to follow Jesus of their own accord. 1 Man was asked to Jesus to follow him. Jesus does not candy coat the calling of the ministry. He warns us up front that there is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen To Pray

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 5, 2013

Prayer is one of the greatest contributions we can make to advance the Kingdom of Christ. Feel the power of prayers and be blest.

"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…" (Jeremiah 1:5) – since the Almighty being our creator knew us before we were even formed, why do we have to pray to Him submitting lists after lists of our needs & necessities? If God knows what we need, why do we have to bring our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Anchored In The Promise To Abraham Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2013

Mary anchored her faith in the promise God made to Abraham; faith is a response to a "Thou" who calls us by name.

Holy Name of Mary 2012 Lumen Fidei In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, "Hail, full of grace, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Three things that make you WHO YOU ARE. SKILL, REPUTATION, and IDENTITY - Joseph in the beginning of his journey based those 3 things on SELF. But when he FLIPPED them around IDENTITY, REPUTATION, and SKILL. God did great things through his life.

VIDEO BUMPER TODAY I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 3 things that make YOU WHO YOU ARE (WRITE ON BOARD) SKILL - REPUTATION - IDENTITY What are your SKILLS? What type of REPUTATION do you have? What’s your IDENTITY? (How do people see you?) A. Can you recall the first time: tearing apart your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Play

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

The Play- one of the greatest football games of all time.

VIDEO CAN BE FOUND ON YOUTUBE--THE PLAY The Play refers to a last-second kickoff return during a college football game between the University of California Golden Bears and the Stanford University Cardinal on Saturday, November 20, 1982. Given the circumstances and rivalry, the wild game that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

End Of The World

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2016

End of the World

33C--The readings this Sunday speak of the end of the world. When all these bad things happen and your enemies are plotting against you, then this is the time to tell others of the amazing love of God and to share the Good News! Apocalyptic writings arise in response to a type of crisis which can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus, Not Much Of A Businessman Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2013

The most important thing is to save the sheep.

Thursday of the 31st Week in Course Lumen Fidei Jesus would have made a very poor businessman. Business owners must think in terms of profit and loss. It is true that they have to treat their employees and customers humanely, or they’ll lose both. That’s a matter of good business. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Thy Kingdom Come Part Two Series

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 15, 2013

Jesus as the Messiah who offered the kingdom

III. The Call of the King 8:1-10:42 A. Miracles of healing 8:1-17 The purpose for the miracles of healing is to reveal Jesus having authority and power over sickness and diseases. By the words and deeds Jesus Christ had authenticate credentials necessary to institute the kingdom. This is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Truth Collides With Religious Beliefs Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: When the Truth Collides with Religious Beliefs

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: When the Truth Collides with Religious Beliefs Luke 14:1-6 Jesus has left the large crowds and continues heading toward Jerusalem (9:51). It is a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, and a prominent leader of the Pharisees invites him to a Sabbath meal in an attempt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational